Diet
February is the month to think about the health of your heart
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:22amCardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States – more than cancer, accidents, and communicable diseases.
Each year, nearly one in four deaths is caused by heart disease, but luckily, this is something we can all work together to change. There are many risk factors for heart disease: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol use. Many of these risk factors can be modified or eliminated by choosing to lead a healthy lifestyle.
5 ways to spot a bogus diet
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 4:00amFrom eating cookies, cabbage soup and baby food to drinking lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne concoctions, dieters have tried their fair share of wacky weight-loss plans. One of the newest fad d...
DFG recommends caution around coyotes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 9:17amBy the California Department of Fish and Game
If you’re in the outdoors anywhere in California this spring, you might cross paths with one of the state’s most common predators – the coyote.
Clever, nimble and quick, the coyote may at first glance appear to be more of a nuisance than a direct threat. But don’t let your guard down, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) warns.
Margaret Atwood — the best of the best with 'The Blind Assassin' novel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:59amSometimes one comes across an author never before noted and stumbles on a real writer of imagination and truth. Such was the case writh Margaret Atwood, author of many fine books of which "The Blind Assassin'' (Anchor Books, $14 papeerback) is one of her best. She is such a fine writer that one is almost loath to comment on her work, so I'll be brief here.
Fishing Report for the week of March 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 10:27pmHere is the fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra for the week of March 23 through March 30:
AARP Survey: Health is top concern among 50-plus Nevadans
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 4:42amMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is the top concern for Nevadans age 50 and older, according to a survey released Thursday.
AARP released its statewide survey that looks at the challenges, concerns and dreams of older adults in the state. The telephone survey was made up of 401 random Nevada residents aged 50 and over was conducted between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31. It has sampling error of plus or minus five percent.
Sustainable Lifestyles: Conscious Consumerism and Health
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 11:20pmBy Nicoletta Florio / Big George Green Consulting
Living Sustainably is good for the planet and, in turn, is good for us. Whether or not we believe in global warming, it is irrefutable that an unhealthy environment causes illness to its inhabitants. The environment can be a region, a block, a building, or even just a room.
Fitness on the Wire: Weight Bearing and Impact
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Sun, 02/13/2011 - 11:36amThere are two exercise terms; weight bearing and impact that can be confusing to the new exercise student.
The Case For Cuts: After Criticism, Many Defend Governor’s Budget
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 4:00amCARSON CITY – They speak of limbs hacked off, death and guts.
In a war of words, critics of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $5.8 billion budget have lambasted his proposed cuts to K-12, higher education and health and human services.
Higher Education Presidents and Regents Criticize Budget Cuts
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 6:53pmLAS VEGAS – The presidents of Nevada’s colleges and universities said the governor’s budget cuts would put their institutions on a starvation diet.
They argued that past budget cuts severely slimmed their institutions, meaning additional funding reductions would threaten their core academic mission.
National Birth Defects Prevention Month highlights medication use during pregnancy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/17/2011 - 4:06pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is joining over 350 members of the National Birth Defects Prevention Network to share the message that women of childbearing age should talk with a health care provider about which medications are safe to take while pregnant.
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and this year’s campaign focuses on medication use before, during, and after pregnancy.
Fitness on the Wire: Thanksgiving Doesn't Have to Mean Another Pie and Another Pound
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:10pmNo one counts calories at Thanksgiving. However, if you do plan on diet control, you might also consider adding a little exercise to your holiday menu.
Start that turkey and while everyone is still asleep go outside for a long walk. Exercise during the holiday will lower your stress level, slow you down, and maybe even keep you away from the refrigerator.
— I can’t tell you not to eat too much. You wouldn’t listen anyway. However, eating light, getting plenty of rest, and putting in a little exercise time, will help you through the holiday.
State Lawmaker Proposes Taxing Bottled Water As Way To Increase Revenues
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 3:48pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A Nevada lawmaker has asked for a bill to be drafted to require bottled water to be subjected to the state sales tax.
Assemblyman Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, said bottled water is included under the sales tax exemption for food in Nevada even though it has no nutritional value.
Fitness on the Wire: Good Nutrition Is Important
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Mon, 09/06/2010 - 10:32amIf you have a book explaining nutrition relating to vitamin and mineral needs, read the chapter regarding what is proper nutrition for kids as well as for adults.
Children don’t consider the amount of vitamins and minerals in food, only the desire to cure hunger. During growing years is the time that they need good nutritional habits. And as we age, eating habits change and many factors, medication, special diets, illness and loneliness get in the way of proper nutrition.
World Freestyle Championships at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 4:19pmThe w