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Teen well-being spills over into young adult health Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:59AMA new study finds that teens with a positive sense of well-being are more likely to report being healthy in young adulthood. The research suggests this is not just because teenagers who feel good about themselves are healthy in the first place.
Charlene Counsellor: Playing as communication Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:03AMI call it the Midsummer Day’s Nightmare. The middle of the summer is near, and the dream-like excitement of having more time together is losing battery power.
Do You Know Your Diet Quality Score? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:50PMA recent study validates the diet quality concept for weight control. Written by: Matt Fitzgerald Some foods promote weight gain.
ROWING THE STREETS: New type of land paddleboard turns a few heads Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:18AMAs David Box paddles his way down the sidewalk, he says it’s not unusual for those passing by to stop and stare as he glides by on his skateboard land paddle. “I used to be a skateboarder in my youth, and I have also done some surfing and...
8 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Size Investment Limits Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:44AMStartups ask me “How much money should I ask for?” The simple answer is the absolute minimum amount you need to make your plan work.
Google hangs out the O.C. help wanted sign Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:04AMPsst, did you hear? Google is hiring — in Orange County. The search engine giant announced with great fanfare in February that it would be on a hiring spree this year, reportedly adding as many as 6,000 people worldwide to its staff of 26,000. ...
Williamstown Youth Center’s camp to be all about ‘PLAY’ this summer Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:37AMFriday July 8, 2011 North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- Healthy eating and exercise will be the focus of the Williamstown Youth Center’s summer camp during the week of July 18-22. Assistant Director Michael Williams said last Friday that Williams College alumnae Kait O’Brien and Andrea Scioscia will incorporate their program, Promoting Positive Lifestyles for an Active
Political theorist Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:20PMHe wrote the End of History. Now Francis Fukuyama one of the world’s foremost thinkers on international relations, talks to James Robertson about human politics from prehistoric times to the French revolution in his new book
Fourth of July parties over the holiday weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:35AMFireworks and festivities all weekend long.
Club News Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:59AMSend information for this listing 10 days in advance of publication to: Club News, Lifestyle Department, The Sun, Box 1477, Lowell, MA 01853.
Metro Park district Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:47AMThe following is a list of Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District programs for this week.
Kiddie crops - Wed, 22 Jun 2011 PST Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:03AMThe long days of summer are the perfect time to get your hands dirty in the garden. Kids love to be outside and planning a food garden as a family is a great way to reduce your grocery bill, get some exercise and create lasting memories. “For kids to grow something they can eat is very rewarding and empowering. They learn the connection between plants and their own food,” says Spokane Master ...
Diabetes breakthrough? He may charge you $15,000 to find out Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:57AMJamie Powers has Type 2 diabetes. He weighs about 370 pounds and is in a wheelchair because complications from his disease required that his left leg be amputated below the knee. He takes daily pills and insulin shots.
Day campers create with science, art Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:21PMOwen Youmans, 7, delighted in the process of discovering new ways to see things, and how household products like empty cereal boxes can be recycled into fun activities like building model cities and hand-held miniature golf courses.
WPS offers summer school programs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:14PMEven though school is out for the summer, some students are currently attending summer school classes offered by the Williston Public Schools.
Robotics camp geared up at The Edgerton Explorit Center Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:42PMAURORA -- The Edgerton Explorit Center’s 4-H Gear-Tech-21 robotics camp is going as programmed this week.
NOYFSS nurtures families Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:52AMfamily programs
Why You Need to Avoid Catching a Summer Cold Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:56AMYour beach bag is packed, your swimsuit beckons and your calendar is full of fun plans for barbecues and backyard parties. But if you’re stuck inside with a miserable cold, you’re probably wondering what the heck happened.
Natasha Hastings: Fitness for Summer: Having (Healthy) Fun in the Sun Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:50AMThere are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer heat without diverting from your healthy journey.
Astellas, Ambit Biosciences announce interim results from AC220 Phase 2 trial against AML Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:05AMAmbit Biosciences Corporation and Astellas Pharma Inc. announced today results from a planned interim analysis in an ongoing Phase 2 study evaluating AC220, a potent and selective FLT3 inhibitor.
BEST OF HEALTH: How to keep memory sharp Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:05PMI am sure you have found yourself at some point in time trying to remember where you left your keys or what the name of that person was.
We applaud push to keep wheels in motion Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:25PMWhen the decision was made to suspend the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion program for this year and next, a whole lot of local momentum might have been lost.
Q&A with Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:16PMFor Peggy Fleming, a lot of healthy choices boil down to simply paying attention.
5 Thoughtful Ways to Show Your Pops You Love Him This Father’s Day Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:37PMSunday is Father’s Day! It’s a delightful time for everyone to hang out with their dads (or father figures) and give them something special to show how much they’re appreciated. Do you have a gift yet? If not, don’t fret! We have suggestions. It’s very easy to forget about Father’s Day — not because you [...]
Newton Activity Center Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:22PMThrough June 30 Newton Recreation Commission — Located at 415 N. Poplar St.; phone: 283-7330. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Deconstruction of a Metric Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:06AMBy David Chulak. The process of deconstruction is nothing more than breaking down the element under scrutiny into components that often give a clearer meaning. Recently, I discussed an alternate P/E by defining it as: P/E = Price/Sales (or P/S) divided by Profit Margin (P/M). In this particular metric the requirement for using a normalized profit margin was emphasized; however, the point is that ...
Pettit beats heat with daily swim at YMCA Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:39AMShe says she eats the rainbow, meaning she enjoys nutritious fruits and vegetables of every color.
