PSA: Smoking is so bad it voids your computer warranty : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech

Yet another reason to not smoke!

PSA: Smoking is so bad it voids your computer warranty : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech:

"Lighting up near your computer is heresy enough that Apple says it voids your warranty should you need to bring a smoke-exposed computer in for repair.

Specifically, in at least two instances in different parts of the country, Apple has voided the warranty and refused to provide repair service on Macintosh computers exposed to environments where cigarette smoke has been present. Calling cigarette smoke residue (tar and whatnot) inside a computer a health risk and a 'biohazard,' in both cases Apple customers have been denied service despite having time left on a valid warranty."

Personal Health - Exploring a Low-Acid Regimen for Bone Health - NYTimes.com

This article from the NY Times asks some important questions. And reminds us all how little we really know.

Personal Health - Exploring a Low-Acid Regimen for Bone Health - NYTimes.com:

"Why, in Western countries that consume the most dairy foods, are rates of osteoporotic fractures among the highest in the world? And why has no consistent link been found between the amount of calcium people consume and protection against osteoporosis?...An alternative theory of bone health may — or may not — explain these apparent contradictions. It is the theory of low-acid eating, a diet laden with fruits and vegetables but relatively low in acid-producing protein and moderate in cereal grains. Its proponents suggest that this menu plan could lead to stronger bones than the typical American diet"

New type of "stuffing" /Dressing

I as talking about this last night at the Allegany Store. Carmichael is Lance Armstrong's coach.

Carmichael Training Systems: Cook it Up:

"Being an endurance athlete is all about getting more out of your body, more out of your life, and more out of just about everything. So we applied that 'get more out of it' philosophy to stuffing! Try this delicious modification to your typical stuffing for a healthy and tasty treat this holiday season. We've added carrot, apple, and green pepper, not only for some additional nutrients, but also for some crunch and taste."

Holiday meals and dog safety

Pedigree:

"Thanksgiving meals may have all your favorites, but imagine what can happen to your dog if he chows down on mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Keep in mind that the potential risks of feeding him Thanksgiving leftovers far outweigh his momentary delight. A little restraint and a yummy chew toy will keep your dog safe this Thanksgiving and for many holidays to come."

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit - US News and World Report

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit - US News and World Report:

"Research shows that smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years of life expectancy, and those who quit at 55 gain about five years. Even long-time smokers who quit at age 65 gain three years.

Smokers who quit before age 50 cut their risk of death within the next 15 years in half compared to people who continue to smoke. In addition, a former smoker's lung cancer risk 10 years after quitting smoking is about half that of someone who still smokes, the society said."

Time: Heart disease in Mummies? wow...

From TIME http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/11/18/mummies-offer-clues-about-the-history-of-heart-disease/:

"'We were struck by the similar appearance of vascular calcification in the mummies and our present-day patients,' said another researcher, Dr. Michael Miyamoto of the University of California at San Diego. 'Perhaps the development of atherosclerosis is a part of being human.'....rich people ate meat, and they did salt meat, so maybe they had hypertension (high blood pressure), but that's speculation,' Thomps"

NPR: dont_mix_plavix_and_prilosec.html?ft=1&f=103537970

- dont_mix_plavix_and_prilosec:

"FDA recommends that people on Plavix who also need something to fight heartburn take a different kind of medicine to reduce stomach acid, such as Maalox, Zantac or Pepcid.

One caveat: don't substitute Tagamet, which also seems to interfere with the critical enzyme and could reduce Plavix's effectiveness"

U.S. Smoking Rate Rises Slightly - WSJ.com

As most of you know, our Allegany Store is in midst of phasing out the sale of cigarettes. We have concluded that the lost profits (and tobacco is profitable) is not worth the harm it does to the smokers. And while we respect your freedom to smoke, if we can nudge you away from smoking it means we get to have you as a customer for a longer time. Which is a win win :)

U.S. Smoking Rate Rises Slightly - WSJ.com:

"A little under 21% of Americans were current cigarette smokers, according to a 2008 national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A year earlier, 19.8% said they were smoking. It also is the first increase in adult smoking since 1994, experts noted."

Vital Signs - Study Suggests Skim Milk With Cocoa May Reduce Inflammation - NYTimes.com

well,maybe...

Vital Signs - Study Suggests Skim Milk With Cocoa May Reduce Inflammation - NYTimes.com:

"A new study suggests that regular consumption of skim milk with flavonoid-rich cocoa may reduce inflammation, potentially slowing or preventing development of atherosclerosis"

5 Heart-Healthy Foods from WebMD

Frozen blueberries are great in many dishes from smoothies to pancakes.

5 Heart-Healthy Foods:

"Where to start? Add these five 'super-foods' to boost nutritional goodness while eating your way to a healthier heart.
Blueberries

Blueberries top the list as one of the most powerful disease-fighting foods"

Kicking the Habit for Your Pet - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Kicking the Habit for Your Pet - Well Blog - NYTimes.com:

"Studies show that smoking poses a significant health threat to dogs, cats and birds who inhale secondhand smoke. A study at Tufts College of Veterinary Medicine found a higher rate of mouth cancer in cats who live with smokers. Cats are particularly vulnerable because carcinogenic compounds in smoke settle on their fur, which then are ingested by the cat when it grooms. A smoker’s cat is also twice as likely to develop malignant lymphoma than a cat that lives with non-smokers.

Dogs who live with smokers are more likely to develop cancers in the nose and sinuses, according to a study at Colorado State University. Long-nosed dog breeds were at highest risk. Dogs with short or medium-length noses showed higher rates of lung cancer."

