In their haste to move from one class to another, college students are notorious jaywalkers. The majority of the time nothing of consequence happens. However, nearly 60% of pedestrian accidents involve attempts to cross a street at either an intersection or between intersections. Usually it is the pedestrian’s fault when an accident occurs. Pedestrians make poor choices on when and where to cross streets, or they do not adequately observe traffic before attempting to cross. The student who darts suddenly from between two parked cars puts the motorist at a distinct disadvantage for both seeing him or her and for stopping the vehicle. Another invention of modern society, the stereo headset, causes users to be unaware of traffic noise and other sounds that alert them to possible hazards or dangers.

The obvious implications are to be extremely careful when crossing an intersection or street. Remaining alert at all times, not wearing stereo head sets, crossing only at designated crosswalks, and not entering the street from between parked vehicles are important safety precautions. When walking or jogging at night, you should wear light-colored clothing. Even better is to wear a jacket or other apparel with reflective strips that provide illumination for oncoming motorists. It may seem redundant, however, statistics indicate that alcohol was a factor in 36% of fatal pedestrian accidents involving adults. These adults had blood alcohol content (BAC) levels at or above 0.10 (legal level of intoxication in most states ).

Carjacking

One of the crimes of the 1990s that seems to be becoming more prevalent is carjacking, a crime in which someone attempts to steal a car while the driver or owner is present. Of carjackings, 45% occur on the street and another 30% occur in a parking lot or garage. A gun is used in 70% of carjackings, which makes this crime potentially violent. To protect yourself against such crime and to help reduce the risk of potential assault, you should do the following:

Keep the doors of your car locked at all times, even when you are in it.

Always park in a well-lighted, busy area. Avoid parking in underground or enclosed parking because the security may be poor. Always check the back seat before entering your car.

When walking to your car at night have a friend or a security guard accompany you. Take your friend to his or her car.

If you become lost, go to a police station or well-lighted service station for directions. Do not ask bystanders or other motorists for directions.

If you break down on the road, raise the hood, put a white cloth on the antenna, turn on your flashers, and stay in the car. If approached, lower the window slightly and ask the person to call the police. Do not get out of the car or accept a ride.

If bumped from behind and it seems to be suspicious, stay in the car and drive to a police station or well-lighted service station and ask for help.

Never pick up a hitchhiker.

The Liver

Organs which are not an integral part of the alimentary tube are vital to digestion and nutrition. Of these, the liver and its satellite gallbladder were anciently associated with vagaries of human temperament, reflected in the words “choleric,” “melancholy,” “bilious,” “jaundiced,” “liverish.” The prefix “chol-” means bile or gall. “Melancholy” literally means “black bile,” undoubtedly the most depressing kind. Happily, medical science has advanced a long way from the time when human dispositions were thought to result from combinations of the four humors - blood, phlegm, black and yellow bile.

The liver, the largest solid organ of the body, weighs about four pounds and occupies the upper part of the abdomen beneath the diaphragm. Most of it lies on the right side. It is divided by a fissure into a large right lobe and a smaller, tapered left lobe, the tip of which overlies the stomach near the esophageal junction. As anyone who has bought liver from a meat market knows, the maroon­colored organ appears to be rubbery and homogeneous. Only under a microscope do vast numbers of minute, polygonal structures called lobules become evident. Each lobule contains hundreds of liver cells, arranged like fine spokes radiating out from a central vein. The lobule is interlaced with minute bile and blood capillaries.

The liver is an incomparable chemical plant. It can modify almost any chemical structure. It is a powerful detoxifying organ, breaking down many kinds of

toxic molecules and making them harmless. It is a blood reservoir and a storage organ for some vitamins and for digested carbohydrate (glycogen) which is released to sustain blood sugar levels. It is a manufacturing site for enzymes, cholesterol, proteins, Vitamin A (from carotene) , blood coagulation factors, and other elements. In some circumstances it can resume its embryonic function of red blood cell production.

And the liver produces bile which assists digestion. Bile is an orange-yellow fluid, bitter as gall (which is another name for it), secreted by liver cells and collected through networks of fine channels into the hepatic duct. This joins with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct which opens into the duodenum.

Bile is a complex fluid containing bile salts, bile pigments, and other and reused. These salts promote efficient constituents. The pigments, derived from disintegration of red blood cells, give the yellow-brown color of the feces, and are excreted. Bile salts are reabsorbed digestion of fats by detergent action which gives very fine emulsification of fatty materials. This not only assists digestion, but gives, perhaps more importantly, efficient absorption of fat elements by villi of the intestines. Bile aids in alkalinization of the intestines.

