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 'golf'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062293&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Fchange-in-relationships-what-to-do-when-your-partner-changes%2F Your once sort of neat partner becomes a sloppy mess. Or they start spending more time on the golf course. Or worse, when you first met they wanted to have children, but now say they’re not interested. What do you do when your partner changes in small or big ways? Here, Terri Orbuch, Ph.D, clinical psychologist and author of 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great, offers her insight on change in relationships. Myths about Change It’s a myth that people or relationships don’t change, Orbuch said. In fact, it’s inevitable. Relationships go through different developmental stages and situations, such as job loss, health problems, financial issues and family conflict. So it’s natural for changes to occur. Another myth, according to Orbuch, is that change is bad. So m... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062293 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:48:21 +0100 5062293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605812&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FjPnfq1s6ZeU%2F By George Scoville "If financial institutions are indeed better than consumers at managing interest risk, then those companies should be able to offer consumers attractive terms for doing so — without the moral hazard of an enormous taxpayer backstop." We should be thankful that the president is spending time on his golf game. After all, he recently reinstated military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay and has continued the use of extra-constitutional prisons in the U.S. after the Bush era. "It’s odd that debate here centers on a no-fly zone, a form of military intervention that shows support for rebels without much helping them." Does Haley Barbour really want to cut defense spending? Or is he just really politically astute?  Thursday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605812 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:31:19 +0100 4605812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902874&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwill-ferrell-for-cancer-for-college-daily-do-gooder%2F Last year, Cancer for College and Will Ferrell joined forces to raise more than $200,000 in a charity golf tournament. This year, the Elf and The Other Guys star is at it again. Established by Craig Pollard, himself a two-time cancer survivor, the Cancer for College Golf Classic is held every year. Photo via SouthlandGolfMagazine.com Cancer for College provides current and former patients with scholarship money to help fund their goals for higher education. The 17th annual Golf Classic will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on September 24. Nice work, dudes. Post from: BlissTree Will Ferrell for Cancer for College: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902874 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:30:09 +0100 3902874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876619&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvineyard-golf-club-natural-imperfections-dont-ruin-a-golf-game%2F photo via New York Times Golf courses can be beautiful, but they’re always unnatural looking. The complete lack of weeds on the lush green grass is a sure sign that pesticides and fertilizers are at work — and a lot of them. That’s not the case at the Vineyard Golf Club on Martha’s Vineyard, the only completely organic golf course in the country. There, no chemical or synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides are used. Weeds are killed with boiling water and natural foam, and moss is removed with dish detergent. You might find a weed or two on the greens, but the members think the organic course is worth it. Natural beauty has a price, though — the joining fee is $350,000, and the annuals dues are $12,000. Do you think the chemical-free environment is worth it?... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876619 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:20:09 +0100 3876619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761404&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frepeated-practice-not-always-perfect-how-to-improve-your-game%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s sad when something that everyone told you as a child turns out to be a lie. Santa Claus isn’t real; the only person willing to exchange your baby teeth for money is your mom; and practice doesn’t actually make perfect. This explains why we were never able to perfect our jump shot even though we practiced in the driveway for hours on end. So what are you supposed to do if you’re determined to be the next LeBron? Mix up your practice. Instead of doing 100 lay-ups, engage in variable training and practice a mixture of skills. Do a lay-up, then a jump shot, then dribble for a while. Studies show that variable training produces better results regarding the skill you want to improve. So, practice kind of makes perfect — you just have to make sure ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761404 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:58:13 +0100 3761404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566662&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-21-2010%2F Is it too late for spring fever? Those of you who are anticipating the end of a school year or an upcoming vacation (based on the tweets of our Twitter followers and Facebook friends there are a lot of you) will love this end of the week list of top posts. Why? Because we’ve got tips on how to get motivated, build your confidence, open yourself up to the possibility of love and make use of all that time you’ve spent sitting, waiting and dreaming of something you’d rather be doing instead of what you’re doing right now. So here we go! How the Moments You’re Missing Can Lead to a Better Life (Mindfulness & Psychotherapy) – In between point A where you are and point C where you want to get to, there’s point B the here and now. Learn how to embrace... