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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Sep 28, 2011


Biotech Center Grants Link Science to Marketplace
NCTechNews (press release)
The grants fund research studies that are designed to achieve commercial milestones as defined by businesses interested in licensing the resulting technologies. These awards differ from typical academic research grants in that they support commercially ...
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President Obama Names Top US Early Career Scientists and Engineers
National Science Foundation (press release)
Awardees are selected on the basis of two criteria: pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology and a commitment to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership, public education or community outreach. ...
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National Science Foundation (press release)
What's Inside: Physical Science Complex
ISU Bengal Online
Inside the first floor of the Physical Science Complex lies a department full of cutting-edgetechnology that focuses on the study of the properties of matter. The Idaho State University Physics Department offers studies for both undergraduate and ...
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Sri Lanka to increase allocation for scientific research by four fold
Asian Tribune
The four institutions are the Industrial Technology Institute, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute of ModernTechnologies, the National Engineering Research and Development Centre and the Institution of Fundamental Studies. She said that there are six other ...
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Which Technologies Getting Most Investment Dollars?
IT Business Edge (blog)
By date: by Ann All, IT Business Edge Ann All spoke with John Longwell, vice president of researchfor Computer Economics, which just published its Technology Trends 2011/2012 study. In it, Computer Economics examined the maturity levels and growth ...
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Organic Tomato Juice Contains More Beneficial Phenolic Components Than Juice ...
Science Daily (press release)
The research, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, brings new data to the debate over organic and conventional crops, from a study of polyphenols in tomato juice -- particularly relevant as the tomato is the most widely consumed ...
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Rice professor wins National Medal of Science
Houston Chronicle
"He is recognized across the country as the person who has helped countless students, particularly Hispanic and African-American students, overcome obstacles and succeed in graduate studies inscience, technology, engineering and mathematics," Rice ...
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ImageIQ(R) and the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute Partner to Improve ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Pairing our research staff with the ImageIQ engineers optimizes our ability to derive robust, quantitative and clinically relevant data from every one of our studies. Our partnership with ImageIQ will allow us to leverage their expertise and ...
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Peter Paul Fellowships Give Junior Faculty Research Support
BU Today
For Han, the award provides the means to study something that would otherwise be very hard to find funding for. Han, who leads the Neuroengineering Lab, works on the light pulse technologies that make it possible to study how the brain's ultra-fast ...
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BU Today
Govt studies splitting Tenaga Nasional into three units
Malaysia Star
Speaking on the sidelines of Power-GEN Asia 2011/Renewable Energy World Asia 2011 conference, Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry secretary-general Datuk Loo Took Gee confirmed that the matter was “under study”. She declined to elaborate. ...
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Malaysia Star
Youth with Diabetes More Likely to Have Asthma
MarketWatch (press release)
Other study authors included: Jean M. Lawrence, ScD, MPH, MSSA, from the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department of Research & Evaluation in Pasadena, Calif; Andrea M. Anderson, MS, from the Department of Biostatistical Sciences, ...
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Private university launched
Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, Sept 27 – Putting emphasis on introducing employment-oriented courses in the region, the Education, Research and Development Foundation, Guwahati on Sunday announced the launch of the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya (USTM). ...
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In Unique Fire Tests, Outdoor Decks Will Be Under Firebrand Attack
TMC Net
There, NIST and Japanese researchers have merged two technologies, NIST's Firebrand Generator (the "Dragon") and BRI's Fire Research Wind Tunnel Facility, which is devoted to studies of how wind influences fire. The combination gives them the singular ...
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Obama names Stanford physicist Benjamin Lev for honor
Stanford University News
Those awarded were selected for their pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers ofscience and technology, and their commitment to community service. The awards are coordinated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the executive ...
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Stanford University News
IN Adviser Solutions Announces Results of 2011 Compensation and Staffing Study
Sacramento Bee
The firm's core offerings include survey research on topics of financial performance, technology, compensation and staffing, as well as consulting services dealing specifically with strategic business planning and human capital management. ...
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Bringing Technology to Rural Africa
Santa Barbara Edhat
She noted that the project also is a great example of humanities-based research merging with computer science research. "It's a testament of Elizabeth's strengths as a scholar that she's willing to cross academic borders and reach out to somebody in ...
