Archive for February, 2009
‘One day I too will watch my darling son die’: The two mothers who understand Cameron’s pain
The heart-rending testimonies of two mothers who understand the anguish of David Cameron, who lost his six-year-old son Ivan. read more
Bodybuilding – Recipes
An index of recipes for the Bodybuilding guide site. read more
Coca Cola Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients: • 1 cup coca cola or other cola drink • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup powdered cocoa • 22 large marshmallows **one** • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 large [...]
Coca Cola Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients: • 1 cup coca cola or other cola drink • 1/2 cup butter • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup powdered cocoa • 22 large marshmallows **one** • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 large [...]
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp.salt Preparation: Preheat oven to 350* In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; blend well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Drop by [...]
Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients: • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 cups sugar • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup water • 2 large eggs • 3/4 cup milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 4 ounces melted unsweetened baking chocolate Directions: Preheat oven [...]
Hypertension Affects Brain Function In Children
Children with high blood pressure are not as good at complicated, goal-directed tasks, have more working memory problems and are not as adept at planning as their peers without hypertension, according to recent research. If they are both hypertensive and obese, they are also more likely to have anxiety and depression. read more
Team Of Sport Science Academics Surveyed 300 Kent Residents And Discovered Wii Fit Is The Most Popular Form Of Home Exercise, England
Dr Gill Perkins and Dr Ian Swaine from Canterbury Christ Church University conducted a survey of 300 people at the Ideal Home Exhibition at the Kent Showground on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February.  The experts explored the public's exercise habits, their perception of physical activity and their awareness of local schemes which aim to boost [...]
Keeping Fit Improves Spatial Memory, Increases Size Of Brain Structure
When it comes to the hippocampus, a brain structure vital to certain types of memory, size matters. Numerous studies have shown that bigger is usually better. Now researchers have found that elderly adults who are more physically fit tend to have bigger hippocampi and better spatial memory than those who are less fit. read more
Low Fat Health and Nutrition
Small quantities of fats and oils are essential for a balanced diet, but in large amounts they are thought to contribute to ailments such as heart disease. About 45% of the kilojoules or energy value of the average western diet comes from fat. Doctors and alternative practitioners agree that this is far too high, and [...]
Lose Weight by Getting the Best of Work Out
Someone can lose weight by working out. Not everyone that works out would lose weight. It is because some people are not committed and motivated to work out read more
Hoodia Cactus Natural Food Appetite Suppressant
Eating properly helps you reduce the excess fuels that eventually and unknowingly turn to fat. To secure your weight loss success, you strongly benefit from understanding its unique hand-shaking relationships. read more
Best Exercises For Losing Weight
In my days as a physical trainer, I would get asked "what are the best exercises for losing weight?" over and over. Well, sometimes it depends on the person, but there are a few exercises that should work for everyone. read more
Researchers Uncover ‘Obesity Gene’ Involved In Response To High-Fat Diet
Scientists have determined that a specific gene plays a role in the weight-gain response to a high-fat diet. The finding in an animal study suggests that blocking this gene could one day be a therapeutic strategy to reduce diet-related obesity and associated disorders, such as diabetes and liver damage, in humans. The researchers found that [...]
