Yogurt may help

"An isocaloric diet that incorporates yogurt promotes greater weight loss, according to the results of a 12-week trial published in the April issue of the International Journal of Obesity. The investigators speculate that the increased amount of calcium (Ca) and suppression of calcitriol make this diet more effective." Story at Medscape.

Int J Obes. 2005;29:388-390, 391-397 is the citation.

Obesity in Iowa

The Des Moines Register is having a tough sell in its series about obesity in Iowa, according to Sandy Szwarc at Tech Central.

Rural kids fatter than city

“CDC data reveal a higher incidence of obesity among nonmetropolitan adults—men and women—in nearly every region of the country. Others studies show that the same holds true for rural kids.”

Rural Policy Research Institute Editorial

Career advice from an expert

Hugh Hewitt is a successful former government official (Reagan years), a radio talk show host, and an author. He's written a little career guide for Christians called "In, but not of." Even if you aren't a Christian, he's got some solid suggestions, like don't bad mouth your former boss, be loyal, practice gratitude, always ask questions, nothing good happens at night that will help your career, no tattoos and so forth. But I was really surprised to see a chapter called "Your shape will shape your success."

"Change the way you look if the way you look is an obstacle. This isn't a diet and exercise book, and truth be told, you don't need one. Exercise more. Eat less. Walk, then run, every day. Every day. It is a lifesaving and career-enhancing habit of the highest order." p. 185

What kind of ice cream are you?

Another silly quiz. I may have to start lying.

Your Icecream Flavour is...Neopolitan!

You aren't satisfied with just one flavor. They say variety is the spice of life and this shines through in your Ice cream of choice! Just don't eat all the chocolate and leave the strawberry and vanilla behind!

What is your Icecream Flavour?

Find out at Go Quiz