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Christmas turkeys to improve their health, thanks to Manchester scientists
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Manchester researchers are investigating the breathing mechanics of birds to help farmers breed fit, healthy turkeys with bigger, juicier breast meat.Friday, December 19, 2008
Fantasy hoops roundtable: Which wing superstar has most upside?
Each week, we'll gather the RotoExperts team of fantasy basketball analysts together to ask them a relevant fantasy basketball question. On to this week ...Friday, December 19, 2008
Lucas, Lions focus on spring goals
Southeastern's football team isn't even waiting for the crack of dawn to get cracking this spring.Friday, December 19, 2008
Kentwood's Ross wants another try at a pro camp
Former Southeastern wideout Bryon Ross had his moments during last weekend's rookie camp tryout with the New Orleans Saints - but evidently, not quite enough of them.Friday, December 19, 2008
Southland downplays recent playoff performances
HOUSTON—For a conference that fancies itself as "the SEC of I-AA", embarrassing was about the only applicable word for its FCS playoff showing last season.Friday, December 19, 2008
STA, ’Dawgs jump right in
The roles will be reversed from a year ago when Springfield travels to St. Thomas Aquinas for the District 9-2A opener Friday night.Friday, December 19, 2008
The Woman's Hospital of Texas Makes Milestone, Delivers 9,000th Baby of the Year
The Woman's Hospital of Texas had a monumental delivery today with the arrival of its 9,000th baby born in 2008. At 8:57 a.m., parents Oscar and Gabriela Garcia, along with Woman's, welcomed Kamilah -- a healthy, 7 pound 6 ounce baby girl -- to the world. Woman's has delivered more than 170,000 babies since opening its doors in 1976, according to the Department of State Health Services, Vital ...Friday, December 19, 2008
Q&A with Josh Willingham
Q&A with Josh WillinghamFriday, December 19, 2008
Stay Healthy and...
The Mayo Clinic reports that a form of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer's is preventable. Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) can strike suddenly from a stroke. Or it may develop in the brain over...Friday, December 19, 2008
Healthways Among First in the Nation to Achieve Accreditation for URACs Comprehensive Wellness Standards and Measures ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & WASHINGTON, D.C.----URAC announced that Healthways, Inc. is among the first to achieve accreditation for its new Comprehensive Wellness program. Achievement of this status means Healthways has demonstrated its commitment to industry-recognized program quality standards and has earned the URAC seal of approval.Friday, December 19, 2008
Healthways Among First in the Nation to Achieve Accreditation for URAC’s Comprehensive Wellness Standards and Measures ...
URAC announced that Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) is among the first to achieve accreditation for its new Comprehensive Wellness program. ...Friday, December 19, 2008
Weight loss helps feed the hungry
NORTH BEND — Jumping on the scale during the holidays isn’t what most people would consider a festive tradition.Friday, December 19, 2008
Early healthy choices focus of Wiggins fair
Morgan Community College health science technology teachers and students presented games and information to Wiggins Middle School students Tuesday.Saturday, December 20, 2008
Jason Blake's shootout spin-o-rama: Legal or not?
