Hollywood, Los Angeles County rank 28 in California health survey

Community health

Big names like Hollywood and Los Angeles are what people think when they are talking about California. However, big cities like these are not the best places in California when it comes to health issues.

A recent health report ranked the Los Angeles County, home to Hollywood, 28^th, among 56 ranked counties. This was behind San Diego county (18) and San Franciso county (24). The first place went to Marin County in northern California. The report, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps for 2012 summarizes the state of health nationwide.

Facebook maybe bad for your body

Facebook fat people

Facebook is a craze, not a necessity. Now it seems, Facebook followers may be falling flat on their face and fat bodies. According to a report by The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt in Maryland, Facebook may be fueling the fire of Body and weight obsession. 

The Center’s survey found that a vast majority of Facebook users feel they are fat compared to the pictures of their friends on Facebook.

Starbucks Evolution juice store will take all the juice from your wallet

Starbucks Evolution juice

Starbucks is opening its first Evolution Fresh juice store in Bellevue, Wash. The store is an extension of Starbucks’ $30 million purchase of Evolution Fresh Inc., of California. Evolution Fresh was founded by Jimmy Rosenberg after he sold his previous company, the Naked Juice.

Starbucks claims Evolution Fresh has an advantage over other juice brands because it uses high-pressure pasteurization instead of heating

Los Angeles Marathon, March 18, 2012

Los Angeles marathon took place today. It was cold, windy with occasional sunny periods but it did not rain.

More pictures available at:

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Red Bull drink creator is finally dead at 89

Red Bull

Red Bull, in blue-silver cans, is as a popular energy drink and is sold in about 70 countries. Red Bull is supposed to gives wings to people who want to be mentally and physically active and have a zest for life.

Red Bull Energy Drink is claimed to be “for people who want to have a clear and focused mind, perform physically, are dynamic and performance-oriented whilst also balancing this with a fun and active lifestyle.”

The original drink was sold in Asian countries as a "tonic drink" under the name Krating Daeng ("Red Bull"). The drink which kept

Kobayashi sets grilled cheese sandwich eating record

 

Kobayashi, new cheese record

VIDEO Kobayashi Eats 13 Grilled Cheeses

Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi, 33, 128 pounds from Japan is world top competitive eater and is known as “the Babe Ruth of eaters.”

He has set another record, this time by eating 13 grilled cheese sandwiches in one minute. That means 13 slices of cheese and 26 pieces

Coke, Pepsi recipes and cancer warning for 4-MEI

Coke, Pepsi

Coke and Pepsi caramel coloring contains a chemical, 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), that is a potential carcinogen.

4-MEI has been known to cause cancer in laboratory mice and rats and could be potentially risky to humans as well. 

State of California has included this chemical, 4-MEI, in the list of carcinogens. California Prop 65 law requires that a product label should warn consumers if it contains a substance that is known to cause cancer. In January 2012, Brazilian Blowout, a hair care products company, paid $600,000 in a settlement over such labeling issues in California.

Japan’s unusual health problem, too many thin women

Weight problem

Japanese diet, rich in fish and vegetable, has been responsible for keeping Japan among the thinnest industrialized nations. However, now Japan is concerned about too many young women getting too thin. According to the Health Ministry, an estimated 29% of Japanese women in their 20s are underweight which could have adverse effects on fertility rates.

The issue is considered a national health problem because Japan has an aging population and it also happens to have one of the lowest birthrates in the

Ice Cream Bar for Health and Fitness – StrongBody Bars

StrongBody Bars

Health and fitness enthusiasts can now have their ice cream bar and eat it guilt free without worrying about excessive junk calories.

StrongBody Bars is a Health & Fitness ice cream product developed by Booozah LLC, in partnership with Royal Ice Cream of Manchester CT. This product will provide good calories and would appeal to people concerned about  obesity, weight management, health and fitness.

StrongBody Bar has only about 130 calories and weighs 4 oz (82g) which

Iowa law to criminalize documentation of animal abuses

animal cruelty

Iowa legislation has passed a bill, House File (H.F.) 589, which would prevent private citizens from documenting (filming or photographing) a farm without the farmer’s consent. 

The bill supported by the big agricultural concerns is aimed at preventing undercover work that would expose animal abuses in the factory-farming industry. The idea is to keep consumers from knowing abuses taking place in the industry. In the past such exposure by animal rights activists has led to conviction for abuse or neglect of factory-farmed animals.

