News health 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

Protecting young pitchers from overuse injuries a top priority for trainer Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Little League season is in full swing. And while parents may beam when their young pitcher makes a string of strikeouts -- the payoff for hours spent polishing the technique -- there may be a hefty price.

Valparaiso woman drops almost half her body weight Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Going from a size 20 to a size 2, Karin Olson of Valparaiso reached her Weight Watchers goal of losing 76 pounds in less than 11 months.

your healthy slice Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Recruitment open for two calcium studies of young girls

Venus-Mercury conjunction strikes out Babe Ruth Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
So just how good was baseball's kingpin, George Herman Ruth, Jr.?

Avocado Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
What is avocado? Its origin most likely in southern Mexico, the avocado was cultivated from the Rio Grande River on America's southwestern border to central Peru even before the arrival of European explorers. The shape of the fruit led the Aztecs to name it ahuacatl ("testicle"). This morphed into the Spanish word, aguacate, and later, avocado.

Surgery might be best option, despite age Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Q: I recently saw your column about rotator cuff tears and hope to be able to get some advice. My mom is 85 years old and has been told she has a minor tear in her right rotator cuff, which has been confirmed with an MRI. She tried at-home therapy for a two-week session but had problems with the soreness being counter-productive.

You are the sum of your experiences Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
There is a poem by Elizabeth Akers Allen that begins, "Backward, turn backward, oh time in your flight. Make me a child again just for tonight."

Fittips Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
7 ideas after meeting your weight loss goal

personal trainer Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Holly Kaminski is a Personal Trainer, Exercise Specialist and IMX Certified Pilates instructor at Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection. She is a graduate of Indiana State University with a BS in Exercise Science. She was a collegiate cheerleader and a state champion cheerleader at Lake Central High School.

Flaxseed, frozen yogurt, red bell peppers: your nutrition questions answered Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
There is a never-ending stream of nutrition questions. So we looked to a few of our expert sources to find answers about whether flaxseeds matter, why red peppers may be better than others, and if frozen yogurt is just plain old dessert.

Roasted Lobster Tails with Ginger Dipping Sauce Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
Ingredients Sauce: 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon water 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon plum sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 3/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger Lobster: 2 (8-ounce) frozen lobster tails, thawed Cooking spray 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Sliced green onions (optional) Preparation ' Preheat oven to 425 degrees. ' To prepare sauce, combine mustard and water in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.

buy the book Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
"Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness"

Supported cycling Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
On a supported bike tour, you don't have to worry about smelling like road kill after days upon days of cycling. There will be opportunities to shower along the way.

More than half of U.S. diabetics have arthritis Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
More than half of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis, raising a serious obstacle for diabetic patients urged to exercise, according to a government study.

Vital Signs Mon, 12 May 2008 00:02:37 -0500
WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS | Valparaiso Join Radiologist Esther Lee as she talks to women about the importance of preventive health screenings, who should get them and the age-appropriate time to begin screenings to maintain optimal health. This program will take place at 6:30 p.m. today at Porter's Education and Rehabilitation Campus, 1401 Calumet Ave. Register for this free program.

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