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566662 Fri, 14 May 2010 13:33:06 +0100 3566662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564028&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-21-2010%2F Is it too late for spring fever? Those of you who are anticipating the end of a school year or an upcoming vacation (based on the tweets of our Twitter followers and Facebook friends there are a lot of you) will love this end of the week list of top posts. Why? Because we’ve got tips on how to get motivated, build your confidence, open yourself up to the possibility of love and make use of all that time you’ve spent sitting, waiting and dreaming of something you’d rather be doing instead of what you’re doing right now. So here we go! How the Moments You’re Missing Can Lead to a Better Life (Mindfulness & Psychotherapy) – In between point A where you are and point C where you want to get to, there’s point B the here and now. Learn how to embrace... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564028 Fri, 14 May 2010 13:33:06 +0100 3564028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467985&cid=t_101357_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fvideo-of-phil-and-amy-mickelsons-masters-kiss-pushes-tiger-aside%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. Video of Phil and Amy Mickelson’s Masters Kiss Pushes Tiger Aside. Phil & Amy Mickelson at 2010 Masters Golf Tournament Tiger Woods is a fine golfer with some personal problems, and that’s all I have to say about Mr. Woods. Except for the schadenfraude enthusiasts, who no doubt relished Tiger’s 4th-place finish at the 2010 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., on Sunday all eyes were turned to winner Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy. For 11 months Amy Mickelson has battled breast cancer. She had not been on any golf course since her diagnosis last May, and she was in bed most of the week in Augusta leading up to the tournament… Read the rest on AOL. Video of Phil and Amy Mickelson’s Masters Kiss Pushes Tiger Aside. F... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467985 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:14:51 +0100 3467985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385329&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-quote-of-the-day-8%2F Tiger Woods' apologetic press conference last month on CNN (photo: WENN.com) “Having a few issues at home. Might be a little later before I see you tonight … parenthood melt down ” – Tiger Woods, in an alleged text message to Joslyn James, one of his reported mistresses from TMZ.com Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385329 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:10:58 +0100 3385329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838982&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F28%2F6-healthy-habits-that-can-make-you-sick%2F I dance the Macarena whenever I come across an article that argues against healthy living. I cautioned you against too much positive thinking a few days ago. I laughed while reading research about dark chocolate firing up the happy brain. And I high fived the doctors who warn folks against too much sunscreen — because it blocks the vitamin D that all of us need. I hate that stuff and was looking long and hard for an excuse not to look like a clown this summer. Thank you! I’ve even performed the opposite of an intervention with one of my friends last week who was foolishly trying to give up alcohol and nicotine at the same time. “No, no, no,” I told her. “You can’t do both of these together and expect to keep friends. Now I suggest you go pour yourself a ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838982 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:43:58 +0100 2838982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725006&cid=t_101357_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D584 Julianne Hough from Dancing with the Stars has great arms (and the works!)  I am guessing hard work – au naturale too!    So many women want to have arms like the ones they see on TV actresses, Dancers, and Big Screen Starletts.  Certainly, you can make your arms look great, but it is extremely difficult to get lean enough, and most of all to drive out the water from the muscle so you can see the definition.  There’s a secret set of weapons that entertainers use in creating sculpted arms, butts, and bodies and that comes from the knowledge of proper use of nutraceuticals, botanicals, and pharmaceuticals (and a great doctor)!  One of those pharmaceuticals that is widely utilized is oxandralone, “Anavar” which to anyone who has used it, is a “miracle work... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725006 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:30:53 +0100 2725006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691727&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbeating-the-heat-with-my-diabetic-gear.html Sean Kelley is senior editor at Health.com, and author of the “Poked & Prodded” blog. He takes insulin and lives in hot weather and… well, I’ll let him tell you…   A Guest Post by Sean Kelley, PWD at Health.com Every summer I go through the same dilemma: What to do with my diabetes gear (glucose meter and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691727 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:53 +0100 2691727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084042&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5783 That’s right, hearing. The BBC reports Players who use a new generation of thin-faced titanium drivers to propel the ball further should consider wearing ear plugs, experts advise. Ear specialists suspect the “sonic boom” the metal club head makes when it strikes the ball damaged the hearing of a 55-year-old golfer they treated. They outline the details of this case in the British Medical Journal. The man had been playing with a King Cobra LD titanium club three times a week for 18 months and commented that the noise of the club hitting the ball was “like a gun going off”. Thin-faced titanium drivers may produce sufficient sound to induce temporary or even permanent cochlear damage I thought golf was a quiet sport! