African Americans are key contenders for heart disease. A new research study has now pointed out one step that is simple enough for us all to try. Fasting. Fasting has long been associated with religious rituals, diets, and political protests. Now new evidence from cardiac researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute demonstrates that routine periodic fasting is also good for your health, and your heart. Research cardiologists at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute are reporting that fasting not only lowers one’s risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, but also causes significant changes in a person’s blood cholesterol levels. Both diabetes and elevated cholesterol are known risk factors for coronary heart disease. The discovery expands upon a 2007 Intermountain Healthcare study that revealed an association between fasting and reduced risk of coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death among men and women in America. In the new research, fasting was also found to reduce other cardiac risk factors, such as triglycerides, weight, and blood sugar levels. You can read the full study by visiting the website for Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center. Related Stories 8 Tips To Eating Healthy This Easter Minority Infants Much More Likely To Have HIV
Former UFC heavyweight champ has only had 7 professional MMA fights since starting his career in 2007 but he’s making no secret that his heart is on his farm with his family. Brock Lesnar , who fights Junior dos Santos in June, will turn 34 in July. He spoke to Mike Straka about his desire to retire: “I’m planning my retirement every day. My heart and soul is on the farm. I got two young boys and a… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Bloody Elbow Discovery Date : 13/04/2011 21:16 Number of articles : 2
‘It’s all about competition,’ he tells MTV News about Magnum-sponsored freestyle contest whose winner will get to perform with Luda. By Alvin Blanco Ludacris at the “Live Large Project 2” competition on Monday Photo: Dave Kotinsky/ Getty Images Ludacris is a marquee hip-hop artist but he has no problem lending aspiring rappers a hand. On Monday, the Atlanta-based MC/actor was at New York City’s Highline Ballroom for the Magnum-sponsored Live Large Project 2, a hip-hop/freestyle competition that gives contestants a shot at a cash prize and the chance to perform alongside Luda at Springfest 2011 in Miami. It’s the second year Luda has participated in the event, and the Disturbing Tha Peace Records founder said it always makes him remember his days as a hungry unknown. “I remember being an aspiring artist and up-and-coming rapper and wishing I had opportunities like the one that Magnum Live Large Project is giving out — $5,000, a trip to Miami, able to perform — all of these different things is good, man,” Luda told MTV News. “It’s all about competition. That’s what hip-hop is all about anyway.” The Highline stop was just one of four regional events that span the West Coast (Bay Area), South (Miami) and the Midwest (Detroit). The top three contestants from each region, as well as a fifth selected via YouTube, will make the trip to Miami to compete for the $5,000 prize. New York’s top three winners were Perelli, Renegade and Pumpkinhead, who won $1,000 for being the fan favorite. According to Ludacris, anyone who’s achieved his level of success should feel obligated to support events like this one and serve as a source of inspiration. “It’s definitely important for me to give back to MCs coming up,” he said.”That’s part of the reason we do what we do. You can never forget where you come from or how you came up. I’m very excited to be doing this. And don’t get it twisted, I’m getting inspired my damn self by watching the up-and-coming rappers and it’s making me realize and remember back in the day when I was the same way.” A rap industry neophyte that Ludacris thinks highly of and can relate to is Big K.R.I.T . After making strides independently, the Meridian, Mississippi, rapper and producer signed with Luda’s label home, Def Jam, last year and recently released a new mixtape, Return of 4Eva. Luda, along with Bun B, makes an appearance on the remix of “Country Sh–.” “When [Big K.R.I.T.] speaks, you can feel his heart,” Luda told us. “His heart is on the outside of his chest. He’s talking about his experience and being from the South and being from Mississippi. Just respecting the fact that he’s the production side as well as spilling his heart out on the beats, I can respect that.” Ludacris is working on his eighth album, Ludaversal, due out later this year. Related Artists Ludacris
Last night’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon not only brought us Stephen Colbert singing ‘Friday’ with all his heart, but it also was the vehicle for the premiere of The Lonely Island‘s new single “We’re Back.” It seems that, true to title, the hilarious purveyors of boat and box related humor are in fact “back” Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Flavorwire Discovery Date : 02/04/2011 15:13 Number of articles : 4
Last night’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon not only brought us Stephen Colbert singing ‘Friday’ with all his heart, but it also was the vehicle for the premiere of The Lonely Island‘s new single “We’re Back.” It seems that, true to title, the hilarious purveyors of boat and box related humor are in fact “back” Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Flavorwire Discovery Date : 02/04/2011 15:13 Number of articles : 4
