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New FDA rules will put calorie counts on menus - KRQE News 13

In this July 18, 2008 file photo, calories of each food item appear on a McDonalds drive-thru menu in New York. The Food and Drug Administration announced long-delayed calorie labeling rules Tuesday, requiring establishments that sell prepared foods and have 20 or more locations to post the calorie content of food 'clearly and conspicuously' on their menus, menu boards and displays. (AP Photo/Ed Ou, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Diners will soon know how many calories are in that bacon cheeseburger at a chain restaurant, the pasta salad in the supermarket salad bar and even that buttery tub of popcorn at the movie theater.

The Food and Drug Administration announced long-delayed calorie labeling rules Tuesday, requiring establishments that sell prepared foods and have 20 or more locations to post the calorie content of food and beverages 'clearly and conspicuously' on their menus, menu boards and displays. Companies have until a year from now to comply.

'Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories away from home, and people today expect clear information about the products they consume,' FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said.

WHERE YOU'LL SEE THE LABELS

Calorie content will appear on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, pizza delivery stores, movie theaters, amusement parks and any other locations that are part of a larger chain and serve prepared foods. They will also apply to some prepared foods in supermarkets and convenience stores.

The idea is that people may avoid that burger and fries if they add up the calories - and retailers may make their foods healthier to keep calorie counts down.

The menus and menu boards will tell diners that a 2,000-calorie diet is used as the basis for daily nutrition, noting that individual calorie needs may vary. Additional nutritional information beyond calories, including sodium, fats, sugar and other items, must be available upon request.

WHY THE RULES WERE DELAYED

Calorie labeling became law as part of health overhaul in early 2010, almost five years ago. Hamburg says writing the rules was challenging because of the need to navigate concerns of the varied establishments that sell food. Supermarkets, convenience stores and pizza deliverers lobbied hardest against the rules.

Restaurant chains went along with the rule as a way to dodge an uneven patchwork of local rules and pushed for the other establishments to be included.

GROCERY STORE CONFUSION

Representatives of supermarkets have said the rules could cover thousands of items in each store, far more than restaurants. To address that, FDA excluded prepared foods that are typically intended for more than one person to eat and require more preparation, like deli meats, cheeses or bulk deli salads. But a sandwich sold in a grocery store would have to have a calorie label.

In some cases foods will have to be labeled in one part of the store but not in another. Cut fruit would be labeled in a salad bar, for example, but not in a container for sale, because that is generally meant to take home and eat over a period of time. The FDA says the idea is to label calories of foods that are meant to be eaten at the store or as takeout, rather than for further preparation at home.

Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of the Food Marketing Institute, said the group is extremely disappointed in the rules, which she said will affect stores' offerings of 'fresh, minimally processed, locally produced items' such as cut cantaloupe, mixed salads or steamed seafood.

BOOZE INCLUDED

One surprise in the final rules is that alcoholic drinks will have to be labeled if they are listed on menus. Alcohol had been exempted in rules proposed three years ago.

Nutrition advocates say customers often don't realize how many calories they are drinking when they order beverages like margaritas and ice cream drinks. Drinks ordered at the bar won't have to be labeled if they aren't on a menu.

WILL IT WORK?

New York City was first in the country to put a calorie-posting law in place, and other cities and states have followed. McDonald's and other restaurant chains already put calorie labels on menus and menu boards. The labels are popular with many, but it's too soon to know whether they'll affect obesity rates.

A recent Agriculture Department study found the diets of people who use nutritional information are markedly better than those who don't, and healthy eaters had more interest in the labels. The USDA paper concluded that it 'may be too optimistic' to expect that those who don't use nutrition information will adopt healthier diets if exposed to it.

WHAT'S NEXT

Even before the new rules were announced, some Republicans in Congress had expressed concern that they would be too burdensome.

Sen. Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, introduced a bill in the Senate earlier this year that would narrow the scope of the labeling. He said in a statement Tuesday that the regulations could hurt job growth and impose unnecessary costs on some businesses. He said he would 'continue to push back' on the rules.

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15 Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure - TheStreet.com

NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Here's an alarming statistic: One out of every three, or 77.9 million, adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, according to a report by the American Heart Association -- and, it's only getting worse.

By 2030, it's projected that 41.4% of U.S. adults will have high blood pressure.

Why is this so serious?

Nearly 28% of Americans don't even know they have the disease. It's called the 'silent killer' because high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a cardiovascular disease that is very difficult to detect. The symptoms and signs are subtle.

As a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, hypertension is the primary cause of death in Americans. It is one of the most preventable conditions -- but if left uncontrolled it can increase your risk of life-threatening health problems like a heart attack or a stroke.

What is high blood pressure?

Blood pressure measures the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats.

While the number can fluctuate from minute to minute with changes in posture, exercise, stress or food, it should normally be less than 120/80 mmHg. Any higher, and you could be diagnosed with high blood pressure by your doctor. (Hg is the pressure that one millimeter (mm) of mercury (Hg) exerts.)

The good news: Most people can bring down their blood pressure naturally by adjusting their diet. Food matters.

We've compiled a list of 15 foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure or just want to minimize your chances of getting high blood pressure, using data compiled from WedMD, Healthline.com and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Read on to keep your heart health and happy.

(Warning: This list may include foods you love to eat)

15. Deli Meat

Processed deli and lunch meats you buy to make sandwiches can quickly become a sodium trap.

Deli meats are often cured, seasoned, and preserved with salt to last longer. A two-ounce serving of some lunch meats could contain about 600 milligrams of sodium or more.

When you add the two slices of bread, cheese, some condiments, and pickles, a simple sandwich is no longer so innocent.

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Ohio State player dead of self-inflicted gunshot - wwlp.com

FILE - In this file image taken on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, and provided by Ohio State University, college football player Kosta Karageorge poses for a photo in Columbus, Ohio. Police tell media outlets Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, they believe a body found near the campus was that of 22-year-old Karageorge. (AP Photo/Ohio State University, Jay LaPrete, File)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A missing Ohio State football player who disappeared shortly after sending a text message about his concussions was found dead Sunday, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Police tell media outlets the body of 22-year-old Kosta Karageorge was found near the campus after a search since he went missing Wednesday. The senior defensive tackle from Columbus had last been seen at his apartment in Columbus, when his roommates said he left to go on a walk.

The body was found within a couple hundred yards of Karageorge's house. The house was dark Sunday evening and no one answered when a reporter knocked on the metal door. A few coffee mugs holding what could have been some small plants were on the window sill of the darkened two-story, gray clapboard home with black shutters. Christmas decorations could be seen on some surrounding apartments.

The site was within a mile fo the university's student union building and about a half block from High Street, the main artery of the campus.

Karageorge's parents filed a missing-person report Wednesday evening, and his mother, Susan Karageorge, told police he has had several concussions and a few spells of being extremely confused, according to the report. She said that at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday he texted a message that cited the concussions and said, 'I am sorry if I am an embarrassment.'

University athletic officials said they were grieved to learn of Karageorge's death.

A former Buckeyes wrestler, he joined the football team as a walk-on this season. He has played in one game and was among two dozen seniors slated to be recognized at the final home game Saturday against rival Michigan. The Buckeyes won, 42-28.

During halftime at the No. 16 Ohio State men's basketball game against James Madison in Columbus, pictures of Karageorge were shown and an announcement was made urging people with any information to contact police. Defensive lineman Michael Bennett said afterward that Karageorge missed practices and that teammates started getting nervous Thursday.

The team's physician, Dr. Jim Borchers, has said he could not comment on the medical care of student athletes.

The player's sister, Sophia Karageorge, told The Columbus Dispatch that he apparently was upset, and roommates said he went for a walk, dressed in black from his hat to his boots.

'We're very concerned that he's not himself and that he maybe doesn't know what's going on,' she told the newspaper.

She said after each concussion he followed trainers' instructions and received proper care but 'his repercussions from (concussions) have been long-term or delayed.'

She said he was without his wallet and his motorcycle.

Coach Urban Meyer described Karageorge as a hard worker and an important player in practice.

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Cornwell reported from Cincinnati.

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10 ways to keep your digestive system healthy - Daily Sabah

ISTANBUL - A healthy digestive system enhances the immune system, prevents stomach and colon cancer and helps you lose weight more easily. A healthy person should pass bowels once a day. Even if you empty your bowels every other day, you should make effective and practical changes in your diet to regulate your digestive system as the leftover food in the bowels facilitates microbial growth over time. This growth results in blockages, carcinogenic bubbles called 'polyps' and slows your metabolism. Especially traveling, unhealthy slimming diets that do not contain fibers or a diet that includes animal products only, causes your digestive system to work much slower than usual. If you still have complains, you should reduce the amount of red meat in your diet, as it is the hardest food to digest. Moreover, drinking a big glass of water in the mornings before breakfast and walking regularly are essential if you have digestive problems. Here some of the suggestions that you should try for a better digestive health:

1. Consume warm milk and four or five dried apricots/figs before breakfast: Milk induces a rapid grow of villus in the bowels and helps your bowels work faster due to small vibrations caused by the healthy oils it contains. Dried apricot is among the most precious dried fruits with vegetable fibers that have a laxative effect on the bowels.

2. Marmalade made from dried fruits relaxes the bowels: Take six dried apricots, six dried persimmons, a glass full of dried grapes, 10 dried plums and six dried figs and let them soak in water overnight before grinding them in the food processor. Add some milk, powdered cinnamon and a handful of walnuts and continue mixing it until it becomes creamy. Store this mix in a jar and consume it within a week. This special marmalade will help you regulate your digestive system if you eat it with a glass of warm water before breakfast.

3. Bake quince and pear in the oven: If you bake these two fruits with cinnamon and consume them with a lot of warm water, your digestive system will begin to work better than ever. Cut a quince and pear, place them on a pan and bake them until they are crispy. Eat it after adding cinnamon before going to bed.

4. The super trio: Purslane, beet and onion: These three vegetables contain probiotics and have laxative effects. It becomes easy to pass bowels if you consume purslane leaves, thinly sliced onion or planed pickled beets.

5. Benefit from the miracles of olive oil: Oil helps the bowels pass food. In the mornings, drinking a glass of warm water mixed with a spoon full of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar helps to enhance your digestive system.

6. Yogurt and oats: While yogurt helps probiotic growth in the bowels, oats ease the process of defecation thanks to its fibers. Mix a bowl of yogurt with some powdered cinnamon and vanilla in the blender. Add a spoon of honey and two spoons of oats and eat it for breakfast or as a snack.

7. Do not overlook spices: Certain spices can have magical effects on your digestive track and helps you digest meals much easier. Chili pepper, sumac, dried savory, linseed and cumin stand out among the other spices when it comes to aiding digestion.

8. Mineral water: Calcium and minerals in mineral water helps the digestive system work more regularly. After a meal, try drinking a big glass of mineral water.

