| Hula classes start January 11. Now that's an announcement that should bring joy to the heart of every person who is stuck with last year's fitness... Keep Reading » |
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Cold, winter, rainy days in San Jose: it must be time for hula dancing lessons (they begin Jan 11)
Local politicians to join fitness effort for world record at Workout Worldwide Saturday, January 9
| Monday, January 4th, 2010 Word just in from Becky Williamson, host of San Jose's activities for Workout Worldwide, that two popular local... |
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Cell phone radiation may fight Alzheimer's... in mice
The possibility that cellular phones have an impact on human health has generally been viewed in terms of the potential to do harm, primarily by inducing or promoting the growth of cancer. But a study that will be published by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease may turn that all on its head. The study examined the performance of mice that received a daily dose of radiation similar to that produced by cell phones, and found that, over a period of several months, their memory improved. When the same procedure was performed with mice engineered to be predisposed to Alzheimer's pathology, it was actually able to reverse some of the cognitive decline. The findings are very preliminary, and need to be interpreted cautiously, but there's an interesting lesson in this. Read the post...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Los Gatos Resolution Run - New Year's Day event benefits high school, gets year off to fit start
| Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Start the year off right at the Los Gatos Resolution Run. This family-friendly event benefits Los Gatos High School and is a perfect way to get that...Keep Reading » |
Ski fitness: how to get ready in advance and again before you hit the slopes
| Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 "Fitter, healthier skiers are happier skiers, who ski longer and harder," says Andrew Hooge, author of FitSkiing…Your Guide for Peak...Keep Reading » |