Ice to Eskimos: Nike plans to make life fun

Ice to Eskimos. Way back when, that was the saying. If you were so good at sales that you could sell anything, you were said to be able to sell “ice to Eskimos.” Now, before I go any further, I do have to...

Wonder drug that inhibits cancer

Exercise That seems to me to be the truth. As a cancer survivor since 2005, I can say that increasing physical activity combined with improving diet has made a remarkable difference. No cancer, no hypertension;...

Taylor Swift’s Diet, Workout & Exercise Plan (Her Skinny Secrets)

" She’s only 19 years old and already an icon of the new generation of musicians.Taylor Swift is also a role model for girls all around the world, being the epitome of talent, elegance, class and...

Jog, walk, or run 6 miles a day through your 70’s

If you are not putting on the miles, you are not doing what your body requires to optimize performance and longevity. My daughter shoved a health article in front of my nose when I was complaining about all of the...

A story about nothing

Here is a “story” that appeared on MSNBC that would make David Brinkley roll over in his grave because it lacks newsworthiness.  I worked with David Brinkley on a project one time in Tampa Florida. A woman...

CNN Roland Martin: Sarah Palin's reckless views on obesity

" In the wacky world of Wasilla's finest, Palin tries to cast the effort to fight obesity as part of Michelle Obama's "different worldview." Here is a portion of the transcript from HuffingtonPost.com: "Take her anti-obesity thing that she is on. She is on this kick, right....

WHO SEARO Flags Self-Discipline As Key To Diabetes Fight

According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the number of people in Thailand living with diabetes, in the age group 20-79 years, has risen from 3,162,400 in 2007 to 3,538,000 in 2010. Thus, during the past three years 375,600 more Thais have joined the band...

Jillian Michaels’ Diet and Workout for Better Abs

Jillian Michaels, by her own admission, was a chubby teen whose life was a living hell.  However, these days she's got a best selling book, DVD and two TV shows. In this article, she gives her tips on how to have great abs... just in time for summer."If you need a hand...

Sport Relief Runs a Mile to Raise Money for Charities in the UK

Sport Relief charity events had those in the UK running, dancing, and active to raise money for Comic Relief efforts in support of local and international charities. Sport Relief historically has featured...

11 Tips for Running Outdoor During Winter

It’s difficult to motivate yourself to go outside for a stroll during winter season. Bleak weather, snow and ice, short days, chilly winds and cold temperatures make you feel like staying in bed all day. But it’s...

You can't sweat out a hangover

Many people believe that they can compensate for the bad effects of drinking alcohol by having a good workout the next morning. Research from the UK's Department of Health shows that a large grouop people feel...

UK 'sorry' for shooting at 'Spanish flag' buoy

Opps we are color blind... Sorry  " The UK has apologised to Spain after the Royal Navy used a buoy with the Spanish colours for target practice. The exercise took place off the coast of Gibraltar earlier...

Exercise and Eating: the Truth in Weightloss

The answer to weight loss is net calorie intake.  Net calorie intake is the amount of calories a person consumes minus the amount they burn in a given time period.  This means the amount of weight loss a...

Kegel Exercises: Not Just For Better Orgasms

Kegel exercises are the contracting and relaxing of the pelvic muscles repeatedly. There are many different things that can add stress to your pelvic muscles, such as being pregnant, being overweight, childbirth,...

Scientists Make Paralyzed Rats Walk Again

Scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles have been able to return function to paralyzed rats using a combination of exercise, drugs and electrical stimulation. The study has important implications...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from