Health, Wellness & Golf

Memorable Moments: TPC Blue Monster at Doral

Dan Sammit — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:14 +0000

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Health Care System Overload Equals Increased Risk of Death

Dan Sammit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:05:42 +0000

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

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

Dan Sammit — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:08:48 +0000

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.”

Villegas Crushes the Field to Win the 2010 Honda Classic

Dan Sammit — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:30:07 +0000

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

Dan Sammit — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:36:55 +0000

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

Dan Sammit — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:04:09 +0000

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

Dan Sammit — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:15:26 +0000

“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.”

Honda Classic Round 1 Highlights

Dan Sammit — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:48:18 +0000

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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

Dan Sammit — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:16:01 +0000

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Brain Function Improved With Naps

Dan Sammit — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:44:30 +0000

You had a late night. It is hard to focus. A nap may be just what you need to help get going again. According to researchers at the University of California Berkley, 1 hour of napping ”can dramatically boost and restore your brain power.”

The same study finds that the longer one is awake,” the more sluggish our minds become.”