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Golf may... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084042 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2084042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933327&cid=t_101357_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FTk6hP3hy34A%2F I’ve become rather obsessed with exercise—-no, I’ve not become a calorie counting fiend tracking the minutes on the treadmill. It’s making sure that there’s enough physical activity integrated throughout Charlie’s day in general and at school in particular that have preoccupied my thoughts. I’ve noted that the very layout and physical space of his middle school classroom are very different from the windowed, light-filled classroom of his elementary school last year; the fluorescent lights just seems to buzz and glow more harshly. Charlie has gym every morning around 9.30am. He has a locker now and has to change into and out of his gym clothes. The adapted physical education (APE) teacher has put together a very fine schedule of activities including... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933327 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:41:48 +0100 1933327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1850977&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F03%2Fwade-bowen-classic-celebrity-golf-tournament-concert-will-benefit-women-with-postpartum-depression%2F Country music artist Wade Bowen will host his 11th annual “Wade Bowen Classic” concert and celebrity golf tournament on November 2 and 3 in Waco, TX. This year’s event benefits Postpartum Support International. An all-star concert kicks off the two-day event at the Heart of Texas Fairground GE Building in Waco at 7pm on November 2nd. The concert will feature Wade Bowen, as well as Cross Canadian Ragweed and Stoney LaRue. More “surprise” guests will be announced in the coming weeks. The golf tournament the next day will be a two-man scramble and will take place at the beautiful Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco. “I’m so proud of how this event has grown and how everyone has come together to raise so much money,” said Bowen. “This y... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1850977 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:35:57 +0100 1850977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494529&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F304887933%2F My family is very fortunate in that we have the McDonald’s LPGA championship in our backyard every year during the first month of June. It is played at the wonderful Bulle Rock golf course in Havre de Grace, which by the way is ranked as one of the top 50 public courses in the US. It is so cool to go out and walk next to the best women golfers in the world. The highlight of today was my girls chasing down Leta Lindley for her autograph- she won 2 weeks ago at the Corning Classic in NY. What does this have to do with diabetes? Well, it just goes to prove that living with diabetes does not have to hold you back. It is treatable! There are four female golfers on tour that have publicly spoken about their diabetes. So here is some inspiration for you… These ladies rock! Kelli Keuhn... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494529 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:36:05 +0100 1494529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492027&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F03%2Fwant-to-live-longer-play-golf%2F Looks like those Wednesday afternoon golfing doctors had it right all along. Seems golfing is not only good for your health but also has the potential to add years to your life according to a new study out by the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The study, published recently in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, analysed data collected from 300,000 Swedish golfers and discovered that “…they were 40 per cent less likely to die at any given age than those who did not play.” And those with the lowest handicap had even a greater chance of longer life. Makes sense. Those with a lower handicap, after all, probably spend a lot more time on the golf course. (source) Tags: Exercise, Fitness, golf, Health, Healthbolt, Longevity, sportsSha... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492027 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:38:15 +0100 1492027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288426&cid=t_101357_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F247965644%2F “Ernie Els,” Jim says to me just before dinner. “Yes, Ernie Els,” I respond: We’ve both read reports about Els’s 5-year-old son, Ben, having autism, me because the story came up on a news feed, Jim because he has a certain interest, or rather a history, in golf. For many, many years (and even a bit more recently than might be supposed), Jim was a caddy at a certain club in New Jersey. Something about the walking with two bags of clubs (and two umbrellas, in the event of a storm) up and down on the grass under the summer sun helped him focus his ADHD energy. One of Jim’s longstanding friends is a professional caddy, with perpetually strong shoulders and a deep tan. Jim’s friend went to college (engineering school) for one semester and then it ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288426 