Ethic Food Guide Pyramids

As the world becomes more global, are becoming increasingly aware of other culture’s customs and cuisines. While the standard American food Guide Pyramid is applicable to the American lifestyle, other cultures embrace different nutritional needs. In some cases, this is because of access to different types of foods due to climate and terrain; in other cases, it may be because of different customs and traditions. For this reason, food guide pyramids have been created for a variety of populations. For example, the Latin American Diet Pyramid emphasizes fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. Notice that specific portions are not provided for each category. The color key, instead, specifies which types of foods should be eaten at specific intervals. For the Latin diet, fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, and nuts are to be eaten at every meal. Fish and shellfish, plant oils, dairy, and poultry are to be eaten daily or less frequently, and eggs, meats, and sweets are to be eaten on occasion, or in small quantities.

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid emphasizes daily consumption of carbohydrates such as breads, pasta, couscous, polenta, grains, and potatoes; also to be eaten daily, but slightly higher on the pyramid, are fruits, beans and nuts, and vegetables; still higher in the daily category are olive oil(in varying amounts), cheese, and yogurt. Foods to be eaten a few times per week, from bottom to top, are fish, poultry, eggs, and sweets. Redmeats should be eaten only a few times per month. Wine can be consumed in moderation.

The Asian pyramid places the most emphasis on rice, grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Dairy, fish, and shellfish are daily options. However, sweets, eggs, and poultry are recommended weekly, and meats, monthly.

Despite the recommendations for the various cultures, these are not necessarily recommended for the American diet. Each pyramid is applicable to its specific population. Each population has its specific needs. These pyramids accommodate both.

Genetic Engineering at a Grocer Near You

It started simply enough in the mid-1990s with a tomato called FlavrSavr that was resistant to blight, kept longer on the shelves, had more vitamin C, and tasted sweeter than previous generations. Next came new strains of beans and grains genetically engineered to have more protein, caffeine­free coffee beans, strawberries packed with extra natural sugars, and potatoes that soak up less grease when fried. Many saw this as the sign of a new wave, a seemingly endless stream of new foods genetically engineered to outperform those foods we’ve come to know … and love. Known as Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, these foods represent a process of genetic engineering in which scientists break fundamental genetic barriers between species. Through a process in which genes of nonrelated species are spliced together using viruses, antibiotic-resistant genes, bacteria, and other agents, the most desirable traits are merged to create a super species.

One of the most noteworthy examples of the GMO process, the genetic engineering of a hardier corn, also garnered a great deal of controversial attention. By splicing DNA from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into the genes of corn, scientists have created a plant that produces the same toxin as the corn borer; a mothlike pest that can destroy the corn crops it infests. When the corn borer eats the genetically altered corn, the toxin kills it, potentially saving farmers billions of dollars and dramatically increasing crop yields. Today, more than 25 percent of the u.s. corn crop comes from genetically engineered seed.

However, just as the agricultural community thought a major problem had been solved, and as GMO corn producers were building steam, Dr. John Losey from Cornell University reported a disturbing finding. His research showed that when the larvae of the monarch butterfly also ate the corn, they, too, died or produced stunted, deformed butterflies. Environmental groups, quick La point out that what happens in the simplest species in nature also may be a harbinger of what may happen in humans, signaled an alarm, about ALL genetically modified organisms.

In recent years, controversy over GMOs has grown. Proponents of GMOs argue that these new products will make agriculture more sustainable, will help address world hunger issues by increasing crop yields, will reduce the threats from some pests and diseases, and will improve overall public health. In addition, farmers cite the cost efficiency of GMOs. Opponents retaliate with the following concerns:

Unpredictable mutations of the genetic code, causing new diseases, viruses, and bacteria.

Side effects from new toxins and allergens in foods that people will be unable to trace without proper labeling.

Increased used of chemicals on crops, resulting in increased contamination of the food supply, waterways, and soil.

Continued rise in resistance to antibiotics.

Disturbance of ecological balance and natural selection processes.

Currently, there are increasing concerns over GMO’s affect on the global population. Consumer action has temporarily halted a new GMO, known as the “Terminator Seed,” from being marketed in many regions of the world. This seed was designed to produce crops only once; hence, no seeds from adult plants are carried over to grow foods the next year, creating a perpetual new market of buyers during each planting season. Environmentalists argued that such a seed could cross-pollinate with other plants, causing massive destruction of the plant world as we know it. In addition, England, Australia, and several European Union countries have passed legislation requiring that genetically altered foods be labeled as such to allow consumers the right to choose whether they wish to eat GMO foods. Other countries, such as Japan, are fighting to ban the use of such products.

