Arthritis Foundation

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the Arthritis Foundation.

This organization does wonderful work.

Congratulations to the Arthritis Foundation!

You can visit their website at: http://www.arthritis.org/default.asp

Triathlon.org

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Triathlon.org.

This is a great website for finding information about Triathons.

Congratulations Triathlon.org.

You can visit their website at: http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRBeQ==&keep=sh

Men's Health

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Men's Health.

This is a great website to find information about health issues related to men.

Congratulations Men's Health!

You can visit their website at: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/homepage.do

SeniorJournal.com

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to SeniorJournal.com.

This is a great website with information for seniors.

Congratulations SeniorJournal.com!

You can visiti their website at: http://www.seniorjournal.com/index.html

Music Therapy Association

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Musictherapy.org.

The mission of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase accessto quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.

Congratulations Musictherapy.org!

You can visit their website at: http://www.musictherapy.org/

4women.gov

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to 4women.gov.

This is a great website for finding health information that is specific for women.

Congratulations 4women.gov!

You can visit their website at: http://www.4women.gov/

American Council on Exercise

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the American Council on Exercise.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world.

Congratulations ACE!

You can visit their website at: http://www.acefitness.org/

MedlinePlus

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to MedlinePlus.

This is a great website. MedlinePlus can direct you to information to help answer your health questions. Also, you can access medical journal articles, and MedlinePlus has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.

Congratulations MedlinePlus!

You can visit their website at: http://medlineplus.gov/

Psychologytoday.com

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Psychologytoday.com.

This is a great website where you can find information about issues concerning emotional well-being, whether they relate to relationship difficulties, family concerns or psychological conditions.

Congratulations Psychologytoday.com!

You can visit their website at: http://psychologytoday.com/

Mayoclinic.com

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Mayoclinic.com.

This is a great website to find health information.

Congratulations Mayoclinic.com!

You can visit their website at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/

Healthykids.com

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Healthykids.com.

I like this website. It has lots of great information about how to keep kids healthy.

Congratulations Healthykids.com!

You can visit their website at: http://www.healthykids.com/

LiveScience.com/humanbiology

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Livescience.com.

This is a great website for all kinds of information you won't find anywhere else.

Congratulations Livescience.com!

You can visit their website at: http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/

Cornell Fruit Resources

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Cornell Fruit Resources at Conrnell University.

This is a terrific website to learn more about fresh fruit.

Congratulations Cornell Fruit Resources!

You can visit their website at: http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/

The Walking Connection

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to The Walking Connection.

This is a great website for information about walking and hiking, adventure travels and active living.

Congratulations to The Walking Connection!

You can visit their website at: http://www.walkingconnection.com/index.html

Swimmer's World

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Swimmer's World.

If you are looking for updated information about swimming, Swimmer's World is the place to go.

Congratulations Swimmer's World!

You can visit their website at: http://www.swimmersworld.com/

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

This is a great website. You can find all kinds of health and wellness information, and you can find out how to start a physical activity program while earning Presidential awards.

Congratulations to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

You can visit the website at: http://www.fitness.gov/

ADA Public Oral Health Organization

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the American Dental Association (ADA) Public Health Organization.

This is a great website with updated oral health news from A-Z. Plus, you can click on the main ADA site for information about the History of Dental care...very interesting.

Congratulations ADA Public Oral Health Organization!

You can visit their website at: http://www.ada.org/public/index.asp

American Academy of Opthamology

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the American Academy of Opthamology.

This Eye M.D. Association is doing wonderful work. Through their website you can visit Eye Net Magazine for news and updates about eye health.

Congratulations to the American Academy of Opthamology!

You can visit their website at: http://www.aao.org/

Bicycling.com

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to Bicycling.com.

This is a great website to learn about bicycling. They are doing a wonderful job.

Congratulations Bicycling.com!