50 Cent who never admitted to having a romantic relationship with Chelsea Handler dishes on her sex appeal to Vibe magazine without actually saying they’re an item: “Chelsea is confident. I think confidence is the sexiest thing about a person. She’s the kind of person that if you’re blessed with the opportunity to hang out with her, you’ll enjoy it. I’m not sure you’ll look at her and actually want to jump over the table and f*** her, but you might. You would leave after talking with her feeling that she is a cool person.” Paris Hilton: I Can’t Stand Black Guys, They’re Gross These two need to just come clean already! Did Chelsea Handler Break 50 Cent’s Heart? Chelsea Handler: “I Can’t Handle 50 Cent”
While, in the end, she may have failed to capture the heart of Bachelor Brad Womack, Ashley Hebert is now confident she#39;ll find love when she calls the shots as ABC#39;s new Bachelorette, premiering May 23. “A lot of what happened between Brad and me brought out some weird side of me that doesn#39;t define who I am,” insists Hebert, 26. The fourth-year University of Pennsylvania dental student from Madawaska, Maine, is eager for people to get to know her for who she really is – and not the
Rascal Flatts and Justin Bieber sing That Should Be Me Watch the Justin Bieber Rascal Flatts “That Should Be Me” video, a powerhouse combo of the country group Rascal Flatts and teen phenom Justin Bieber. The Rascal Flatts “Nothing Like This” special featured special guests Natasha Bedingfield and Justin Bieber. Check out the Rascal Flatts / Justin Bieber “That Should Be Me” lyrics and music video below. Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox spoke about the duet with Justin Bieber, saying that his daughters “flipped out” and that he’s “in the running for dad of the year” after working with Bieber. LeVox added, “I’ve even got a low-grade Bieber fever!” Rascal Flatts and Justin Bieber That Should Be Me lyrics: “Everybody’s laughing in my mind Rumors spreadin’ ’bout this other guy Do you do what you did when you did with me, Does he love you the way I can? Did you forget all the mem’s that you made with me Cause baby I didn’t (Chorus) That should be me holding your hand That should be me making you laugh That should be me this is so sad That should be me that should be me That should be me feeling your kiss That should be me buying you gifts This is so wrong I can’t go on ‘Til you believe that That should be me That should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes It’s funny how you used that time to have me replaced Did you think that I wouldn’t see you out at the movies What you doin’ to me You’re taking him where we used to go Now if you’re tryin’ to break my heart It’s working cause you know that That should be me holding your hand That should be me making you laugh That should be me this is so sad That should be me that should be me That should be me feeling your kiss That should be me buying you gifts This is so wrong I can’t go on ‘Till you believe That should be me I need to know should I fight for love Or disarm It’s getting harder to shield It’s breaking my heart Ooooh That should be me holding your hand That should be me making you laugh That should be me this is so sad That should be me that should be me That should be me feeling your kiss That should be me buying you gifts This is so wrong I can’t go on ‘Till you believe That that should be me (Holding your hand) That should be me (The one making you laugh (oh baby oh) That should be me That should be me (Giving you flowers) That should be me (Talking for hours oh) That should be me That should be me That should be me Never should’ve let you go I never should’ve let you go That should be me I never should’ve let you go That should be me.” source:blogs.babble.com
Smurfs, Cars and fairly tales headed to the big screen… oh my! It was a busy week in Hollywood, as recounted by our friends at Reel Movie News. Head over to that site for the latest in the movie world, highlighted by the following stories: According to this Red Riding Hood review , Amanda Seyfried anchors a movie that takes itself way too seriously. But there’s some teen angst and a love triangle. Movie theaters will get blue this summer, as depicted in this new Smurfs trailer. Looks like fun to us! Fans will also be revving up for a sequel to Cars , as this extended preview depicts. Let’s end up a funny note : check out a collection of Hall Pass quotes now!
Ke$ha attended a Rihanna concert in Melbourne this week… but witnesses say she wasn’t exactly singing along to ” S&M ” or any other hit singles. The eccentric singer was spotted in the front row of the event, “all over” Scottish artist Calvin Harris, according to onlookers. One told T he Melbourne Herald Sun : “They were getting right into it. They were practically fornicating.” The burgeoning couple left the show early together, sources say, as “they were all over each other and didn’t care who was watching. Ke$ha is a bit of an animal, but Calvin reckons he can handle her.” His subesquent Tweet the next day implied as much: “2nd Melbourne show with Rihanna went great! Lots of people in town for Future festival too so was a fun night!” [Photos: Fame, WENN.com]
