Colon cancer deaths declining, but more screening needed
Increased colon-cancer screening prevented 66,000 colon-cancer cases and saved 32,000 lives between 2003 and 2007, according to a new report this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But those numbers could be even better: roughly a third of U.S. adults between the ages of 50 and 75 still arent up to date with their screening.
Find out what to expect during a colon screening, and see our tips on getting through the before, after, and during of the procedure.
2011 NPC Southern States Heats Up This Weekend in Florida
The NPC Southern States, one of the largest NPC national qualifying events, takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 8 & 9th. This show is one to watch as the winners here usually go on to do well at the NPC USAs and the NPC Nationals. If youre attending the event youll have the opportunity to meet reigning Ms. Figure Olympia Champion Erin Stern and IFBB Fitness star Nicole Duncan.
The Hardbody 411:
WHO: Men and women ranging from senior citizens to adults to teenagers, who are registered with the National Physique Committee (NPC) will compete in the 2011 NPC Southern States Championships.
Paula Radcliffe Pushes Boundaries
Dont Be Afraid to Push the Boundaries, Suggests Paula Radcliffe
The marathon world record-holder—whose next 26.2-miler is in Berlin in September—has been world class since she won the World 
Junior Cross Country Championships back in 1992. The Guardian gives her one of those quickie QA interviews covering myriad topics, including her desire to be remembered as someone who achieved all they were capable of career-wise and was the best mum and wife she could be and her regret that she has a tendency to over-analyze. She does consider the 2004 Athens Olympics to be her most embarrassing moment but is upset that anyone would say that I gave up in Athens. Som
Finney vs. Marquez: Womens’s MMA UFC Fight
Professional Womens MMA UFC Fight: Finney vs. Marquez
Mind Over Meal: Nine Tips to Help You Pass Up Food Cravings
Food cravings have been known to break down even the most iron wills and spoil the healthiest eating plans. But you don’t have to let urges to eat run your life and ruin your diet.
You’re sitting at your desk, diligently working the afternoon away…when all of a sudden it hits. You’re totally consumed by the intense need to eat a candy bar right now. You can see the soft brown chocolate as clearly as if it were already in your hand. Your mouth begins to water as you anticipate the rich, sweet taste, perfectly balanced by a few salty peanuts. You nee