Jason Blake's circus shootout goal -- a spin-o-rama that gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday -- is perfectly legal, at least in the mind of NHL director of officiating Stephen Walkom.Saturday, December 20, 2008
Idaho elementary students have a growing problem
A study by the Department of Health and Welfare shows that nearly one-third of Idaho third graders is overweight, or at risk of becoming overweight.Saturday, December 20, 2008
Keep Your Health on Track During The Hectic Holiday Season
(ARA) - The holidays are a wonderful time of year full of family, friends, shopping and parties. Despite all of the celebrations, the holidays also lead to busy schedules, increased travel and less time to worry about health concerns, especially when those concerns affect our digestive systems.Saturday, December 20, 2008
Sundin picks Vancouver over NY, Canucks fans' heads explode
Stuck in traffic headed to the Capitals game, and whaddya know: Mats Sundin is a Vancouver Canuck. One-year deal, pro-rated $10 million salary; the Vancouver Sun reports that the salary will "likely earn in the neighbourhood of $5.5 million once he joins the team after the holiday roster freeze expires on Dec. 27." Who had 6:56 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the pool?  Obviously, Vancouver’s lead ...Friday, December 19, 2008
The Yankees got the pitchers they wanted in Sabathia and Burnett
Thursday's affair at the old Yankee Stadium was what has become standard made-for-YES-network December fare: Yankees welcome big free agent (in this case two) and proclaim it a great day in franchise history while player says he came to the Yankees because he wanted to win.Friday, December 19, 2008
Why the day after Christmas is a health hazard
December 26 could be one of the most dangerous days of the year for people vulnerable to cardiac problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. And many of these so-called Merry Christmas coronaries will hit people who didn't even realize they were at risk when they unwrapped their gifts the night before.Friday, December 19, 2008
Chris Paul's NBA career already is a fast break of accomplishments and record-breaking achievements
His steals record just one more exampleFriday, December 19, 2008
North Valley Public Library seeks e-readers for eBooks
The Internet is full of trap doors to places few people knew existed and the Web site for North Valley Public Library is no exception.Friday, December 19, 2008
It's 'Next Year' already for Skins | SEASON IN PHOTOS
Washington has many personnel decisions to make after this season. With the Washington Redskins essentially eliminated from the playoffs, it's natural to start thinking about next year.Friday, December 19, 2008
Apollo-Ridge girls defying odds
Apollo-Ridge improved to 7-0 with a victory over Deer Lakes on Thursday night. It's the team's best start since the 2004-05 season.Friday, December 19, 2008
Onalaska students send Christmas wishes to our troops overseas
Students at St. Patrick's School in Onalaska send Christmas wishes to our Troops serving overseas.Friday, December 19, 2008
Buzzer Beater — Lompoc plays ‘Beat the Clock’, miracle three leads to Braves’ ...
Buzzer Beater — Lompoc plays ‘Beat the Clock’, miracle three leads to Braves’ OT victory over Warriors In a game it probably should not have won, the Lompoc boys basketball team did the improbable.Friday, December 19, 2008
Northwestern 4A girls' basketball previews
A brief look at each girls' varsity basketball team in the Northwestern 4A, with last year's record (overall first, league record next) and conference finish in parentheses: ALEXANDER CENTRAL (5-19, 0-12, seventh): The Cougars are rebuilding, but there is hope in Taylorsville that head coach Nikki Setzer can turn the team around.Friday, December 19, 2008
Injury-plagued MT places fourth
Injuries are part of the game. That’s understood. But when they happen to a basketball program that’s already inexperienced and lacking depth, the ability to overcome those absences are magnified. Monterey Trail High School Ken Manfredi is realizing that early in the 2008-09 season.Friday, December 19, 2008
Justice: Real Rockets remain work in progress
Almost no one is happy with how the Rockets have played. All of us keep waiting for them to turn a corner. “Until we get everyone on the basketball court, it remains to be seen how good we can be,� Tracy McGrady said.Friday, December 19, 2008
Major storm is coming
The 3 inches of light, fluffy snow that fell Tuesday is expected to be followed by an ice storm Thursday, meteorologists predicted.Friday, December 19, 2008
Tennis helping senior stay in shape
Tennis has always been a way for Sun City Summerlin resident Ernest Arze to relax.Friday, December 19, 2008
SAINTS Q&A: Sean Payton on Reggie Bush, Drew Brees, Jonathan Vilma, Doug Marrone, Ed Orgeron
