Move over zombie hamburger, now there’s something stranger. Dutch scientists hope to debut the world’s first laboratory-grown meat by October.

The project, funded by an anonymous investor, uses bovine stem cells to grow thin layers of muscle cells in a tank. These sheets of muscles are then combined with animal fat—also lab-grown—to create a ball of meat that can be cooked like a regular hamburger.

While it seems strange to buy meat from a laboratory rather than a farm, researchers emphasize that the main reason for this $330,000 project is to produce meat without as much impact on the environment.

Meat and dairy production by conventional methods uses more land, water and plants—and creates more waste—than that needed for growing all other human foods. In addition, the worldwide demand for meat is expected to double in the next four decades.

In spite of its labor-intensive nature, growing meat in a lab “could reduce the energy expenditure by about 40 percent,” the lead researcher told Time.

PUMA has launched Chitrangada in their latest Running & Fitness campaign called ‘Move Faas’ which can be seen across PUMA stores in India.Speaking about the association, Chitrangada said, “I’m thrilled to be the Fitness & Running brand ambassador for PUMA. PUMA is a very cool and vibrant brand, a perfect amalgamation of sport and style. It has set itself apart in the country through its unique designs, colours and approach.

“Fitness is gaining popularity in the country and PUMA’s ‘Faastest Indian’ will take it to the people in the country in their unique, uber cool style.”

Rajiv Mehta, Managing Director, PUMA South Asia, said, “Running and Fitness is an important category for us and we’re really excited to have Chitrangada Singh as our brand ambassador for the range.

“She comes from an army background so sports was an integral part of her growing up days. We wish her all the best as she joins the PUMA family.”

2012 is the Year of Speed for PUMA since the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt will defend his title at the biggest sporting event, the Olympics.

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival is the world’s largest gathering of athletes, fans and companies interested in fitness, nutrition, and training. It includes over 80 000 in attendance featuring events such as UFC Fighting, martial arts, bodybuilding, fitness, dance and power lifting. This annual event is often frequented by celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, the Wayan Brothers and boxing legend James “Buster” Douglas.

Nancy is internationally recognized as an 8x Cover Model, Media Personality and Smartshake Spokesmodel. Her talent and infectious personality has allowed her resume of work to include various sport celebrity interviews including with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, in addition to hosting “Living Beautiful Radio”, Bodybuilding.com and Inside Fitness Magazine’s Hot and Fit 100 Women.

 

Official advice in the UK and the U.S. has long been that cutting out 500 calories a day will lead to weight loss of a pound a week.

But the calculation assumes that weight loss is steady and does not take into account that a person’s metabolism slows down as they lose weight, making subsequent pounds harder to shed.

This means weight is twice as hard to shift, the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual conference heard.

The old system says that cutting 100 calories a day will lead to the loss of 10lb a year. The revised rule predicts just 5lb will be shifted.

Dr Robinson concluded from his post-mortem that the main cause of the blood clot was the fact that Mrs White’s diabetes had affected her heart so her blood was not circulating properly.

But he said the infection following the operation, as well as further complications from her diabetes, also played a part.

The pathologist said: ‘The operation has contributed to her death but I can’t say whether by 20 or 50 or 80 per cent.’

He said the infection would have made her heart condition worse, and would have affected the functioning of her other major organs and increased the risk of blood clots.

As the country becomes more conscious of its obesity problem, even airports are getting into the fitness craze. With delays and long layovers increasingly common, airports are offering travelers alternatives to passing the hours on a bar stool.

San Francisco International unveiled its yoga room, painted in a calming blue palette, last month in its recently refurbished Terminal 2. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has a 1.4-mile marked walking path in a couple of concourses. At Los Angeles International Airport, travelers can hit an 18-hole golf course or do yoga or tai chi at the LAX Flag Courtyard.

The shoulders are such a great muscle group to focus on when training for a couple reasons. From an aesthetic perspective, well-developed and well-rounded shoulders—the front, side and rear deltoids—can make the smallest frame look larger than normal. As for the big guys, throw on some extra mass there and you’re looking like an unstoppable bull.

Functionally speaking, the shoulders are a delicate area and can be prone to injury. Solid conditioning will keep you off the bench and in the game, where you should be.

We tapped Mike Stehle of Training Room Online in Avon, New Jersey for his kettlebell prescription for strong shoulders.

The Protocol

>> Perform 6 rounds as a circuit (no rest in between exercises)

>> Shoot for 5-8 repetitions of each push and pull movement

>> Perform a set of 10-rep kettlebell swings in between each push and pull movement to increase your heart rate and conditioning level.

>> Rest 60-90 seconds after each circuit/round.

Jennifer Aniston believes in the value of un-variety when it comes to diet success:  she ate the same salad every day during the filming of Friends! So what managed to satisfy her taste buds for ten years and slim her waistline?

Parade magazine reports that it was a “modified Cobb, with turkey bacon and chickpeas.” And yes, with its balance of carbs and protein, it’s in the Zone diet plan that Jen adheres to!

“Though bariatric surgery is becoming an increasingly popular solution to weight loss, exercise is still a valuable part of the health equation for overweight and obese people,” Professor Daniel Green, of the University of Western Australia, said.

Even if exercise had no impact on weight, it could still increase muscle and lean body mass, decrease the risk of heart disease and progression to diabetes, he said in an article in today’s Medical Journal of Australia.