by AJ McCreary, PICurrent Assistant Producer
In recent news, scientist are working on a drug that isolates the FTO gene also known as the “obesity gene.” Can they cure Americans from being overweight? Not anytime soon. But there are plenty of things you can do in the mean time.
Eating healthier means more than counting calories and eating [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Don’t Wait for a Cure, Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices Now
Posted in Health Care, tagged calorie counting, Eating Healthy, exercise, fitness, health, life style changes, lifestyle changes, obesity, sodum intake, working out on February 27, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Obama to Congress: Getting Ready for Action
Posted in Crash Course, Education, Emergencies, Employment, Health Care, Homeownership, Money, tagged budget, cutbacks, economic policy, Education, energy, federal deficit, healthcare, long-term investments, national debt, Obama's first address to congress on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer
Over the course of this recession many of us have learned the value of a budget. With 11.6 million Americans unemployed and many others having lost hours or wages, keeping track of spending allows you to cut costs and avoid hitting bottom. A money-saving tip even the President wants [...]
Stimulate Me: A Greener Economy
Posted in Crash Course, Living Green, Money, tagged economy, energy, green energy, investment, jobs, Money, rebate, Recession, stimulus package, taxes, what will the stimulus package do for green jobs? on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By: AJ McCreary PICurrent Assistant Producer
The state of the economy is no new news, but the recent signing of the stimulus package, is not only exciting, but promising. The package addresses a variety of issues from jobs, and foreclosures to renewable energy and green jobs.
Of the $787 billion allotted for the stimulus package, $71 billion [...]
Are We Preferred or Common?
Posted in Crash Course, Money, tagged bank bailout, economy, Money, Recession, stocks, what are common stocks?, what are preferred stocks?, what will happen if the government nationalizes banks? on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
by Colin Lovett, PICurrent Managing Producer
One of the biggest news items this week involves the government’s attempts to bailout the banking industry. Billions have been poured into this so far and we can probably expect billions more before it’s over.
In fact, the Obama administration is talking about adding more money to the system, but with [...]
Allergies: What’s Everyone Going Nuts About?
Posted in Health Care, tagged allergies, anaphylaxis, avoiding peanut products, childhood allergies, children's health, food allergies, health, Health Care, peanut allergy, peanut allergy treatment, peanut powder, peanuts, preventing allergies on February 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer
Over 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. About 3 million are allergic to peanuts and these numbers are growing.
Fortunately, a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology may have good news for people with peanut allergies.
Researchers gave children with severe peanut allergies small, daily doses of [...]
Fast Food Near Your Home May Increase Your Risk of Stroke
Posted in Health Care, tagged drive-thru health risks, fast food restaurants increase stroke risk, health, Health Care, how to prevent a stroke, stroke, stroke research on February 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
by Alexis Cala, PICurrent Assistant Producer
If you can’t leave your neighborhood without seeing one drive-thru restaurant after another, you and your family may be at great risk for health problems, even stroke.
A recent study found that living in areas with a large number of fast food restaurants may increase your chance of having a stroke. [...]
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