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Pyramid Research Uncovers FTTH/B Opportunities With New Insight Pack
Sacramento Bee
Built around detailed operator case studies, the Fiber in the Last Mile Insight Pack uncovers the implications of different FTTH/B network models for the expansion of services, current and planned services, how the role of network service providers is ...
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Third Annual WIN Conference at NYU Stern Explores Value of Networking ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Laszlo Barabasi, a Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University and Director, Center for Complex Network Research. Author of Bursts: The Hidden Pattern Behind Everything We Do, and Linked: The New Science of Networks. ...
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Oasis Diagnostics Corporation and Raikur to Develop Rapid Saliva Test for ...
PR Web (press release)
Dr. Kaur has six patents (pending) based on her research studies. She is currently working on the effect of microgravity on the human body. She was selected as part of Crew 100B, on the Mars Desert Research Station [MDRS] as Health and Safety Officer. ...
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Rensselaer Professor Steven Cramer Named Fellow of AIChE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
This includes research into multiscale modeling of complex chromatographic behavior, fundamental studies of selectivity and affinity in multimodal chromatographic systems, chromatography on a chip, smart biopolymer affinity separation systems, ...
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Selexis SA Forms Scientific Advisory Board Headed by Sir Gregory Winter
Sacramento Bee
The SAB members bring Selexis unparalleled scientific and business expertise in commercializing life science technologies and biopharmaceuticals. As part of Selexis' growth, the Company is committed to developing new technologies and innovative ...
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Why Math and Science Education Means More Jobs
U.S. News & World Report
The National Academies, the nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on science andtechnology, warned years ago that the United States would continue to lose ground to foreign economic rivals unless the quality of its math and science ...
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Indiana CTSI to support colon cancer research in rural Indiana
Indiana University
The Indiana CTSI's support will fuel two goals: expanding research technology and raising awareness about colorectal cancer research. Mary Lou Smith and Elda Railey, co-founders of theResearch Advocacy Network (RAN), a nonprofit organization that ...
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Addicts pay the price
iAfrica.com
Research using a driver simulator to explore risks drivers face when using phones for emailing found a heightened crash risk. In a large-scale study of commercial drivers, which monitored the impact of them texting at the wheel, their crash risk ...
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SQU signs MoA with JCCP
Oman Daily Observer
The MoA was signed by Prof Amer Ali al Rawas, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research, on behalf of SQU, and Morihiro Yoshida, Managing Director, on behalf of JCCP. Honoured guests at the signing ceremony included Dr Ali Saud al ...
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Oman Daily Observer
E-books, a long way to go
The Daily Titan
CampusBooks.com conducted three separate studies concerning the availability of e-books as well as their price, Cohen said. The first two studies focused on the availability of e-books on the Amazon Kindle and then on every major e-book retailer. ...
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The Promise of Digital Humanities
Inside Higher Ed
“Everyone loves digital humanities this year,” said Bobley, citing the praise from Fish as the cherry on top of a steady stream of positive media coverage, which has buoyed public interest in humanitiesresearch that uses new, technology-heavy ...
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$1 Million to Connect UVM and Vermont State Colleges
UVM News
“Our proposal was designed as part of a larger effort to improve teaching and researchinitiatives across Vermont in so-called STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” said Judith Van Houten, professor of biology and state...
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Drive to ensure road safety
Oman Daily Observer
By Maryam Khalfan - MUSCAT — The Research Centre (TRC) in co-operation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP) are conducting a chain of studies on diverse concepts to improve road safety, said Dr Mohammed Awadh al Rowas, Director of Traffic Safety, ...
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New AgriLife Research germplasm, irrigation management make a difference in ...
AgriLife Today
AMARILLO – Germplasm and stay-green technology utilized by Texas AgriLifeResearch corn breeders could make growing corn on limited water a greater possibility in the near future, according to AgriLife Research studies. Thomas Marek, Texas AgriLife ...
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When Combating Urban Air Pollution, Think Regionally
EP Magazine
The results were published in Environmental Science & Technology. Smog, that brownish mix of nitrogen oxides, ozone, volatile organic compounds and other noxious pollutants that hangs low over many large cities, is a serious health concern for millions ...
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Acura Pharmaceuticals Awarded Key U.S. Patent for Abuse Deterrent Drug ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Claims in the patent, titled "Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of drugs susceptible to abuse and dosage forms thereof," cover Acura's AVERSION polymer matrix technology when utilized with any water soluble drug of abuse. ...
