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FitBuff Morning Mix: Yoga Cures, Shivering Science, Fish Pills

FitBuff Brandon — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:25:06 +0000

Studies show Yoga has multiple benefits This article points out both the healing powers of yoga/meditation and the fact that they are severely underutilized in Western medicine.
The Science Of Shivering Revealed By OHSU Researchers Have you ever been so cold that you've literally starting shivering? It's our bodies' last-ditch effort to try and warm up.
Fish oil capsules pack same omega-3 punch as fish In case anyone tries to tell you that you have to eat real fish to get the benefits of Omega 3's, show them this research that proves that fish oil capsules are just as effective.
FitBuff FlashBack Fish Oil. Huh? Fishâ€¦Oilâ€¦? So, whether it's fish oil capsules, fish oil in liquid form, or actual scaly-skinned fish, you need your Omega-3's!

FitBuff Morning Mix: Smell Sounds, Liver Lube, Super Hearing

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:26:24 +0000

Some People Can Hear A Color Or Smell A Sound Can you smell a car honking? Or see the aroma of a fresh-baked pie? Or hear the color purple? Some people can, and this article takes a fascinating look into the phenomenon known as synaesthesia.
Liver damage 'could be reversed' Liver damage is a bigger problem than you may think, but doctors are closing in on a technique that would not only stop further damage, but actually reverse it as well.
Hearing Fine Tuned By Cholesterol Can high cholesterol clog your heart and your ears?
FitBuff FlashBack Quick Start Guide to Cologne Even if your date can't smell sounds, she can still smell you! Make sure her nose enjoys the "view" with this guide to picking the right cologne.

FitBuff Morning Mix: Bike Bumps, Fat Denial, Wii Not Enough

FitBuff Brandon — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:01:36 +0000

Cyclists: Keep On Pedaling But Beware Below If Lance has inspired you to hop on your bike to burn some calories (sans the yellow, skin-tight body suit), check out this article for tips on preventing injury and the importance of choosing the right bike.
Study: Many parents of obese kids in denial about weight Want to know how big little Johnny is getting? You're better off asking his scale than his parents. In a series of surveys, researchers found that an astounding percentage of parents are in denial about their children's weight problems.
Active Computer Games Do Not Replace Playing Real Sports For Energy Expenditure With all the praise and accolades the Wii is receiving in terms of being a more physically active video game, experts warn it's still no substitute for playing real sports and getting real exercise. That doesn't mean it's no help at all; just don't pat yourself on the back too hard for beating a few virtual tennis players in a 2-square-foot area.
FitBuff FlashBack New Wii Fitness Game Coming Soon Looking poised to meet the above challenge, Nintendo is getting ready to release a game specifically designed to be a real workout. Take that experts!

FitBuff Morning Mix: Asteroid Impact, Parental Bias, Soda Tax

FitBuff Brandon — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:43:16 +0000

Smaller Asteroids May Pose Greater Danger Than Previously Believed Do you live in fear of a dinosaur-sized asteroid crashing into Earth? Then you may not want to read this article that explains how even smaller asteroids can cause MAJOR damage.
Study Finds Parents Show Bias In Sibling Rivalry Granted, the study was conducted with beetles that live inside the carcass of a dead animal, researchers say the natural instinct to favor the oldest sibling translates to humans as well.
Want to Slim Down? Tax Soda How would you feel about a "soda tax"? Some think it may discourage overconsumption of the calorie-packed beverages, thus leading to healthier and less obese Americans.
FitBuff FlashBack Drink Calories: Counts for 10 Common Beverages Even if the "soda tax" doesn't make it, those sugary Cokes and Sprites are still "taxing" your waistline. Here's a list of exactly how many calories and pounds they are costing you.

FitBuff Morning Mix: Eat to Live, Super Cell, Medical Jargon

FitBuff Brandon — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:00:15 +0000

Eat Mediterranean Style And Be Physically Active, You Will Live Longer It's no coincidence that Americans eat the most junk food and fast food and also have extremely high rates of obesity and heart disease. Why not borrow some eating tips from our healthier neighbors and see how much better you feel?
Single brain cell's power shown Until now, scientists believed that the many neurons in the brain had to be connected together in large networks to relay information. But, new research suggests that each individual neuron may have the power to act individually, even handling different tasks within the same single cell. Considering we have over 100 BILLION neurons in our brain, it shows you just how amazing the human body really is!
Medical Slang For Doctors Quick, pass the Disco Biscuits, I'm having a 404 moment and just suffered a Hasselhoff! Having trouble understanding the "doctor speak"? Check out the article for definitions of some strange medical terms.
FitBuff FlashBack 13 Steps to a Heart Healthy Diet Speaking of eating healthier, see how many of these 13 steps you already follow in your everyday diet. How well do you score?

