Friday, April 15, 2011

Fitness & Nutrition

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Rabbis Sound an Alarm Over Eating Disorders

Pressure to marry young and be all things to all people contributes to a problem, rabbinic leaders say, and a stigma against mental health problems complicates treatment.

Recipes for Health

Thai-Style Sprouted Rice and Herb Salad

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

The dressing for this Thai salad is made with far less fish sauce, and therefore sodium, than is used in the traditional version.

Mixed Martial Arts Makes Inroads in Baseball Training

Several baseball players have used the sport’s fighting methods to improve their fitness and mental toughness.

Obstacles Seen in Poor Areas for New Farmers’ Markets

A report to be released by the Manhattan borough president says community groups hoping to open farmers’ markets in low-income city neighborhoods face excessive fees and confusing rules.

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Does the Mediterranean Diet Even Exist?

Olive oil, whole grains, fish, fruits and vegetables are not what people in the region are eating.

Screening the Day’s Catch for Radiation

Despite assurances by health officials, worries about tainted foods are growing among governments, consumers and businesses across the globe.

Despite Assurances on Milk, Radiation Fear Lingers

The minuscule amounts of radiation found last week in batches of milk on the West Coast is not dangerous to humans, experts said, but consumers remained wary.

Calorie-Counting Rule to Leave Out Movie Theaters

After opposition from the movie industry, theaters were exempted from a proposed rule that would require restaurants to post calorie counts next to menu items.

Artificial Dye Safe to Eat, Panel Says

There is no proof that foods with artificial colorings cause hyperactivity in most children and no need for these foods to carry warnings, a government advisory panel said.

Well

An Older Generation Falls Prey to Eating Disorders

Experts say that more and more women are showing up at their clinics with eating disorders in midlife or even older.

Philadelphia School Battles Students’ Bad Eating Habits, on Campus and Off

An effort to improve nutrition is up against an array of powerful forces, from economics to biology, all of which are playing out in Philadelphia, where the obesity rate is among the nation’s highest.

Low Levels of Radiation Found in American Milk

Tests of milk samples in Washington State indicated the presence of radioactive iodine from Japan, but officials said that the levels were below public health concern.

F.D.A. Panel to Consider Warnings for Artificial Food Colorings

Studies suggest a link between food dyes and hyperactivity in children.

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Caution: Wide Load (and Just Getting Wider)

The federal government has had to tweak its safety rules and weight guidelines to reflect the fattening of the nation.

Eating Well

Government’s Dietary Advice: Eat Less

The latest federal nutrition guidelines reiterate much from previous years, but this time, they also suggest just consuming less.

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Personal Health

Keeping Eyes on Distracted Driving’s Toll

Medical groups are working hard to make patients more aware of distracted driving and its high toll.

Really?

Allergies Can Increase the Risk of Depression

A wave of emerging research suggests that seasonal allergies can be psychologically harmful.

Opinion
Opinionator

Go Philly!

A nonprofit and a mayor are bringing nutritional progress to a city once ranked low on the real-food chain.

Phys Ed

Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds writes about the latest in the science of personal fitness.

Recipes for Health

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Running Voices

A celebrity, a journalist and a "big loser" — three more runners tell their tales.

Multimedia
Gear Test | Light Synthetic Jackets for Outdoor Sports

There are now more types of synthetic fill on the market, and resulting products have become lighter, warmer, sleeker and more breathable.

Fitness Gurus, Then and Now

A look at exercise personalities who have emerged and receded over the years.

Recipes for Health: Pantry Clean-Out

Browse a collection of recipes made out of things you can find in your pantry.

Recipes for Health

Recipes for Health offers recipes with an eye towards empowering you to cook healthy meals every day.

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