While there are many different ways to perform strength training exercises, there are definitely some big mistakes that you will want to avoid. If you are making these errors you are most likely sacrificing some of the fitness benefits you could be seeing as well as having a progress rate that is…

On Monday, May 7, Major League Baseball suspended the San Francisco Giant’s reliever Guillermo Mota for 100 games after he tested positive for the performance enhancing drug Clenbuterol. Clenbuterol is a banned substance on the International Olympic Committee’s official list.

If it is your intention to excel in your favorite summer sporting activity or even pursue a new challenge this summer, you may want to consider the following. All power produced by the upper and lower body musculature emanates from, is stabilized by, or is transferred through the core.

Tank, give me your thoughts regarding the night of your title shot against Sid? Tell me about how you felt about that match. Tank Abbott: Well basically, I was out there and I achieved my objective, which was to hurt him. When he was getting his ribs checked out in the hospital, I was at the bar…

A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This can be due to a ruptured or blocked brain artery. Plaque or blood clots can block totally or partially the blood flow from the carotid arteries to the brain. When this happens, the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain becomes…

Gynaecologist Dr Elizabeth Farrell answers your questions about periods. 1. Why is my period getting heavier as I get older? We don’t always know why periods sometimes get heavier with age, but often no cause is found. In some women, the uterus seems to be bigger and the cavity enlarges as she…

Scott, you've been out of action for a while, when can we expect you to be back on the scene? Scott Steiner: It all depends. I think everybody has heard why I was suspended, because I did an interview on Ric Flair, and I didn't say anything that wasn't true, but since this company is run by a…

AccuMed International, Inc. has terminated the Patent and Technology License and Registration Rights Agreement with CellMetrix, Inc. All of the intellectual property, technology, and product rights licensed to CellMetrix have been returned to AccuMed. Additionally, Ampersand Medical Corporation…

For some, a gym is like a candy store, it's full of lots of fun, interesting workout equipment that helps keep a workout from becoming boring. For others, however, a gym can be a deterrent to a good workout. It's information overload. You don't know where to start or how to proceed once you do…

Think of all the sports requiring good wrist strength. There's golf, tennis, racquetball, bowling, basketball, hockey, baseball and various martial arts. Bodybuilders like to show off muscled biceps and chests but often neglect the wrists. Strong wrists will be less prone to fractures and carpal…

What is premenstrual syndrome? Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) occurs when a woman experiences recurrent symptoms in the seven to ten days before the period begins. Symptoms cease before or during the period, followed by a symptom-free week. Some women, however, experience symptoms from ovulation which…

Obviously, Miss Hancock is new here on the scene with WCW, how do you like it so far? Miss Hancock: Oh, I love it, it's a blast. It's like a big family, everyone's been treating me so good, so I'm very happy to be here. How have you been getting along with the management? MH: I've been…

Want a recipe for a laugh? Put a group of five football coaches with stopwatches on the 40-yard line. Place the football team’s star receiver on the goal line. Instruct the coaches to start timing on the player’s first movement and to stop as he crosses the 40-yard line. Run the…

Weight bearing exercises build bone mass and ward off osteoporosis. In Canada, osteoporosis (“porous” bones) affects one in four women and one in eight men over 50. It is characterized by a gradually lose of bone density, which increases the risk of fractures. Our bone mass is constantly being…

What is heavy uterine bleeding? Heavy uterine bleeding (also known as menorrhagia) is a common problem in the 30-50 year age group. For about 50 per cent of women with heavy bleeding the cause is unknown (dysfunctional uterine bleeding).

What are fibroids? Fibroids (also know as uterine fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas) are non-cancerous growths or lumps of muscle tissue that form within the walls of the uterus (womb). Fibroids can vary in size ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a rockmelon.

