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Why Eat Kimchi?
2008-05-28 21:01:00 Kimchi, also known as 'gimchi' or 'kimchee' is a fermented Korean food, equivalent to our sauerkraut. Eaten as a side dish, its main ingredient is cabbage. Kimchi has been eaten for the last 3000 years, and only recently (12th century) began to be prepared with the addition of chili peppers. Other variations today include kimchi made of radishes, scallions, or stuffed cucumber. Kimchi is seasoned with ginger, garlic, onions, and sometimes brined shrimp or fish sauce (anchovy based).Fermented foods like kimchi are known as healthy foods, and not just for the vitamin content (Vitamins A, B1, B2, Calcium, C, Carotene). Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The Gut Flush Plan writes that it's because they "feed and sustain the probiotic population in our digestive tracts," keeping our guts in good shape. Named one of the top five "World's Healthiest Foods" by Health magazine, kimchi contains lactic acid bact... More About: Cancer , Garlic , Bacteria , Ginger , Kimchi
Autism: A Thief In The Night
2008-05-28 01:29:00 Dr. Bryan Jepson is board certified in emergency medicine but started treating children on the autism spectrum in 2002, not long after his own son was diagnosed. He is the director of medical services at Thoughtful House Center for Children, a multidisciplinary treatment and research facility in Austin, Texas dedicated to children with autism and other spectrum disorders. He is the author of the book Changing the Course of Autism : A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians. The book is a review of the medical literature regarding autism and how it fits into a model of an environmentally-induced metabolic disease with multiple organ system involvement. Guest Blogger Bryan Jepson--Like much of the nation in the summer and fall of 2002, I was captivated by the story of Elizabeth Smart, the 14 year old girl from Utah who was abducted one night from her bedroom in her upper-class Salt Lake City neighborhood. I felt the pain and anguish of her parents as they desperately pleaded wit... More About: Insurance , Night , Thief
MD Anderson Doctor Making Cancer History
2008-05-27 00:40:00 Lois Ramondetta, MD, is a board certified gynecologic oncologist now beginning her tenth year at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1997 and specialized in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ramondetta holds a full time Associate Professor position in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and is the Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at a small general hospital in Houston. She co-chairs the County Hospital District Cancer Committee and run a number of clinical-therapeutic trials for endometrial and cervical cancer. However, she spends the majority of her time in direct patient care. She sees patients both at the county hospital as well as at MD Anderson.Guest Blogger Lois Ramondetta--I love what I do. Working with women who have gynec... More About: History , Ovarian Cancer , Doctor
Who's The Sexiest....Vegetarian Alive?
2008-05-24 00:37:00 Vote for 2008's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity. Sponsored by PETA--People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, this organization boasts more than 1.8 million members/supporters, and considers itself the largest animal rights group in the world. Working through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, protest campaigns, and celebrity involvement, PETA seeks to raise awareness of the unethical treatment of animals. Most attention is given to factory farms, labs, the clothing trade, and the entertainment industry--situations where animals spend long periods of time in insufferable conditions.Alicia Silverstone President Ingid E. Newkirk leads the way of animal rights progress, especially on factory-farms. PETA's website states, "Animals are not ours to eat." In 2007, under PETA's pressure, Smithfield Foods--the world's largest pig-meat producer--agreed to reduce and phase out gest... More About: Alive
To Drop The Weight, Lose The Stress
2008-05-23 12:27:00 Since receiving her medical degree from Yale in 1994, Christine Lydon, MD has made it her life’s work to educate people about sound nutrition, effective training techniques, and lasting approaches to weight loss. A fitness personality and physique model with a long list of television and print credits, Dr. Lydon has served as a nutrition consultant to large corporations, as well as a personal fitness consultant to a diverse clientele ranging from housewives and firefighters to celebrities like supermodel Carre Otis, Quentin Tarantino, and the late Richard Pryor. Dr. Lydon, author of Ten Years Thinner, currently devotes herself to writing and speaking about weight management, disease prevention, and nonpharmaceutical alternatives for increased longevity. Guest Blogger Christine Lydon--Question: I've heard that stress can release a hormone making it more difficult to lose weight. Is this true?Answer: The hormone most often mentioned in conjunction with stress-related weight gai... More About: Weight , Surgery , Stress , Drop