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UCLA Health System - Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center to Acquire ViewRay ...
Sacramento Bee
One of the nation's largest comprehensive cancer centers, JCCC is dedicated to promoting researchand translating basic science into leading-edge clinical studies. In July 2011, JCCC was named among the top 10 cancer centers nationwide by US News ...
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Premature babies face tough obstacles
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The studies vary, but they all show that the risk increases exponentially for children the less time they spend in the womb. For example, roughly one in 20 children born at 24 to 28 weeks will have cerebral palsy. The risk drops to one in 60 for ...
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Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive
Boston Globe
Sameer Hinduja, a cyberbullying researcher, said numerous recent studies taken together suggest a cyberbullying victimization rate of 20 to 25 percent for middle and high school students. Many of these same victims also suffer from in-person abuse. ...
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Gold Nanowires Offer Breakthrough In Cardiac Patches
RedOrbit
The researchers plan to conduct studies in vivo to determine how the composite-grown tissue functions when implanted into live hearts. In addition to implications for heart-attack patients, the current research “opens up a bunch of doors” for ...
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RedOrbit
New Techniques Can Help Doctors Decide Who Needs A Stent
Angioplasty.Org
As an educated patient, discussing new treatments, technologies and research with your doctor, regardless of which treatments or technologies you and your doctor decide are right for you, can improve communication and enhance your confidence and sense ...
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Angioplasty.Org
Stephen Minger at GE is betting on cellular therapy to change the ...
By iCELL News
Posted by iCELL News, on 27th September 2011, in Featured. Stephen Minger ... A decade after George Bush set the clock back for stem cell research, the science is showing signs of regeneration.... Minger, who made the switch from a high- profile academician as director of the Stem Cell Biology Lab at Kings College, London, to the global head of Research & Development (R&D) for celltechnologies at GE Healthcare, justifies his move as one for enabling cellular therapy. “I still do ...
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HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Sep 28, 2011

Drugs: The doctor's dilemma
The Independent
Later, a doctor wrote in the British Medical Journal of her own decision. Initially, listening to reports about it, she said: "I simply could not understand... why such an effective treatment should be denied to women." Later, however, she found that ...
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The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor: Live Report
AFP
When Jackson began begging for propofol, Murray could not understand why he wasn't sleeping and searched his bed to see if the medicine was leaking. 1135/1835 GMT: Chernoff says that when Murray began working as Jackson's doctor, the singer told Murray ...
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AFP

Book Review - Revolutionary Doctors: How Venezuela and Cuba Are Changing the ...
Upside Down World
Striving against the reluctance of the minority who view a career medicineas an opportunity to achieve higher social status, ELAM's philosophy is “transforming the doctor's privilege into a doctor's responsibility.” Immediately after the triumph of ...
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Upside Down World

Palliative care comes to the emergency department | Philadelphia Inquirer ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
"I would say, over the last five years, the conversation and growth around palliative care in the emergency department has been exponential," said Tammie Quest, an Emory University doctor who is board-certified in emergency medicine and palliative care ...
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MICHAEL JACKSON'S DRUG HELL
Daily Star
By Aaron Tinney A CHILLING recording of Michael Jackson's drugged voice was heard by his shocked family yesterday at the start of his doctor's manslaughter trial. Jacko's parents Katherine, 81, and Joe, 82, his siblings Janet, 45, La Toya, 55, Tito, ...
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Scotland split in two over heart disease statistics
Scottish Daily Record
“People who know they have heart problems should find out their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers and weight, go for regular check-ups and speak to a doctor if they have concerns. “For those with a family history of heart disease, small changes to ...
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Health: Advice for student home leavers
Yorkshire Evening Post
To ensure they can get checked out if they have a more minor illness which still needs medical attention, medics say it is crucial to have a family doctor. Dr Reynard said: “Students are going to be spending at least half their time in Leeds and that's ...
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Yorkshire Evening Post

When not to call 999
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
To register with a GP go to NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk or ring 0800 5870879. l GP out of hours service: Anyone who urgently needs a doctoroutside normal hours can ring 03336 664664. The Out of Hours service is available between 6.30pm and 8am as well ...
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Northampton Chronicle & Echo

For Oyo residents, a free health lifeline
Vanguard
For the success of the health mission, a total of 107 medical personnel, includingsurgeons, dentists, opticians, pharmacists and other paramedics, have been engaged. The programme, which is christened “Oyo State Free Health Mission”, is organised in ...