9. Kefir: Drinking kefir before going to bed eases the digestive system.

10. Metabolic balance liquid: This special liquid makes you feel full and helps balance your blood sugar. Besides, it has an important role in helping your bowels function efficiently. To prepare this liquid, put an apple and quartered lemon with its shell in a saucepan. Then add one stick of cinnamon, 10 grams of pepper, 10 grams of dried clove and boil with two liters of water. Shortly before it cools, distill the liquid and drink one glass of it after meals. Tip of the day:

If you consume too many whole-wheat products, problems may occur in the absorption of minerals, which is harmful to your health. To relieve your digestive system, stay away from a diet that only consists of whole-wheat bread, wheat bran, bran biscuit and bran cereal. Studies also reveal that people who only consume whole-wheat products lose nitrogen, oil and minerals when they pass their bowels. As is known, consuming more than 25 grams of dietary fibers a day reduces the amount of vital minerals in the body such as iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium. For this reason, please bear in mind that the best diet for a healthy digestive system is to vary the different sources of fiber.

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Victoria's Secret Supermodels' Weight Loss Plans Include Paleo Low-Carb And ... - The Inquisitr

What does it take to become a Victoria's Secret supermodel? To earn your wings as an Angel in the world's most famous lingerie fashion show, you need an uber-sleek body. And to achieve that goal, supermodels say they follow weight loss plans that range from Paleo diets to Pilates and beyond, reported Hollywood Take.

Lindsay Ellingson goes for green juices and clean eating. She keeps her body lean with a combination of yoga and ballet workouts.

'I switch it up between Ballet Beautiful and hot yoga,' said Lindsay. 'It's that kind of workout where it gets really intense and you're focusing on really specific muscles so you really see results within weeks.'

For Adriana Lima, diet plays a key role. Although she boxes and jumps rope, she began following a Paleo-style low-carb diet to attain better results, said her nutritionist, Dr. Charles Passler, to E! News. By avoiding processed foods, dairy, and grains while emphasizing protein and non-starchy vegetables, weight loss becomes both easy and healthy, said Passler.

'The basic idea of the Paleo Diet is to eat what is natural and available. If it looks like it came from nature it is fine. No processed foods including breads and pasta. Dairy is also eliminated or minimized.

'Fruits are fine in moderation. Nuts are also fine in moderation-but keep in mind they are very calorie dense. Bottom line: The Paleo diet is a lower carb-eating program based on consuming mainly protein (meat, fish, poultry, eggs) and lower starch vegetables, such as leafy greens.'

The results of all that diet and exercise are showcased in the annual fashion show, as shown below.

Paleo diets have become increasingly popular among celebrities, and Snooki chose that plan for her own pre-wedding weight loss success, as the Inquisitr reported.

Snooki keeps it simple. No grains, no dairy, no sugar, and no processed foods. It's all about protein and non-starchy vegetables.

'I am eating lots of greens, a lot of grilled chicken, salad and some fruits,' she summed up.

Adam Levine's new wife, Behati, also has been exercising and dieting before the Victoria's Secret fashion show, revealed the Daily Mail. And just like Adriana, she's eliminating grains such as bread. But she admits it's not easy.

'When it's a month away, I try to do something active every day and focus on nutrition. Right now, I'm trying to eliminate bread - that's always my big problem.'

When it comes to exercise, Behati believes that each supermodel needs to find what's right for her body type.

'Some girls do boxing, others do Zumba; it's really about what works for your body,' she reflected. 'I love yoga and Pilates, which are great for long, lean muscles, plus a little running and light weights.'

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Staying healthy, despite the holiday craze - Boston Business Journal (blog)

In case you didn't feel badly already about what you ate over thanksgiving, the American Cancer Society is encouraging people to look closely at their diets and exercise habits as a way to avoid cancer.

According to Colleen Doyle, the director of nutrition and physical activity at ACS, surveys have shown that people are largely unaware of how great an impact nutrition and diet can have on cancer risk.

'Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country. Cancer is second. And a lot of the things we know from a science perspective that impact cancer risk also impact diabetes and heart disease,' Doyle said.

To keep you healthy for the holiday season and beyond, Doyle recommends balance.

'(Doing this) with the holidays...it's probably won't be the end of you,' Doyle said. 'But I think it's most importantly to look at that big picture over time.'

For a healthier lifestyle over time, Doyle has these takeaways:

Watch your weight:

Over a dozen cancer types have correlations with people who are overweight, including ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, and breast cancer.

American Cancer Society studies have also reported that weight contributes to 14-20 percent of all cancer-related mortalities.

These figures not only pertain to otherwise healthy individuals, but can also increase the risk of a person already diagnosed with cancer to have a reoccurrence or to be at risk for developing another type of cancer.

Engage in physical activity:

Physical activity can reduce the risk of developing many types of cancers, including breast cancer and colon cancer. Physical activity can also help people maintain a healthy weight, reducing the risk of developing weight-related cancers.

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Read this before you begin that juice fast - CBS News

Some people call them 'juice fasts,' marketers may bill them as 'juice feasts' and others simply consider them a fad.

Juice cleanses and liquid-only 'detox' diets, such as the so-called Master Cleanse, are a popular health trend among Hollywood celebrities, who often see them as a quick fix for weight loss and a method of flushing 'toxins' out of the body.

Some plans involve drinking nothing but liquids, while others include some food as a snack or meal. Depending on the type of cleanse, they typically last anywhere from three days to three weeks. For example, people doing the Master Cleanse drink six to 12 glasses daily of a mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup and water, for 10 days. At night, they sip a laxative tea.

But are these so-called detox diets of liquefied fruits and vegetables or lemonade-flavored drinks helpful, or just plain hype?

The premise of doing juice cleanses and other types of liquid detox regimens is false, said Liz Applegate, director of sports nutrition at the University of California, Davis. 'The body does not need any help in getting rid of toxins,' she said. [ 4 Myths About Juice Cleansing]

There are detoxifying enzymes in the liver that break down alcohol and other drugs, and the kidneys handle water-soluble toxins, Applegate said.

Applegate described six pitfalls of following such liquid cleansing plans, and their potential dangers.

1. Cleanses are usually low in protein.

Many juice fasts and liquid diets involve consuming no protein at all, or have very low amounts of it, Applegate told Live Science. People need a daily supply of protein to build healthy immune cells and regenerate muscle following a workout, she noted.

Fruits and vegetables have only small amounts of protein; however, some prepackaged juice plans may include a nut-milk beverage, such as cashew or almond, as one of the daily drinks, which offers a little protein and fat.

Consuming fruit and vegetable juices for three days may not be harmful for a healthy person, Applegate said. 'But don't be surprised that someone may well get sick because these plans are ghastly low in protein,' she added.

Older adults may be more susceptible to infections if they attempt a juice fast or liquid diet because they may already have lowered protein stores.

In addition, juicing fruits and vegetables removes most of the fiber in them. Eating such a limited amount of fiber as part of a juice regimen won't hurt most people's diets for a couple of days, but it could be a drawback in that it leaves you feeling hungry. Fiber helps people feel full and satisfied, Applegate said.

2. They are also low in calories.

Depending on which cleanse a person does, and how many bottles of juice or glasses of 'lemonade' they drink, the calories that a person winds up consuming daily can range from about 800 to 1,200 calories. When done for 10 days, the low-calorie intake that comes with doing a Master Cleanse or other regimen could send the body into starvation mode, meaning it will try to conserve calories by slowing down metabolism, because the body is unsure when it will be fed again, Applegate said.

Doing a juice cleanse typically reduces calories in a person's diet, and can help people lose a little weight, Applegate said. But when people exclude their favorite foods from their diet for a period of time, they tend to reward themselves afterward, and even go overboard, she noted. Any pounds shed during a cleanse are mostly water weight, and will likely be gained back once usual eating habits resume.

3. People might not feel so great while doing it.

While cleansing, people commonly experience side effects such as headaches, fatigue, difficulty thinking, moodiness, stomach pain and hunger pangs. 'Be prepared for changes in bowel function and frequent bathroom visits,' Applegate warned.

And cayenne pepper, which is used in the Master Cleanse plan, can irritate the colon, Applegate said, making this regimen a concern for people with sensitive digestive systems, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Other side effects of the Master Cleanse may include bad breath, dizziness, diarrhea and a white tongue, according to its website.

In addition, juice cleanses are not a good idea for people with diabetes who may be on medication to regulate insulin activity, Applegate said. Drinking so much juice could lead to unstable blood sugar levels.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people with compromised immune systems or advanced heart, liver or kidney disease should also avoid juice cleanses.

People taking the blood-thinning drug Coumadin should stay away from them because some of the green juices could contain vegetables high in vitamin K -- such as kale, spinach, parsley and celery -- which can lessen the drug's effectiveness.

4. The extremeness of the regimen could be part of the appeal.

Completing a three-day cleanse might be extreme, but it's also an obtainable goal, Applegate said. So although it may be hard to do and may feel like deprivation, perhaps the challenge of completing a short-term cleanse offers some psychological payoffs, such as a sense of accomplishment and a belief that harmful substances have been cleared from the body.

Still, Applegate said she considers it a harsh diet plan and is concerned about the extremely low nutrient intake, particularly of protein. She said she even dislikes applying the term 'cleanse' to these regimens because 'there's no evidence that someone is actually getting rid of harmful compounds from the body -- that you're cleansing.'

A cleanse could be like 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' where people are afraid to say they didn't really feel better while doing it because they want to embrace the latest health craze, Applegate suggested.

5. Cleanses may legitimize the idea that indulgence should be punished.

Billed as a way to 'kick-start a healthy lifestyle, 'eliminate food cravings' and 'reset eating habits,' juice or detox cleanses often involve swallowing only 'liquid food,' as some manufacturers describe it, and not chewing any solid foods for several days.

However, research has found that the brain may not register liquid calories in the same way as those from solid food, and the routine could get old fast.

Should people clean up their act if they are eating poorly? Sure, Applegate said. And there are benefits to drinking juice if it gets people interested in trying new fruits and vegetables (even if they are squeezed into a liquid), she added.

But the problem comes when people who overindulge on food or alcohol feel a need to go to the extreme and punish themselves by drinking only juices, instead of just eating healthfully, Applegate said.

6. The approach is scientifically unfounded and expensive.

There's no scientific evidence that juice cleanses are a sensible approach to better health, Applegate said. Cleansing's touted benefits -- from detoxifying the body and resting the digestive system, to boosting immunity and improving mental focus -- are largely anecdotal and unproven.

The notion of using these methods to give the digestive system a rest is nonsensical, Applegate said. 'The digestive system operates every day to digest foods, and it doesn't need any rest,' she said.

What's more, many of these plans can be pricey. They generally run between $60 and $75 a day for mostly bottled juices (and that doesn't include shipping).

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Daily Checkup: Coping with epilepsy - New York Daily News

The Specialist

As a director of the Mount Sinai Epilepsy Center, Dr. Lara Marcuse oversees the care of thousands of patients with epilepsy. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month.

