Diet & Exercise Expert Craig Stoltz shares Diet & Exercise management news and commentary at MyDietExercise.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559 http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559 http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/12099/calm-calm Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:03:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz Oh, no, here we go again: Another news report that could trigger flight from a category of foods due to alleged link to disease.The nutrient: CholineThe claim: Raises colon cancer risk The advice: Remain calm, very calmBottom line first There may be an association between consuming foods high in choline--red meat, poultry, and dairy products--and an increased risk of certain colon polyps, which can turn into cancer. But... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/12099/calm-calm http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/11937/exercise Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz Two influential groups issued a new set of exercise guidelines. Very useful and important stuff--but the report could wind up discouraging some people. Let's put our feet up for a moment and take a close look.Bottom line first Adults without serious medical conditions should do strength training two days a week. In addition, five days a week they should get 30 minutes of moderate exercise, like brisk walking. Or they can do more vigorous... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/11937/exercise http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/11718/shared Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:34:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz You've probably read or seen news reports by now saying that obesity has been found "contagious." This is based on a fascinating study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine. It's very well-done and one of the more significant findings in recent obesity research. But "contagious"? No need to strap on one of those N49 surgical masks if you wind up sitting next to a big guy or gal... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/1559/11718/shared