Labeled “Frankenstein Foods” by the British tabloids, GMOs have only recently begun to be examined by the American media. In the United States, consumer protection groups argue that people have a right to know whether the foods they eat have been genetically engineered and whether they pose any threats. Currently, no such labeling exists in the United States, and as many as four dozen commonly consumed GMO foods may already be on the market. For example, as many as 500,000 dairy cows per year are treated with recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone(rBGH), leading to questions over the potential transfer of the hormone to humans and related side­effects. Many states are actively lobbying to restrict rBGH use or to eliminate it completely.

Students Speak Up:

Do you think the benefits of GMO foods outweigh the arguments against them? Are you aware of what is in the foods you eat?

Your hearth is the engine of your body, it keeps working, you are fine and you are running! But the latest statistics of people having heart diseases and deaths caused due to it especially in men is alarming. Mens Health issues especially heart problems are thoroughly discussed and researched. No matter how young or old you are, you can be a victim of cardiovascular disease of any kind. Here are few things which men of every age need to do to keep their cardiovascular routine running forever.

Mens Health in regards to heart health demands the following:

• A regular 30 minute exercise which would include some cardiovascular exercises.
• Check of cholesterol level and blood pressure at regular intervals.
• Check the food items being gulped down the canal.
• Good lifestyle habits like proper time sleep, eating in time, and avoid smoking and heavy drinking.
• If you have a history of family heart problems, keep a track of your heart through regular check ups.

Usually when a man crosses his 30 th birthday it becomes very essential for him to become conscious with his pumping machine. But it is a good idea if one can build the above mentioned habit from an age of early twenties. Thus good heart is necessary for Mens Health. Mens heath depends a lot on supplements you take.

Guidelines for exercising in heat and humidity have been developed for road races, but these can be applied to any strenuous physical activity performed outdoors during warm weather. Ambient conditions are considered safe when the temperature is below 70° F and the humidity is below 60%. Caution should be used when the temperature is greater than 80° F or the humidity is over 60%. People who are sensitive to heat and humidity should reconsider exercising when the temperature is greater than 80° F or the humidity is more than 60%. People who are trained and heat acclimated can continue to exercise in these conditions, but they should be aware of the potential hazards and take precautions to prevent heat illness.

The keys to exercising without incident in hot weather are to acclimate to the heat and maintain the body’s normal fluid level. The major consequence of dehydration (excessive fluid loss) is a reduction in blood volume. This results in sluggish circulation that decreases the delivery of oxygen to the exercising muscles. second, lowered blood volume results in less blood that can be sent to the skin to remove the heat generated by exercise. If too much of the blood volume is lost, sweating will stop and the body temperature will rise, leading to heat-stress illness. Heat illness is a serious problem that can be avoided by following a few guidelines designed to preserve the body’s fluid level.

Preexercise fluid ingestion drink 12 to 20 ounces of a noncarbonated, lightly salted liquid 15 to 30 minutes before exercising. You can purchase commercially prepared sports drinks, such as Gatorade, 10-K, All Sport, and so on, or mix a teaspoon of salt in a gallon of lemonade. Water is not the best liquid source because it stimulates the production of urine, leaving less liquid for sweating.

Fluid replacement during exercise. The primary reasons for drinking during exercise are to maintain body water stores so that sweating can continue and to maintain blood volume.

Water is the preferred drink when exercise lasts less than 2 hours. Water exits the stomach rapidly and moves to the tissues that need it.

Urine production is not a problem during exercise because fluid is used to produce sweat.

A noncarbonated beverage containing salt and sugar is preferred if exercise lasts longer than 2 hours (for example, during marathons, long distance cycling, and ultra distance running events and triathalons).

You should drink 6 to 8 ounces every 15 minutes during exercise.

Postexercise fluid replacement

Plain water is a poor drink during recovery from exercise because it suppresses the thirst drive, so fluid intake stops before rehydration is complete.

Carbonated drinks are filling, prematurely blunt the thirst drive, and do not effectively contribute to recovery.

You should avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeinated beverages because these stimulate urine production. All ingested fluids need to be retained for the purpose of rehydration.

You should drink fluids that contain salt and sugar. Again commercial sports drinks are appropriate. In addition, they taste good, which encourages exercisers to drink more. This counteracts the tendency of most people to drink less than they need if water is the alternative.