Deconstructing The Kennedy Coverage
2008-05-22 14:36:00 Jessie Gruman, PhD, who has personally survived four life-threatening diagnoses, is the author of AfterShock: What to do When the Doctor Gives You--or Someone You Love--a Devastating Diagnosis and President of the Center for the Advancement of Health and President of the Center for the Advancement of Health. Guest Blogger Jessie Gruman--The talking heads have already buried Teddy Kennedy and are now delivering their eulogies.While on one hand I’m offended by their prematurity – I mean, the guy doesn’t even know precisely what kind of tumor he has yet - - I recognize that this is what the media does. I’m really not that critical of all these proclamations of love and friendship and praise for his principled action. After all, it is characteristic of the media to shamelessly force to the surface the emotional drama that underlies an event. “Tell me, Mr. Adams – how did you feel when your child was burned up in that house fire?”The m... More About: Coverage
Hillary, It's Time To BATNA Down The Hatches
2008-05-22 03:40:00 Dr. Mark Goulston is a former UCLA professor who helps high performing leaders, senior management and sales people reach their full potential using skills he learned training FBI and police hostage negotiators. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches and writes the weekly Tribune syndicated career advice column, "Solve Anything with Dr. Mark" and columns on leadership for FAST COMPANY and Directors Monthly and is an expert at People Jam. He is frequently called upon to share his expertise with regard to contemporary business, national and world news by television, radio and print media including: Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Newsweek, Time , Los Angeles Times, ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox/CNN/BBC News, Oprah, and Today. Mark Goulston is the author of The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship, Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior, Get Out of Your Own Way at Work... More About: Hillary
Food Ads Target Kids--Have You Noticed?
2008-05-21 01:58:00 Laurie Zuckerman is a health and business writer and recently co-authored The Fattening of America: How The Economy Makes Us Fat, If It Matters, and What to Do About It. She blogs with co-author, Eric Finkelstein, at www.fatteningofamerica.com. Guest Blogger Laurie Zuckerman--You know how the fantasy of special time spent with your kids often doesn’t match the reality? There’s the hike through the woods that ends with a sobbing child in your arms. The ballet that your kid sleeps though. The drive home from the zoo with the screaming children in the back.There is one fantasy, however, that beats out my expectations every time. That is the time I spend out in my vegetable garden with my daughter Yana. It just gets better every year. At age three, she munched on lettuce (rinsed off with the hose) while making mud pies. At age four, she began making her own “burritos,” inventive recipes such as a radish and a snap pea, wrapped up tight in a piece of spinach... More About: Kids , Food , Garden , Advertising , Donalds
Walk Off Every Inch With A FREE Summer Walk Diet!
2008-05-20 18:04:00 Leslie Sansone is the creator of the original Walk at Home program. What started as a few classes in church halls has grown into the number one walking program in the world, grossing over $200 million. Her walking DVDs can be found internationally in retail stores such as Wal Mart, Sam's Club, Costco, Target, K Mart, and Best Buy. Leslie produced more than 100 popular DVDs, several successful infomercials in the U.S. and Great Britain, and has written four fitness books, including Walking The Walk and Walk Away The Pounds. Leslie has been called on by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, the PA Governor's Council, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and TOPS. She has created walking workouts specifically for NutriSystem which are included and recommended as the activity component to their highly successful meal plan program. Leslie Sansone has been featured in popular magazines and publications such as the New York Times, People Magazine, Prevention, Walking Fit, Health, Guidep... More About: Diet , Summer , Free , Inch
What Is The Meaning of Work?
