Archive for February, 2008
Top 3 Shocking Fast Food Industry Secrets
You already know the fast food industry is to your waist what cigarettes are to your lungs.
Even so, just like smokers who knowingly shave years off their lives, many Americans find themselves at one of these fat-laden grease pits several times a week, if not every single day.
Sure, it's fast, easy, and cheap, but so [...]
Fluoride in Water - Is It Healthy or Dangerous?
Fluoride in water (or in toothpaste or anywhere else, for that matter) is one of those hotly debated topics in the health world where you can find several people who believe it's excellent for your teeth and body, while others would rather drink a bottle full of bleach (literally!).
Fluoride's Potential Benefits
May help prevent tooth decay [...]
Double Dipping - An Actual Study of the Seinfeld Term!
Double dipping. "That's like putting your whole mouth right in the dip!" These were the words spoken to Seinfeld's loveable "every man," George Costanza, after he dipped a chip, took a bite, and dipped again!
Ever since that episode aired, the term has taken on a life of its own and become part of the English [...]
Causes of Skin Itching - Finally Revealed by New Research
The causes of skin itching and why scratching can be so addictive has puzzled researchers for years.
Finally, a group from Wake Forest University has closely examined the entire process using advanced imaging technology to monitor what happens in your brain when you're scratching below the belt (or anywhere else, of course).
In what would surely be [...]
Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 35
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day. A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click on the ones that interest you to read the full post. [...]
Personal Daily Workout Log - Weekly Recap (January 27 - February 3)
You can follow my weekly recaps here on the blog every Sunday, and you can follow me EVERY day as I post my daily updates here: Personal Daily Workout Log (June 4, 2007 - Today).
Current Stats (week of January 27 - February 3, 2008)
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 181.6
Bodyfat - 16.5%
Biceps - 13.9"
Calves - 14.5"
Thighs - [...]
What Women Look for in Men - 5 Tips and Tricks to Score Big!
First, we discussed women's favorite male body parts. Unfortunately, the fairer sex isn't quite as shallow as us guys.
So, even after you've gotten your physical body in shape, you still need to know more about what women look for in men. Don't worry, they aren't nearly as demanding as you might think.
Lucky for you, here [...]
Fast Food Friday - Eat This, Not That
Fast food on a health and fitness blog? Yes, and no. No, you absolutely shouldn't ever eat it again, but, yes, you probably will at some point.
Whether it's on a road trip when you don't have time to stop (and didn't bring your own healthy snack), or on the way home from a long day [...]
