Archive for February, 2009

The Steelers and Their Secret Weapon?

I’m getting ready for another road trip, and then I’m going to be settling in for a couple of months in Long Island. Hopefully Spring isn’t far off, and the sunshine is coming quickly. Really quickly, because these bones don’t like the cold much anymore.

When it comes to building muscle, junk food isn’t good enough

You’re probably tired of hearing this, but it never hurts to repeat an important concept. If you’re serious about building large amounts of muscle, you need to increase your calories in order to give the body the necessary raw materials.

Risks of Weight Gain After Menopause, Breast Cancer

Although a lot of females think it’s fine to gain some pounds while in menopause, since it just occurs rather naturally, it really isn’t something that a person would want to do.

How Nike built a global empire with a Waffle Iron

How did a small time importer of Japanese shoes in the early sixties become one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in the world? Its and interesting story as it comes from some very humble beginnings. It all started with a Graduate of business studies called Philip H. Knight who had some big ambitions. Even if he wasnt initially a designer his business know how later proved to be the making of the biggest sportswear company in the world.

Heart Disease Symptoms: Knowledge is Life

The signs of common heart problems are not always easily recognized. Some symptoms of coronary heart disease need immediate attention. Other symptoms may not even be related to the heart. How can you tell the difference?

How Stress may be causing you Heart Problems

Have you ever had a panic attack? People who suffer them describe them as overwhelming and marked by extreme nervousness and fear. A person having a stress induced attack of anxiety finds it difficult to function normally.

Start To Grow Your Own Vegetables

We’re all used to seeing rising prices, but the cost of food seems to have skyrocketed in the last few years. One way to protect yourself against high food prices is to grow your own vegetables. This is also a very good way to insure you will have plenty of fresh, wholesome food, even in the face of food shortages. Surprisingly, just about anyone can grow a good vegetable garden just about anywhere. You just have to put in a little hard work.