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:45:30 +0100 1288426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1220828&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F10%2Fdoctors-use-wii-games-for-physical-therapy%2F I love the versatility of the Nintendo Wii, a video game system that’s become very popular and is relatively inexpensive (compared to its competitors anyways). The Wii revolutionized gaming through its use of an interactive controller that allows participants to manipulate on-screen behaviors through parallel real-life actions. Want to swing a virtual golf club in a game? You have to take a stance with the Wii’s controller similar to using a real golf club. It’s a simple idea, but with very powerful consequences. It was only a matter of time before professionals started to make use of this technology for more direct benefits, such as helping a person recover from a physical injury. Which is exactly what doctors are doing, as described in yesterday’s Washington Post... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1220828 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:02:43 +0100 1220828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198756&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F228614237%2Fwoodcliff_hotel_best_brain_in.html  Without question … Woodcliff Hotel’s the brainiest hotspot in town. How so?Part of NewCastle Hotels and Resorts ... Woodcliff carries unique brain benefits to clients from several unique angles.  Below are a few I’ve experienced firsthand. Business leaders everywhere could learn from Woodcliff’s: 1. Warm welcomes – It takes interpersonal intelligence and more than a few smart skills to draw others into welcoming circles. Yesterday I returned to frigid Rochester from Florida and today I dined at Horizons in Woodcliff atop wooded hills in Fairport – trying to coax my brain back into New York’s icy grips. Barely into the restaurant I caught Jessica Lighthouse welcoming each guest and group as if they were family. This hotel enriches c... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198756 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:19:29 +0100 1198756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1124489&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F209652803%2Fgolf_links_to_business_brains.html It doesn’t surprise me that golf benefits a business brain … or that in winter I miss even those annoying challenges out on the back nine. Did you know, however, that golf can literally raise your business IQ? My kids gave me a box of my favorite blue golf balls for Christmas … while just outside the window … we watched New York relentlessly impose her anti-golf January chills.  That's why I find myself stoking the fireplace today and at the same time … visualizing my next shot from the tee.  Regardless of how busy we are … as soon as the snow melts … I plan another brisk round of golf. Aside from the game’s sheer adventure … golf’s a mental tonic at work. How so? From that first shot off the tee …... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1124489 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:28:42 +0100 1124489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=941976&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F168099798%2Fone_eyed_golf_brainiac.html Fix on the flag with your dominant eye – and watch the ball fly straight to the pin. That’s how the one-eyed-golf-brainiac does it anyway. Are you one? If not ... try this competitive edge golfer technique.  You'll likeley win your next match, and become the next one-eyed brainiac golfer all in the same round.  How so? 1. First ... point directly to the flag while you stand on the first tee. 2. Then ... with your pointer finger still targeted … cover your right eye. Open your eyes. Is your finger still pointing directly to the flag?3. Now ... cover your left eye, without moving your pointer finger. Is the flag direction still in line perfectly with your finger's pointed direction? 4. Finally ... whichever finger is still di... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=941976 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:38:02 +0100 941976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=861884&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Fmy-putting-was-horrible%2F I golfed yesterday afternoon and put on an absolutely miserable display of putting. I ran only 11.2 miles last week and will run even less this week most likely as I will only be running Wednesday and the 5K race coming on Saturday.  Yeah, I’m taking a whole lot of rest to see if it’s a [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=861884 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:48:32 +0100 861884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=861889&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F09%2F04%2Frun-9-4-2007-all-by-myself-in-the-netherworld%2F It’s a bit odd now doing my weekday runs on a high school track cloaked mostly in darkness, just some lights that are on the high school providing some faint illumination.  At one corner of the track, closest to the schools, some sheets of plywood span across to provide protection from football teams and their [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=861889 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:42:58 +0100 861889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783949&cid=t_101357_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F141548902%2F “Far from Par” is the name of a 4-week summer golf program for autistic children in Bergen County, New Jersey. The August 4th Bergen Record notes that the program is the “first of its kind in the nation”: Fifteen children, ranging in age from 11 to 16, are taking part. In the first three days, they spent an hour learning some of the rules of the game, how to grip a golf club, and how to putt. While they all will get an opportunity to play with regulation golf clubs and balls as the program progresses, their first experience was with something called “snag golf.” They used solid plastic, large-headed clubs and furry tennis balls, aiming for a yellow Velcro-covered target that looks like an overturned bucket with a flag on top. Charlie did try mini-golf la... