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1. pills image by saied shahinkiya from Fotolia.com  Some prescription drugs may cost thousands of dollars per month. Prescription drug sales in the United States are now running at more than $300 billion per year; prices and numbers of scripts continue to rise. For most Americans, the issue of assistance and/or insurance to help pay for drugs is one of the most basic. Patients with chronic conditions using specialty pharmaceuticals can face drug costs of thousands of dollars per month. For some, prescription assistance programs and Medicare coverage through disability may be relevant.

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“When the U.S. military has to turn to fitness gurus like Tony Horton to help its soldiers slim down, you know obesity is a serious problem,” said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of The FASEB Journal, “and all you have to do is visit to a nursing home to see the devastating effects of osteoporosis. “Sprouty” -well named- gets to the roots of extra fat and shrinking bone.”

To make this discovery, the researchers studied two groups of transgenic mice, one group with a genetic deletion of the Sprouty gene in cells that develop into fat and bone, and the second group with high levels of expressed Sprouty proteins in the same cell types.

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Peoria, IL, August 31, 2010 –()– For Metro Centre, housing successful locally owned stores for over 31 years just isn’t enough. The Metro Centre team wants to create Peoria’s next great businesses as well. They recently teamed with local entrepreneurs Rich Pestien, owner of Bushwhacker, and Jeff Wolffe, a fitness expert, to create LOOP Cycling Studio, a totally new spin on indoor cycling. LOOP is a full-body workout experience that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

“We are proud to provide more than just space for local business owners,” said Metro Centre owner Eric Brinker, who is also a partner in LOOP Cycling. “We are Read more…

1. Dry fish on a dish in the form of a fish image by terex from Fotolia.com  Fish and natural food oils are good sources of polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fats can be healthy foods, provided they’re eaten in moderation. Sources of polyunsaturated fats include fish, oils and omega-3 fatty acids, though many foods contain a combination of good, not-so-good and bad fat materials. Dietary fats come in two basic varieties–saturated and unsaturated. According to the Mayo Clinic, differences in chemical structure make unsaturated fats easier for the body to digest, which reduces the amount of fat left in the body.

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