Estimating water loss

Weigh yourself nude before and after exercise.

Towel off sweat completely after exercise and then weigh yourself.

Each pound of weight loss represents about 1 pint of fluid loss. Be sure to drink that and more after exercise.

Modify the exercise program by

Working out during cooler times of day.

Choosing shady routes where water is available.

Slowing the pace and/or shortening the duration of exercise on particularly oppressive days.

Wearing light, loose, porous clothing to facilitate the evaporation of sweat.

Other considerations

Never take salt tablets. They are stomach irritants, they attract fluid to the gut, they sometimes pass through the digestive system undissolved, and they may perforate the stomach lining.

Exercise must be prolonged, produce profuse sweating, and occur over a number of consecutive days to reduce potassium stores. For the average bout of exercise, you do not need to worry about depleting potassium or make a special effort to replace it. The daily consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, as suggested by the new food pyramid, is all that is needed.

Remember to use a sunscreen lotion when the weather is sunny or hazy. Be sure that the sunscreen you select has a “sun protection factor” (SPF) of at least 15, and apply it liberally over exposed skin.

Human beings work and exercise in a variety of environmental conditions. Hot and cold weather produce unique problems for people who function outdoors. Their safety and comfort depend on their knowledge of the ways the body reacts to physical activity in different climatic conditions.

Heat is produced in the body as a by product of metabolism. Physical activities significantly increase metabolism, so more heat than normal is generated. Heat must be dissipated effectively, or heat build up (hyperthermia) may result in illness and possible death. Hyperthermia is abnormally high body temperature. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition but not an imminent threat to life. It is characterized by dizziness, fainting, rapid pulse, and cool skin. Treatment includes immediate cessation of activity and moving to a cool, shady place. The Victim is placed in a reclining position and given cool fluids to drink.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency and a threat to life. It is the most severe of the heat induced illnesses. The symptoms include a high temperature (106° F or above) and dry skin caused by cessation of sweating. These symptoms are accompanied by some or all of the following: delirium, convulsions, and loss of consciousness. The early warning signs include chills, nausea, headache, and general weakness. Victims of heat stroke should be rushed immediately to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Guidelines For Exercise In The Cold

Problems related to exercise in cold weather include frostbite and hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature). Frostbite can lead to permanent damage or loss of a body part from gangrene. This can be prevented by adequately protecting exposed areas, such as fingers, the nose, ears, facial skin, and toes. Gloves, preferably mittens or thick socks, should be worn to protect the fingers, hands, and wrists. A stocking hat is preferable for two reasons:

Blood vessels in the scalp do not constrict effectively, so a significant amount of heat is lost if a head covering is not worn.

A stocking type hat can be pulled down to protect the ears.

In very cold or windy weather, you can use surgical or ski masks and scarves to keep facial skin warm and to moisten and warm inhaled air. All exposed or poorly protected flesh is vulnerable to frostbite when the temperature is low and the wind chill high. Air temperature plus wind speed equals the wind chill index. This value should be known if one is to dress appropriately for outdoor exercise. A temperature of 40°F with a wind speed of 15 mph produces a windchill index of 22°F, meaning that these two factors together make a temperature of 40°F feel like 22°F.

People often experience a hacking cough for a minute or two after physical exertion in cold weather. This is a normal response and should not cause alarm. Very cold, dry air may not be fully moistened when it is inhaled rapidly and in large volumes during exercise, so the lining of the throat dries out. When exercise is discontinued, the respiratory rate slows and the volume of inhaled air decreases, allowing enough time for the body to fully moisturize it. Coughing stops within a couple of minutes as the linings are remoistened.

Hypothermia is the most severe of the problems associated with outdoor activity in cold weather. Hypothermia occurs when body heat is lost faster than it can be produced. This can be a life threatening situation.

Exercise in cold weather requires insulating layers of clothing to preserve normal body heat. Without this protection, body heat is quickly lost because of the large temperature gradient between the skin and environment. In addition to the insulating qualities of layers of clothing, a layer or two can be discarded if you get too hot.

Hypothermia can occur even if the air temperature is above freezing. For instance, the rate of heat loss for any temperature is influenced by wind velocity. Wind velocity increases the amount of cold air molecules that come in contact with the skin. The more cold molecules, the more effective the heat loss. The speed of walking, jogging, or cycling into the wind must be added to the speed of the wind to properly evaluate the impact of wind chill.