National Nutrition Month – March

National nutrition month

National Nutrition Month (NNM) is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The theme for March 2012 is "Get Your Plate in Shape."

Amazon stops selling whale and dolphin meat

Amazon Japan, whale meat

 Amazon is not just for books anymore. It turns out, keeping up with its name, Amazon has been selling a number of amazing things. 

Recently, it was reported by The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and the International Humane Society that Amazon Japan has been selling hundreds of products from whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetacean food products).

They called on Amazon to stop supporting commercial whaling by immediately and permanently banning the sale of such products. This

Cultured meat - meat grown in laboratory test tubes

Test tube burger

At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver, it was announced that the scientists are working to produce meat in the laboratory to, potentially, replace conventional farm-animal meat production. The idea of “test tube” meat is to cope with the growing demand for meat but limited land resources.

Animal meat, as a source of protein or simply for taste, is an important part of diet for a large number of people. However, keeping the health issue aside, the cost of producing meat is significantly higher compared to
plain plant based food. It takes more than 2400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat, while growing 1 pound of wheat only requires 25 gallons.

National Pancake Day by IHOP

IHOP, Pancakes

National Pancake Day was started in 2006 by the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant chain. IHOP offers a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes on February 28. 

Pancakes are not really free because, in return, the guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities. 

Since the beginning of National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million to support charities

Citrus fruits cut stroke risk – It is not a lemon deal

citrus fruit

We have heard the saying, when you get lemon make lemonade.  Recent reports suggest that may not be necessary. A research study published in the Journal Stroke indicates that the citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit) may reduce the risk of stroke.

The study, a joint effort of researchers at Harvard (USA) and Norwich Medical School, Norwich, UK, studied and analyzed data from 69 622 women over 14

Rhode Island sees health benefits of smoking ban

no smoking

A number of states prohibit smoking in public places. In the city of Los Angeles, California, even outdoor parks are designated as no smoking zones. 

In Rhode Island (RI) similar smoking ban took place under “Smoke-Free Public Places and Workplaces Act” in 2005. The good news is RI is seeing health and financial benefit from such smoking ban.

A new study from the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) has announced that Rhode Island hospitalization rates for heart attack, and associated costs have been declining since the smoking ban took place in 2005.

Canker Sores and SLS free Toothpastes

SLS free toothpaste

Recently, while browsing Craigslist, I came across an interesting post emphasizing “I'm not selling anything.” The post was about Canker sores and it got me interested in further research on this subject and the benefits of  SLS free toothpastes. I rarely develop canker but I have compiled a LIST of SLS free Toothpastes.

But, first, here is the POST from the Craigslist:

los angeles craigslist > westside-southbay > community > general community

Do you get Canker sores "mouth ulcers"? (I'm not selling anything)

Healthy Vending Machines of Santa Monica

Healthy vending machines

Obesity is a problem in the U.S. and it can lead to several health problems such as diabetes. The problem is worldwide and even countries like Brazil and China have begun to experience the issue of obesity and its adverse consequences.

A Santa Monica company, H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending, is taking a healthy look at food vending machine business. H.U.M.A.N. in company name stands for helping unite man and nutrition (h.u.m.a.n.). The company states its mission is to eradicate childhood obesity through education and healthy eating and 10% of profits are donated to charities that fight obesity and malnutrition.

The company claims, traditional Vending machines in schools usually only sell foods high in sugar, fat, and sodium--which leads to worse-

Health Secrets of Ron Paul, the Presidential Candidate

Ron Paul, Rand Paul 1960's

Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul is 76 years of age but he is full of energy and keeps up with competitors younger than him. During one of the presidential debates in January, Dr Paul emphasized his good health by stating that he does not mind showing his health records because it is hardly a half page long. In addition, Dr, Paul challenged other presidential candidate for a 25 mile bike ride in boiling hot weather.

Ron Paul is a physician by training. As a physician he has delivered more than 4, 000 babies. Apparently, Dr. Paul was even offered a track

Inhale chocolate with no calories – Le Whif

Le Whif inhalable chocolate

Chocolate lovers can never have enough of it. We even have a National Chocolate Cake Day, as if they really need an excuse to consume chocolate. If you were concerned about inconvenience of bulk handling and hands getting dirty, now you can enjoy no calorie chocolate by simply inhaling. Le Whif is the inhalable, breathable chocolate.

Le Whif inhalable chocolate is available in lipstick size tubes that you simply puff into your mouth.

 

 VIDEO - Want A Chocolate High? Just Inhale