I keep hearing about the mercury in vaccines and how this may be a health issue or not. At one point people with autistic kids were blaming the mercury in the vaccines for causing autism as well as other health issues but now I believe that this same group is now targeting the vast number of … [Read more...] about Mercury in Vaccines
Archives for October 2009
Losing It with Jillian Michaels
We have all watched Jillian Michaels for years on the Biggest Loser and now it seems we will be seeing her on TV even more. Jillian has a new show that will be on in the fall called Losing It with Jillian Michaels. The show is expected to start sometime next Spring and will not just be a diet and … [Read more...] about Losing It with Jillian Michaels
Why Weightlifting is Tops for Health Benefits
While some individuals are strictly interested in obtaining muscle for aesthetics, for most people, this isn't an interest. Instead, you're more interested in knowing what health benefits lifting will have for you Far too many people overlook the many health and fitness benefits that training … [Read more...] about Why Weightlifting is Tops for Health Benefits
Hard But Short Workouts Are Best
I found a couple of posts around the internet that spoke of a study at McMaster University that showed that hard exercise for a shorter period of time is better than a long workout at a lower level of intensity. I found the article at the Journal of Physiology but you really need to be a scientist … [Read more...] about Hard But Short Workouts Are Best
Fast Food Calories Do Not Affect Choices
Remember how requiring fast-food chain restaurants to post calorie counts for food items on their menu boards was supposed to help people make better food choices? If the results of the first study to measure the impact of that initiative are any indication, we might want to rethink the … [Read more...] about Fast Food Calories Do Not Affect Choices