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton met with the media on Wednesday to discuss a variety of topics, including the season-ending injury to Reggie Bush and Drew Brees' Pro Bowl nod.Friday, December 19, 2008
Triangle hospitals report respiratory virus
Local hospitals are reporting high rates of a respiratory virus that can be especially severe in infants.Friday, December 19, 2008
Time for Redskins to think about next year
ASHBURN, Va (AP) -- With the Washington Redskins essentially eliminated from the playoffs, it's natural to start thinking about next yearFriday, December 19, 2008
Bear with Us
I'm more or less ambivalent on the whole Barry Bonds issue, but when I realized that my Homestead Grays cap was getting a little rank, and my Brooklyn Dodgers hat had long since reached that point, I decided that my new hat would be a 1974 Braves cap. And I figure that oughta be statement enough.Friday, December 19, 2008
Rivera likes additions of Sabathia, Burnett
Mariano Rivera paid a visit to a Harlem school to pass out Christmas gifts to local schoolchildren yesterday, but when asked what he'd like to find under the tree this holiday season, the Yankees closer had only one wish on his list.Friday, December 19, 2008
Mendham boys basketball set for new season
MENDHAM -- Championships are never won on paper. No doubt local basketball coaches and players are shaking their heads once they notice that many of the same Mendham players that bedeviled area teams last year during their 21-5 season are returning this year.Friday, December 19, 2008
2008-09 Boys Basketball Capsules
Coach: David Mead, first year. Key losses: G/F Besnik Rustemi, G Tucker Reed.Friday, December 19, 2008
Cleveland Indians Team Report
Nobody was more relieved by the Indians' signing of free agent closer Kerry Wood than Eric Wedge. The manager felt that acquiring a closer was the club's No. 1 priority going into the offseason.Friday, December 19, 2008
New York Yankees Team Report
CC Sabathia appeared relaxed and comfortable at his opening press conference as a Yankee, flashing a $161 million grin and offering some words that could help his relationship with the infamous New York media.Friday, December 19, 2008
Fitness from the pros
Feature story: If only school were as fun for the kids.Chicago Bears assistant strength and conditioning coach Jim Arthur brought his youthful audience to life recently at the Wheaton Park District Community Center.Friday, December 19, 2008
Bulldogs bring versatility to Southwest District courts
TAZEWELL, Va. — Every team talks about the importance of working hard. The Tazewell girls basketball team has already proven that’s not a problem for them.Friday, December 19, 2008
Fitness for a lifetime
Thanks to a new grant, some Downers Grove teens are discovering that being healthy and exercising can be fun.Friday, December 19, 2008
CC Says He's Sold On NYC
CC Sabathia was looking for a house in New Jersey when he was asked what team he played for.Friday, December 19, 2008
A Miner makeover
There is a new head coach roaming the sidelines for the El Diamante girls soccer team.Friday, December 19, 2008
Mack back as GSW set to open
Only one starter and four total letter winners are back for the Gardner-South Wilmington varsity girls basketball team from its 19-win group of 2007-08.Friday, December 19, 2008
Schein Nine: 2006 draft class full of flops
With Mario Williams in the Pro Bowl, Adam Schein says the Texans are geniuses when looking at the rest of the 2006 draft class.Friday, December 19, 2008
Seneca wrestling preview: Fighting Irish look to raise bar even higher
SENECA - After battling through some fairly lean years as head coach of the Seneca wrestling team, Fighting Irish coach Todd Yegge is starting to see the fruits of his labor. Last season, the locals finished with a 13-8 record, which is the best dual record ever recorded, and on top of that, the team finished 4-6 in the Interstate Eight Conference - which was another all-time, high-water mark ...Friday, December 19, 2008
Cystic Fibrosis Services Pharmacy Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Cystic Fibrosis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, today announced its 20th anniversary of providing quality pharmacy services to the cystic fibrosis (CF) community nationwide. The organization was founded in 1988 with one patient, one prescription and a mission to improve access to specialty medications for people with CF.Friday, December 19, 2008
Loaded Warriors seek another big season
WARREN TWP. — Unlike last year when the Watchung Hills Regional High School wrestling squad didn’t know what to expect, the Warriors enter the new season with some pretty big aspirations.Friday, December 19, 2008
Letters to the Editor Dec. 19
Editor:Friday, December 19, 2008
