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HEALTH HEADLINES  
Resolve to understand your body and health
 
Published Saturday, January 03, 2009   0 comment(s)
 
Let us look at a different resolution this New Year, a resolution that serves us better than the simplistic.Millions have vowed to seek better shape, stop smoking, lose weight, spend extra time with the family, become debt free, quit drinking and spe ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Thursday, December 25, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGDecember 29Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.December 31Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.January 2S ... full story

Health briefs
 
Published Thursday, December 25, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Festive holiday plants pose riskIf your holiday decor includes seasonal plants, you may want to re-evaluate the placement of some items.On the one hand, "poison" poinsettias is a myth, said Kris Virga of the Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma L ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, December 21, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGDecember 22Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.December 24Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.December 2 ... full story

Be smart in cold weather
 
Published Sunday, December 21, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
The cold weather does not have to stop us from getting outside and enjoying a workout.We simply have to be respectful of Mother Nature and take a few precautions.* Watch the forecast. It sounds simple, but this is a big one. Nobody wants to get 15 mi ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, December 14, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGDecember 15Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.December 17Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.December 1 ... full story

Get in a little body work before hitting the slopes
 
Published Sunday, December 14, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Ski season is here -- some of us even hit the slopes over Thanksgiving. Many of those who did paid for it, too. I'm sure they had a lot of fun racing down some of the season's freshest snow. But the thighs, glutes, calves and core paid the price with ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, December 07, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGDecember 8Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.December 10Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road. $5 entry.December 12 ... full story

Inspired gifts for the fitness enthusiast
 
Published Sunday, December 07, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking for a gift for the fitness fanatic in our lives.In the past, we've gone a bit crazy at times with some of the gifts' costs. This year we'll keep everything under $100.* Bosu Ball: I like the B ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Saturday, November 29, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGDecember 1Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.December 3Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry.Dec ... full story

Be thankful for fitness knowledge
 
Published Saturday, November 29, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Let's extend the spirit of Thanksgiving another few days.This is the sixth year of this column, so let's come up with six things we're thankful for.* Let's be thankful that we understand portion control. We don't have to eat everything on the menu. A ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Saturday, November 22, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGNovember 24Seniors Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.November 26Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry.N ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Saturday, November 15, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
CLINICAL WORKNovember 20Shots for Tots, 2 to 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. Free immunizations for kids up to age 12 provided by the Brazos County Health Department. Bring shot record. Varicella, hepatitis B an ... full story

Showing off at the gym won't improve your fitness
 
Published Saturday, November 15, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Some of the things folks are doing in gyms these days baffle me.You know who I'm talking about. I promise, you've seen him! He's the guy who tries to turn the gym into a circus side show.* The Balancing Bozo: This is the guy who grabs a couple of dum ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Saturday, November 08, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGNovember 10Seniors Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course in College Station. $5 entry. No advance registration.November 12Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry.N ... full story

Athletes should skip bench press
 
Published Saturday, November 08, 2008   1 comment(s)
 
Thanks for the questions folks. Keep them coming.Q: Milo, what is it with you? You've written about how you do not like the bench press. I've read it at least three times. What's wrong with it? If it's so bad, why does every gym I've ever been to hav ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, October 26, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGOctober 27Seniors golf tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play. October 29Seniors golf tournament, Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry; tee ... full story

Flavored waters may not provide benefits
 
Published Sunday, October 26, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Hey folks, water here again. Milo will be back next week.I told you how much you needed me last week. Some of you heard me and we're off to a great renewal of an amazing relationship.Now, I don't want to put a damper on things. But I have some impost ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Saturday, October 18, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGOctober 20Seniors golf tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play. October 22Seniors golf tournament, Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry; tee ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, October 05, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGOctober 6Seniors golf tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play. October 8Seniors golf tournament, Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry; tee of ... full story

Parenting
 
Published Sunday, October 05, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
LEARN MOREA breast-feeding mother usually can get names of lactation consultants from her obstetrician, pediatrician or hospital. Here are questions and advice from experts to help women seeking professional help:* Certification: Is the consultant ce ... full story

To avoid temptation, create a sustainable diet and workout plan
 
Published Sunday, September 28, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
Surely, we've all heard the adage "Hard work pays off." I genuinely believe that's true. However, I like the second part of that phrase, the part that always seems to be left off.Hard work pays off; smart work pays off more.Therein lies the answers t ... full story

Can a 10-minute workout make a difference?
 
Published Sunday, September 28, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
NEW YORK -- Stephen Lowrie has gotten the message to squeeze in exercise wherever he can. He parks far from the entrance, takes the stairs -- even lifts weights at his desk."I don't do all these things all the time every day," said Lowrie, 47, of Be ... full story

Health & Fitness calendar
 
Published Sunday, September 21, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
GET MOVINGSeptember 22Seniors Golf Tournament, Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry fee. No advance registration; just show up and play. First group at 7 a.m.September 24Seniors Golf Tournament, Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in ... full story

Fit for kids
 
Published Sunday, September 21, 2008   0 comment(s)
 
NEW YORK -- Like many parents, Diana Ennen had trouble getting her daughter Amber to exercise.So, two years ago, Ennen decided that Amber was coming to the health club. Now age 10, Amber is using the stair stepper, lifting hand weights and doing sit ... full story

 

 
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