Sugar Editorial Picks
Sep 26, 2007 -
Many people take up Yoga as a way to relax, reduce stress and bring a sense of inner calmness. For me, balancing poses are the most effective at reducing the stresses of life because they require all my attention and focus, that I am forced to forget about everything else. Staying in the pose and not falling requires all your effort and concentration.
- 9 Comments
Feb 12, 2007 -
Here' the latest yoga challenge for you. It's a balancing pose called Eagle. It's great for stretching out your calves, ankles, hips, and upper back.
- 2 Comments
Jan 22, 2009 -
High cholesterol and heart problems run in my family, so I always have an eagle eye out for foods that contain too much saturated fat. This is the type of fat that is unhealthy — the kind your body can live without. It's tough to avoid it though, since so many delicious foods contain it, so take this quiz to find out which foods are the healthiest choices.
- 13 Comments
Jan 20, 2009 -
Last week we learned that peanut butter might be the culprit in the latest salmonella scare. First, King Nut and Parnell's Pride peanut butter were recalled, but now the list grows as more companies pull their products from the shelves. The FDA has traced the tainted peanut butter to a Georgia plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America, which distributes peanut butter and peanut flavor to numerous companies.
- 12 Comments
Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
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- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Prune belly syndrome is a group of birth abnormalities marked by three major findings:
- Lack of development of abdominal muscles, causing the skin of the belly area to wrinkle like a prune
- Undescended testicles
- Urinary tract problems
Alternative Names
Eagle-Barrett syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The underlying causes of prune belly syndrome are unknown. It affects mostly boys.
When in the womb, the developing baby's abdomen swells with fluid.
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Jun 18, 2007 -
3 Fat Chicks reviews the book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth.
fitPod's new mix is 45+ minutes that will get your feet and heart moving.
Vitabeat is on top of tainted drugs and food from China, even though the FDA may not be.
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Feb 23, 2007 -
Thank you to kevindineen, suzanne and her husband (grandfather of 9) for trying out Crow pose. You were all awesome, but the award must go to the person who took the challenge and ran with it!.
birdwoman tried Crow pose and took it to a whole other level and showed us her Side Crow.
- 4 Comments