Investigation into the anthrax cases in Florida is “ongoing,” according to a report Thursday from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Last Thursday, Florida health officials and the CDC reported a case of inhalation anthrax in 63-year-old Robert Stevens, who worked at American Media, Inc, in Boca Raton.

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The fundamental underpinning of any exercise program that aims to increase retention is that the program must meet the needs of its participants. A number of possible steps may lead to enhanced participant interest, enthusiasm and, ultimately, long-term adherence. These actions include: Recruit physician support of the health and fitness program. Perhaps the single most [...]

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Incentives are another way to offer good customer service and keep your members from leaving. If you give them free stuff for working out a certain number of times, referring members, taking classes, etc., then they can feel like they are appreciated, and that they belong.

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When it comes to employee wellness, several companies recognize that prevention is the best means to healthy, happy employees. It’s the rare few, however, that offer a full range of onsite health services, including physical therapy in addition to general fitness programming.

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The behavioral consequences of body image are adjustments made in a person’s lifestyle to compensate for his or her perceived appearance. Behavior patterns of poor body image fall into two categories.

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This was Lex discussing how they’re low on firewood, how the water tastes awful, but that it’s a “small sacrifice compared to all the food that they have.” Kids, I believe we have an example of foreshadowing…

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Biofeedback and visualization techniques have also helped many people. I’ve found that closing the eyes and concentrating on what the headache looks like for up to five minutes often make it go away. When “looking” at it, see what shape it is, how big it is and what colors it is.

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One of the most common medical problems – the headache – is often viewed as just an excuse to get out of work, school or sex. Headaches can be not only excruciating and debilitating, but also a warning of dire consequences, including death. That’s why June is National Headache Month, sponsored by the National Headache [...]

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Simply Divine… A gadget is one that is undeniably indispensable to any new parent The Boppy. The Boppy is a large, crescent-shaped pillow with an opening at the end. It has proven to be a lifesaver to many a parent. Hmmm… come to think of it, the Boppy does look remarkably similar to a life [...]

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Q.Is it normal to have heartburn after gallbladder surgery? I never had it before, but now I can’t even drink without getting it. What can I do about it?

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