You should wear enough clothing to stay warm but not so much that you induce profuse sweating. The amount of clothing appropriate is based on experience that comes from exercising in different environmental conditions. Clothing that becomes wet with sweat loses its insulating qualities. It becomes a conductor of heat, moving it from the body quickly and potentially endangering the exerciser.

If you exercise or work outdoors in cold weather, you may want to wear polypropylene undergarments. Polypropylene is designed to wisk perspiration away from the skin so that evaporative cooling will not rob heat from the body. You should wear a warm outer garment, preferably made of wool, over this material. If it is windy, you should wear a breathable windbreaker as the third, outer layer.

If you follow the guidelines for activity in hot and cold weather, you can usually participate quite comfortably all year long.

Weight loss pills have proved to be an extremely appealing and effective option for people who have many failed diet programs under their belts. Losing weight does not seem to be an easy task and a majority of men and women get frustrated due to repeated failures. If you are also one of such frustrated people, then may be trying weight loss pills is the best choice for you so that you can lose your weight quickly and easily.

Some weight loss pills limit the appetite of the person which means that after taking these pills, the person feels full and does not get tempted to eat all delicious things that he or she comes across. Other types of pills supposedly speed up the metabolism of the person which means that most of the food consumed by the body gets absorbed more quickly and thus does not create fat on the person’s body. The third type of weight loss pills work in the night by promoting sound sleep with slow waves. This maximizes the person’s power of restoration during the sleep and thus curbs night time cravings for food of the person. According to studies, it has been proved that people who sleep for 8 hours in the night have controlled body weight than those who only sleep for 6 or less number of hours. Thus, these pills help the person in overcoming the problems of sleep disorder and sleep deprivation that contributes to their weight gain.

Weight loss pills combined with regular exercise and proper diet may prove to be an effective and fast way to lose weight.

What’s Good on the Menu?

While some restaurants do offer hints for health conscious diners, you’re on your own most of the time. you order wisely, here are lighter options and high-fat pitfalls. choices have fewer than 30 grams of fat, a generous meal’s worth for an active, medium-sized woman. choices have up to 100 grams of fat.

Fast Food

Best

Grilled chicken sandwich

Roast beef sandwich

Single hamburger

Salad with light vinaigrette.

Worst

Bacon burger

Double cheeseburger

French fries

Onion rings.

Tips

Order sandwiches without mayo or “special sauce.” Avoid deep-fried items like fish fillets, chicken nuggets, and French fries.

Italian

Best

Pasta with red or white clam

Spaghetti with marinara or tomato-and-meat sauce.

Worst

Eggplant parmigiana

Fettuccine alfredo

Fried calamari

Lasagna.

Tips Stick with plain bread instead of garlic bread made with butter or oil. Ask for the waiter’s help in avoiding cream- or egg-based sauces.

Chinese

Best

Hot-and-sour soup

Stir-fried vegetables

Shrimp with garlic sauce

Szechuan shrimp

Wonton soup

Worst

Crispy chicken

Kung pao chicken

Moo shu pork

Sweet-and-sour pork

Tips Share a stir-fry; help yourself to steamed rice. Ask for vegetables steamed or stir-fried with less oil. Order moo shu vegetables instead of pork. Avoid fried rice, breaded dishes, and items loaded with nuts.

Sandwiches

Best

Ham and Swiss cheese

Roast beef

Turkey

Worst

Tuna salad

Reuben

Submarine

Tips Ask for mustard; hold the mayo and cheese. See if turkey-hamis available.

Mexican

Best Bean burrito (no cheese)Chicken fajitas

Worst

Beef chimichanga

Chile relleno

Quesadilla

Refried beans

Tips Choose soft tortillas with freshsalsa, not guacamole. Special- order grilled shrimp, fish, or chicken. Ask for beans made without lard or fat.

Breakfast

Best

Hot or cold cereal with 2% milk

Pancakes or French toast with syrup

Scrambled eggs with hash browns and plain toast

Worst

Belgian waffle with sausage

Sausage and eggs with biscuits and gravy

Ham and cheese omelette with hash browns and toast

Tips Ask for whole-grain cereal or shredded wheat with 1 % milk or whole-wheat toast without butter or margarine. Order omelettes without cheese, fried eggs without bacon or sausage.

Seafood

Best

Broiled bass, halibut, or snapper

Grilled scallops

Steamed crab or lobster

Worst

Fried seafood platter

Blackened catfish

Tips Order fish broiled, baked, grilled, or steamed-not pan- fried or sauteed. Ask for lemon instead of tartar sauce. Avoid creamy and buttery sauces.

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