Friday, March 19, 2010

Food & Nutrition

What’s In Your Breakfast And Why It Matters What’s In Your Breakfast And Why It Matters

I was recently reading an article on Mayoclinic.com about the benefits of a healthy... 


Is Sugar Really Any Better Than HFCS? Is Sugar Really Any Better Than HFCS?

Sugar vs. High-Fructose Corn Syrup NYTimes.com recently posted an article about... 


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Health & Wellness

Can You Really Die Of A Broken Heart? Can You Really Die Of A Broken Heart?

flickr photo credit: kelsey_lovefusionphoto Many have pondered the answer to this... 


W.H.O. Was Complicit In Unfounded H1N1 Hype? W.H.O. Was Complicit In Unfounded H1N1 Hype?

 For the better part of January, numerous media outlets have reported that the World... 


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Physical Fitness

Use Shoes, You Lose – Barefoot Running Is A Better Alternative Use Shoes, You Lose – Barefoot Running Is A Better Alternative

My Story I’ve been pretty active since the age of 13, so I’ve owned my... 


Science Fact or Fiction: Muscles In A Pill? Science Fact or Fiction: Muscles In A Pill?

These days, convenience is becoming synonymous with “living the good life.” ... 


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Workplace Wellness

3 Critical Reasons To Get Out Your Seat And Move Something 3 Critical Reasons To Get Out Your Seat And Move Something

For those of you that have office jobs or jobs where you sit down for most of your... 


Coffee Controversy: What Are The Health Risks? Coffee Controversy: What Are The Health Risks?

I’ve been asked this question several times by clients, colleagues, and friends. ... 


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Health News

Yet Another Reason To Avoid Soda Yet Another Reason To Avoid Soda

As if there could be any more reasons to avoid soda altogether, a recent study conducted by microbioligists from Hollins University discovered that 48% of the soda fountain machines at various restaurants they tested contained coliform bacteria.  Pretty gross, huh?  Hold on, that’s not even the bad part.  This bacteria is typically found in... [Full Story]


Does Consolidation Among Health Food Companies Affect Quality? Does Consolidation Among Health Food Companies Affect Quality?

Over the last decade or so, there has been a lot of acquisition activity as large, multi-national food conglomerates capitalize on the healthy food craze and buy up smaller players in the industry.  At first glance, one would think that this may affect the quality of some of these products that consumers have grown to love.  Time will tell.  Check... [Full Story]


One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic

Federal health investigators deemed that butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn is still unsafe and toxic.  Back in 2004, a Missouri factory worker was awarded $20 million after developing a debilitating and irreversible lung condition, which required a lung transplant.  He apparently got this from inhaling toxic fumes from the oil used to make... [Full Story]


NYC Firefighter Hit By Bus, Completes Triathlon NYC Firefighter Hit By Bus, Completes Triathlon

Matthew Long, a New York firefighter, was riding his bike early one morning in 2005 when a bus made an illegal turn and hit him.  Well, “hit” is an understatement since he was literally run over and dragged under the bus.  He damaged his pelvis and leg to the extent where he needed titanium screws to put it all back together.  To make... [Full Story]


BPA Linked to Impotence BPA Linked to Impotence

According to a recent study conducted in China, male workers who were exposed to high levels of the dangerous chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), experienced sexual dysfunction and decreased libido.  The levels these workers were exposed to was reportedly 50 times higher than “typical” American men (whatever that means).  BPA can be found in... [Full Story]


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