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New milk study misses the real point — milk isn’t the problem
Lauren Swan Food & BeverageA study released Oct. 30 by a group of Swedish researchers has people panicking — all these years they've been drinking milk, and it turns out it is dangerous and unhealthy, despite numerous studies proving otherwise. Milk, the study says, is damaging to your bones and heart; it can even raise your chances of cancer and cause hip fractures in women. Got milk? Yes, too much, apparently.
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The importance of hip internal rotation
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessHip joint internal rotation (sometimes also called medial rotation) occurs when the femur rotates within the hip joint, toward the mid-line of the body. It also occurs in standing when the lower limb is fixed and the pelvis rotates — so the left side ASIS moves in front of the right side, for example, or vice versa on the other side.
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Triggers that sabotage weight-loss efforts: Substance triggers
Annette Radvansky Sports & FitnessDo you eat certain foods because they give you a feeling of euphoria? Do you have a certain food item in which you indulge when you feel sorry for yourself? Are there certain foods you like to eat only when you are alone? Finally, are there certain foods that once you start eating them, it is almost impossible to stop? These could be your substance triggers.
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Breast cancer risk in women increases with waistline
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe measurement was simple for this research: a woman's waistline. A recent study has found that the bigger women get around their waist as they age, the greater was the risk for breast cancer.
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First healthier sodas, now healthier food
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe world's leading soda makers — Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group — recently announced a drastic calorie cut in their drinks. But it seems that they are not the only ones bitten by the "go healthy" bug. In 2010, 16 major food and beverage companies joined hands with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation. They announced that they would focus on reducing 1.5 trillion calories in their products by 2015.
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Should passive physical agents be eliminated under new APTA guidelines?
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareNew guidelines for physical therapists and their patients were published recently under the "Choosing Wisely" campaign in partnership with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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10 ways to have an amazing synchro season
Vanessa Keenan Sports & FitnessDoes your season start off with lots of energy and motivation? You have great intentions for the season, but then by the time the end of season comes you have not realized many of the goals you have set for yourself and the team.
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A new world for pool closing — the times are changing
Terry Arko Recreation & LeisureAs the world changes, so do weather patterns. Predictable seasonal weather is a thing of the past. When it comes to closing down pools for the season, the traditional methods will need to change, too.
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Recess redress: The importance of play in education
Suzanne Mason EducationAsk any child what his or her favorite subject is in school, and most will say recess. Yet a 2010 Gallup poll conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that up to 40 percent of U.S. school districts have reduced or eliminated recess to focus more on academics. Despite these changes, recess still remains an important part of a child’s education. Here's how.
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A fad turned addiction: Smokeless tobacco and its effect on athletes
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessFor former professional pitcher Curt Schilling, the lesson of smokeless tobacco was learned too late. Schilling has been diagnosed with squamous-cell carcinoma in his mouth, and he attributes the cause to smokeless tobacco products he used throughout his professional playing career.
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