2008-05-20 12:11:00 Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., affectionately nicknamed "Dr. Meaning ," is the founder of the Center for Meaning, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and author of the international best-selling book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts (currently the national Top BestSeller Listing for nonfiction books in Spain), which is based on the wisdom of (and was personally encouraged by) his mentor, the world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Viktor Frankl, author of the classic best-seller, Man's Search for Meaning. A former therapist and mental health administrator, political campaign organizer, and full-time university professor of public and business administration, Alex has worked closely with several Presidential administrations on public policy matters, and served as an adviser to the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He was also one of the initial faculty evaluators for the Innovations in American Government Awards Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Univers... More About: Work
Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader Protests Big Oil
2008-05-19 14:13:00 Ralph Nader and his team will be protesting oil industry speculation, manipulation, and conglomeration of our gas prices. You’ll see Mr. Nader and his team May 20, ’08 out at the American Petroleum Institute in Washington, D.C. Why? If you haven’t heard, it is not just Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain running for President . Ralph Nader is too. Nader’s campaign pledge in regard to the oil industry, “ In recent years, the big five oil companies - ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, ConocoPhillips, BP and Shell - have booked record profits - a big chunk of which result from oil industry market manipulation and anti-competitive practices. (For example, oil companies have exploited their market position to intentionally restrict refining capacity by driving smaller, independent refiners out of business.) Nader/Gonzalez would strictly regulate the oil industry - clamping down on speculators and enforcing the antitrust laws. Nader/Gonzalez would also revo... More About: Presidential , Oil , Campaign , Matt
Natural Solutions For Erectile Dysfunction
2008-05-18 22:43:00 Suzy Cohen, R. Ph., is a licensed pharmacist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. The author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist (HarperCollins, July '07), she is "America's Most Trusted Pharmacist," and has helped millions of patients in various clinical settings, such as retail, hospital, nursing home pharmacies, and through her nationally syndicated column, "Dear Pharmacist." A former spokesperson for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Suzy Cohen is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, The Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists and The American Pharmacists Association. You can subscribe to Suzy's free weekly newsletter or ask her a question at her DearPharmacist website. Guest Blogger Suzy Cohen--QUESTION: My wife thinks I’m angry with her because we don’t have sex anymore. Truth is, I can’t keep an erection and I’m only 42! I’m too embarrassed to tell her, I’d rather she just be mad at m... More About: Solutions , Erectile Dysfunction
Feeling Anxious?
2008-05-16 11:55:00 Dr. Mark Goulston is a former UCLA professor who helps high performing leaders, senior management and sales people reach their full potential using skills he learned training FBI and police hostage negotiators. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches and writes the weekly Tribune syndicated career advice column, "Solve Anything with Dr. Mark" and columns on leadership for FAST COMPANY and Directors Monthly and is an expert at People Jam. He is frequently called upon to share his expertise with regard to contemporary business, national and world news by television, radio and print media including: Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Newsweek, Time, Los Angeles Times, ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox/CNN/BBC News, Oprah, and Today. Mark Goulston is the author of The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship, Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior, Get Out of Your Own Way at Work and ... More About: Feeling
How Long Does It Take For Weight Loss To Begin?
2008-05-15 13:04:00 Since receiving her medical degree from Yale in 1994, Christine Lydon, MD has made it her life’s work to educate people about sound nutrition, effective training techniques, and lasting approaches to weight loss. A fitness personality and physique model with a long list of television and print credits, Dr. Lydon has served as a nutrition consultant to large corporations, as well as a personal fitness consultant to a diverse clientele ranging from housewives and firefighters to celebrities like supermodel Carre Otis, Quentin Tarantino, and the late Richard Pryor. Dr. Lydon, author of Ten Years Thinner, currently devotes herself to writing and speaking about weight management, disease prevention, and nonpharmaceutical alternatives for increased longevity. Guest Blogger Christine Lydon--Question: I've just started eating clean and exercising again. How long will it take before I notice changes in my body? I always get discouraged after a couple of days and I know that's not rea... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Exercise , Loss , Long
Will You Choose "Chocolate Cake" or "Belgian Black Forest Double Chocolate