WHO'S AT RISK

Over two million Americans are currently living with epilepsy - including celebrity musicians Lil Wayne, Neil Young, and Prince. 'There are many causes of epilepsy, which is an enduring predisposition to having a seizure,' says Marcuse. 'Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity of the brain, which can cause the typical seizure with falling down, shaking and foaming at the mouth. Or a seizure can manifest as a feeling of fear, ringing in the ears, or even a sense of deja vu.' Doctors estimate that fully 1% of the general public has epilepsy, and some people may not know it.

A small seizure with a feeling of fear can be misdiagnosed as a panic attack. 'One way to tell the difference is that panic attacks last for over 15 minutes, whereas small seizures tend to be very brief, just a few seconds to a minute,' says Marcuse. 'Sometimes, once patients have their first big seizure, they realize they've been having small seizures for years, they just didn't recognize them as such.' The type of seizure you have depends on where in the brain it originates.

Some but not all cases of epilepsy are due to a genetic cause. 'Rarely the genetics are straightforward, and the patient gets it from one of his parents,' says Marcuse. 'Other times, the genetics are more complicated, so you might not see many cases in the immediate family.' Any type of brain lesion can also cause epilepsy, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and brain tumors. And in most cases, doctors still don't know what causes an individual patient's epilepsy.

People from all walks of life are affected by epilepsy. 'It's a pretty egalitarian perpetrator - everyone can get epilepsy, and men and women are nearly equally affected,' says Marcuse. 'It exists in every culture and has since ancient times.'

The onset of epilepsy can fall anywhere in the lifespan. 'There are two peaks when most people begin to develop symptoms for the first time - either as newborns or children, or later in life, over age 60,' says Marcuse. 'Most of the time, epilepsy is treatable and patients can have the same quality of life as anyone else; however, in some cases it can be fatal. A woman recently had an epileptic seizure in her jail cell in Brooklyn, and she died from it.'

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Patients can experience a whole range of seizures, from mild to severe, depending on whether part of all of the brain is affected. 'The biggest type of seizures, called generalized tonic-clonic seizures, start on both sides of the brain and are dramatic - individuals lose awareness, stiffen, fall down, shake all over, might bite their tongue, or urinate on themselves,' says Marcuse. 'Afterwards, people report that their muscles are sore and that they feel confused.' Sometimes these seizures happen at night, and the individual might not realize that it has happened.

Partial seizures - which affect only part of the brain - can cause of a number of symptoms depending on which part of the brain is affected.

'A partial seizure can take the form of a feeling, like deja vu, or a movement, like the jerking of the hand or jaw,' says Marcuse. 'If a partial seizure spreads, the individual will lose awareness but the eyes usually remain open and the individual may engage in bizarre behavior, likely picking movements and strange chewing motions. Finally if the partial seizure spreads further, it can lead to a generalized tonic clonic seizure.' If you're having some type of experience that you're not sure what to make of, it's reasonable to consult a neurologist.

TRADITIONAL TREATMENT

The first step toward getting the right treatment entails a comprehensive gathering of information. 'One of the most important elements of making the diagnosis of epilepsy is for the doctor to talk to the patient, take a history, and also to talk to other people who have witnessed the events,' says Marcuse. 'The next step is to get an image of the brain, usually an MRI, and to record the brain waves using a painless technique called EEG.'

Most patients will opt for treatment once they have had two seizures, at which point the chance of having a third is very high. 'Generally we start with medication, and we have over 20 FDA approved drugs,' says Marcuse. 'Not every medication works for every person, and some people have side effects - these medicines work on the brain so they can have strong side effects. We need to be very active in responding to what a given individual is feeling.'

The goal of epilepsy treatment is not just to control the seizures. 'If the patient isn't feeling well on a medication, even if she isn't getting seizures, that's not successful,' says Marcuse. 'The goal is to stop seizures and promote a high quality of life.'

About 30% of patients are not fully controlled with medications. 'These patients require a lot of attention and should considered for other treatment options, including epilepsy surgery, which entails removing the part of the brain that causes the seizures,' says Marcuse. 'This can be incredibly effective, but not available to some patients, because some parts of the brain can't be removed.'

Panic attacks last for over 15 minutes, whereas small seizures tend to be very brief, just a few seconds to a minute.

Another option is a newly approved device called responsive neuro-stimulation. 'This device can actually sense the seizure beginning and stimulate the affected area of the brain to stop the seizure from happening,' says Marcuse. 'The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, can be very effective. Some people add complimentary techniques to their treatment like yoga, meditation or biofeedback.'

RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS

Epilepsy research is booming. 'There are many new ideas on the horizon,' says Marcuse. 'including the possibility of implanting neurons (brain cells) that can be used to calm the brain and inhibit seizure activity.'

Questions for your doctor

Because there are so many different treatment options, it's all the more important to be a proactive patient. Every patient should ask the doctor, 'Why are you advising this medication for me?' and 'What are your goals of care?' If you are a woman in your childbearing years, ask, 'How is epilepsy and the medication affecting my hormones and the possibility of becoming pregnant? If I become pregnant, what are the possible effects of the medication?' 'If you have epilepsy, and you're not satisfied either with the level of control you have or how you feel on the meds, seek out a fresh approach,' says Marcuse. 'It's important to be hopeful, because there are so many new options, and your doctor should work with you to have a good life by any means possible - medications, surgery, lifestyle, and complementary techniques should all be discussed.'

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Get informed.

Two digital sources you can trust are the Epilepsy Foundation (epilepsy.com/) and Mount Sinai (http://mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/neurology/areas-of-care/epilepsy-center).

Know what to do - and not to do - as a bystander.

If you see someone having a seizure on the subway, don't put something in their mouth. 'They can choke on it, and it doesn't help with the tongue biting,' says Marcuse. 'Instead, look for a medic alert bracelet, try to get sharp objects out of the environment, and once their body is loose, roll them on their side. And call 911.'

Educate yourself.

'This is a really common disorder, and unfortunately, it still carries significant stigma,' says Marcuse. 'It's frightening to watch someone have a seizure, and in the past it was often thought of as being possessed by the devil. But it's just a chronic medical condition like any other.'

Don't avoid the topic.

If you know someone with epilepsy, ask if there is anything they might need from you.

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7 simple weight-loss foods - Fox News

Looking to lose weight? You're not alone. With the majority of Americans wanting to slim down, it's all too common to hear what you should cut out of your diet to drop a few pounds. For a refreshing change, check out these seven simple foods that you can add to your diet for a tasty way to help shed pounds.

Blueberries Adding blueberries to your diet is a little change anyone can make that, with consistency, equates to a big step in the right direction. Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain vitamin C and phytonutrients (called polyphenols) for good health. Blueberries are also a good source of dietary fiber, which adds bulk to your diet to help make you feel full faster. For weight loss, load blueberries in to your favorite dish (like oatmeal, yogurt, cous cous, or even whole grain waffles) to bulk it up and add vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are so easy - blueberries require no peeling or chopping, just wash and add.

Mushrooms Swap meat for mushrooms and lose weight. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Weight Management Center report that when people ate mushroom-based entrees, they felt just as satisfied as when they'd eaten those same dishes made with beef. Mushrooms work well as a meat-replacement in dishes and have practically no calories or fat, while providing several micronutrients. In the year-long clinical trial, which was funded by the Mushroom Council, mushroom eaters dropped an average of seven pounds, lost 2.6 inches from their waist circumference and lowered their BMIs. To substitute mushrooms for meat in your diet, try grilling up a portobello mushroom instead of a beef patty, adding chopped mushrooms to a tomato or curry sauce, or using them in an enchilada or lasagna with other vegetables.

Eggs Eggs are one of the most nutritious ways to start your day, providing protein and antioxidants for good health. In fact, research suggests that starting the day with an egg breakfast can reduce hunger and help reduce caloric intake by more than 400 calories over the next 24 hours. A top choice in the egg aisle is Eggland's Best eggs, which have less fat and more vitamins and minerals - providing 25 percent less saturated fat, four times more vitamin D, double the omega 3, and ten times more vitamin E. Plus, no hormones, steroids or antibiotics of any kind are used in their eggs. For added convenience, boil some ahead of time for a healthy grab-and-go snack.

Nuts Nuts are another superfood rich in protein, potassium, fiber, and healthy fats that help you slim down. Pistachios in particular can help you shed pounds: Research shows eating in-shell pistachios can create a more mindful snacking experience, helping people eat less and feel just as satisfied. Pistachios offer a combination of protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep you full until your next meal, and you get approximately 49 nuts per serving.

Whole grains Your body digests whole grains more slowly than refined grains, which have been stripped of their bran and germ, and thus fiber, and are absorbed almost as quickly as pure glucose. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, quickly absorbed, refined carbohydrates are linked to weight gain, as well as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. An easy way to get more whole grains in your diet is to choose a quality whole grain bread, such as Oroweat, Arnold, and Brownberry that contain no trans fat, no high-fructose corn syrup, and are a good source of fiber. For example, making a sandwich with two slices of Oroweat Whole Grains Double Fiber bread provides 38g of whole grains and 48 percent of your daily fiber value.

Grapefruit Even if you changed nothing else about your diet, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you lose up to a pound a week. Researchers at Scripps Clinic in San Diego found that when obese people ate half a grapefruit before each meal, they dropped an average of 3.5 pounds ovss to help you stay fuller, longer. Beans -- like whole grains, and most fruits and vegetables -- have a low glycemic index, a measurement that indicated how a food affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Beans are also a good source of protein and fiber, to aid in your weight loss efforts. For example, cup of black beans provides 15 grams of satisfying protein and 15 grams of fiber, and doesn't contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat. Include garbanzo beans, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and other beans in your diet for sustained energy and reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.er 12 weeks. Apparently the tangy fruit can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. Plus, since it's at least 90 percent water, it can fill you up so you eat less. However, if you are on certain medications you should not have grapefruit or grapefruit juice, so check the label on all your prescriptions, or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Beans Beans are an excellent source of slow-release carbohydrates, as well as a good source of protein and fiber, which slow the digestive process to help you stay fuller, longer. Beans -- like whole grains, and most fruits and vegetables -- have a low glycemic index, a measurement that indicated how a food affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Beans are also a good source of protein and fiber, to aid in your weight loss efforts. For example, cup of black beans provides 15 grams of satisfying protein and 15 grams of fiber, and doesn't contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat. Include garbanzo beans, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and other beans in your diet for sustained energy and reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Patricia Bannan is a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian specializing in nutrition and health communications. She is the author of 'Eat Right When Time Is Tight: 150 Slim-Down Strategies and No-Cook Food Fixes.' Visit her website at http://www.patriciabannan.com/. Entities 0 Name: No-Cook Food Fixes Count: 1 1 Name: Harvard School of Public Health Count: 1 2 Name: San Diego Count: 1 3 Name: Arnold Count: 1 4 Name: Eggland 's Best Count: 1 5 Name: Patricia Bannan Count: 1 6 Name: E. Plus Count: 1 7 Name: Scripps Clinic Count: 1 8 Name: Mushroom Council Count: 1 9 Name: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 's Weight Management Center Count: 1 10 Name: Brownberry Count: 1 Related 0 Url: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/gluten-free-christmas-cake/ Title: Gluten Free Christmas Cake | Christmas Recipes | Jamie Oliver Description: Amount per serving: Of an adult's reference intake This gluten-free Christmas cake is just as good as the real thing Nutritional Information Amount per serving: Calories are just a unit of energy. If you eat more than you use you can gain weight, or lose it if you don't eat enough.

