Anti-Gravity Yoga
LOL! I’m not a yoga person, either… but the narrator is right – it does look like fun:
Barbells for Dumbbells
Today’s rant brought to you by the Cleveland Clinic… which sent me the following well-intentioned, but muddled “safety tip” this morning. See if you can spot the problem: Gym Safety Tip: Using Barbells? A Spotter is a Must! Do not use barbells at home unless you have a spotter. Many people with a hectic schedule feel it is best to make a quick trip into the basement to lift weights. If that is the case, go for...
“Jamie Oliver Hits the Road”
…with a portable cooking school, no less. The goal is to travel throughout Southern California, giving cooking lessons to children/teens and families. According to the Chicago Tribune: In a downtown parking lot sits one of the most impressive things that Jamie Oliver, the chef-activist-TV personality, has brought to Los Angeles for his “Food Revolution” television show: a red-and-khaki-striped big rig tricked out as...
Smoking and Appetite Suppression
It’s no secret that some people – young women in particular – take up smoking to facilitate weight control. It’s also no secret that tobacco companies have worked long and hard to create the impression that smoking will help keep you svelte. As it turns out, there may be more than just marketing involved. According to a recent paper published in the European Journal of Public Health, tobacco companies actually...
Sugar Industry Sues over “Corn Sugar” Label
According to the Associated Press, “Big Sugar” is going after the Corn Refiners Association and its membership – which includes other heavy-weight companies like Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland. The reason? The Corn Refiners Association asked the federal government last year for permission to use the name “corn sugar” on food labels, hoping to improve its image and clear up confusion. The Food and Drug...
FDA/FTC Crack Down on OTC STD Treatments
The LA Times has it covered… In a joint effort, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission said they had ordered 11 companies…to stop the sale of these bogus STD cures or face criminal action. Most of the STD drugs are being sold online, though some are also in retail outlets. …The companies in the FDA’s crosshairs claim their products treat and prevent the spread of a range of STDs,...
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