Low levels of vitamin D make asthma worse

Low levels of vitamin D make asthma worse
Asthmatics with low levels of vitamin D may suffer more severely from the disease than patients with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a study conducted by researchers from National Jewish Health in Denver and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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California county sues Glaxo for false advertising of Avandia drug

California county sues Glaxo for false advertising of Avandia drug
(NaturalNews) Recent reports revealing the dangers of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) diabetes drug, Avandia, have not gone unnoticed. Santa Clara County in Northern California recently filed a lawsuit against the drug giant for suppressing evidence that the drug increases heart attack risk.

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High-Intensity Interval Training is Twice as Effective as Regular Exercise

High-Intensity Interval Training is Twice as Effective as Regular Exercise
(NaturalNews) Recent research is indicating that traditional approaches to exercise that involve spending hours in the gym every day may not be the best way to stay strong and healthy. Interval training, a high-intensity type of workout that was originally created for Olympic athletes, may actually be twice as effective as regular exercise, and it can be done in a fraction of the time.

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Anti-Aging Supplements May Be Best Taken Not Too Late in Life

Anti-Aging Supplements May Be Best Taken Not Too Late in Life
Anti-aging supplements made up of mixtures might be better than single compounds at preventing decline in physical function, according to researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute on Aging. In addition, it appears that such so-called neutraceuticals should be taken before very old age for benefits such as improvement in physical function.

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Study Reveals Long-term Advantages of Fast Initial Weight Loss

Study Reveals Long-term Advantages of Fast Initial Weight Loss
If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, think again. A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of Florida in the US, suggests that the key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment.

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The 2010 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic July 17th

The 2010 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic July 17th
Over 10,000 Athletes Competing in SportsFest – Promoter and Master of Ceremonies will be Legendary Bodybuilder Bill Grant, Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill Grant appeared in the new release of “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows and commercials.

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