Calorie count to appear with many prepared foods - FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TV

Calorie count to appear with many prepared foods

Diners will soon know how many calories are in that bacon cheeseburger at a chain restaurant, the pasta salad in the supermarket salad bar and even that buttery tub of popcorn at the movie theater.

The Food and Drug Administration announced long-delayed calorie labeling rules Tuesday, requiring establishments that sell prepared foods and have 20 or more locations to post the calorie content of food and beverages 'clearly and conspicuously' on their menus, menu boards and displays. 'Some of the restaurants that have already taken that step are already lowering the number of calories. So I think it's going to have that positive effect,' she said. 'If you've got accurate information, to me, that's power to make the decision you want to make.'

Companies have until a year from now to comply.

'Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories away from home, and people today expect clear information about the products they consume,' FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said.

WHERE YOU'LL SEE THE LABELS

Calorie content will appear on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, pizza delivery stores, movie theaters, amusement parks and any other locations that are part of a larger chain and serve prepared foods. They will also apply to some prepared foods in supermarkets and convenience stores.

The idea is that people may avoid that burger and fries if they add up the calories - and retailers may make their foods healthier to keep calorie counts down.

The menus and menu boards will tell diners that a 2,000-calorie diet is used as the basis for daily nutrition, noting that individual calorie needs may vary. Additional nutritional information beyond calories, including sodium, fats, sugar and other items, must be available upon request.

WHY THE RULES WERE DELAYED

Calorie labeling became law as part of health overhaul in early 2010, almost five years ago. Hamburg says writing the rules was challenging because of the need to navigate concerns of the varied establishments that sell food. Supermarkets, convenience stores and pizza deliverers lobbied hardest against the rules.

Restaurant chains went along with the rule as a way to dodge an uneven patchwork of local rules and pushed for the other establishments to be included.

GROCERY STORE CONFUSION

Representatives of supermarkets have said the rules could cover thousands of items in each store, far more than restaurants. To address that, FDA excluded prepared foods that are typically intended for more than one person to eat and require more preparation, like deli meats, cheeses or bulk deli salads. But a sandwich sold in a grocery store would have to have a calorie label.

In some cases foods will have to be labeled in one part of the store but not in another. Cut fruit would be labeled in a salad bar, for example, but not in a container for sale, because that is generally meant to take home and eat over a period of time. The FDA says the idea is to label calories of foods that are meant to be eaten at the store or as takeout, rather than for further preparation at home.

Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of the Food Marketing Institute, said the group is extremely disappointed in the rules, which she said will affect stores' offerings of 'fresh, minimally processed, locally produced items' such as cut cantaloupe, mixed salads or steamed seafood.

BOOZE INCLUDED

One surprise in the final rules is that alcoholic drinks will have to be labeled if they are listed on menus. Alcohol had been exempted in rules proposed three years ago.

Nutrition advocates say customers often don't realize how many calories they are drinking when they order beverages like margaritas and ice cream drinks. Drinks ordered at the bar won't have to be labeled if they aren't on a menu.

WILL IT WORK?

New York City was first in the country to put a calorie-posting law in place, and other cities and states have followed. McDonald's and other restaurant chains already put calorie labels on menus and menu boards. The labels are popular with many, but it's too soon to know whether they'll affect obesity rates.

A recent Agriculture Department study found the diets of people who use nutritional information are markedly better than those who don't, and healthy eaters had more interest in the labels. The USDA paper concluded that it 'may be too optimistic' to expect that those who don't use nutrition information will adopt healthier diets if exposed to it.

WHAT'S NEXT

Even before the new rules were announced, some Republicans in Congress had expressed concern that they would be too burdensome.

Sen. Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, introduced a bill in the Senate earlier this year that would narrow the scope of the labeling. He said in a statement Tuesday that the regulations could hurt job growth and impose unnecessary costs on some businesses. He said he would 'continue to push back' on the rules.

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A new Berkeley cafe for Paleo diet fans - San Francisco Chronicle

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The bowl before us is brimming with tastes and textures: vanilla parsnip puree, lamb tongue, meatballs, shaved Brussels sprouts, cabbage, plantains and an edible flower garnish. It is very, very filling. It is not what you'd think of as diet food. It's hearty, earthy, earnest fare with flavor.

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Calls to slash NHS care for fat people who refuse to diet or get fit - Mirror.co.uk

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Cuts: Care should be rationed for fat people who refuse to diet

Fifty-two per cent of Britons back rationing NHS treatment for patients who ignore doctors' advice to exercise and cut down on unhealthy foods.

And 40 per cent of us think health chiefs should question whether a patient boozes above recommended guidelines when deciding on their care.

The survey results came days after it emerged plans to give weight loss surgery to up to two million people on the NHS would cost taxpayers £12billion.

In response, National Obesity Forum chief Tam Fry said: 'There are lots of people who believe surgery is something for which the NHS shouldn't pay.

'It is absolutely correct that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has said that before any surgery is offered there should be a proper attempt of the individual to lose weight.

'However, at the point that surgery is an option, the individual is maybe far too fat for that to have any effect whatsoever.

'Although they may try, they don't succeed and they give up. It is cheaper for the NHS to operate because the person who is so fat that exercising produces no result is liable to become a victim of other diseases which will cost far more.'

NHS rationing for fat people

The poll also found just over half of people think NHS bosses should take into account if a patient smokes before deciding to spend cash on treatment.

And 21 per cent of 1,613 surveyed by YouGov for Channel 5 News felt people who live healthy lifestyles should be given priority NHS treatment ahead of those who smoke and don't exercise.

The wide-ranging survey also shows political parties are failing to convince voters they have clear plans on the NHS ahead of the general election.

Two thirds think UKIP's policies are unclear, while similar numbers said the same for the Lib Dems.

Nearly six in 10 people think the Coalition is handling the NHS 'fairly' or 'very' badly, rising to 83 per cent of Labour voters.

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7 simple weight-loss foods - Fox News

Looking to lose weight? You're not alone. With the majority of Americans wanting to slim down, it's all too common to hear what you should cut out of your diet to drop a few pounds. For a refreshing change, check out these seven simple foods that you can add to your diet for a tasty way to help shed pounds.

Blueberries Adding blueberries to your diet is a little change anyone can make that, with consistency, equates to a big step in the right direction. Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain vitamin C and phytonutrients (called polyphenols) for good health. Blueberries are also a good source of dietary fiber, which adds bulk to your diet to help make you feel full faster. For weight loss, load blueberries in to your favorite dish (like oatmeal, yogurt, cous cous, or even whole grain waffles) to bulk it up and add vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are so easy - blueberries require no peeling or chopping, just wash and add.

Mushrooms Swap meat for mushrooms and lose weight. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Weight Management Center report that when people ate mushroom-based entrees, they felt just as satisfied as when they'd eaten those same dishes made with beef. Mushrooms work well as a meat-replacement in dishes and have practically no calories or fat, while providing several micronutrients. In the year-long clinical trial, which was funded by the Mushroom Council, mushroom eaters dropped an average of seven pounds, lost 2.6 inches from their waist circumference and lowered their BMIs. To substitute mushrooms for meat in your diet, try grilling up a portobello mushroom instead of a beef patty, adding chopped mushrooms to a tomato or curry sauce, or using them in an enchilada or lasagna with other vegetables.

Eggs Eggs are one of the most nutritious ways to start your day, providing protein and antioxidants for good health. In fact, research suggests that starting the day with an egg breakfast can reduce hunger and help reduce caloric intake by more than 400 calories over the next 24 hours. A top choice in the egg aisle is Eggland's Best eggs, which have less fat and more vitamins and minerals - providing 25 percent less saturated fat, four times more vitamin D, double the omega 3, and ten times more vitamin E. Plus, no hormones, steroids or antibiotics of any kind are used in their eggs. For added convenience, boil some ahead of time for a healthy grab-and-go snack.

Nuts Nuts are another superfood rich in protein, potassium, fiber, and healthy fats that help you slim down. Pistachios in particular can help you shed pounds: Research shows eating in-shell pistachios can create a more mindful snacking experience, helping people eat less and feel just as satisfied. Pistachios offer a combination of protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep you full until your next meal, and you get approximately 49 nuts per serving.

Whole grains Your body digests whole grains more slowly than refined grains, which have been stripped of their bran and germ, and thus fiber, and are absorbed almost as quickly as pure glucose. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, quickly absorbed, refined carbohydrates are linked to weight gain, as well as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. An easy way to get more whole grains in your diet is to choose a quality whole grain bread, such as Oroweat, Arnold, and Brownberry that contain no trans fat, no high-fructose corn syrup, and are a good source of fiber. For example, making a sandwich with two slices of Oroweat Whole Grains Double Fiber bread provides 38g of whole grains and 48 percent of your daily fiber value.

Grapefruit Even if you changed nothing else about your diet, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you lose up to a pound a week. Researchers at Scripps Clinic in San Diego found that when obese people ate half a grapefruit before each meal, they dropped an average of 3.5 pounds ovss to help you stay fuller, longer. Beans -- like whole grains, and most fruits and vegetables -- have a low glycemic index, a measurement that indicated how a food affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Beans are also a good source of protein and fiber, to aid in your weight loss efforts. For example, cup of black beans provides 15 grams of satisfying protein and 15 grams of fiber, and doesn't contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat. Include garbanzo beans, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and other beans in your diet for sustained energy and reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.er 12 weeks. Apparently the tangy fruit can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. Plus, since it's at least 90 percent water, it can fill you up so you eat less. However, if you are on certain medications you should not have grapefruit or grapefruit juice, so check the label on all your prescriptions, or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Beans Beans are an excellent source of slow-release carbohydrates, as well as a good source of protein and fiber, which slow the digestive process to help you stay fuller, longer. Beans -- like whole grains, and most fruits and vegetables -- have a low glycemic index, a measurement that indicated how a food affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Beans are also a good source of protein and fiber, to aid in your weight loss efforts. For example, cup of black beans provides 15 grams of satisfying protein and 15 grams of fiber, and doesn't contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat. Include garbanzo beans, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and other beans in your diet for sustained energy and reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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ULM pharmacy students promote diabetes awareness - Monroe News Star

ULM students promote diabetes awareness year round to get people unaware of their high blood sugar levels medical treatment.

Pharmacy students from the University of Louisiana at Monroe spent November promoting diabetes awareness throughout the community and will now prepare for more events when the return from Christmas break.

ULM students with the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists offered several health fairs where they checked blood sugar levels, provided blood glucose screenings and other diabetic health services for local residents.