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The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor: Live Report
MSN Philippines News
When Jackson began begging for propofol, Murray could not understand why he wasn't sleeping and searched his bed to see if the medicine was leaking. 1135/1835 GMT: Chernoff says that when Murray began working as Jackson's doctor, the singer told Murray ...
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Kalina couple courts health
Hindustan Times
After joining the gym, we have started following a strict diet plan and have become turned calorie conscious,” said Kena, who hit the gym a few months before coaxing her husband into it. The Kalina-based couple is aiming a special Christmas this year, ...
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LIVESTRONG.COM Empowers Men and Women to Unlock Their Limitless Potential
MarketWatch (press release)
"By paying attention to signals and insights given to us from our male and female community members, it's clear to us that those audiences have different health, fitness and nutrition needs and interests," said Adam Bornstein, editorial director, ...
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Bye bye baby weight
Sydney Morning Herald
And it's not like breastfeeding mothers can embark on one of those silly starvationdiets. Something however has to be done. Maybe it's the second time round, but I need to lose the back fat, bid adieu to the love handles, reclaim my waist and try to ...
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Sydney Morning Herald

Cyclingnews Fitness Q&A - September 28, 2011
Cyclingnews.com
I have been reading Matt Fitzgerald's book Racing Weight and I am going to start incorporating that into my current diet plan. I will not have control over the quality of the food I eat, but I can control the quantity. So by running a calorie deficit I ...
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Radical or effective parenting? Controversial Naples couple get grilled by 'Dr ...
Naples Daily News
Since then the family has built their lives and business around their philosophy of “Four pillars: food,fitness, supplement and mindset.” The couple is opening R3 Health Club, their first indoor/outdoor club in October. The club will offer raw cooking ...
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LA Publicist Leslie Gay Joins cast of 'Live Big with Ali Vincent'
Eurweb.com
I've struggled with weight most of my life and this is an opportunity to lose weight without a quick fix or a fad diet, all while getting educated about health and fitness,” said Leslie Gay. “I'm not just doing this to look good, but to feel good ...
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10/1: Healthy Fall Festival in Surprise
Arizona Republic
LuVisi highlighted five of the activities planned for the festival, which will take place inside Fitness 1 as well as in its parking lot. Tasty tips: Fitness 1 nutritionist Kelley Berglund will talk to parents and kids about how to eat a healthful diet ...
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Rangers Foundation brings fitness to kids
TexasRangers.com
On Tuesday, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation hoped to use that playoff momentum to motivate children to become Fitness All-Stars. The Foundation started its annual health and fitnessprogram for Arlington ISD fifth graders with an event formulated ...
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Wellness 101 with Annie Kim: The Dos and Don'ts of Diet Rules
New University Online
You read the advice from a fitness magazine and it recommends you to consume a small meal the size of your palm every two hours in order to boost your metabolism, regardless if you are hungry or not. Then the next Yahoo health article that pops up on ...
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Let's Get Physical, Physical
Valley Advocate
By Yana Tallon-Hicks The latest women's fitness craze doesn't involve a liquid diet or counting calories and isn't endorsed by Kim Kardashian. It doesn't come in a bottle or a portion-controlled box, but it definitely comes. Well, at least you do. ...
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GET FIT WITH CHANNEL 5'S EMMA WILLIS
Daily Star
Now we've put former model Emma Willis, 35, in the hot seat to find out just how she keeps herself looking in tip-top shape. Here she reveals to JAMES MOORE all about her diet and fitness regime, while TV health expert Ross Edgley from myprotein.co.uk ...
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Fitness across the decades: How to stay fit in your 40s
My Sailing
When you reach the age of 40, physical fitness should be more of a priority than before. Regular and proper exercise comes with rewards such as the reduction of risks of many chronic healthconditions and getting injured - as well as improving your ...
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Geri Parrish loses 113 pounds
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Be an inspiration: If you've made positive changes in your diet and/or fitness routine and are happy with the results, please share your success with us. Include your email address, a daytime phone number and before and after photos (by mail or JPEG). ...
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MetroHealth programs aim to foster community health
Plain Dealer
She and Vedette Gavin, a community health fellow at MetroHealth, call this summer's program a success. They point to those who have joined the fitness programs, including the crowds that showed up for Zumba, taught on Tuesdays by Yolanda Albergottie on ...