Lake Wales unlikely to fill rec position Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:48AMLAKE WALES -- Through partnerships, patience, dedication and understanding, one of the smallest cities in the county with three of the most stable recreation programs, with some 1,300 youth players, is making do without a recreation director to lead and coordinate them all.
Help your pet get the most out of dinner Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:49PMBefore you pop open a can of Irish lamb stew or fork out a hearty helping of Chicken De-Lite for your beloved pet, you may want to stop and read the nutrition information on the food label more carefully.
High-school prom: a decades-old tradition finds its modern-day place Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:42PMGraduating Grade 12 students find a comfort in the communal ritual’s glitz and glam
Review of ‘Venus in Fur’ at Studio Theatre Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:08PM“Who are you, Vanda Jordan?” the intrigued stage director asks of the bewitching auditioner in David Ives’s invigoratingly playful comedy “Venus in Fur.” And, indeed, this becomes the evening’s operative question, for in the enchanting person of Erica Sullivan, Vanda turns the simple act of role-playing into a seductive contest with wildly carnal implications. Director David Muse’s rollicking ...
NBA Finals Capsules: Series heads to Dallas, will collapse carry over? Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 6:33PMDALLAS (AP) — Dwyane Wade knows in the NBA Finals, collapses can carry over. He was in the Dirk Nowitzki role five years ago, summoning a desperate charge to rescue a team that was down but refused to go out.
Community Events Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 4:45PMRotary Club of Abbotsford presents its annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One contest beginning Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and running until June 12 at Fraserglen Golf Course, 36036 South Parallel Rd., Abbotsford.
Paw Prints: What if?? Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 3:49PMLife is filled with "what if" situations. Many are minor, but some can have serious consequences, and various circumstances involving your companion animals should be carefully considered. WHAT...
Binky Philips: WXPN and World Cafe Make Wilmington Delaware the Center of Cool for 48 Hours Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 2:57PMWhile my wife loves the typical type of music that NPR stations play, I had kept myself sorta willfully ignorant about a lot of the more cerebral and free-range acts that live on those play-lists.
The value of preventive health initiatives proves hard to tally Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:00PMMost employers that have begun employee benefits programs that include “wellness” initiatives agree on this: It’s hard to measure something that hasn’t happened.
The ‘Real-World’ Money Rules for Recent College Grads: 11 Ways to Save More and Spend Less When You’re Starting Out Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 4:21PMRISMedia, May 31 2011— When the financial crisis swept the nation, it left a trail of destruction from sea to shining sea. One reason it caused so much devastation is because at the time many Americans were living paycheck to…
Royal tour focuses on the Forces Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 12:21PMBust out the bunting, the royals are coming. Newlyweds William and Kate will spend Canada Day in Ottawa as part of their whirlwind, nine-day royal tour from June 30 to July 8 to seven cities - Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Summerside, Charlottetown, Yellowknife and Calgary.[...]
Mini-Relay for Life in Camp Point on Thursday Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 8:04AMCAMP POINT, Ill. -- There are no limits at either end of the age spectrum when it comes to creating awareness about better health and preventive measures.
Getting ready for summer vacation Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 2:32AMST. PAUL -- Just three days before school gets out in St. Paul, the elementary kids learned ways to stay healthy all summer.
Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 12:51AMDateBook Notes
Hermosa Five-O celebrates its one-year anniversary Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 12:47AMThis week Hermosa Beach celebrated a very successful year for its senior activity center that’s been providing countless activities for some of the city’s most involved residents.
Weekly horoscope (May 4-10) Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 8:28AMBy Vivian Carol Taurus The Bull (April 20-May 20) The new moon occurred in your sign on May 3 and you are looking at new ways to refresh your perspective. There is assistance from your unconscious or from behind the scenes to help you see yourself in a new light. Perhaps someone from your past may get in touch and help you remember positive traits you had forgotten. For All Signs: This week ...
St. Amand gracious in defeat Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 7:46AMThere are better days ahead for the Liberals in Brant riding, said Lloyd St. Amand, a distant third-place finisher to incumbent Conservative Phil McColeman. "I think we ran a stellar campaign, a high energy campaign and we had a lot of volunteers," St.[...]
Beyond the physical: Yoga benefits foster care | By Pam Mellskog © 2011 Longmont Times-Call Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 6:22AMBOULDER – Forget the old-fashioned dancethon that got couples to kick up their heels and sway until the last pair remained to win a jackpot.
Naropa student launches yogathon to benefit Boulder County foster care Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 6:03AMMoriah Arnold recently added a twist to the dancethon concept by replacing nonstop dancing with ongoing sun salutations to raise awareness, not money, for the foster care program administered by the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services
Serving Niles since 1886 Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 9:43PMMore than a dozen area children have been taking part in the "WE CAN! Healthy Berrien" program offered by Lakeland HealthCare over the past six weeks. The program helps kids have fun getting exercise and teaches them and their parents about making healthy lifestyle choices.
Aging bodies need TLC - and exercise Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:22AMNicholas DiNubile ("Dr. Nick"), chief of orthopedic surgery at Delaware County Memorial Hospital specializing in sports medicine, coined "boomeritis" to describe the musculoskeletal weak links that can trouble us as we age. As warmer weather beckons us outdoors, he spoke to Inquirer columnist Art Carey about ways to become active and fit without damaging your body.
Health happenings: April 5 Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 6:34PMSend information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
Exercise is essential, so why don’t more of us get out the door? Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 2:11PMAll of us have tragedy within our own circle; someone with cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s or depression. We are concerned, we raise money for research and we look for a cure. There may not be a cure, but there is effective prevention. It is called exercise. If we all know it works, why do so few of us participate?