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National Athletic Trainers' Association Offers Guidelines For Parents To Ensure A Safe Environment For Youth Athletes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:32PMParents are naturally concerned about the health and safety of their children, and that's especially true when their children are athletes. With nearly 7 million high school students participating in sports today, there are a reported 715,000 high school sports-related injuries experienced each year, and 8,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each day for sports-related injuries.1 To ...
State Budget Cut Could Mean Job Cuts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:27PMThe Huntsville City School system is looking at cutting close to 200 positions. That's after the state announced it's cutting more than $20 million from the system's funding. Needless to say many
White House Launches Apps for Healthy Kids Development Contest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:25PMAt this week's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy analyst Kumar Garg announced the Apps for Healthy Kids game development challenge promoting healthy lifestyle changes in young adults. Part of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign to end childhood obesity, the Apps for Healthy Kids competition "challenges software ...
Great Outdoors: Safety Tips for Wild Bears Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:22PMSpring is just around the corner and that means bears are about to wake -- that means they'll be looking for food!
NZ food innovation initiative aims to fast-track new product commercialisation Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:20PMSmall and medium-sized food and beverage companies will have access to state of the art research and development facilities with a new government initiative, Food Innovation Network New Zealand.
11 schools join WHO programme Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:17PMDOHA: In a major initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle among students, the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) will develop “health promoting schools” in Qatar, in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Talkin about our schools Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:12PMIt is no secret that California schools are enduring greater budget cuts year after year. The annual reduction and reallocation of funds throughout our district challenges our schools in a variety of ways. Often times, the community can feel misinformed or confused by the various streams of information that trickle through the grapevine about the shape our schools are in. Id like to begin to ...
Professor makes “Top 25” on popular student Web site Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:09PMStudents rate UNLV professor twelfth in the nation Students using the popular Web site RateMyProfessors.com have ranked UNLV’s Dick Tandy as the 12th-best professor in the United States for 2010. Tandy, a health science professor in the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences, appears on the Web site’s list of the top 25 professors in the nation. Tandy, [...]
Spain: FC Barcelona's Messi named Goodwill Ambassador Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:06PMBARCELONA, Spain, 11 March 2010 – Lionel 'Leo' Messi, one of FC Barcelona's bright young stars – and a member of the Argentine national football team – joined the ranks of celebrated UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors today.
Blogs Last updated: March 11, 19:23 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:56PMThe nation's best mountain bikers will descend on Canberra this weekend, March 12-14, for the finale of the 2010 Australian Mountain Bike Series.
Kale With Apples and Onions Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:50PMDark leafy greens are extremely nutrient-rich and so easy to prepare. Take advantage of the convenient, prewashed and pretrimmed bags of kale and other greens like collard, mustard and turnips found in the produce department.
Association News Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:39PMSan Antonio, TX—The 2010 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference , an annual three-day event of the American Feed Industry Association , is under way in San Antonio, Texas, this week.
Annual survivor luncheon next week Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:38PMThe Annual “Celebration of Life” luncheon for Wickenburg area breast cancer patients and survivors is being held on Saturday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wickenburg Art Club Studio at 188 South Tegner in downtown Wickenburg. Family members are also welcome to attend.
Great Big Crunch Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:36PMWatch Video [...]
Mass. Senate approves school nutrition bill Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill designed to ban the sale of high-calorie sodas and salty and sugary snacks in elementary and high schools.
NIGER: More needed to avoid catastrophe Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:29PMSource: IRIN A severe food and malnutrition crisis is looming in Niger, according to aid agencies. More than 20,000 under-five children are being treated for malnutrition nationwide and at least another 200,000 are at risk of severe malnutrition, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
State Senate passes bill limiting junk food at schools Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:26PMBy Globe Staff The state Senate approved a bill today that bans the sale of junk food and sugary drinks in school vending machines and school stores. Senators, who backed the measure in a unanimous vote, said they were motivated...
Neighborhoods: Word on the street Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:24PMWhat's going on in your neighborhood.
Feed Display Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:21PMNo Feed URL specified. Ottawa, March 10 - While visiting the Dene community of Lac Brochet in northern Manitoba this week, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued the following statement calling for action to address Tuberculosis in First Nations communities.
Program gives health students new opportunity Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe University has announced the formation of a new bachelor's degree in health studies this coming fall. This new 120-hour degree will be for students interested in pursuing health care careers outside traditional nursing options. Students interested in the new degree will select from one of three degree paths: Social science, pre-physical and pre-occupational therapy and community health.
School board moves forward with plan for snow make up days Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMThe Ames Community School Board voted tonight on a plan for making up five school days lost to inclement weather this winter. After establishing that adding all five days to the end of the school calendar would substantially interfere with summer educational opportunities for students, the board voted to add 33 minutes to the end of each school day beginning April 5 and ending on April 16, to ...
Bauman receives award from ISU Alumni Association Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25AMBob Eschliman, Editor Annually, the Iowa State University Alumni Association recognizes anywhere from two to five seniors who “display high character, outstanding achievement in academics and university-community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni.”
