Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -

Misgivings Rise Along With Antarctican Tourism
New York Times - only be effectively controlled if nations like Canada are willing to enforce rules on companies based in their territory such as G.A.P., whose ships are registered elsewhere under flags of convenience. Governments have the potential to exercise

Audit finds deficiencies
Salt Lake Tribune - You ought to exercise every valve in the city periodically, and some of that hasn't been done," Benford said. "Things stiffen up and you don't know if all the parts are going to work." kmoulton@sltrib.com Key findings of an audit of

At Last, a Simple Exercise to Ward Off Obesity: Kevin Hassett
Bloomberg - Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) — If you overindulged in turkey last Thursday, you're not alone. Research by the National Institutes of Health has found that, on average, people gain about a pound during the period between Thanksgiving and late-February. Most

A-Rod's home run payoff
Philadelphia Daily News - haven't had a chance to exercise," Thomas said. "Basketball's still a good way to exercise, and it's still a fun thing for me." God bless him if he's still having fun coaching that bunch. Thomas played against Nate Robinson, Jared Jeffries, Mardy

Editorial: Start diet, exercise regimen today
Tallahassee Democrat - OK, so Thursday was Thanksgiving. We all got a free pass for the turkey and stuffing and pumpkin pie and gobs of other goodies. But, you know, Saturday was Game Day, and that meant more eating and drinking and not burning calories. And Sunday there

Weather causes havoc
The Daily Advertiser - Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms across the Acadiana region Sunday caused flooding in Lafayette and wind damage in New Iberia, said law enforcement officials. More than 24 parishes were under a severe thunderstorm watch, many of those

Burn and burst away fat cells with experimental injections
Atlantic City Press - Proponents say the treatments are a safe way to sculpt hard-to-reach spots that don't yield to diet or exercise. Critics say the injection cocktails are untested, unregulated and potentially unsafe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn't

Week 6: Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston
Baltimore Sun - I think Billick has been trotting Stover out for all of those field goals because Stover needs the exercise. He has been around the league for so long that Billick feels sorry for him and wants to help him out. John, you are the man, the dude. You are

GP Targets Are Not Meeting Patients' Needs, UK
Medical News Today - Until the increase in process is translated into tangible outcomes, such as diabetes complication rates or incidence of heart attack or smoking related deaths, the benefits and cost effectiveness of the exercise cannot be established, they say.

Can the insoles inside of shoes help prevent or stop back pain?
Boston Globe - What does help prevent and treat back problems, she said, is exercise. Many people fear exercise if their backs are hurting, thinking they're better off lying down. While that may help for a day or two, as soon as possible, you should get moving again

Doctors Challenge NICE Guidelines On Heart Drug, UK
Medical News Today - They found little evidence that single treatment (monotherapy) with beta-blockers or calcium antagonists improves exercise tolerance compared with digoxin. On the contrary, there is clear evidence that when beta-blockers are used alone, exercise

Joint-venture of two local churces offers care for seniors' caregivers
My West Texas - In addition to board games and puzzles, clients can enjoy taking part in a passive exercise regimen or shoot a game of pool. Every other week, music will be provided by Church on the Journey member David Fischer and fellow musician Herman Gunter.

Inside Out | Accepting a life with chronic pain
Philadelphia Inquirer - Meditation, guided imagery, physical exercise and psychotherapy are helpful. Before, during or after any of these strategies, however, is an essential step: understanding and accepting that while pain can be diminished, it might not ever go away.

GE uses training to build customers in Asia
Guardian Unlimited - In one exercise, a GE trainer asked the class to plot their reactions to statements like "innovation always starts with customer insights" on large sheets of paper, to show how opinions varied within the group.

Carneal, voice of Twins, dead at 83
Baltimore Sun - It would be worth $15 million if the Padres exercise an option for $5.5 million in 2011. Athletics // Travis Buck, a 23-year-old outfielder, made the Opening Day roster and likely will start in right field for his major league debut against the

Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -

National Nutrition Month is discussed 
Diet and health fads come and go, and some may help you lose weight - in the short term. For National Nutrition Month 2007, the American Dietetic Association says the most effective long-term way to achieve a healthful lifestyle is to be 100 percent Fad Free.

Five-day program for healthy weight loss 
Q: I would like to lose 30 pounds for my class reunion in August of this year. I have been working out five days a week with cardio and strength training moves, but I don't think I am working on the right things the right way. What is a good five-day- a-week program for me?

Pace of weight-loss plan slow, steady 
Zoe Guirlinger has a radical approach to weight loss: Take it slowly, and make it permanent. Nine women personified the success of her method last night at Gibbys, where they celebrated the completion of her yearlong Ultimate U Challenge.

Atlanta: Stewart - Friday media visit 
Tony Stewart, No. 20 Home Depot Monte Carlo SS, talks with the media about his charitable efforts, returning to Atlanta and what to expect during the first Car of Tomorrow race.

Neurological Condition Linked to Weight-Loss Surgery 
(Washington, DC) — Younger women who have undergone weight-loss surgery have been found to develop a particular neurological condition mostly seen in alcoholics.

During Earth Month, Whole Foods Market(R) Encourages Shoppers to Try CO2 Weight Loss Program 
Whole Foods Market , the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket and America's first national certified organic grocer, today announced that it has created a "diet" plan not for the waist but rather for "waste" to help shoppers reduce their carbon footprint on planet Earth.

Beyonce Might Have Lost 20 Pounds Using The Master Cleanse, But Is The Diet Safe For Weight Loss? 
There are a growing number of people using the master cleanse to lose weight which could be dangerous.

N.Y. newborns potentially exposed to TB 
Hundreds of patients including newborn babies may have been exposed to tuberculosis by an infected hospital employee, city health officials said Thursday. The employee, whose identity was not disclosed, was diagnosed with active TB on Jan. 30, said Andrew Tucker, a spokesman for the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Support for Your Weight Loss Mission 
(ARA) - Weight gain can happen very quickly and for many different reasons. For example, over a holiday or weekend event, like when you partake in too much cake and can't make it to the gym.

Beach Boot Camp - Get A Buff Body at Bella Vita Retreat's Bella Boot Camp 
Bella Vita Retreat, known for their health and fitness retreats, introduces the all new Bella Boot Camp on the Beach. Sure to shape and chisel your body, Bella Boot Camp is a hard core fitness and weight loss boot camp for women and men of all ages. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2007)

Neurological condition linked to obesity surgery 
Some obese people who have weight-loss surgery, particularly younger women, develop a neurological condition most often seen in severe alcoholics and linked to a vitamin deficiency, researchers said Monday.

Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond 
Chicago: Rock band Chicago will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Plaza Theater. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Plaza Theater Box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 544-8444. $49.50-$79.50, plus all applicable fees.

Subway's Jared talks healthy habits at West View Elementary 
Healthy eating and exercise were on the agenda when a weight loss success story came to West View Elementary earlier this week.