LCPS works to prevent childhood obesity (4:33 p.m.) (Las Cruces Sun-News)
LAS CRUCES — First- and second-graders at Mesilla Park Elementary School chowed down Tuesday on chicken sandwiches, green beans, oranges, apples and low-fat milk during their lunch break.
It's a Dog's Life - a long and healthy one that is! (Richfield Reaper)
(Family Features ) - Dogs make great companions - it's no wonder they've earned the title of "man's best friend." In addition to being great companions, they have even been shown to help lower blood pressure and improve a person's sense of well being.
Prof. uses innovative methods (The Red and Black)
Marguerite "Peggy" Brickman said she gave her biology students an unusual assignment last week - write a story for The Red & Black. After performing an experiment on cutting carbohydrates, Brickman said the students had to communicate the results in an article to demonstrate their understanding.
Eight weeks to wellness begins today in Corning (Star-Gazette)
A new session of the popular eight weeks to wellness program begins today, running Tuesdays through Nov. 13, including the bonus food demonstration and meal provided on the final Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Can a High-Fat Diet Beat Cancer? (Time Magazine)
German researchers are testing a controversial theory, using a low-carb, high-fat diet to help the sickest of cancer patients
