Written on Mar, 09, 2005
by DrB
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Fitness guru Jack LaLanne has pushed people to strengthen the muscles in their bellies, backs and hips for years. So have physical therapists and personal trainers. Now everyone’s talking about an exercise regimen called “core strength training,” or…
Written on Mar, 09, 2005
by DrB
NPR : Beached Dolphins May Be Related to Sonar Use: Beached Dolphins May Be Related to Sonar Use by Shannon Novak Morning Edition, March 9, 2005 · Eighty sharp-toothed dolphins beach themselves on Florida’s Key Largo. More than 30 have died. Investigators are…
Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
By Alison McCook NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – How long a man’s second finger is relative to his fourth finger appears to predict whether he is prone to be physically aggressive toward others, according to a new study by researchers at the University…
Written on Mar, 05, 2005
by DrB
Avocados seem almost too luscious to be healthful, but the fat they contain (and there’s quite a bit) is highly monounsaturated, the kind that’s associated with a healthy heart. Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, another heart helper. Although the banana is…