The ULM chapter was recognized recently for its implementation of 'Operation Diabetes' that included 18 patient-care events to enhance diabetes awareness, provide free diabetes screenings to elementary school children and promote awareness through media, churches and community events.

Overall, 176 ULM student pharmacists provided 1,257 patients with diabetes focused health and wellness services.

ULM pharmacy students found a number of patients who were unaware of elevated blood sugar levels and needed to pursue treatment options.

Pharmacy student Mary Grace Allison said the goal of their diabetes awareness projects is to locate people unaware of their diabetes and help them find treatment.

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'We show them things they can do to lower those levels, but key components to manage diabetes is early detection, diet and exercise. We talk to them about their eating habits and exercise level and the risk factors of diabetes,' Allison said.

Federal health statistics show that 12.3 percent of Americans 20 and older have diabetes, either diagnosed or undiagnosed. Another 37 percent have pre-diabetes, a condition marked by higher-than-normal blood sugar. That's up from 27 percent a decade ago. An analysis of 16 studies involving almost 900,000 people worldwide shows pre-diabetes not only sets the stage for diabetes but also increases the risk of cancer by 15 percent.

Without lifestyle changes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says up to 30 percent of people with pre-diabetes develop Type 2 diabetes within five years.

Pre-diabetes often has no symptoms; it's found through blood tests. But most of the time it remains undiagnosed. The CDC says about 10 percent of the 86 million afflicted adults know they have it.

As pre-diabetes rises, experts are pushing for greater awareness and screening. Research shows programs promoting lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by almost 60 percent.

Pre-diabetics can prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 percent to 7 percent of body weight; getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise such as brisk walking; and eating a moderate-calorie, healthy diet, experts say.

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5 habits that set you up for junk food cravings - Today.com

Cravings are an unfortunate fact of life. One second, you're on the road to weight-loss triumph. Then, bam, your willpower is torn to shreds by the physical urge to house some fat and/or sugar, no matter the form.

'The number one thing my clients say is, 'I know what I should be doing, but cravings get in the way of my success,'' says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., author of The Flexitarian Diet.

The impetus to give in to cravings typically falls into the physical, emotional, or environmental area. Luckily, there are habits in all three that you can pinpoint and change to keep cravings at bay.

You Skip Meals

'Meal skippers are one group of people who tend to have low blood sugar, which increases cravings for food that will give a dose of fast energy,' says Blatner.

When you skip a meal and your blood sugar dips, your body will urge you to go for things like refined carbs that can give you a quick hit of energy. The thing is, that will usually just leave you hungry again pretty quickly.

Every five or so hours, eat a meal that's a combination of protein, whole grains, produce, and healthy fat, eating some snacks in between if necessary.

That composition takes a long time to digest and helps keep your blood sugar stable, leaving you less likely to get hit with the thought that an entire bag of potato chips sounds like a brilliant idea. And if you can't stay on the schedule?

You're Tired All the TimeYou Go to Town When You're Stressed

This one actually falls more under the emotional umbrella than the physical, says Blatner. The lack of sleep can wear down your willpower, which is finite to begin with. 'If you're not properly rested, you're going to be more inclined to seek out potentially unhealthy energy sources in your food,' says Blatner. Try to do something else that's energizing, like heading outside for a brisk walk or listening to Iggy Azalea's 'Fancy' on repeat.

'If you're overwhelmed by things like deadlines or you're otherwise under pressure, you're in a prime position to give into cravings,' says Blatner. Instead of letting your emotions become healthy-eating roadblocks, work on your stress before it comes so bad that you feel like you have to turn to food.

'Maybe for you, it makes sense to breathe deeply, listen to calming music, or make a list of your worries so you can try to fix them one by one,' says Blatner. The most important thing is to acknowledge you eat when you're stressed and take the steps to banish that anxiety as much as you can.

'A lot of adults use eating junk food as a sort of temper tantrum when they're upset,' says Blatner. The fix is to treat yourself exactly the way you would a child who's misbehaving: Give yourself a time out.

'People think cravings will just continue to get worse if you don't give in, but that's not true. Like all human emotions, they ebb and flow,' says Blatner.

If you give yourself a five- to 10-minute break where you restrict your access to what you're craving, it might just pass on its own. 'I have a client who will put on a face mask when she's craving something, then by the time she's done, she doesn't want whatever she wanted anymore,' says Blatner.

You Buy Junk Food

The key is to make your time out a soothing activity instead of something that will key you up even more.

'Trying to resist temptation just through willpower isn't going to work,' says Blatner. 'It's an exhaustive commodity; you don't just have an unlimited supply.'

It's more about tailoring your environment so temptation isn't around to begin with. Follow some of the cardinal rules, like not going to the grocery store when you're ravenous. What about when your co-worker brings doughnuts into the break room for a company birthday?

Here's an inventive tip: 'Don't tell yourself no because you'll want to eat 10,' says Blatner. 'Tell yourself you can have the doughnut if you go outside and buy one yourself.'

More links from Women's Health: 3 Nutrients That Fight Cravings 13 Simple Ways to Fight Sugar Cravings The Weird Thing That Could Be Behind Your Cravings 6 Breakfasts That Crush Cravings

The extra effort will likely make you decide it isn't worth it in the first place.

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Death Row Inmate Steven Hayes Loses Fight For Kosher Food - Huffington Post

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge in Connecticut has rejected the arguments of a home invasion killer on death row who complained that the food he is being served in prison is not kosher.

Steven Hayes, convicted of killing a mother and two daughters, sued the Department of Correction in August, alleging the preparation practices for kosher meals in the kitchen at the state's highest-security prison do not conform to Jewish dietary laws.

Hayes describes himself in the lawsuit as an Orthodox Jew and says he's been requesting a kosher diet since May 2013. He says he has suffered 'almost two years of emotional injury from having to choose between following God and starving or choosing sin to survive.'

Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky were sentenced to die for the 2007 murders of Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her daughters, 17-year-old Hayley and 11-year-old Michaela, at the family's home in Cheshire. The victims were tied up, two of them were sexually assaulted and their bodies were found after the home was set on fire. Hawke-Petit's husband, Dr. William Petit, was severely beaten, but survived.

U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Thompson, in a ruling dated Tuesday, rejected Hayes' motions for a hearing and a temporary injunction.

The judge noted that Hayes is offered kosher meals, and the state Department of Correction has two rabbis who periodically monitor the preparation of kosher foods in the prison system. The judge said both rabbis certified that the food and the food preparation process comply with dietary laws.

'Although (Hayes) raises as an issue the lack of a reliable orthodox certificate or an onsite Jewish overseer, he provides no evidence suggesting that their absence leads to a finding that the meals are not kosher,' the judge wrote.

Thompson did not throw out the lawsuit. But in rejecting the motions, he found there is not a likelihood that it will succeed.

In a handwritten amended complaint filed this month, Hayes said he hasn't eaten anything he considers to be nonkosher since Aug. 24 and now weighs less than 120 pounds. State prison documents show the 5-foot-7 Hayes weighed 170 pounds in 2007.

Karen Martucci, a spokeswoman for the Correction Department, said this month that Hayes has denied to prison officials that he is on a hunger strike.

Hayes also alleges he has been the subject of other religious discrimination in prison and was placed on a suicide watch for observing a fast during the Yom Kippur holiday last year.

This is not his first lawsuit against the department. In past litigation, none of which have been successful, Hayes has complained about his mental health care, harassment from prison staff and the temperature in his cell.

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Annals of scavenging - The Economist

VULTURES are not exactly picky eaters. The carcasses on which they dine swiftly decompose, broken down by micro-organisms that excrete a range of nasty toxins. This makes decaying flesh a perilous source of food for most animals. Vultures, by contrast, either wait until their chosen corpse has decayed enough for them to peck through its often tough skin, or find a quicker way in via natural orifices. They frequently choose the fast-food route, inserting their head deep into the anus of large decomposing animals and exposing themselves to a mass of faeces-borne pathogens. Far from haute cuisine, then.

Just how far is described by the first-ever genomic analysis of the micro-organisms found on and in the facial skin and large intestine of vultures, published this week in Nature Communications. Warning: this is not lunchtime reading.

Among an average of 528 types of bacterium found on the heads of 50 turkey and black vultures were those that can cause botulism, gangrene, tetanus, septicaemia, blood clots and metastatic abscesses in other animals. And although these birds did not have it, another study found Bacillus anthracis in vulture faeces. It causes anthrax, except in vultures.

Vultures clearly have strong stomachs, in every sense. With an acidity at least ten times that of a human's, a vulture's gut destroys a large amount of any potentially pathogenic bacteria that is ingested. Indeed, when the researchers analysed the contents of each bird's large intestine, they could not detect some 85% of the micro-organisms they had found on its facial skin.

But what remains is hardly benign. The microbial flora in a vulture's large intestine is dominated by two types of anaerobic faecal bacteria, Clostridia and Fusobacteria, both of which can be deadly to other animals. Some Clostridia species have been responsible for periodic mass die-offs in birds such as ducks, geese and waders (although other species can be beneficial), while Fusobacteria nucleatum is associated with human colon cancer.

So how do vultures survive-and even thrive-in what the researchers delicately refer to as their 'challenging dietary niche'? Lars Hestbjerg Hansen of Aarhus University in Denmark, who led the international team, notes that zoo vultures, which eat very different diets, have a similar microbial composition in their intestines. This, he says, suggests that 'the partnership between bird and bacteria is profound and well-established.'

In other words, a mutually beneficial relationship appears to have evolved. The vulture's fiery gut does have a few allies. One study found that vultures have naturally occurring antibodies against certain species of Clostridium, including Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism. Vultures also have other peculiarities in their fortified immune systems, including some nerve endings that are apparently able to resist neurotoxins.

All this enables vultures to filter out bacteria that are least effective at breaking down its festering food while tolerating those that help, however dangerous. These include Clostridia, which grows speedily in the gut and produces vital nutrients by degrading the most complex foods. Fusobacteria are similarly adept at extracting nutrients. In return, the bacteria find themselves in an anaerobic environment where they receive a steady flow of protein-rich food that enables them to thrive. Dr Hansen and his colleagues are already pecking away at the genetics to confirm all of this.

Vultures, meanwhile, may have been getting a bad rap. They have been associated with the spread of anthrax and other diseases through their faeces, which is clearly possible. But by picking carcasses clean they may also be making the transmission of such diseases more difficult. Hungry animals may be tempted to take a bacteria-laden bite out of any carcass littering the landscape, becoming both victim of and vector for whatever they have contracted. They may be less likely to make a snack out of vulture poo.

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A new Berkeley cafe for Paleo diet fans - San Francisco Chronicle

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The bowl before us is brimming with tastes and textures: vanilla parsnip puree, lamb tongue, meatballs, shaved Brussels sprouts, cabbage, plantains and an edible flower garnish. It is very, very filling. It is not what you'd think of as diet food. It's hearty, earthy, earnest fare with flavor.

