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Latest Health News From Health Monthly
DIET DETECTIVE: Step it up at work to help boost weight loss
Is it possible to increase your activity level just by changing jobs? Well, it may not be practical, but some jobs actually can keep you in shape. However, any movement at all burns calories, and perhaps that’s why public health advocates consistently recommend that you just get out there and move.
Lionel Richie bothered by rumours about Nicole Richie’s weight loss
NEW YORK (AP) Lionel Richie, father of size-zero Nicole Richie, says he’s hurt by media chatter about his daughter’s weight loss. “I’ll be honest with you, it hurts me more than it hurts her,” the 57-year-old R&B singer tells “Access Hollywood” in an interview that was to air Monday.
New vaccine could help smokers kick the habit
The treatment keeps nicotine from reaching the brain, making smoking less pleasurable and, theoretically, easier to give up.
Will Consumer Driven Health Care Put the Brakes on Rising Costs?
NHPR - If they need to stop smoking, lose weight, or take better care of a chronic condition like diabetes, the company will add money to their spending account if they enroll in and complete a free program to help them change their behavior. Smith says its
Fitch Teleconf 8/9: 2006 Median Ratios for U.S. NP Hospitals & Health Care
NEW YORK—-July 27, 2006–Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. EDT in conjunction with the release of a new report titled, ‘2006 Median Ratios for Nonprofit Hospitals and Health Care Systems.’ The call will be hosted by Fitch analysts Marcelo Olarte and Tommy Chan.
Health Tip: Tapeworm Infection
WCAX - (HealthDay News) — Tapeworms are parasites that can be acquired by eating undercooked, contaminated meat, or by poor hygiene. Washing your hands after using the bathroom will help prevent tapeworm infection. The University of Maryland Medical Center
Don’t just sit there watching calories exercise!
Half of Americans say they’re trying to control their weight, but many are sabotaging themselves, a study shows. Weight-loss experts have long said
Healthy Happenings
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jul 24, 2006Thai-Yoga massage course Michael Buck teaches a two-day certifying course geared for the general public and health professionals. …
Injured team has healthy record
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Jul 25, 2006Trainer Larry Davis stood near the A’s dugout Monday evening, giving injury updates to the media. He had reached the Eric Chavez …
Rapid Improvement in Lung Function After Asthmatics Quit Smoking
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 19 — Within six weeks of their last cigarette, patients with asthma showed a “clinically significant” 15.2% improvement in lung function, found researchers here.
