It’s seems that once again, the public conversation about health has been degraded to weight and appearance.As usual, celebrity women have become the prime targets of jabbing and sometimes devastating comments. This collective social behavior always trickles into the day-to-day lives and consciousness of so many women, fueling insecurity,…
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Three highly pathogenic avian flu viruses that have infected poultry and wild birds in the U.S. Midwest appear unlikely to present a significant risk to humans. The H parts, which are highly pathogenic in poultry, originated in Asia, and the N parts come from North American, low pathogenic, avian flu viruses, said Dr. Rubin Donis, an associate director for policy and preparedness in the
An inspiring weight loss success story that can be applied to many lives. (Photo courtesy of Amy Jo Ambrose) Name: Amy Jo Ambrose Age: 34 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Before: 263 lbs. After: 160 lbs. What was the “turning point” that prompted you to lose weight? Related: Are Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers Really the Best Weight-Loss Programs? I also had spinal fusion surgery in March of 2012, so being sidelined for
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Is it a vitamin, or a “vitamin-like substance”? A dangerous amphetamine-like drug has been detected in a host of herbal weight-loss and workout supplements sold nationwide. Harvard researchers found this untested, unapproved stimulant, called BMPEA, in 11 of 21 products labeled as containing Acacia rigidula, an obscure Southwestern shrub. BMPEA has never been tested in humans or cleared for use in pharmaceuticals or supplements, but it’s been proven to raise heart rate and
“It forces you to stabilize your body, engaging your entire core — not just the exterior abs that you see in the mirror,” says celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT InMotion studio in New York City. This means your obliques, or all-around abs (where you’ll find those lovehandles), and transversus abs (the deepest layer) will tighten up.
Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee recovered from a fall to claim victory on his return to the World Triathlon Series.
Germany’s Angelique Kerber extended her winning streak to 11 matches with a three-set win over Caroline Wozniacki to clinch Stuttgart’s WTA tournament on Sunday.
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez claimed the BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy in Bucharest after beating Jiri Vesely in the final.