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Tickets On Sale For 'Crazy Sexy Pink Fund' Luncheon
WDIV Detroit
The event is sponsored in part by Whole Foods Market, Beaumont Hospital's Integrative Medicine Department, and Sola Life & Fitness. Honorary Co-Chairs are Jen Green, ND, head of the Naturopathic Department at Beaumont Hospitals Cancer Care Center, ...
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Jane Fonda: Still in her prime at 73 and loving it
Philippine Star
She recommends exercise for basic health level, minimum activity for disease prevention and enhanced fitness level with matching illustrations and how-to guides, whichever your choice may be. She touches on anti-aging and stem cell research, ...
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New retailer, restaurants coming to Gulf Coast Town Center
Naples Daily News
General Nutrition Centers better known as GNC is focused on health and nutrition. Their products consist of vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, heath and fitness books, magazines, and diet and energy products. ...
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Finding the right questions with wellness coaching
Huffington Post UK (blog)
Check out her site at Happy Fit Coaching and see if there is any aspect of your wellness with which she can help. This isn't about sorting out relationships or finances. The topics with which she can help are in the areas of health, fitness, diet, ...
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Pete's going the distance for disadvantaged
Wyndham Weekly
Mr Cullen has invited friends and family to run for Reclink and says he has noticed a change in them as well. For him, the best part about the run is giving people the chance to help others while improving their own health and fitness.
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Exercise for a better body image
Yahoo! News UK
Out go the crash diets and unhealthy binges, and in comes a nutrient-rich, balanced diet. So, being a healthy, active person seems to help build a fitter body image. But beware of seeing physical activity as simply another way of manipulating your body ...
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A Year on the Bike: 12 Months of Commuting to Work Without a Car
The Atlantic
Another facet of biking that was more complicated than expected was its impact on my health. The conventional wisdom on diet and exercise is simple: we eat too much and don't exercise enough. So, surely the addition of 12 miles each day on the bike ...
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Photos: Offbeat Photos – Weird, Wacky, Strange and Wild images from around the ...
Denver Post
(Photo by China Photos/Getty Images) 5-year-old obese dachshund walks on an aqua treadmill at El Perro aqua fitness club for dogs March 17, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. El Perro provides fitness programs for dogs to keep them healthy, also offers diet courses ...
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CUP: Rheem, No. 29 Team Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative
SPEEDtv.com
Health experts advise visiting a physician regularly-especially if any changes from the norm are detected. A healthy diet and a regular fitness regimen are also important ways of reducing the incidence of cancer. Healthy cooking and small amounts of ...
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Saregama launches its wellness division
IBNLive.com
Temple Wellness, aims to be a one-stop shop to broadly cater to four aspects of wellness from spirituality, yoga and meditation, modern forms of fitness, as well as diet and nutrition. "We expect the Indian health and wellness industry to grow at a ...
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VIDEO: Wine experts confused a $30 bottle with one worth $500
Hamilton Spectator
That's tough to say. I think maybe health. There are a million of those so-called nutrition and dietexperts who claim to have specific foods or cures to help you live forever. Many of them are self-made experts who belong to some association. ...
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Personal Trainer Reveals Digestion Just as Important As Exercise for Fat Loss
WebWire (press release)
More information is available from www.targetedfatloss.com.au Mr Norley has been in the health andfitness industry for seven years. He has studied Personal Training, Nutrition, Biosignature Modulation, Nutritional Reflex Technique, Holistic Lifestyle ...
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Do Over Dogs by Pat Miller
BellaDOG Magazine
Maer, a fitness trainer and therapeutic yoga instructor, was glancing through the classifieds, looking for additional part-time work. Sasha's photo stopped her in her tracks. The Seiberts had three dogs. They had two sons. A busy, full family life. ...
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Arthritis symptoms diminish when obese mice exercise — Health ...
By UnBylined
... and obituaries. The Bangor Daily News is your source for breaking news in Maine and up-to-the-second election results. ... While exercise has been shown in some studies to ease arthritis symptoms, others have found that for overweight and obese people, a fitness regimen can exacerbate the condition. ... As expected, the mice on the high fat diet got pretty chubby; after 12 weeks they had a 55 percent increase in body mass and their body fat percentage rose more than three-fold. ...
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