Busting fitness myths (Over 40)

Busting fitness myths
Those conflicting reports about exercise and nutrition believe them or not are really fitness fiction. Workout myths such as no pain, no gain, and diet fads that have you gorging on grapefruit can actually cause more harm than good.

The road not taken
Forget about the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. At least for another two years.

Bangkok's new mini hotels
Four small hotels are setting the standard for a more intimate -- and affordable --experience in the frenetic Thai capital.

Calgary 21, Portland 11 LumberJax's loss one for the record book (Over 40)

Calgary 21, Portland 11 LumberJax's loss one for the record book
Oregonian - Not to make excuses, because it's the same for both teams, but because of a lower fitness level, some guys didn't have the same jump," Keenan said. "That will be addressed in the offseason." The Jax have two games left in their second NLL season

The rundown on fitness classes
BBC News - It seems every time you visit a gym there is a new type of fitness class added to the timetable. And now is the perfect time to take advantage of a whole range of sessions that can appeal to the beginner or those looking for a new challenge. Whisper

Fitness through fun
Olympian - OLYMPIA - Shhh. Nine-year-old Connor Parsons is anxiously waiting in line for another round of the popular arcade game "Dance Dance Revolution." His 7-year-old brother, Charlie, just switched from PlayStation's "ATV Offroad Fury" to an Xbox

'Functional Foods': Healthy or Hype?
Washington Post - Switch the channel, and ads for sterol-enriched Becel margarine trumpet its cholesterol-lowering goodness. Then there are the new "fitness waters," loaded with antioxidant vitamins. Each of these products cost more than "regular" yogurts, margarines

Alexander Duff (Over 40)

Alexander Duff
NEW BEDFORD Alexander "Duffy" Duff, 75, of Fairhaven, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the husband of 50 years of Doris B. (Michon) Duff.

Webroot Report Details Growth and Severity of Worldwide Internet Malware Threats: Over 40 Percent of All Businesses Are ...
Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of Internet security software for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, today unveiled a report to alert companies of all sizes to the growth and increasing sophistication of malware. According to the Webroot State of Internet Security report, 43 percent of companies surveyed globally have suffered a business disruption due to malware. The report ...

Miriam Clingman retiring after over 40 years of cooking
HARRISBURG - Miriam Clingman is ready to save her cooking for her family. After a career of over 40 years, Clingman is retiring as Brookstone Estates head cook and kitchen manager, a position she has held since the assisted living apartment complex opened two years ago.

Eight people killed in single day in Mexican city of Monterrey
Mexico City- The northern Mexican city of Monterrey suffered a wave of violence that claimed the lives of eight people in a single day, a police report said Friday. The execution-style killings began Thursday afternoon, around 2200 GMT, with the deat...

Bruins aim to clamp down on Gators
UCLA's Josh Shipp (3) blocks a shot by Kansas' Mario Chalmers (15) during the West regional final last week. Florida is defending its national championship. UCLA is defending opponents at a remarkable rate. Somethings got to give Saturday. Florida and UCLA play in the second game of the national semifinals doubleheader, three days shy of the one-year anniversary when ...

Thompson, McAnulty, Kevin Cameron set (Fitness)

Thompson, McAnulty, Kevin Cameron set
Peavy eager for Opening Day Union-Tribune Jake Peavy gave a glowing review of his spring training yesterday, saying his right shoulder hasn't complained since October and that his overall fitness is excellent.

Debunking some common health myths
So do you really think those two glasses of red wine are healthy for you? Actually, one drink can reduce your chances of heart disease, but two can increase your risk of breast cancer by 25 percent. Fitness magazine has honed in on common health myths like this one.

Registration still open for Run & Walk for Children
There is still time to register for this weekend's Total Fitness Connection Run & Walk for Children, an annual event that benefits the Family Enrichment Center.

Italy sweat on fitness of goalkeeper Buffon
Italy sweat on fitness of goalkeeper Buffon by Euro 2008

Get Fit nominations due by Friday (Over 40)

Get Fit nominations due by Friday
Local children have the opportunity to "Get Fit" and win prizes, sponsored by the Idaho Stampede and St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center. The Get Fit program will recognize kids who are making good decisions in nutrition and fitness.

10th Annual Sgt. Pat run set for April 7
LONG BRANCH - More than 1,000 people are expected to gather on the Long Branch shore next week to participate in the 10th annual run and walk to honor slain Long Branch Police Officer Sgt. Patrick King. The Sgt. Pat's 5K Run and 2-mile Fitness Walk is scheduled to be held April 7 on the promenade and boardwalk in the city.

Evans still training after 20 years
When Gold's Gym's Lisa Evans started work as a personal fitness trainer at the Jackson Racquet Club 20 years ago, she didn't realize it would become a career.

Dances that help participants become and stay fit
Here's a short course on four popular dances requiring different levels of fitness. Included is insight from News & Observer theater and dance critic Orla Swift, an avid social dancer.

Amish Youth Activity, Obesity Compared To Youth In Modern Society (Fitness)

Amish Youth Activity, Obesity Compared To Youth In Modern Society
Medical News Today - The study is published in the March issue of Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise , the official scientific journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) . "This Old Order Amish community provides a glimpse at what may be possible

Residents need to exercise right to vote April 3
1960 Sun - Nixa's annual business expo, NIXPO, was a smashing success, and I was happy to have had a chance to meet many new Nixa and Ozarks-area residents at the Nixa XPress booth March 24. The day ended up being quite beautiful, which was particularly

A Businessman Who Keeps the Books
Washington Post - One of his associates back then called the process "an exercise in futility." Now Hewitt and SEC Chairman Christopher Cox are in the midst of an intense effort to streamline those regulations, digesting scores of complaints from business and

iParenting Media Honors Organic Children's Food Cookbook, The Petit Appetit Cookbook (Over 40)

iParenting Media Honors Organic Children's Food Cookbook, The Petit Appetit Cookbook
The Petit Appetit Cookbook: Easy, Organic Recipes to Nurture Your Baby and Toddler by culinary educator Lisa Barnes, has been honored with a iParenting Media Award. The "2007 Best Product" award recognizes the best in children's media, parenting resources and juvenile products on the market. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2007)

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.26.07)
"It's the only plane I flew on -- can't be no better than a C-130. If your light on fuel, she'll get you home. She's always brought me back, never let me down." Source: Tommy Freedman, one of three pilots onboard the final flight of a C-130 at Alaska's Eielson Air Force Base. After over 40 years of service, the planes are being retired to make way for C-17 Globemaster IIIs.

The Prairie Star
Thinking about auto steering? Technology has to pay for itself What do you hear when someone talks about auto steering? If all you hear is the whoosh of a giant vacuum sucking up your money - you don't have a good reason for considering this technology.