Study: 1 in 1900 Has Ideal Heart Health
Wow. A recent, community-based study of 1,933 middle aged/older people (ages 45 – 75) in Allegheny County, PA, found only 1 person who met the American Heart Association’s definition of ideal cardiovascular health. The Heart Association defines “ideal...
read moreOz vs. Oz
Good catch on Dr. Oz by Dr. Yoni Freedhoff: The show was predictable. Dr. Oz spent the bulk of the show obtaining testimonials from HCG providers and dieters, mentioned how his wife has done the HCG diet, spent a scant amount of time with HCG detractors, mentioned that the...
read moreRush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot
Al Franken said it back in the 90’s, and it’s just as true today, w/respect to his comments on Michelle Obama: LIMBAUGH: I’m sure you’re aware that nutritionist-at-large Michelle Obama is urging, demanding, advocating, requiring what everybody can and...
read moreIda Keeling Sets a New Sprint Record
Her 60 meter time – 29.86 seconds – was a new world record for her age class: 95-and-up. Ida Keeling is 4-6 and 83 pounds, and does her running on size 51/2 feet. She runs in the hallways of her Riverdale apartment. She runs on treadmills, and lifts weights, and...
read more“Would You Eat a Peanut Butter Kandy Kake Slider?”
I voted “no.” It’s a shame the poll didn’t include a third, “OMG – Absolutely No Way in Hell” option – ’cause that’s the one I would have chosen, instead. “No” simply isn’t emphatic...
read moreIf You Can’t Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies…
…try a bribe. According to a study published in the journal “Psychological Science,” there’s a good chance it will work. Some experts have warned that bribing children to eat healthy foods can be counter-productive, undermining their intrinsic motivation...
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