REPORTING POINT 08/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
by Larry Kline

TOASTING IS HEALTHIER – toasting bread may make it healthier, according to a U.K. study.  When participants ate bread that had been frozen, thawed, and toasted, their blood sugar rose 39 percent less than it did when they consumed fresh slices.  Both freezing and toasting worked on their own, too, reducing glycemic response by at least 26 percent each.  It could be that these processes chemically alter starch and prevent it from breaking down into sugar.
The scientists recommend storing the loaves in …

REPORTING POINT 07/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
by Larry Kline

BEWARE OF “ENERGY DRINKS” – energy drinks such as Red Bull or Monster usually have lots of sugar and caffeine (and/or other stimulants) which may cause tooth erosion and can lead to cavities.  These drinks are very acidic, like many sodas, but a recent study in General Dentistry found that Red Bull is much more corrosive than soda, Gatorade, or a coffee drink.  If you do drink such beverages, be sure to rinse with water afterwards.
The same advice applies to those who …

Update April 2010 – RunKeeper is now also available on Android devices.
Runkeeper: An Innovative Fitness App
By Patrick Guess – Pilot ExpressJet Airlines

Overview: RunKeeper allows you to track your outdoor exercises using the built in GPS on the iPhone.
Cost: Free version and pro version. Pro Version is $9.99
Where to Get it: iTunes App Store – Free Version -  Pro Version
More Info: http://www.runkeeper.com
Alternative Application(s): iTreadmill (pedometer app works indoors and out), Motion-X GPS
If you’re anything like me you’ve been bombarded by news articles on TV, in print, and electronic media stating with …

REPORTING POINT 06/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
by Larry Kline

Past issues of “Health News” are available at http://health.theballfamily.org. It includes a search engine; just enter a key word to find past articles. LK

BLACK TEA MAY HELP PREVENT PARKINSON’S DISEASE – according to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology that followed more than 63,000 middle-aged and older people for seven years, those who drank the most black tea (averaging 23 cups a month, which works out to about 6 ounces a day) had a dramatically reduced risk of Parkinson’s …

REPORTING POINT 05/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
Dedicated to providing pertinent information on health, fitness, and nutrition to foster a culture of wellness among Southwest Airlines flight crews and their families.
by Larry Kline

Past issues of “Health News” are available at http://health.theballfamily.org. It includes a search engine; just enter a key word to find past articles. LK

TAKE IT SLOWLY – does eating more slowly mean you eat less? Yes, according to researchers who told normal-weight test subjects to eat as much lunch as they wanted either:
Quickly – using a soup spoon …

Why pay for ringtones when you can make them yourself for free! If you want to convert a favorite mp3 to a ringtone visit the link below to learn how. It’s pretty easy. Once you do it a couple of times it will take a matter of minutes to create new ones. This is limited to the 1st 30 seconds of a song. If you want to choose a different section of a song I recommend downloading Audacity and creating a new Mp3 with the section you want.
How to Create …

From Cnet:
Gyminee
If you’re looking for a way to track your workouts and get some dietary advice, Gyminee is a great place to start.
In a matter of seconds, you’ll be able to join Gyminee and start creating a workout regimen that will help you lose weight, tone your muscles, or gain strength. And you won’t need to do it alone. With the help of Gyminee, you can find exercises and create a regimen from pre-configured workout routines based on your goals. Gyminee does a fine job of helping you do whatever …

REPORTING POINT 04/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
Dedicated to providing pertinent information on health, fitness, and nutrition to foster a culture of wellness among Southwest Airlines flight crews and their families.
by Larry Kline
DIABETES 101 – 57 million people – 40 percent of those aged 40 to 70 – have pre-diabetes in America.  One out of four Americans aged 60 or older now have the disease.
Diabetes is an almost totally avoidable disease – it is estimated that more than 92 percent of the cases could be avoided by diet and lifestyle.
Weight, especially around …

REPORTING POINT 03/09
HEALTH NEWS
“Live healthy…Live well”
Dedicated to providing pertinent information on health, fitness, and nutrition to foster a culture of wellness among Southwest Airlines flight crews and their families.
by Larry Kline
WHERE THE “BUGS” ARE – there are some very unpleasant germs that are hiding in many common areas – areas that you might not expect.  Here are a few of the places you might not have guessed:
Vacuum cleaner – researchers at the University of Arizona found that 50 percent of the vacuum brushes they tested contain fecal bacteria, including …

Calculate Your BMI – Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It is not an exact science but will
give you a general idea of your health.

Bodybuilding.Com Exercise Guides – This is a nice collection of sample exercises with videos. With our without weights.

Fitday.Com – Free Diet and Weight Loss Journal

USA Track & Field – America’s Running Routes – Run It, Map It, Share It

BodyBuilding.Com – Check out this fellow pilots transformation

Favoriterun.com – Excellent source for finding local running trails.