2008-05-14 13:26:00 Brian Wansink, Ph.D. is the John S. Dyson Professor of Food Marketing and Nutritional Science at Cornell University, and the Director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab. He has been involved in over 250 studies, written over 100 journal articles, and has made over 200 presentations to governments, universities, companies, and culinary institutes on food and brand issues. Dr. Wansink is the author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, Asking Questions, Marketing Nutrition, and Consumer Panels. The research findings of he and his colleagues have also contributed to the introduction of smaller "100 calorie" packages (to prevent overeating), the use of taller glasses in some bars (to prevent the overpouring of alcohol), and the use of elaborate names and mouth-watering descriptions on some chain restaurant menus (to improve enjoyment of the food). He lives with his family in Ithaca, New York where he enjoys both French food and French fries each we... More About: Double , Black , Cake , Chocolate , Taste
Khaliah Ali's One Year Update After Fighting Weight
2008-05-13 12:26:00 Khaliah Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, is an Emmy-nominated talk-show host. A former Ford model, she also has a line of sewing patterns at Simplicity Pattern Company (www.simplicity.com). Her charity work includes serving as chair of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's "Hand in Hand with Children" campaign, for which she won the Volunteer of the Year award from the U.S. Department of Justice. In addition, she serves on the board of directors of Help USA and as a spokesperson for Soup's On!, a Salvation Army initiatve, along with serving as a national spokesperson for Communities in Schools, and participates in many other charitable causes and mentoring programs. She lives with her son in the Philadelphia area. Guest Blogger Khaliah Ali--It has been just a year since the release of my first book, Fighting Weight , and I’m happy to report that with my gastric band in place, I still don’t have to fight my we... More About: Skin , Gastric Bypass , Obesity , Surgery
Michelle Obama Is A Prisoner Of Her Thoughts
2008-05-12 22:28:00 Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., affectionately nicknamed "Dr. Meaning," is the founder of the Center for Meaning, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and author of the international best-selling book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts (currently the national Top BestSeller Listing for nonfiction books in Spain), which is based on the wisdom of (and was personally encouraged by) his mentor, the world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Viktor Frankl, author of the classic best-seller, Man's Search for Meaning. A former therapist and mental health administrator, political campaign organizer, and full-time university professor of public and business administration, Alex has worked closely with several President ial administrations on public policy matters, and served as an adviser to the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He was also one of the initial faculty evaluators for the Innovations in American Government Awards Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard U... More About: Freedom , President Clinton , Obama
Why Is Beauty Not Just "Skin Deep?"
2008-05-11 20:19:00 Photo Credit Deborah FeingoldAnne Kreamer has been fortunate to be in a lot of the right places at the right times. In the late 1970s and early 80s she was part of the team that distributed and co-produced Sesame Street around the world. A few years later she helped launch SPY magazine, about which has been said, “It's pretty safe to say that SPY was the most influential magazine of the 1980s.” In the 1990s when her children were young she had the perfect job -- Worldwide Creative Director for Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite, where she created and launched Nickelodeon magazine. She switched careers at the turn of the century, becoming a columnist for the cutting-edge business magazine Fast Company. Kreamer created the monthly “American Treasures” column for Martha Stewart Living. And today, with Going Gray: What I Learned About Beauty , Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity And Everything Else That Matters, and her Yahoo blog, “Going Gray, Getting... More About: Skin , Smoking , Skin Deep , Deep
No Country for (Angry) Old Men or Women - Are You Listening Hillary Clinton
2008-05-10 22:48:00 Dr. Mark Goulston is a former UCLA professor who helps high performing leaders, senior management and sales people reach their full potential using skills he learned training FBI and police hostage negotiators. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches and writes the weekly Tribune syndicated career advice column, "Solve Anything with Dr. Mark" and columns on leadership for FAST COMPANY and Directors Monthly and is an expert at People Jam. He is frequently called upon to share his expertise with regard to contemporary business, national and world news by television, radio and print media including: Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Newsweek, Time, Los Angeles Times, ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox/CNN/BBC News, Oprah, and Today. Mark Goulston is the author of The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship, Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior, Get Out of Your Own Way at Work and ... More About: Congress , Women , Country , Hillary Clinton , Cain
National Women's Health Week Urges Women To Take Charge of Their Health
2008-05-09 13:16:00 Jennifer Wider graduated from Princeton University in 1994 with B.A. in the humanities. She received her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1999. During medical school, she interned at a CBS local news affiliate and 20/20 in New York City. Jennifer worked as a senior editor at Medscape/CBS Health Watch out of medical school. She has had many publications in newspapers, magazines and websites across the country and has been a guest on CBS News, National Public Radio and various cable channels. Jennifer was formerly the managing editor of the health channel at iVillage.com and currently reports on health and medical issues for the Society for Women 's Health Research. As well, she is co-author of The Savvy Woman Patient.Jennifer Wider--Women are often the primary caretakers of their family's health, but when it comes to their own needs, they often relegate themselves to the bottom of the priority list. But studies have consistently shown that when wome... More About: Charge , Week