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Good Natured: Turtles require a long-term commitment - Kane County Chronicle

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ADVANCES - WEEK OF NOV. 30, 2014

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, NOV. 28, 2014 -Senate President Therese Murray has helped engineer an orderly transition to her successor, Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, and managed to put an extensive chamber renovation plan, including funding, in place prior to her departure and in the midst of criticism of harmful cuts to state programs and services. As Murray's historic term as the first woman to lead the Senate winds down, some in government still harbor hope that she will help pass pay raises for public officials before she steps down. Next week brings farewell addresses from Murray and other departing senators as well as the release of the final recommendations of a commission that's been examining pay levels of constitutional officers and lawmakers. Members of that panel say they don't plan to let their proposals gather dust and instead are considering an outreach effort aimed at bringing more attention to the rationale behind their ideas. Citizens for Limited Taxation on Friday said a 1998 constitutional amendment that tied legislative base pay to changes in median household income prohibited the Legislature from changing the base compensation of lawmakers.

The compensation recommendations will likely be followed sometime later in the week by the release of final November tax collections, a key piece of information for legislative leaders assessing whether to act now or later to address a budget shortfall that has already spurred Gov. Deval Patrick to cut nearly $200 million in state spending. The economy is on track to trigger an income tax cut Jan. 1 and state tax collections over the first four months of fiscal 2015 are up 3 percent over the comparable period in fiscal 2014 - only $32 million shy of benchmarks - but this year's budget calls for a 5.6 percent spending increase and officials say non-tax revenues are underperforming. Administration officials this week said a date for the annual revenue estimating hearing, a budget process kickoff of sorts that is usually held in December, has not yet been set.

Other storylines to watch in the week ahead:

- The Massachusetts Conference for Women is Thursday at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and attendees have an opportunity to hear from Hillary Clinton, who is pondering a second bid to become the first female president of the United States. The former US Secretary of State, US Senator and first lady is among the featured speakers.

- Following on the heels of the sudden closure of North Adams Regional Hospital, state public health officials plan a public hearing next week on Quincy Medical Center's plans to shut down. The closures have stirred localized turmoil, and spurred speculation about which other hospitals may close their doors amid continuous changes in a health care sector where officials are balancing the needs of patients against an imperative to reduce growing costs.

- Norwell Selectman David DeCoste held on to his lead over Rep. Rhonda Nyman of Hanover in one of two legislative recounts scheduled after the Nov. 4 election. A recount next week will likely bring to an end the contested North Shore race to fill the seat given up by former Rep. Michael Costello. Amesbury Republican James Kelcourse is 10 votes up over Newburyport Democrat Ed Cameron. If Kelcourse holds on, Republicans in the House would boost their numbers from 29 to 35, although they'll quickly fall to 34 when Rep. Matt Beaton steps down following his swearing-in to join Baker's Cabinet as secretary of energy and environmental affairs.

- Gov. Patrick will be busy trying to get late-term judicial nominees - and a Parole Board nominee - approved by the Governor's Council. Patrick also has ceremonies planned with numerous nominees who have undergone confirmation hearings, won approval, and are on their way to the bench.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2014

STATE POLICE DRILLS AT STATE HOUSE: The Massachusetts State Police plan to conduct a tactical response drill Saturday at the State House from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. State Police say there may be a 'large volume of troopers and police vehicles around the State House and on Beacon Street' and say passers-by should not consider the police presence as a reason for alarm. The drill is not open to the media or the public.

SUNDAY, NOV. 30, 2014

MEET THE PRESS: Gov. Deval Patrick will be a guest on NBC's 'Meet the Press' with Chuck Todd Sunday morning to discuss his legacy after eight years as governor of Massachusetts as he prepared to give way to a new chief executive. As he has been in past appearances on the national Sunday morning news program, Patrick could also be asked about the issues of the day, including the Republican takeover of Congress, the fallout from protests in Ferguson, Missouri and President Obama's executive actions on immigration. (Sunday, 10:30 a.m., WHDH-TV, Channel 7)

'ON THE RECORD': Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera appears as the guest on this week's episode of 'On the Record' with hosts Janet Wu and Ed Harding. (Sunday, 11 a.m., WCVB)

WIDMER ON KELLER: Mass. Taxpayers Foundation president Michael Widmer, who is stepping down from his long-held post at the top of the watchdog organization, is this week's guest on WBZ's 'Keller at Large.' Widmer is set to discuss the looming budget deficit and will reflect on his two decades of fiscal oversight, according to host Jon Keller. (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ)

MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2014

PUBLIC COMPENSATION COMMISSION RELEASES REPORT: The special commission charged with suggesting reforms and recommendations on public sector compensation will release its report. Created through the fiscal 2015 budget and formed in September, the 7-member commission reviewed compensation of the governor and other constitutional officers, along with the state Legislature. The commission is expected to recommend increases in salaries. Chaired by Ira Jackson, the dean of UMass Boston's McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies and a former state revenue commissioner, the panel has held two public hearings and released a preliminary finding of facts that lays out compensation for public officials' counterparts in other states and compares it to the private sector. 'We are cognizant of the revenue shortfalls that the Commonwealth faces and we've approached our work very seriously and prudently, with an eye towards minimizing any costs to taxpayers,' Jackson told the News Service. At a November meeting, Jackson told his fellow commission members that he did not expect the recommendations to be 'greeted with glee and joy.' The commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., ahead of its 10 a.m. press conference, to hold a final vote on the report. Some lawmakers have raised concerns about increasing salaries while budget cuts are occurring four months into fiscal year 2015, and Rep. Geoff Diehl (R-Whitman) has pledged to block the raises from advancing during informal sessions. (Monday, 10 a.m., UMass Club, 225 Franklin St., 33rd floor, Amherst Room, Boston)

SPRINGFIELD - UNION STATION BAGGAGE BUILDING: The Union Station baggage building is marked for demolition on Monday, part of efforts to revitalize it. Organizers say the rear wall that holds up tracks above it has been secured and see the demolition and the clearing of a previously demolished garage as clearing the way for the footprint for the bus terminal. It's an $80 million renovation that is expected to be completed in 2016. Congressman Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and others plan to attend. (Monday, 2:30 p.m., Union Station, Frank B. Murray Street, Springfield)

ABCD MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY: Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) will observe World AIDS Day, with staff wearing symbolic red ribbons. ABCD officials hope to de-stigmatize AIDS, and raise awareness to increase medical advancements and prevention among young people. On Monday, the organization will show 'Deep South,' a documentary that explores the day-to-day reality of residents in the rural South living with the virus. ABCD serves more than 100,000 low-income Boston-area residents with its network of neighborhood service centers, Head Start programs, and family planning sites. (Monday, 12:30 p.m., ABCD Cass Room, 3rd floor, 178 Tremont St., Boston)

CENSUS BUREAU HOLDS WEBINAR ON COMMUNITY SURVEY: The U.S. Census Bureau holds a webinar to discuss the upcoming release of the latest American Community Survey statistics. The release includes data for 2009 to 2013, and includes 40 demographic, socio-economic and housing topics for all areas. During the webinar, Census Bureau officials will provide guidance on using and comparing the statistics; describe new data tables; and demonstrate how to access block-group-level data in American FactFinder. To register for media embargoed access visit: newsroom/releases/archives/embargoed_releases. (Monday, 1 p.m. log in early at the URL: http://ift.tt/1yn2EAy. For access to audio conference information dial 1-888-324-3810; participant passcode: ACS 5 YEAR.)

HOUSE AND SENATE: Both branches meet in informal sessions at 11 a.m.

SJC - MONDAY: The Supreme Judicial Court meets to hear six cases, including docket number 11620, the City of Somerville and another vs. the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. (Monday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Boston)

POLITICAL JOURNALISM EVENT: Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, managing editors of Bloomberg Politics and hosts of Bloomberg TV's 'With All Due Respect,' are scheduled to deliver this year's Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics at The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, located at the Harvard Kennedy School. David Rogers, a reporter at Politico, will be awarded the David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism. (Monday, 6 p.m., The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Harvard Kennedy School)

'MONDAYS WITH THE MAYOR' IN HYDE PARK: Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is scheduled to host his third 'Mondays with the Mayor,' part of a series of community town hall meetings. Residents may submit questions and comments to the mayor and his administration during the event, and members of the mayor's cabinet and department heads will be available to help provide answers. The hashtag #Our?Boston will be used on Twitter. (Monday, 6 p.m., Boston Community Leadership Academy High School, 655 Metropolitan Avenue, Hyde Park)

BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS: The Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions holds a public hearing on proposed regulations governing the licensure and oversight of applied behavior analysts, assistant applied behavior analysts, and licensed mental health counselors. Barbara Anthony, Undersecretary of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, plans to testify. (Monday, 11 a.m., Division of Professional Licensure, Room 1E, 1000 Washington Street, Boston)

CAPITAL DEBT AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE: The Capital Debt Affordability Committee will meet to review debt ratios and comparison states and consider a draft recommendation. (Monday, 3 p.m., Administration and Finance, Room 373)

BARTLETT KICKS OFF URBAN PARKS TOUR: Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Chris Cook plan to visit Puddingstone Garden and Erie-Ellington Playground, park projects that are under construction with state and local funding. Bartlett is kicking off a tour of urban parks across the state in December. (Monday, 2 p.m., starts at Puddingstone Garden, 331 Seaver Street, Boston)

TUESDAY, DEC. 2, 2014

PUBLIC HEARING ON QUINCY MEDICAL CENTER: The state Department of Public Health holds a hearing on the expected closure of Quincy Medical Center. In a hearing notice, the department describes the move as Steward Health Care's 'intent to discontinue providing services at its campus located at 114 Whitwell Street.' Steward originally announced plans to close the hospital on Dec. 31, but then amended them to say they are willing to extend the timeline to Feb. 4. In a Nov. 17 letter to the department, an attorney for Quincy Medical Center wrote that hospital officials will attend the hearing and 'participate accordingly.' The demand for services from Quincy Medical has declined, rendering the hospital 'non-essential in the Quincy health care delivery system,' the hospital's attorney, Andrew Levine, wrote. Patient demand for hospital services is expected to disappear by mid to late December, he added. 'In addition, by this point in time the free standing, physician based urgent care centers, that we have discussed with DPH, will be fully operational and readily available to the people of Quincy.' Attorney General Martha Coakley's office has raised the prospect of legal action, but said it is willing to first meet with attorneys for Steward, a for-profit company. Bob Ross, chief of Coakley's business and labor bureau, said in his own letter to Steward that closing Dec. 31 could have violated the hospital closure statute that requires 90 days notice to the Department of Public Health. 'As a threshold matter Steward must comply with the Commonwealth's statutes governing proposed hospital closures and the Department's processes thereunder,' he added. Ross also said he disagrees with Steward's claims that the company's contractual obligations - such as maintaining an acute care hospital for ten years after the 2011 purchase - have been altered. The attorney general's office is 'willing to discuss your contentions prior to pressing our contractual rights in court,' Ross said in his letter to Steward's attorney. The DPH hearing notice stated that the hearing 'will not be adjudicatory in nature, but rather a public forum for the presentation of any comments which may be relevant to the Department's consideration of the proposed change [in providing services].' (Tuesday, 7 p.m., Quincy High School Auditorium, 100 Coddington St., Quincy)

