MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'chris sparling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040721&cid=t_145011_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FHRijdjeUHTg%2Fin-sand-up-to-my-ears.php Having spent the weekend with George and everyone that came to town for his celebration, I was an emotional basket-case.  I was riding a freaking tidal wave of emotions on the last day of my visit.To have those fragile emotions rattled around like dice in a cup, then tossed out, one by one, into a coffin with Paul Conroy, was just a little too much for me to handle.Confusion, terror, claustrophobia, panic, rage, humor, fear, logic, anger, sadness, dishonesty, love, hope, despair, surrender, honesty, survival, wit, limit, compassion, regret, surprise, encouragement.Those are some of the things I felt and thought as I watched 'Buried'.  I could not believe how intense the movie was, and how my emotions were pulled from one thing to another, all inside a tiny coffin buried under a f... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040721 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0100 4040721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865400&cid=t_145011_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FiOuyaoN8_W0%2Fcwd-friends-for-life---fast-driver.php Bernard, Amy, Kerri, Scott, photo by Jeff HitchcockOne of the hardest things at CWD Friends For Life (FFL) was deciding on which session to attend for any given pocket of time.  Each session ran for an hour, or an hour-and-a-half, and there were usually six or seven to choose from at any given time. On Wednesday morning I listened in to Kerri & Amy do a great presentation called "Finding Your Online Voice".  I loved it.  I thought Kerri & Amy were perfect hosts and leaders, and that the information was well received.  There were lots of questions, ranging from "how do I do it?" to "what about privacy concerns?" I hope that a few people found the inspiration to start sharing their stories.  After the session, I jumped on Kerri's coattails to go meet Charlie ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865400 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3865400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510397&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Fexercise-of-the-week-the-boxing-workout%2F Filed under: Exercise, Exercise of the WeekThere's a workout, and then there's a Work Out. And THEN, there's a BOXING WORK OUT. Trust me, there's a reason why boxers are able to spend over a half an hour in a ring exchanging punches and not go into cardiac arrest. It's because these guys and gals have trained their butts off for months before ever stepping foot in that arena, let alone that ring. But, you don't have to be Rocky Balboa to get the benefit of a boxing workout, which is why I am this week highlighting some of the basic boxing moves that you too can add to your fitness routine. First of all, be sure to always maintain a proper stance. This means keeping your feet a little more than shoulder width apart, with your dominant foot in the back (in other words, if you're right hande... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510397 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510402&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F12%2Faomfs-steptember-celebration%2F Filed under: Diet, Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise, Women Heart Health, Men Heart Health, Aging Heart HealthSometimes it can be rather difficult to live a healthy lifestyle. Between work, school, kids, and -- oh yeah, how about having a life, setting aside time to exercise or even fix a healthier meal usually seems like an impossibility. That's why making these healthier changes in your life shouldn't be based on rash, drastic decisions. The "Crash Diet" is the perfect example. Not only is this approach to weight loss unhealthy, but it can actually lead to long-term weight gain. The same goes for an exercise program. If you're new to resistance training, for example, you would do well to ease your way into a routine. Don't make the mistake that I made when I was 14-years-old and first startin... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510402 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=863731&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Fexercise-of-the-week-the-bench-press%2F Filed under: Exercise, Exercise of the WeekIf there's any one exercise that everyone seems to use as a show of pure strength and power, it is certainly the bench press. "How much ya' bench?" is a popular question thrown around weight rooms, and the answers are almost always inflated so as to match the ego of the responder. But, throwing around as much weight as possible may not exactly be the best way to see and feel results from this exercise. That's why I am highlighting the proper form, execution and target muscles of this gym workout staple. The bench press targets the development of the pectoral muscles (aka the chest muscles), but also calls upon help from your triceps (located on the back of your arms) and deltoids (aka shoulders). To properly do this exercise, you first have to lie... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=863731 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 863731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=863730&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Fdont-avoid-the-flavonoid%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionIt turns out that there's some truth to the old adage that An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. According to a study published in a recent issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who eat apples regularly have a decreased risk of dying from coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. What if you don't like apples? Try pears -- or even red wine. This same study revealed that consuming either of these will have the same preventative effects as eating apples. The researchers attribute these heart-healthy benefits to compounds known as flavonoids, which help reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol (Note: Flavanoids are not to be confused with the Noid -- who in the 80s was known to ruin the occasional pizza). Flavonoids are also known for th... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=863730 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 863730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510390&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Fexercise-of-the-week-the-bench-press%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, ExerciseIf there's any one exercise that everyone seems to use as a show of pure strength and power, it is certainly the bench press. "How much ya' bench?" is a popular question thrown around weight rooms, and the answers are almost always inflated so as to match the ego of the responder. But, throwing around as much weight as possible may not exactly be the best way to see and feel results from this exercise. That's why I am highlighting the proper form, execution and target muscles of this gym workout staple. The bench press targets the development of the pectoral muscles (aka the chest muscles), but also calls upon help from your triceps (located on the back of your arms) and deltoids (aka shoulders). To properly do this exercise, you first have to lie flat... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510390 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847287&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F06%2Fboredom-busting%2F Filed under: Type 2, ExerciseWalking -- it's the first thing we learn to do after crawling. Factor in the amount of it we've done over the course of our lives since then, and it's clear that we're more than warranted in considering ourselves experts. Professional, even. We are the walking gurus, and we have the extensive track record to prove it. With this being the case, why is it when it comes to walking as an exercise, so few people do it? Probably because we do it all the time anyway, therefore it does little to stimulate our interest. We are an easily bored species, one that needs almost constant change in some way, shape or form. This is likely the reason why so many people prefer elaborate workouts to something as simple as placing one foot in front of the other for an extended per... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847287 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 847287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=845745&cid=t_145011_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F06%2Fa-quick-heart-healthy-meal%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionBobby Flay I am not. Put me in a kitchen, and I'd still be lost with both a compass and a road map. So, when it comes to cooking, keeping things as easy as possible seems to be the way to go -- especially when I'm trying to prepare a healthy dish. This is pretty much why I feel I have absolutely no right to pass along a recipe to you; with the only exception being this particular meal, which is as healthy and as easily prepared as they come. I'm not even going to bother with portions. Frankly, I don't even know what the portions are. But, I do know what the ingredients are; and they all combine to make a heart healthy, Omega-3 rich, pretty slamming tasting fish dish. Here's what you'll need: Salmon, Carrots, Scallions, Lemon, Ground Pepper, and Low-S... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=845745 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 845745