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783949 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:39:18 +0100 783949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=802292&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F08%2F06%2Fback-to-building-up%2F I actually went out and played 18 holes of golf Saturday afternoon in the beastly heat. Walked and carried my bag, it was so hot the course was quite empty and of all the others I got to see while out there, I was the only one walking. I drank about a half-gallon [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=802292 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:54:20 +0100 802292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777907&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F140404657%2Fis_golf_brain_based.html Dr. Robyn McMaster invited me to show pictures that put a face behind my Brain based Business blog. Ok – here’s the face but it raises a core question…. Is Golf Brain Based? I was trying to figure out for sure how these two could be so linked – and that’s why this blog sat on the back shelf for awhile. So why post the pictures today? When I tee off well – like I did today – golf is brain based ... all the way! When I hook slice or sputter the ball though – it’s not – and, yes, it’s that simple. Why does it matter? That’s my topic  – while golf is still brain based and while it fits into my 2-bits here that benefit business through brain based insights. It's been fun reading the list and&n... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777907 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:30:06 +0100 777907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761481&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fwide-world-of-sports-announcer-bill-flemming-dies-of-cancer%2F Filed under: Prostate Cancer, SportsOriginal ABC Wide World of Sports announcer Bill Flemming, also known for broadcasting college football, golf, and Olympic events, died last Friday of prostate cancer. He was 80. Before sports fans were watching televised football games all weekend long -- and then watching on-going highlights on ESPN -- they were listening to Fleming's Sunday afternoon run-down of the previous day's games. He offered fans a glimpse into matches from other regions, and he traveled all over these same regions if it meant capturing a story. He announced 11 Olympics and more than 600 Wide World of Sports events. He once shuttled from hurling in Ireland to car racing in Santa Monica, California, to a parachuting contest in Bavaria, all in just one month. Named Norman Flemmin... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761481 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=659037&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F06%2F04%2Frun-40-and-an-ace-all-in-one-day%2F I concluded my 6th week of running again on Saturday morning.  I ran for 33:17 and covered about 2.75 miles in it.  The most notable feature of it was the humid sticky air that kept my heart rate creeping up the whole time out there.  It’s much tougher running when it gets muggy, the body [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=659037 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:14:36 +0100 659037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658877&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F04%2Fyoung-golfer-doesnt-let-heart-defect-end-dreams-its-the-lpga%2F Filed under: Events, Children Heart HealthI am always inspired when I hear of a young person overcoming the restrictions that a congenital heart defect can place on them. As a mother of a child with a heart defect, I often experience those niggling questions of, "Will my child truly lead a normal life? Will this unfortunate bit of misdirected body tissue stop him from pursuing his dreams?"Young MacKinzie Kline, just 15 years old, has not allowed her defect to mar her dreams. Last week she participated in an LPGA golf tour event in Charleston, North Carolina. Kline received permission to ride in a golf cart during the competition, a huge decision for the event organizers, because she has difficulty breathing and walking long distances. Kline is an inspiration for both children and parents o... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658877 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=652014&cid=t_101357_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F120602479%2Fthe_magic_dose_of_serotonin.html Many people know serotonin as the molecule of happiness and it’s that – but it’s also more than that. Serotonin is the chemical that adds focus and higher success to any day. How so?1. Golf with it and you’ll get better hits 2. Relate with it and you’ll create deeper friendships3. Sleep in it and you’ll find more rest4. Lead with it and others find inspiration to support your vision.What then – is  more than that?  Serotonin is a choice and it-1. Does not depend on things going well2. Rarely sees itself as victim 3. Impacts others through goodwill, laughter, generosity, and thoughtfulnessYou may be surprised to know that…1. You possess about 5 to 10 mg2. 90% of serotonin is in your intestines 3. 10% of serotonin is in your blo... