Archive for March, 2010

NY license exemption backed for yoga, martial arts

March 22nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Instructors teaching New Yorkers how to do downward dogs or karate kicks may soon join the state’s dance, music and acting teachers with an exemption from state licensing.

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Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids’ Sports (HealthDay)

March 22nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, March 21 (HealthDay News) — Sports offer children and
teens many health and social benefits, but parents and players also need
to be aware of the risks, experts advise.

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Obama allies predict victory in key House health vote (AFP)

March 22nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

AFP – US President Barack Obama’s historic drive to extend health insurance to nearly all Americans stood Sunday on the cusp of passage through the House of Representatives after an 11th-hour deal.

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Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

How much exercise is too much? Here, a competitor trains inside a bathroom before a bodybuilding competition Jan. 30, 2010, in Lima, Peru. Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it’s crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say.


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Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Burnout is sneaky — it doesn’t happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.




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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma (HealthDay)

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Melanoma is an often deadly form of skin
cancer. Protecting yourself from sun damage can help protect your
skin.

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Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems (HealthDay)

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes a
number of disorders that lead to an inflammation of the intestines.

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Interval training can cut exercise hours sharply

March 2nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Intense interval training means working very hard for a few minutes, with rest periods in between sets.People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.


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Physical fitness linked to academic success

March 2nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, a new study suggests.

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BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids (HealthDay)

March 2nd, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

HealthDay – SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) — Mouse pups whose mothers were
exposed to a common but controversial chemical developed allergic asthma,
new research has found.

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