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Pacific Garbage Patch Grows to Size of Texas
The “island” has been one of the worst environmental disasters facing mankind for years–and it’s also been one of its best-kept secrets. Continue reading
Posted in Green, Health, Sustainability
Tagged conservation, environment, pacific garbage patch, pacific ocean, plastic, pollution
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Wii Injury – The Wii Fit Backlash
Wii-lovers have found a new game associated with the program: injury. From doctors to children, many have inflicted injury upon themselves by playing the physical video game. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Health
Tagged Fitness, Injury, Nintendo, Orthopedics, Video games, Wii, Wii Fit
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The State of Stress
If you’re from the state of rolling green hills, red barns, and foot-stompin’ bluegrass (Kentucky), count your southern roots unlucky. Kentucky was reported the state with the highest rate of mental stress, according to CNN article, “Feeling stressed? It’s more likely in some U.S. states than others.” Residents of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii report the lowest rates of stress, at 6.6 percent. Kentucky ranks 14.4 percent. Continue reading
Stem Cell Restrictions Slackened
In April 2009, the Obama Administration announced its plan to lift financial restrictions on stem cell researched. Not all restrictions will be lifted, but they will alleviate some implemented during the Bush era. Continue reading
US Food Safety Regulation Lagging
Over time, the US food safety monitoring and standards have progressively improved. Not so over the past three years, as a report from the CDC lists these three years have not improved in food safety, and cases of salmonella infections may be increasing. Continue reading
Dealing with Financial Stress
Coping with the loss of a job or income, coupled with the rise in living expenses, can be a hotbed of stress. Symptoms like frequent sensations of sadness or crying, increased anxiety, inability to focus, apathy, and alcohol or drug abuse are all warning signs or direct effects of financially-induced depression.
Fat for Fat Loss – New Study Finding Fat Can Help with Weight-Loss
A new study released in April 2009 has found that a form of fat actually aids in metabolizing fat and losing weight. The fat, called brown adipose tissue (or brown fat in laymen’s terms), burns calories, while the more common fat, which is yellowish-white, stores calories and packs-on-pounds in undesirable problem areas. Continue reading
As Finances Dip, Waistlines Expand
Want to find a performing stock in the plummeting economy? Think fast. Fast food. Fast food companies, as well as comfort food manufacturers, have seen a surge in profits over the last few months as many turn to gorging-down their financial woes. Continue reading
Posted in Health, Recession
Tagged Emotional eating, Fast food, Obesity, Recession, Weight gain, Weight Loss
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Concussion Prevention in Middle and High School Athletes
Finally, it appears the medical and sports performance field is taking the issue of concussions seriously and not making it a badge of honor amongst athletes and their peers. Having a concussion is no joke as essentially your brain, which essentially floats inside your skull, is banged/concussed against your skull with these being some of the possible effects: headaches, nausea, loss of motor control/coordination and loss of short term memory. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Sports
Tagged Concussions, High school sports, Injury prevention, Middle school sports, Personal Training
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