“A waterproof computer mouse that can be fully immersed in a sink or basin could be a major breakthrough in the spread of infection in hospitals, offices and homes. The ScrollSeal optical mouse is a fully-sealed, moulded unit with a unique scroll wheel that ‘clicks’ out before washing and then just as easily, ‘clicks’ back [...]

I am really concerned about this TV Show called The Biggest Loser. I am all about reaching a healthy weight range, but doing it too fast is not the best idea. And what will happen to these people after the leave the show??? No more personal trainer, no more 24hour care - back to old [...]

The Health & Fitness Show #031 (MP3 – 6.5MB – 18min 35sec)
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Are you getting no relief? If so, listen up!
00.33 Are you in constant pain?
02.22 Example of a real life issue
04.48 Back Pain
05.05 Acute Injuries
05.32 Chronic Injuries
06.00 RICE
07.43 Get a second … and third opinion
08.10 Headaches
10.44 Slow introduction to exercise
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beti says > even with my olive complexion, I still have managed to get a lot of sun damage to my skin, a lot of that was way back when I was [...]

“A group of scientific advisers to the Environmental Protection Agency voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a recommendation that a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products should be considered a likely carcinogen.” RANDALL CHASE Associated Press
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beti says > oh cr4p!

“Superstar Madonna has been treated for a hernia but is now “absolutely fine,” her spokeswoman said on Thursday. ” LONDON (Reuters)
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What is a hernia?
(HUR-ne-uh). The protrusion of an organ or structure into surrounding tissues. For example, an inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weak point in the groin. [...]

“Alternative medicine is a practice which people either live by or laugh at; there does not seem to be any middle ground. When it comes to treating Attention Deficit Disorder, alternative medicine refers to any treatment technique which falls outside the realm of standard behavioral treatments and medication.” by Sarah K. Jenkins
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“For those who think Japan is all fish and tofu, consider 10-year-old Sayaka Oyama’s former diet: spaghetti and meat sauce for lunch, chocolates and cookies for a snack, rice balls for dinner and sandwiches at nighttime classes. Late at night, she would slurp down some quick noodles before going to bed.”
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beti adds > Very [...]

“Neither the echinacea nor the placebo prevented or lessened the severity of a cold, the scientists found.”
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beti says > a while ago Vienna and I did a podcast on Echinacea. I just want to know the truth about it!

“Journal of Consumer Research reveals that, contrary to many assumptions, looking at moderately heavy models actually lowers most women’s self-esteem, while looking at moderately thin models raises it. ”
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beti says > That is weird! But I must say I was compelled by the Dove ads, I couldn’t stop looking at them (although I [...]

“When it comes to candy, it is out of sight, out of the mouth, a Cornell University researcher finds.
The study finds that women eat more than twice as many Hershey Kisses when they are in clear containers on their desks than when they are in opaque containers on their desks — but fewer when they [...]

“Now, researcher A. McGarry Houghton and colleagues at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts, report that elastases cause emphysema in mice through the generation of pro-inflammatory elastin fragments.”
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The Health & Fitness Show #030 (MP3 – 11.2MB – 32min 25sec)
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beti exposes the good, the bad and the ugly fitness videos.
00.20 Fitness DVDs are everwhere
01.27 DDR
02.06 Alan Harris – Total Circuit Training
03.44 Alan Harris’ Blog
5.59 Standing Quadricep Stretch
06.05 Tricep and Hamstring Stretch
08.10 Venous Pooling
10.59 Alan is down to earth – great choice of [...]

“Some scientific studies have shown that green tea lowers cholesterol levels in people who consume large quantities of the tea, but there is certainly no definitive evidence that it reduces cholesterol levels. ” by Ms. Alyson Greenhalgh and Dr. Sara Kirk
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beti adds > if you want to reduce cholesterol levels stick to a low [...]