Wearing a pedometer can be a big step in the weight-loss battle

Pedometers are an excellent tool to measure your daily activity. Read more here

from the Washington Post how wearing a pedometer can be an important

part of your fitness program. Click on the link in the right column to visit our store

for information about pedometers that are available.

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111001042_pf.html

F.D.A. Says It May Ban Alcoholic Drinks With Caffeine

According to the FDA, consumption of these drinks increases the risk for dangerous

behavior including drunk driving and serious injury. Several major manufacturers

including Anheuser Busch have already voluntarily pulled their versions of these

products from the market.

www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/health/policy/14fda.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=business&adxnnlx=1258207315-5MKDIAHcGSR+jENeb5rpsA

How to minimize accidents between autos and bicycles

From the LA Times, here are some tips for cyclists and for drivers to cut

down on accidents as more people turn to bike riding as a means of transportation.

latimes.com/features/health/la-he-biking-motorists2-2009nov02,0,2529686.story

Thanksgiving planning with the USDA

Whether a veteran preparer of many Thanksgiving Dinners or a novice, here

is some helpful information for safe preparation of your Thanksgiving Turkey

from the USDA, courtesy of the LA Times.

latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/11/thanksgiving-planning-with-the-usda.html

Fearing a Flu Vaccine, and Wanting More of It

In an article from the NY Times, we get perspectives from both ends of the spectrum

of the H1N1 vaccine debate.

www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/health/10klas.html?_r=1&ref=health

Chickpeas: The Mediterranean’s Most Versatile Legume

This popular bean, Chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo beans) can be a healthy

staple in you diet.

www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/health/nutrition/02recipehealth.html?em

www.flu.gov

Here is a good source of H1N1, Swine Flu, information that is updated daily to use

along with information from your local health agencies.

www.flu.gov/

More frequently asked questions re Swine Flu

From the Washington Post, new and important information about H1Ni, Swine Flu,

by Prof. Andrew Pekosz of John Hopkins University Dept. of Immunology.

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/31/AR2009103101770_pf.html