You can visit their website at: Bicycling.com

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

The AOSSM is a national organization of orthopaedic surgeons dedicated to sports medicine. They help "weekend warriors" to cope with the effects of aging, and they help to ensure health and safety at all levels of sport, along with performing research to help athletes prevent and manage injury. "In short, sports medicine is more than their job - it is their passion." -- AOSSM

Congratulations to the AOSSM!

You can visit their website at: http://www.sportsmed.org/

B.K.S Iyengar

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to B.K.S Iyengar. Mr. Iyengar is considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. He has been teaching yoga for more than 60 years.

He has written many books on yogic practice and philosophy, including: Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, and Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. He has also written several definitive yoga texts. He is the founder of Iyengar Yoga.

Congratulations to B.K.S. Iyengar!

You can visit his website at: http://www.bksiyengar.com/

Eat Better America

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to: EatBetterAmerican.com. I love this website. I am giving a thumbs up and a wink to one of their pasta recipes called Penne with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables from Prevention Healthy Living. It is yummy!

Congratulations EatBetterAmerica.com! You can find the recipe by visiting their website...just enter the name of the dish into the "Recipe" search.

Here is the wesbsite: EatBetterAmerica.com

Stanford School of Medicine

Today the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award goes to the Stanford School of Medicine.

This institution had an outstanding year in 2006. Congratulations for a job well done!

You can visit their website at: http://med.stanford.edu/

Hal Higdon

Today I am giving the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award to Hal Higdon.

Hal Higdon is an amazing man with an amazing career. He is the author of 34 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide. Hal is an extraordinary writer. He has written books and articles on a variety of subjects. His children's book, The Horse That Played Center Field, was made into an animated feature by ABC-TV.

Hal ran eight times in the Olympic Trials and won four world masters championships.

Congratulations Hal Higdon!

You can visit his website at: http://www.halhigdon.com/

Women's World magazine

The RBDM award for January 07, 2007 goes to Women's World magazine.

Bauer Publishing USA is the number one seller of magazines on newsstands in the US, and is the publisher of Women's World magazine.

I have been reading Women's World magazine for years and I love it! It is packed with wonderful tips and recipes. You can find it at supermarket checkout stands everywhere.

Bravo Women's World!

American Heart Association

Today I am giving the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award to the American Heart Association.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The mission statement undergoes a formal review process every third year.

This organization does wonderful work. Bravo!

You can visit their website at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

Joanie Greggains

Today I am giving the Recommended by DeBarra Mayo Award to Joanie Greggains.

Joanie Greggains is the host of The Joanie Greggains Show on KGO Radio (810 AM - San Francisco), the #1 Weekend Health & Fitness Show. She is also known for her long-running TV exercise show, Morning Stretch.

Congratulations Joanie!

You can listen to her radio show online and read lots of great health and wellness articles at her website: http://www.joaniegreggains.com/

Alzheimer's Association

Today, the Alzheimer's Association is recieving the "Recommended by DeBarra Mayo" award.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. They are dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Their mission, according to their website, "is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health."

The Alzheimer's Association has a toll free 24-hour helpline. They can provide you with reliable information, referrals and support in 140 languages.

I have called the helpline many times for guidance about my father, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at age 62.

The helpline number is: 1-800-272-3900.

In addition, local chapters provide core services to families and professionals, including information and referral, support groups, care consultation.

I am highly impressed with this organization, and I am grateful for the help they have provided for me and my family.

The Alzheimer's Association gets a thumbs up and a wink from DeBarra Mayo. Congratulations and great work!

Please visit their website at: www.alz.org

Joe Henderson

Today, January 3, 2007, I am recommending a book entitled: Running 101 written by renowned runner and writer, Joe Henderson. It's a clear and concise book that offers practical lessons and advice about running along with simple, easy-to-remember tips.

Joe writes a weekly commentary entitled: Joe Henderson's Weekly Commentary at http://www.joehenderson.com/

Joe Henderson receives the "Recommended by DeBarra Mayo" award. A big thumbs up and a wink to Joe Henderson. Congratulations Joe!