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=652014 Tue, 29 May 2007 21:34:27 +0100 652014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637966&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fkelly-jo-dowd-mom-of-teen-golf-pro-dies-of-cancer%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Daily news, SportsKelly Jo Dowd, mom of 14-year-old golf sensation Dakoda Dowda, died of breast cancer in her Palm Harbor, Fla. home Thursday night. She was 42.Dowd spent years battling the disease that had spread to her bones, liver, and brain. She also spent years waiting to see her young daughter play in an LPGA event. Her wish came true last spring. "I'm prouder today than I was yesterday that my daughter has the courage and strength to play with these LPGA professionals," Dowd said after the Ginn Clubs & Resorts LPGA tournament. "And I feel great right now. I feel great. My dream came true out here." Dowd, former Hooters Calendar Cover Girl and the only woman to climb the restaurant's corporate ladder from waitress to general manager, chose to go publi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637966 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620304&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F05%2F15%2Fa-stones-throw%2F In the comments along with the most recent posting of my meter averages, I’ve been noticing some interest in how I’m getting those, especially in combination with the exercise I’m doing.  I don’t know if I’ve got firm concrete answers to that, I’ve got some speculations and there’s always the chance it might be due [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620304 Tue, 15 May 2007 13:59:42 +0100 620304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=563698&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Fmaybe-for-the-first-time-ever%2F All my meter averages off the UltraSmart are below 120 mg/dl: 7 days — 116 mg/dl 14 days — 116 mg/dl 30 days — 117 mg/dl 60 days — 119 mg/dl 90 days — 118 mg/dl I’ve got the diabetic eye exam tomorrow.  I had my first ever (yeah, bad diabetic me) last October so tomorrow will be my first one [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=563698 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:46:10 +0100 563698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=549086&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F04%2F17%2Fit-should-be-a-little-less-miserable-today%2F The nor’easter that spun into here on Sunday has been slowly pulling away, leaving us to this dim gray morning and a steady breeze that’s raw and wet upon exposed skin. This is an improvement over the prior day. When I got home yesterday, I watched the replay of the broadcast of the Boston Marathon [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=549086 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:01:28 +0100 549086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=539093&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F12%2Fcountry-singer-toby-keith-announces-charity-golf-event%2F Filed under: Childhood Cancers, Kidney Cancer, Cancer events, Celebrity fundraisers, Celebrity spokesperson, Events, FundraisersToby Keith has been touched by childhood cancer. One of his original band mates lost his daughter Allison in August of 2003 to a form of kidney cancer called Wilm's tumor. The country singer is sponsoring the fourth annual charity golf tournament that will once again benefit the families of children fighting cancer. The event will begin with an auction and party in downtown Oklahoma City on April 27, and continue with the golf tournament the following morning. The proceeds will benefit Ally's house, which Keith helped establish in memory of his friend's daughter. The charity helps pay for medical bills, prescriptions, housing, transportation, toys, food, clothing ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=539093 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 539093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=515969&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F04%2F02%2Fthe-third-time-out%2F Now March 3rd was my first time out golfing since December last year and my first time out after breaking the ankle. I shot 95 that day, and then on the 24th 3 weeks later I shot a 93. Obviously there was a lot of rust, especially with the short game and putting. [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=515969 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:41:20 +0100 515969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=517664&cid=t_101357_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F02%2Fplay-your-own-ball%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, Research, Exercise"Play your own ball." I'll explain what I mean with that later. But for now... Being a recovering personal trainer (no meetings involved, no "hello my name is Chris and I'm a personal trainer" introductions. It's great), I have quite a bit of experience helping kids lose weight. For a short period of time while I was training, I was helping a co-ed, young teenage swim team gain a competitive edge. At least, that's the way their slightly overzealous coach explained it, but I digress. Anyway, in working with kids in this capacity, you learn quickly that a fitness goal -- as well as the ability to achieve that goal -- is never the same across the board. Body types are different, levels of determination vary, and it also seemed as though body fa... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=517664 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 517664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501867&cid=t_101357_134_f&fid=35140&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgastricreflux.net%2Fblog%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fmiscellany%2F Overall, it was a good weekend. I golfed on Saturday.  But even better, I walked and carried my bag for 18 holes.  Yes, walked and carried the bag.  Not bad for a guy who’s supposed to be in the borg boot when outside the house.  My leg was tired by the end, but the ankle didn’t [...] (Source: The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor) The Completely Inconsequential Flux Capacitor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501867 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:08:51 +0100 501867