So you've been eating healthy and doing cardio exercise for months and months. You've successfully lost weight, but you wonder why you're just a skinnier version of your former overweight self. While good eating habits and aerobic exercise are an important part of optimum health, there's no better…

Roche and deCODE genetics have announced that scientists at deCODE together with psychiatrists from the Icelandic healthcare system have identified a gene linked to schizophrenia. This discovery is the result of a genome-wide screen conducted with the participation of 400 Icelandic schizophrenia…

Carrington Laboratories, Inc., and Medline Industries, Inc., have formed a distribution licensing agreement under which Carrington has granted Medline the exclusive rights to sell and market Carrington's wound and skin care products, the companies have announced. Carrington estimates the value of…

Training volume multiplies two variables - repetitions and sets. If the volume is too high, the body can be over-trained, leading to injury or decreased strength. If the volume or intensity is too little, the expected gains will not arrive. The number of repetitions in a set can range from 1 and…

You are now known as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince Iaukea," or as someone I know calls you, the acronym. How do you like this change in gimmick? Iaukea: I enjoy it, I'm enjoying it right now. I spent about 16 months just trying to get on TV and do something. This is a lot of fun, it's all…

We know we should eat a balanced diet, stop smoking, have at least two alcohol free nights a week and increase our level of exercise. We know what lifestyle options are better for our health and wellbeing, only sometimes it is really hard to make these health choices and changes.

After aerobic exercise, strength training is the most important aspect of physical fitness. By maintaining and increasing muscular strength and endurance, adults can expend more energy and accomplish more tasks at any age with less fatigue. All adults of both genders can benefit from strength…

Heska Corporation has licensed gene delivery and DNA manufacturing technology from Valentis, Inc. The technology will be used by Heska to complete development of a novel gene medicine for the treatment of canine cancer. Specific terms of the agreement, which include an up-front license fee,…

Tell me about how life with Kidman has been? Are you confident you two can win matches together? Booker: Well, I'm sure of my part and what I am going to do when I go out to the ring. My main concern is Kidman. He's running around with this blond haired blue eyed hoochie and right now, his nose…

When people talk about their favorite exercises, shoulder workouts are rarely mentioned at the top of the list. But the truth is that most shoulder exercises not only work the targeted area but can strengthen the core and work your entire arm. How the Shoulders Work The shoulder muscles are…

How are you feeding your body and how is it affecting your health? Poor eating has a direct impact on our physical health, weight, mental health and energy and in fact, impacts on every single part of your body. The facts On average Australian women are gaining six to seven kilograms every…

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Gathering information, thinking about options and knowing what it is you value, will help you make decisions that are appropriate for you. When is comes to issues about your health and wellbeing, talking with your health practitioner can assist you in making an informed decision.

Paige is not sitting on a diet of 1,000 calories and, frankly, she loves to eat. Her breakfast (in preparation) - a protein from eggs, oatmeal, peanut butter. Her diet is dominated by tuna, shrimp, chicken, eggs, avocado, lettuce, broccoli, shpinach, asparagus, couscous, brown rice, dried…

It is always a good idea to learn about Anadrol side effects before you start to use it. This steroid gets lots of hype due to the fact that it can create great muscle mass and endurance in a six week cycle. That is very good news and those results may be just what you are looking for. However, you…

CytoGenix Inc. has executed the first license for the use of its proprietary single stranded DNA intracellular expression vector (TroVec) to PharmaGenix LLC., owned jointly by CYGX and PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc).

The major core muscles of the body include the abdominals and mid/lower back muscles (plus hips and glutes). Strengthening the core, when combined with proper diet and aerobic fat-burning exercise, will not only improve balance and posture; but also help tone the entire torso and produce a lean,…

They’re lightweight. They’re versatile. They’re small enough to stuff inside a sneaker. Resistance bands, sold for less than $10 at your local sporting goods store, can be used for a variety of upper-body, lower-body, and core exercises.

Women and alcohol Due to size, body type and the way in which our bodies process alcohol, women become affected by alcohol far quicker than men. As a result women are also more vulnerable to the acute and chronic effects of alcohol misuse. What is a standard drink? One standard drink contains 10…