New study suggests rising childhood obesity is linked to food allergies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23AMFirst Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign tells us that about 32 percent of children and teens (or 25 million) are obese or overweight. It revealed those extra pounds put them at greater risk of developing debilitating and costly diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and may also cause them to lead a two to five year shorter life than their parents
Availability of supermarkets increases risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities: Study Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22AMA recent Kansas State University study found that the availability of supermarkets -- rather than the lack of them --increased the risk of obesity for low-income women living in small cities. This suggests that policies to increase healthful eating behaviors might need to be tailored based on geographic location.
CAC clips, 3/3/10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:21AMSmall businesses owned by minorities and women in Pinal County interested in contacting larger companies to discuss a fit for their products and services will have that opportunity to connect on March 19 at the 2010 Buy Pinal Event hosted by Central Arizona College’s Corporate Center in Casa Grande.
Tweak dough recipe when using whole wheat flour Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:21AMDear Lisa: I have a homemade bread recipe that is a family favorite. I tried to make it more healthy by using whole wheat flour, but it didn't rise much and was heavy and dense. Do I need to add more liquid or yeast, or something else? -- G.L.Dear G. ...
Try healthy version of a traditional St. Pat's dish Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:21AMTucking into a heap of bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes) certainly fits the St. Patrick's Day spirit. It just doesn't often fit into a healthy diet.Bangers and mash, which is popular throughout England and Ireland, typically is made wit ...
Vitamin D shows promise, lacks research Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:20AMAs far as Dr. Joseph Mercola is concerned, vitamin D is the magic bullet we've all been looking for. A lack of this wonder nutrient, the controversial natural health advocate said, can set the stage for no fewer than 33 disorders, including autism, cancer, diabetes and infertility.
Letters to the editor March 10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:18AMOn behalf of the Junior Women's Club of Fairfield , we'd like to thank the Fairfield Citizen for its outstanding coverage of the 29th annual Townwide Spelling Bee, one of Fairfield's most anticipated academic events of the year ... at least for fifth graders!
2009 compensation for Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Cornelius falls 22 percent amid recession Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:02PMTRENTON, N.J. - The chief executive of drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., James Cornelius, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $17 million, down 22 percent from 20...
Truth about what's really in our food can be jarring Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:39PMWant to make a nutritionist scream? Read her the nutrition label from a popular brand of reduced-fat peanut butter.
Aphids teach scientists a thing or two Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:35PMIN RECENTLY unravelling the genome of the pea aphid, an international consortium of researchers has taken a major step towards understanding how to better control this bane of farmers and gardeners across the world.
Dunedin teen parents don't have Turia's support Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:26PMWhy don’t Dunedin’s teen parents have your support Tariana?
Bristol-Myers CEO's 2009 compensation down 22 pct Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe chief executive of drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., James Cornelius, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $17 million, down 22 percent from 2008, due to the much lower value of his stock awards.
CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:16PMOne in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.
Grains, vegan, gluten-free, artisan meats and Africa: 10 foods for the future Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:16PMFood trends coming up, forecast by 40 Canadian chefs.
Nutrition program on Wednesday Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:15PMJenny Thompson, a registered dietician with Skiff Medical Center, will present a program on nutrition at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Park Centre Garden Room.
Resource Workshop Held For Farmers’ Markets Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:31AMHorror stories of unsafe food and numerous health issues attributed to food consumption are driving individuals and families across the country to find home-grown food stuffs whether they are garden vegetables or meat products.
Funds Available For Specialty Crops Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:31AMPIERRE — The specialty crop industry in South Dakota can now apply for select funding of projects that enhance the competitiveness of fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops and horticulture.
Good eats for GVSD elementary-school students Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:26AMThe French-bread pizza is made with whole-wheat flour and skim-milk mozzarella. The salads and raw vegetables are served with a low-fat dressing and the French fries are baked.
SPORTS SHORTS Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMCompiled by Gary Herron RRHS briefs
314 graduate at Tech ceremony Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMRUSTON — Three hundred fourteen students received diplomas at Louisiana Tech University's winter graduation ceremony Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Changes at nutrition program Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:14AMTRENTON -- Last week's change in the local administration of the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program will not affect recipients but could result in job losses for some employees, a city official said.
Health Briefs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:13AMAmericans tuning in to their local PBS stations in March will learn about a cutting-edge diet that can prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes.
Looking back through the years, 3/4/10 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:51AMFive years ago EFD recognizes firefighters for their service to Eloy
You can tell you’ve done well by the smiles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:42AM(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles on the Corner Counties Empowerment Area)
Arthur fitness center, salon now The Body Shop Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:41AMARTHUR — Arthur Family Fitness Center and Head 2 Toe Salon and Day Spa have changed their name and now are known as The Body Shop, according to a press release.
Doctor hunts cure for Alzheimer’s Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:48AMDr. George Jackson, a UTMB professor, is using his work with fruit flies to help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Area counties' health rankings vary Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:46AMHow healthy is the Grand Traverse region? It depends on where you live. A new report Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties high; ranking lowest are Antrim, Benzie and Kalkaska.
Students' Physical Fitness Associated With Academic Achievement; Organized Physical Activity Linked To Lower Body Fat ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:43AMPhysical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 2010 Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism. "As children's health continues to be a concern - especially when it comes to obesity - some have suggested that children's physical fitness is associated with their academic performance ...