FitBuff Morning Mix: Funny Man, Internal Monitor, Steroid Danger

FitBuff Brandon — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:37:05 +0000

Humor 'comes from testosterone' Ever wonder why there are so many more male comedians than female? This study says most humor comes from testosterone.
Built-In Exercise Monitor Predicts Fitness Do you know how hard you work out? After observing over 300 people, researchers found that nearly every single person could accurately identify their level of exertion, sometimes right down to the exact heart rate.
Baseball Bombshell Lesson: Illegal Steroid Use Dangerous To Young Athletes, USA Even worse than the "false" numbers and tainting of the game, steroid use in baseball stars influences kids to try them as well. This article details just a few of the major side effects that unsupervised and uneducated use can cause.
FitBuff FlashBack Steroid Use in Sportsâ€¦HIGH SCHOOL Sports To prove the above point, check out the staggering, wide-spread use of steroids in high school athletes.

FitBuff Morning Mix: Kiss or Shake, Curing Criminals, Diabetes Dishes

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:57:19 +0000

If You Don't Want To Fall Ill This Christmas, Then Share A Festive Kiss But Don't Shake Hands If you're standing under a mistletoe with a coughing, wheezing girlfriend, you still may be better off kissing her than shaking her hand. Surprisingly, a new study found that the leading culprit for spreading germs and bacteria is our hands. Purell, anyone?
FDA Investigation Leads To Prison Sentence For Woman Who Claimed To Cure 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' No scam artists are very upstanding citizens, but these two really took it to the limit by claiming to have cured a major disease. They would charge families large sums of money for a "cure" they knew would not work, while providing completely false hope to the victims.
Over 150 New Recipes To Liven Up Christmas for Diabetics Just because you have diabetes doesn't mean you can't enjoy a delicious and robust holiday buffet like the rest of us. In fact, even if you aren't diabetic, you may find some mouth-watering delights from this database of nearly 200 recipes.
FitBuff FlashBack Starbucks Frappuccino Light and 2 Other Healthy Choices If you find yourself pining for Starbucks on these chilly mornings, at least spare yourself the hundreds of calories some of their menu items contain. Stick with these healthier options, and you can feel much less guilty about your guilty pleasure.

FitBuff Morning Mix: Patient Escape, Major Loss, Muscle Regeneration

FitBuff Brandon — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:35:49 +0000

TB patients escape from South Africa hospital Nearly 50 TB patients cut through wire fences to escape their "medical confinement" and spend Christmas with their families. The problem: They all have highly infectious forms of the disease and could easily spread it to their loved ones (not exactly the best Christmas gift!).
Slim or die man loses 39-stones Unfortunately, people over 300 and even 400 pounds are becoming all too common. Like this man, they face a significant number of negative health effects due to their obesity. Doctors said if he didn't lose any weight, his own body fat could suffocate and kill him within 6 months. Don't let yourself get like this! Start now, and you can improve your body, health, and mind the natural way.
Scientists Harness A Natural Emergency Response To Increase The Regeneration Ability Of Muscle By inhibiting a specific protein called FoxO, scientists can slow or stop muscle atrophy (breakdown) and encourage regeneration. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before shady supplement dealers start trying to put this in a bottle.
FitBuff FlashBack Daddy, Where Do Muscles Come From? Speaking of muscle building and regeneration, where exactly do muscles come from, and how are they made? This article answers all of your questions about the birds and the bi's (biceps).

FitBuff Morning Mix: Cloned Milk, Death Doctor, Weed Heads

FitBuff Brandon — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:46:12 +0000

Lawmakers and consumers ask FDA to delay cloning ruling How do you feel about cloning? Even if you're all for it, how do you feel about drinking the milk of a cloned cow? Right now, selling cloned meat or milk is banned, but the FDA could make a ruling very soon that puts a cloned steak on your dinner table.
'Death' doctor arrested before op Let's say you're going in for surgery, and you're already nervous. You just saw that new movie "Awake" and you can't help but worry that the anesthesia will wear off mid-operation. Well, this patient had to deal with something even scarier: an alleged murderer as an anesthesiologist.
Cannabis smoke 'has more toxins' Hippies and casual marijuana smokers will argue that weed is "natural" and it must be healthy if doctors prescribe it. Reality check: Tobacco is "natural" too, but this article highlights that your joints could be just as harmful as cigarettes, if not more so.
FitBuff FlashBack Fast Food Calorie Counter: Nutrition Facts and Statistics You may be taking your holiday trips this weekend, whether by plane, train, or car, and chances are you'll be tempted by the speed and convenience of fast food on the way. If you're going to succumb, at least check this list first, so you can choose the lesser of two evils.

FitBuff Morning Mix: Monkey Math, Fat Breakthrough, Worry Cure

FitBuff Brandon — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:20:05 +0000

Basic Math In Monkeys And College Students Battle of the Brains: Man vs. Monkey Edition
Way cells store fat is uncovered Researchers from the school named after Albert Einstein himself have made a major breakthrough and discovered exactly how fat is stored in the body. They've pinpointed the exact genes responsible for expanding your waistline, which could pave the way for "anti-obesity pills."
How People Can Learn To Stop Worrying, UK Are you constantly worrying about money, family, work, etc.? Some people worry so much that it becomes overbearing and leads to Generalised Anxiety Disorder. But, as with many illnesses, researchers believe it is completely curable through all-natural reprogramming techniques.
FitBuff FlashBack How to Be Happy: 10 Mood-Boosting Moves Worrying right now? Try these 10 mood-boosting moves to put your mind in a better place.

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