Health, Wellness & Golf

WC World Golf Championship Preview-Doral 2010

Memorable Moments: TPC Blue Monster at Doral

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Health Care System Overload Equals Increased Risk of Death

According to a new University of Michigan Health System study, ” high occupancy increases the risk of dying in the hospital by 5.6 percent.”

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Low Vitamin D Puts People at Risk for Weight Gain,Strength Loss,Disease

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec ,Canada has published a study suggesting that “vitamin D insufficiency is linked to increased body fat, decreased muscle strength and a range of disorders.”

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Villegas Crushes the Field to Win the 2010 Honda Classic

The question going into Sunday was not if Camilo Villegas would win, but by how much. Villegas ended up winning by 5 strokes (-13). His closest rival was Anthony Kim, who posted a final round of 67 (-8 overall). Justin Rose ended up 7 under for the tournament while Paul Casey and Vijay Singh were tied at 6 under.

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Other Notables: Lee Westwood -2, Nathan Green -1, Spephen Ames E, Justin Leonard E, Rory McIlroy +4, Padraig Harrington +4, Sergio Garcia +5

Camilo Villegas Extends His Lead at the Honda Classic

Camilo Villegas had another good round on Saturday at the Honda Classic. He carded a 67 (-11 overall) to take a three shot lead over Nathan Green and Vijay Singh. George McNeill and Matt Every sit tied for fourth at -6. Michael Connell and Anthony Kim round are both at 5 under respectively.

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Other Notables: Justin Leonard -2, Stephen Ames -2, Mike Weir -2, Justin Rose -1, Angel Cabrera E, Charles Howell IIIE, Ernie Els +2, Padraig Harrington +3

Round 2 Summary and Highlights-2010 Honda Classic

Camilo Villegas and Anthony Kim are tied for the 36 hole lead at the 2010 Honda Classic. Villegas posted his 2nd consecutive round of 66,  while Kim tied a course record 64. They are both at 8 under.

Vijay Singh  is one shot off the pace (-7) and Jerry Kelly is in hot pursuit at-6. Canadian Mike Weir also had a great round. He also fired a 64 on Friday that keep him in striking distance at -5.  Matt Every, Graeme McDowell, Chez Reavie and Nathan Green are all at 5 under as well.

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Other Notables: Stephen Ames -3, Paul Casey -3, Brett Quigley -2, Sergio Garcia +2, Angel Cabrera +2, Justin Leonard +2, Padraig Harrington +2

Food Related Illness Costs US Billions

“A new study by a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) economist estimates the total economic impact of foodborne illness across the nation to be a combined $152 billion annually.”

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Honda Classic Round 1 Highlights

Nathan Green and Michael Connell share the lead at 5 under after the first round of the Honda Classic.

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Preview: 2010 Honda Classic