Fitness revolution for a perfect summer body! © Thinkstock Monofin swimming What is it? Monofin swimming has been making waves in fitness since the 1970s. This one is for all speed fiends and fans of boardsports. As its name suggests, this aquatic sport involves a single flipper for both legs. How? Monofin swimming [...]
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April 8, 2012
April 8, 2012
Enzyme in saliva helps regulate blood glucose
ScienceDaily (Apr. 4, 2012) Scientists from the Monell Center report that blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically-determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches. Specifically, higher salivary amylase activity is related to lower blood glucose. The findings are the first to demonstrate a significant metabolic role [...]
April 8, 2012
Weight Watchers to buy back 25 percent of shares
NEW YORK (AP) — Weight Watchers International Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to buy back nearly 25 percent of its outstanding shares through a tender offer and an arrangement with its largest shareholder. The weight-loss company said its modified Dutch auction tender offer to buy up to $720 million worth of its common stock [...]
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