Reach Out, Not In On Mother's Day
2008-05-09 01:34:00 Linda Spangle , RN, MA, is a weight-loss coach specializing in emotional eating, and the author of 100 Days of Weight Loss , a book of daily lessons that helps people stay committed to their diet and exercise plans. Guest Blogger Linda Spangle-- A TRUE STORY:Carol dreaded Mother 's Day. Last year, as the holiday was approaching, she told me that she anticipated the same story as always. Her three grown kids would be extremely busy and wrapped up in their own lives. If she was lucky, she might get a couple of cards, although they'd probably arrive a day late. What Carol really yearned for each year was that her kids would call and actually wish her a happy day. But... they rarely did. Typically, as the day wore on with no word from the kids, Carol's anger and resentment would grow. Eventually she'd start digging through the refrigerator for something to help her forget that her children were so "selfish and ungrateful." As we talked, Carol began to see that she was ov... More About: Reach , Linda
Komen CEO Takes Cancer Crusade To Congress
2008-05-09 00:37:00 Susan G. Komen for the Cure CEO Hala Moddelmog just finished testifying before a special hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for comprehensive legislation to address the nation's cancer crisis.Appearing alongside cancer advocates including Elizabeth Edwards and Lance Armstrong, Hala emphasized the need for comprehensive action against cancer. "It is time to unleash the amazing powers of science, technology and medicine on finding radical new breakthroughs in early detection...as we discover new breakthroughs in early detection and treatments, we can claim an amazing victory over cancer."A six-year cancer survivor, Moddelmog also stressed the importance of early detection and the need to invest in research that could lead to early detection methods for all types of cancers. And she delivered a strong message that Congress needs to hear: "early detection is the closest thing we have to a cure in many cancers to... More About: Cancer , Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic Trustees Launch Public Phase of $1.25 Billion Philanthropy Camp
2008-05-08 23:24:00 Mayo Clinic's Board of Trustees today publicly announced Mayo Clinic's first comprehensive development campaign, including a $25 million leadership gift from the campaign's volunteer chair, emeritus trustee Bill Marriott. The Campaign for Mayo Clinic is a five-year effort to raise $1.25 billion in philanthropic support for medical research, education and clinical practice innovations that have the potential to revolutionize medicine in the 21st century as Mayo's founders did in the 20th century. Begun quietly in 2005, the campaign has raised $965 million to date for activities on all three Mayo campuses--Rochester, Minn.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. The funds will support Mayo Clinic's strategic priorities, including:* Quality: Providing the best and safest care with excellent service while reducing costs. * Integration: Coordinating not only at the care-team level, but across Mayo's three campuses, as a learning organization to ensure that advances are c... More About: Medicine , Public , Launch , Philanthropy
Tracey Mallett's Interval Training Drops The Weight
2008-05-08 12:49:00 International Fitness Expert, Tracey Mallett has become a fitness icon to millions of moms and working women across the world. Being a mother of two young children Tracey knows how easy it is to lose sight of one’s identity and self-confidence with life’s daily stresses, and what it takes to get back into shape. She has made it her mission to help and motivate women to find their path to weight loss success with quick, simple, practical healthy solutions and sound nutrition. She is the author of Sexy in 6 and the star of the accompanying DVD’s 6 Minute QuickBlast Method Videos-- designed to deliver results in just 6 weeks.Tracey reaches over 21 million viewers who watch her workouts on Exercise TV and her suggestions about prenatal fitness appear on BabyCenter.com as their prenatal exercise expert. She has been featured in Pilates Style, Shape, Fitness Magazine, Women's Health , Fit Pregnancy , SELF, Fit Yoga, OK!, and Muscle and Fitness. Originally from England, Tr... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Workout
Peter Walsh and Oprah Offer Up a Summer Clutter Challenge
2008-05-07 13:38:00 BestSelling author and international organization expert, Peter Walsh , recently launched his new book--Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? An Easy Plan for Losing Weight and Living More on the Oprah Show. The focus of the book explores the relationship between the clutter in homes and how it affects weight, eating habits, and health. As part of the Oprah & Friends network, Peter Walsh hosts a weekly national radio program characterizing himself as part-contractor and part-therapist. During the last three years, the author also starred as the tough-love professional organizer of the TLC show Clean Sweep. Peter Walsh--Commencing June 1 you’ll have the opportunity to take part in another Summer Clutter Challenge at www.oprah.com For ten weeks you’ll have an opportunity to tackle all those projects around your home that you just haven’t had time to get to – until now! Room by room we’ll together tackle the clutter that you’re struggling with....