Phys Ed: The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Phys Ed: The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones - Well Blog - NYTimes.com:

"In the meantime, the current state-of-the-science message about exercise and bone building may be that, silly as it sounds, the best exercise is to simply jump up and down, for as long as the downstairs neighbor will tolerate. “Jumping is great, if your bones are strong enough to begin with,” Dr. Barry says. “You probably don’t need to do a lot either.” (If you have any history of fractures or a family history of osteoporosis, check with a physician before jumping.) In studies in Japan, having mice jump up and land 40 times during a week increased their bone density significantly after 24 weeks, a gain they maintained by hopping up and down only about 20 or 30 times each week after that.

If hopping seems an undignified exercise regimen, bear in mind that it has one additional benefit: It tends to aid in balance, which may be as important as bone strength in keeping fractures at bay. Most of the time, Dr. Barry says, “fragile bones don’t matter, from a clinical standpoint, if you don’t fall down.”"

The French Women Don't Get Fat Diet

From Web MD: The French Women Don't Get Fat Diet:

"The basic premise of French Women Don't Get Fat is that you should eat only good food of very high quality, eat it in small portions, and savor every bite.

From chocolate to champagne, eat slowly, with all your senses, and make every dining experience pleasurable so you will be satisfied with smaller portions of delicious food. No food is off limits, only large portions."

StillTasty

StillTasty - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help the Environment....

Using reliable sources, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, StillTasty offers a very user friendly guide to all kinds of food questions...

- Is it OK to put hot food directly into the refrigerator?

- How should I safely defrost fish?

- How can I make bananas ripen more slowly?

Find out if you should "keep it" or "toss it", view commonly asked questions, and more.

Processed food link to depression: research - Yahoo! News

Processed food link to depression: research - Yahoo! News:

"A diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression, according to British research published on Monday.

Researchers at University College London also found that a diet including plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depression."

‘Smart Choices’ Food Labeling Loses Support - NYTimes.com

good news!

‘Smart Choices’ Food Labeling Loses Support - NYTimes.com:

"Officials with the program said that Smart Choices would suspend most of its operations while they waited for the Food and Drug Administration to devise regulations for package-front nutrition labeling. Those rules could differ from the program’s criteria."

All cereals are not created equal

HealthNewsDigest.com:

"The least healthy breakfast cereals are those most frequently and aggressively marketed directly to children as young as age two, finds a new study from Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. The researchers’ evaluation of cereal marketing, the first such study of its kind....Researchers studied the nutrient composition and comprehensive marketing efforts of 115 cereal brands and 277 individual cereal varieties. Nineteen brands (comprised of 47 varieties) were identified as “child brands” because their cereals are marketed directly to children on television, the Internet, or through licensed characters, such as Dora the Explorer."

PS advice: oatmeal (and not the sugary instant stuff) with fruit and nuts.

wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | NY Deposits On Bottled Water Take Effect Oct. 31

wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | NY Deposits On Bottled Water Take Effect Oct. 31:

"Nickel deposits will be imposed on bottled water in New York state starting Oct. 31. after U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts issued an order lifting an injunction on the deposits.

All containers of water under a gallon will have a 5-cent refundable deposit, as beer and soda containers have for years."

Leading the Way...

Leading The Way: Olean grocer honored for hiring practices

From today's Olean Times Herald... We are very honored to receive this award!!


For 20 years, Park and Shop Service Stores have been recognized as an area business that people with developmental disabilities can go to as an entry-level employer. So much so, they have won the regional honor of the New York State Rehabilitation Association 2009 Buffalo Regional Corporate Business Award.

“It’s a nice honor to have,” Thomas Mahar, Park and Shop’s secretary and controller, said. “We have worked with many employees through The ReHabilitation Center. It is an honor.”

Information in the recommendation form for the stores shows that the honor comes from both ends of the relationship.

“They are well-regarded as customer-friendly, family-owned neighborhood grocery stores,” the recommendation form reads.

“The key word in their name is ‘service,’” it continues. “They built their business on this single principle, which is maintained to this day in the tradition inherited from their father. Their relationship with (The ReHabilitation Center) is a prime example of this commitment to the community.”

Started 86 years ago, when 18-year-old Fran Mahar opened his first grocery store in Olean, the mission of service has followed the organization through to the present day, Nancy Miller, director of vocational rehabilitation said."

Read the rest of the article here...

New Affordable Nutrition Index is First Measurement Tool to Evaluate Affordable Nutrition | Reuters

New Affordable Nutrition Index is First Measurement Tool to Evaluate Affordable Nutrition | Reuters:

"DENVER--(Business Wire)-- A new food rating system that analyzes both nutrition and cost value of food may now make it easier for people to find budget-friendly, nutritious foods in today`s tough economy. The Affordable Nutrition Index (ANI), unveiled today at the American Dietetic Association`s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo by leading nutrition expert Adam Drewnowski, PhD, professor at the University of Washington, is the first and only tool that assesses food`s nutritional profile and cost value to create a nutrition-value-per-dollar score."

and later:

"Among the specific findings:

* Carrots, sweet potatoes and broccoli were at the top of the ANI scale; oranges
and bananas were the top-scoring fruits in the index.
....
* Other fresh or cooked vegetables (peas, string beans, squash, lettuce) and
fresh fruits (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, grapes, nectarines,
apples) were also highly ranked."

Soups (especially reduced sodium varieties were among the highest processed foods.