INFO SESSION ON OBAMA IMMIGRATION ORDERS: Arriving without the usual legislative debate that precedes new laws, President Barack Obama's executive orders spelling out immediate immigration reforms are providing plenty of fodder for immigration attorneys. The Irish International Immigrant Center plans to host an information session to answer questions for people. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 100 Franklin Street, Boston)

SJC - TUESDAY: The Supreme Judicial Court meets to hear seven cases, including docket number 11658, DirecTV and another vs. the Mass. Department of Revenue and docket number 11621, Donald Thomas Scholz vs. the Boston Herald and others. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Boston)

BOSTON STRONG BOOK LAUNCH: Communications and public relations expert Kat Powers will launch 'The Week That Made Boston Strong,' the story of the Boston Marathon Bombings from the perspective of public information officers. In Powers' words, the book describes, 'the 110 hours between bombing and arrest of the suspects from the perspective of those who helped create the images you saw on TV that week. They had very different roles to play during that horrible week, but the lessons they have to share are universal.' (Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Charlesmark Hotel Lounge 655 Boylston Street, Boston)

PRIM BOARD: The state's Pension Reserves Investment Management Board meets. Treasurer Steve Grossman chairs the meeting. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., 84 State St., Boston)

'CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND MENTAL ILLNESS' | The Criminal Justice Policy Coalition hosts 'The crime of mental illness: Have we replaced the hospital bed with the jail cell?' An advisory for the event says, 'Although Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH) has hospital in its name, it is a medium security prison run by the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. Since 2009, three men have died at BSH while in restraints for an excessive time period or while being put into restraints improperly.' Organizers say experts will discuss 'how incarceration has replaced healthcare for many at risk populations in Massachusetts.' The panelists are Michael Rezendes of the Boston Globe, James Pingeon of Prisoners' Legal Services, and June Binney of NAMI Mass. (Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway Cambridge)

ROGEN AND WINSTEAD AT HARVARD: Actor Seth Rogen and comedian Lizz Winstead, the creator of 'The Daily Show,' will discuss humor and politics with Alexis Wilkinson, current president of the Harvard Lampoon. (Tuesday, 6 p.m., JFK Jr. Forum)

CURTATONE ON STATS IN GOVERNMENT: Harvard Kennedy School senior lecturer Robert Behn joins Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone to discuss Behn's new book 'The PerformanceStat Potential: A Leadership Strategy for Producing Results,' which explores the growth of statistical analysis in municipal government. Curtatone, who uses Somerville's own SomerStat system, will offer his own thoughts. (Tuesday, 4:10 p.m., 124 Mount Auburn Street, Suite 200-North, Cambridge)

FALL RIVER PARK GRANT: Fall River Mayor Flanagan, director of community maintenance Ken Pacheco and others will announce Fall River as the recipient of a 2014 PARC Grant through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs. Fall River will receive $264,691 to include the installation of new basketball courts at five parks throughout the City of Fall River. (Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., North Park, Fall River)

GBREB AWARDS RECEPTION: Rep. Kevin Honan of Brighton is this year's recipient of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board's 2014 RHA President's Excellence in Public Service Award. Robert Kargman of the Boston Land Company at the Rental Housing Association (RHA) is receiving the President's Industry Excellence Award. They will be recognized at an awards reception (Tuesday, 5:30, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center)

REVENUE COMMITTEE: A tax deferral program for long-term residents of Boston would be created under legislation set to be heard Tuesday by the Committee on Revenue. The bill (H 4522) was filed by Rep. Nick Collins and endorsed by the Boston City Council. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Room B-1)

HOUSING AND SHELTER ALLIANCE: The Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) will hold its annual meeting. Awards will be presented to Senate Majority Leader Stanley Rosenberg for his support of housing and programs assisting homeless men, women, and children, and Richard Brunson, interim clinical coordinator at Bridge Over Troubled Waters, for his commitment to serving homeless individuals in the state. (Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St, 9th Floor, Boston)

PATIENT SAFETY EVENT: Health care industry stakeholders will gather to discuss how to advance the patient safety agenda. Twenty years ago, Betsy Lehman, a Boston Globe health reporter, died as the result of a medical error. Her death catalyzed a national movement to promote patient safety and prompted legislation in Massachusetts to establish the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction, which will host the event to re-launch the center. New research on the state of patient safety in the state, including what has changed over the past two decades, challenges and opportunities; consumer awareness and attitudes; and how Massachusetts compares nationally on policies and initiatives to measure and reduce medical harm will be released and interpreted by panels of experts in the healthcare field. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston)

BOARD OF HIGHER ED - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: The Board of Higher Education will hold an Academic Affairs Committee meeting, which will take up motions for programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, University of Massachusetts Boston, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell and Springfield Technical Community College. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., One Ashburton Place, Room 1401)

HOUSE ELECTION RECOUNT, DAY ONE: With Amesbury Republican James Kelcourse 10 votes up over Newburyport Democrat Ed Cameron in the race to succeed former Rep. Michael Costello (D-Newburyport), local elections officials will conduct a recount. The race also featured three independents. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Newburyport City Hall, Newburyport)

MARCH OF DIMES RECEPTION FOR FRESHMEN: The March of Dimes sponsors a reception for incoming state lawmakers. The reception is also open to senators and lawmakers who won special elections during the 2013-2014 session. Rep. Patricia Haddad, the House speaker pro tem and a Somerset Democrat, will host the reception. (Tuesday, 11 a.m., House Members Lounge)

OLD COLONY YMCA: Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein participates in the dedication ceremony for the expansion of units and services at the Old Colony YMCA. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 15A Bolton Place, Brockton)

BOARD OF HIGHER ED - BRIDGEWATER STATE PRESIDENT: The Board of Higher Education will hold a special meeting to take up the Bridgewater State University presidential appointment. (Tuesday, 12 p.m., One Ashburton Place, Room 1401)

BOARD OF HIGHER ED - HIGHER ED FINANCES: The Board of Higher Education will hold a Fiscal Affairs & Administrative Policy Committee meeting to consider the fiscal year 2016 budget and approval of the building naming rights policy. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., One Ashburton Place, Room 1401)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2014

PATRICK TOUTS GREEN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM: Gov. Patrick highlights the Green Communities program. In 2008, Patrick signed a law allowing cities and towns to become designated Green Communities if they meet five criteria. In turn the communities become eligible for state grants to pay for renewable energy or energy efficiency and management initiatives. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Great Hall)

PATRICK SWEARS-IN JUDGES: Gov. Patrick swears-in Robert Tochka as an associate justice of the Superior Court at 11 a.m., Raffi Yessayan as an associate justice of the Superior Court at 11:15 a.m., and Myong Jung as an associate justice of the Boston Municipal Court's central division at 11:30 a.m. (Wednesday, Room 360)

DISTRICT COURT CANDIDATE BEFORE GOV'S COUNCIL: Paul Hart Smyth of the US attorney's office will appear before the Governor's Council in his bid to become a circuit district court judge. Last month, Gov. Deval Patrick nominated Smyth, who is currently the chief of the Springfield office of the United States Attorney's Office. Prior to 2007, Smyth was an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Springfield office, supervising investigations and prosecutions. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. For two years in the early 1990s, Smyth volunteered in the Peace Corps, developing elementary school curricula in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and his bachelor's degree from Amherst College. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Governor's Council Chambers, State House)

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL MEETS: Gov. Deval Patrick chairs a meeting of the Governor's Council, where votes are expected on Frances Giordano, who the governor nominated for a seat on Family and Probate Court in Essex County; private practice attorney Abbe Ross for a seat on the Suffolk County Family and Probate Court; and Margaret Crateau, for clerk magistrate of the Gloucester District Court. Giordano is a partner at Rubin and Rudman, a family law practice. She received her law degree from Suffolk University School of Law. Ross is a solo practitioner specializing in divorce cases, custody and asset division. She previously worked as an assistant attorney general and a prosecutor in the Suffolk County district attorney's Office. Crateau, the acting clerk magistrate in Gloucester, initially worked as a registered nurse before going to night school at Suffolk University Law School. (Wednesday, noon, Governor's Council Chambers, State House)

BROCKTON DISTRICT COURT NOMINEE: The Governor's Council interviews criminal defense attorney Michael Vitali for a judgeship in the Brockton District Court. Vitali is a sole practitioner with offices in Brockton and Boston trying cases in district, superior and juvenile courts. He works with Suffolk University Law School student attorneys supervising their cases in Boston Juvenile Court. He also teaches second- and third-year law school students at Boston University School of Law, lecturing about criminal motions and advocacy professional skills. He received his law degree from Boston University School of Law and his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. (Wednesday, 1:15 p.m., Governor's Council Chamber, State House)

PAROLE BOARD NOMINEE BEFORE GOV'S COUNCIL: Lee Gartenberg, Gov. Deval Patrick's pick for a seat on the Parole Board, will appear before the Governor's Council for his confirmation hearing. Gartenberg currently works as director of inmate legal services at the Middlesex Sheriff's Office - a job he has held since 1982. As director of inmate legal services, he provides legal services to approximately 1,200 prisoners in the Middlesex County Jail in Cambridge and the Middlesex County House of Correction at Billerica, including filing post-conviction relief motions, assuring prisoner access to courts, and representing prisoners at administrative hearings, including parole revocation and rescission hearings, according to his resume. If confirmed, Gartenberg would fill a post opened by the appointment of Parole Board Chairman Joshua Wall as a Superior Court judge. (Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Governor's Council Chamber, State House)

SEX OFFENDER RECIDIVISM: The Special Commission to Reduce the Recidivism of Sex Offenders will hear a presentation on the management of sex offenders with 'an eye towards possible legislation.' (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Room 350)

HEALTH POLICY COMMISSION COMMITTEE - COMMUNITY HOSPITALS: The Health Policy Commission's community health care investment and consumer involvement committee will discuss the second phase of $60 million investments in the state's community hospitals. The committee is also scheduled to receive an update on the commission's hospital study and a presentation from Health Management Associations on the CHART Leadership Summit. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Daley Room, 2 Boylston Street, 5th Floor, Boston)

MAYOR WALSH'S FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh holds his first annual holiday fundraiser. Suggested donations range from $125 to $500. Attendees are encouraged to bring new or 'gently used' winter coats, which will go to the city's homeless shelters. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., The State Room, 60 State St., Boston)

UMASS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS: The UMass Committee on Administration and Finance meets, with an agenda that includes approval of the university's fiscal 2015-2019 capital plan, changes to the quarterly capital projects list, and a request that the University of Massachusetts Building Authority initiative financing of university projects. The university's fiscal 2016 state budget request is listed on the agenda as an informational item. (Wednesday, 8 a.m., 33rd floor, 225 Franklin St., Boston)

UMASS AUDIT COMMITTEE: The UMass Audit Committee will meet. the agenda includes a report on Massachusetts financial assistance programs. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., UMass President's Office, Amherst Room, 33rd Floor, 225 Franklin Street, Boston)