Pill Swallowing 101
2008-05-06 21:46:00 Suzy Cohen , R. Ph., is a licensed pharmacist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. The author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist (HarperCollins, July '07), she is "America's Most Trusted Pharmacist," and has helped millions of patients in various clinical settings, such as retail, hospital, nursing home pharmacies, and through her nationally syndicated column, "Dear Pharmacist." A former spokesperson for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Suzy Cohen is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine , The Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists and The American Pharmacists Association. You can subscribe to Suzy's free weekly newsletter or ask her a question at her DearPharmacist website. Guest Blogger Suzy Cohen--QUESTION: I have difficulty swallowing pills. Is there a trick to get one down, especially the time released ones which have to be swallowed whole. Please help me and others with this proble... More About: Swallow , Oxycontin
Wine In Moderation Does The Body Good
2008-05-06 00:26:00 Gary Vaynerchuk (VAY NER CHUK), a 32 year old self-trained wine expert who is revolutionizing the wine industry. His webcast, The Thunder Show, on Wine Library attracts over 60,000 viewers each day and his email queue typically holds 1,000 messages from obsessed fans, self-named “Vayniacs." Gary’s cult-like following is the result of his unconventional, often irreverent commentary on wine. He routinely pans popular wines (even ones he sells at his 3-story New Jersey store, Wine Library). He interrupts his webcasts with rants about his beloved New York Jets. This is not your typical wine expert. As the youngest winner of Marketwatch’s Business Award, Market Watch Leader at 27 and his first book coming out this spring--101 Wines Guaranteed To Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder To Your World, Gary Vaynerchuk is an icon in his industry. In addition to stellar “street cred” among his fans, Gary is also highly respected in the wine industry and the corpo... More About: Body , Cancer , The Body , Good
A Fit Brain Keeps Baby Boomers Living Longer
2008-05-04 02:19:00 Dr. Michel Noir is a cognitive psychologist with a creative background, including having authored 15 books on subjects ranging from art to mysteries to cognitive exercises. He previously had a distinguished career in government and received his Graduate Diploma, Advanced Graduate Diploma, and Master’s in Public Law from Paris Law Faculty. He later received an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Political Science and a Ph.D in Educational Sciences from Lyon II University. Dr. Noir is the CEO of Happy Neuron www.happy-neuron.com. Guest Blogger Michel Noir--As the 78 million baby boomers in the U.S. turn 60 and the prevalence of diseases like Alzheimer’s continues to grow, the idea of using brain fitness programs to keep minds healthy and sharp has become wildly popular. Naturally, the concept of exercising one’s mind brings up many important questions. Following are some of the most common questions that I, and my colleagues at Happy Neuron, receive that will hopefully... More About: Baby , Living , Fitness , Diet
Support Breast Cancer Research
2008-05-02 19:09:00 Breast cancer is a family disease. I experienced this first hand when I lost my mother to breast and cervical cancer when I was 16 years old. Her death knocked me off my feet and in some ways I am still dealing with that loss today.Most of you know me as an actor on television, but I think the most important role I play is that of breast cancer activist.As we approach Mother's Day, I am reminded of the pain and the uncertainty of this disease and how the loss of our mother affected me and my sisters. I am also reminded of what a remarkable woman my mother was. I cannot think of a better way to honor her than by working toward a world without breast cancer. Legislation has been introduced in Congress for a Mother's Day commemorative coin. A portion of the proceeds from this coin will benefit breast cancer research. Will you join me in the fight against breast cancer by letting Congress know how important this issue is to you?In the United States, one woman will be diagnosed with br... More About: Research , Cancer , Support , Breast Cancer , Breast
Why Build Muscle As You Age?
More articles from this author:2008-05-02 13:23:00 A registered dietitian and professional chef, Cheryl Forberg is the nutritionist for the NBC reality series The Biggest Loser and an advisor for Prevention magazine. She has written or contributed to nine books, including Stop the Clock! Cooking, The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, and The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program, and the recently published Positively Ageless. She is also a recipient of the prestigious James Beard award for healthy recipe development. To learn more about Cheryl and her work, visit her Web site at www.cherylforberg.com. Guest Blogger Cheryl Forberg--There’s no doubt that aging affects every part of our body, from head to toe. For many of us, what really sends us into a tither is the dreaded appearance of a wrinkle or a renegade gray hair. I certainly don’t welcome either one, but another visible aging biomarker we are very empowered to change is our muscle. Many of us, particularly women, don’t prioritize gaining and/or mai... More About: Exercise , Aging , Build , Muscle , Calories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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