UMASS EFFICIENCY & EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE: The UMass Task Force on Efficiency and Effectiveness meets. Updates are scheduled on procurement initiatives and a 'travel program rollout.' (Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., UMass President's Office, Amherst Room, 33rd Floor, 225 Franklin Street, Boston)

WHITE HOUSE TRIBAL CONFERENCE: President Barack Obama will host his sixth White House Tribal Nations Conference, giving leaders from the 566 federally recognized tribes a chance to meet with the president and members of the White House Council on Native American Affairs. Each federally recognized tribe has been given the opportunity to send one representative. Obama is expected to speak at the 2 p.m. closing session, which will also include Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Matthews Burwell, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta, White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz, and White House Council on Environmental Quality Acting Director Michael Boots. The opening session will include Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet as well as Jewell. News media planning to cover the opening and closing sessions will need to RSVP and other meetings will be closed-press. (Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC)

LGBT AGING: The LGBT Aging Commission will meet. The commission is tasked with analyzing health, housing, psychological and long-term care needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults, and their caregivers. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., AARP Offices One Beacon St., 23rd floor)

MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY: The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company will hold a board of directors meeting. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Carney Municipal Office Building, Shrewsbury)

AUTO REINSURERS: The Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers will hold a meeting of the Loss Reserving Committee. Lynellen Ramirez, of Arbella Insurance Group, is chair of the committee, which includes representatives from The Hanover Insurance Company, MAPFRE U.S.A., Travelers Insurance and Safety Insurance Company. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., 225 Franklin St., Boston)

HOUSE SEAT RECOUNT, DAY TWO: With Amesbury Republican James Kelcourse 10 votes up over Newburyport Democrat Ed Cameron in the race to succeed former Rep. Michael Costello (D-Newburyport), local elections officials are scheduled to conduct a recount. The race also featured three independents. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Salisbury Town Hall, Salisbury)

UCANE PARTY: The Utility Contractors Association of New England is holding its annual Christmas party and scholarship auction. (Wednesday, 5 p.m., The Lantana, 43 Scanlon Drive, Randolph)

NEWTON MAYOR HOLDS END-OF-YEAR FUNDRAISER: Newton Mayor Setti Warren, elected in 2009, holds an end-of-the-year reception and holiday fundraiser. Suggested contributions range from $100 to $500. 'Seniors are complimentary,' an invite obtained by the News Service says. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., The Cottage, 47 Boylston St., Newton)

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION COMMISSION: The Special Legislative Commission on Postpartum Depression meets. The agenda includes planning for Postpartum Depression Awareness Day and the 'budget 'ask,'' and reports of other initiatives, such as regulations, a community health center pilot program, and Medicaid screening coverage. The commission is co-chaired by Rep. Ellen Story (D-Amherst) and Sen. Thomas McGee (D-Lynn). (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., House Members' Lounge)

HEALTH POLICY COMMISSION COST TRENDS COMMITTEE: The Health Policy Commission's cost trends and market performance committee discusses the agency's 2014 cost trends Report. The committee will also vote on final proposed regulations governing notices of material change and cost and market impact reviews. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., Daley Room, Two Boylston Street, 5th Floor, Boston)

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN PLYMOUTH: Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein participates in an event to mark the formal opening of the Southfield Supportive Housing Program. State housing officials say the program 'will increase the number of senior public housing complexes providing 'an assisted living like' environment to seniors who choose to 'age in place,' rather than in long term care facilities in Plymouth.' (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Southfield Community Room, 105 South Street, Plymouth)

VETERANS' LUNCH: Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki plans to serve lunch to veterans. (Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., 17 Court St., Boston)

THURSDAY, DEC. 4, 2014

SENATE FAREWELL SPEECHES: Massachusetts Senate members have largely steered clear of Beacon Hill since the end of formal legislative sessions in the early morning hours of Aug. 1. And while formal sessions won't resume again until January, senators are scheduled to return to the State House next week to hear departing members deliver public farewell speeches. The senators who are not returning in 2015 are Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth), Senate Ways and Means Committee Chairman Stephen Brewer (D-Barre), Senate President Pro Tem Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge), Election Laws Committee Chairman Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover), and Economic Development Committee Co-chair Sen. Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham). Murray and Brewer did not seek re-election. Republican Rep. Vinny deMacedo picked off Murray's seat for the GOP while Rep. Anne Gobi of Spencer helped keep Brewer's seat for the Democrats. Finegold was defeated in the September state treasurer primary. Candaras lost her bid for Hampden County Register of Probate to Westfield independent Suzanne Seguin, and Moore was upended by Rep. Ryan Fattman, a Webster Republican. (Thursday, 2 p.m., Senate Chamber)

CLINTON SPEAKS IN BOSTON: Former Secretary of State and presumed presidential contender Hillary Clinton is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the 10th anniversary Massachusetts Conference For Women. The keynote luncheon begins at 1 p.m. and other events throughout the conference include networking, book signings and talks by men and women in business. Actress Lupita Nyong'o, who received an Academy Award for her performance in '12 Years a Slave' will also talk during the luncheon. Other speakers and panelists at the conference include WCVB NewsCenter 5 co-anchor J.C. Monahan, The Partnership CEO Carol Fulp, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung, Malala Fund CEO Shiza Shahid and Hill Holliday CEO Karen Kaplan. About 9,000 people are expected to attend. Conference agenda: http://ift.tt/1xVQMpX (Thursday, 8:15 a.m., Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)

WIND ENERGY REPORT RELEASED: A report from Environment Massachusetts will be released that quantifies the potential of wind energy and evaluates the benefits to the state. New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell, Cape Wind officials and campaign organizers from Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy plan to attend the event, and call for policies to promote wind energy development. Participants include Mark Rogers, Communications Director, Cape Wind; Brian Kuhn, Chief Development Officer and Co-Founder, Aeronautica Wind; Megan Amsler, Executive Director, Self-Reliance; and Julia Persinger, Campaign Organizer, Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center. (Thursday, 11 a.m., front steps of New Bedford City Hall, 133 William St., New Bedford)

MARKETING TIPS FROM CONSTANT CONTACT: The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce hosts the MetroWest Business Resource Fair where local business leaders will network and hear from executives from Constant Contact, the online marketing company. Constant Contact execs will present tips on marketing strategies for the holiday season. State Sen. Karen Spilka is co-hosting the event. (Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sheraton Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham)

HUD OFFICIALS TOUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WESTFIELD: Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will visit Powdermill Village, an affordable housing development in Westfield. HUD officials will look at energy-related investments at the 250-unit development. Owners of the property, Peabody Properties Inc., have signed on to the Better Buildings Challenge - which asks building owners to commit to a 20 percent portfolio-wide energy reduction over 10 years. Powdermill is undergoing $3 million in energy efficient upgrades, including oil to gas conversions, and new high efficiency boilers for heat. Kristine Foye, the HUD Acting Regional Administrator for New England Region will be at the event, along with Decia Goodwin, an energy analyst with MassHousing. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Powdermill Village, Community Center, 126 Union St., Westfield)

SOUTHEAST SECURITY: The Southeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council will hold a meeting. (Thursday, 9 a.m., 88 Broadway Taunton)

MASSDOT FINANCES: The MassDOT Standing Committee on Audit and Finance meets. (Thursday, 2 p.m., MassDOT Boardroom, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3830, Boston)

SJC - THURSDAY: The Supreme Judicial Court meets to hear seven cases, including docket number 11559, Dewoe W. Smallwood vs. Attorney General Martha Coakley. (Thursday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Boston)

HOUSE ELECTION RECOUNT, DAY THREE: With Amesbury Republican James Kelcourse 10 votes up over Newburyport Democrat Ed Cameron in the race to succeed former Rep. Michael Costello (D-Newburyport), local elections officials are scheduled to conduct a recount. The race also featured three independents. (Thursday, 9 a.m., Amesbury City Hall, Amesbury)

SOUTHEAST SHELTERING: The Southeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council will hold a meeting of the Mass Care, Sheltering and Medical Surge Subcommittee. (Thursday, 10 a.m., 88 Broadway, Taunton)

JUDGES SWORN IN BY PATRICK: Gov. Patrick swears-in William Rota as a judge on the Southern Berkshire District Court at 4 p.m., Kerry Ahem as a judge on the Essex Juvenile Court at 4:15 p.m., and Neil Hourihan as a judge on the Cambridge District Court at 4:30 p.m. (Thursday, Room 360)

FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 2014

PATRICK CABINET MEETS: Gov. Patrick hosts a meeting of his cabinet. (Friday, 10:30 a.m., Governor's Council Chambers)

ADDITIONAL JUDGES RECEIVE OATH OF OFFICE: Gov. Patrick swears-in Holly Broadbent as an associate justice of the Gloucester District Court at 10:15 a.m., Michael Fabbri as a judge of the Framingham District Court at 1 p.m., Lisa Edmonds as a judge of the Orleans District Court at 1:15 p.m., and Paula Clifford of the Hingham District Court at 1:30 p.m. (Friday, Room 360)

MASSDEVELOPMENT: The Massachusetts Development Finance Agency will hold a hearing to consider issuing $12.5 million in revenue bonds for the Old Colony Y for the purchase of property in Plymouth, renovations and an addition to a Stoughton facility, an addition to a Bridgewater facility, and renovations to an Easton property. (Friday, 10 a.m., 99 High St., Boston)

SJC - FRIDAY: The Supreme Judicial Court meets to hear three murder appeal cases. (Friday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Boston)

POLITO AT HEALTH PLAN CONFERENCE: Lieutenant Governor-Elect Karyn Polito and others will discuss the future of health care cost containment and changes in the delivery system at the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans 13th annual conference. Other attendees include Health Policy Commission chair Stuart Altman, Federal Trade Commission Deputy Director Alexis Gilman and Center for Health Information and Analysis executive director Aron Boros. (Friday, 7:30 a.m., Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston)

HOUSING EVENT IN FITCHBURG: Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein joins representatives of the Fitchburg Housing Authority to 'celebrate the authority's recent High Leverage Asset Preservation Program (HILAPP) funds, which targets the neediest developments while simultaneously leveraging local and other non-state funds.' (Friday, 2:15 p.m., 13 Normandy Road, Fitchburg)

TARR HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER: Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) hosts a holiday fundraiser. Suggested donations range from $75 per person to $125 per couple. (Friday, 6:30 p.m., the Gloucester House, 63 Rogers St., Gloucester)

SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2014

STONEHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL: Treasurer Steven Grossman, chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy will attend the Stoneham Middle School Opening Ceremony. (Saturday, 10 a.m., Stoneham Middle School, 101 Central Street, Stoneham)

GROSSMANS RECEIVE AWARD: Treasurer Steven Grossman and his wife, Dr. Barbara W. Grossman will receive the 'Straight For Equality Champion Award' at the 1st annual Promise Place School Gala. (Saturday, 6 p.m., Hyannis Doubletree Hilton, 287 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis)

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