“I plan to take kickboxing to stay in shape and I was wondering if you could give me some information on the benefits of the sport, and what you recommend! Thanks.”
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“Nike and Apple today formally announced a partnership that will bring the worlds of sports and music together with the launch of a series of Nike+iPod products.”
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“A Dartmouth study finds a greater risk of death among patients treated in high-cost hospitals and clinics — and highlights conflicts of interest.”
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“ScienceDaily is reporting that a team of scientists will be venturing some 2000-3000 feet below the ocean surface in order to explore deep-sea reefs discovered last December. From the article: “A primary goal of the upcoming expedition, which is funded largely by the State of Florida’s ‘Florida Oceans Initiative,’ will be to search for marine [...]

“A group of leading British doctors called today for the NHS to stop using “unproven” complementary treatments such as homeopathy, sparking complaints of “medical apartheid” by proponents of the therapies.”
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“Our sport is made up of two kinds of athletes: long-distance cyclists and sprinters. Long-distance cyclists seem to have no trouble riding a steady pace for hours on end.”
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“Using a skipping rope is a great cardiovascular exercise. It’s one of the foundations of a boxer’s conditioning programme, and you’ve got to be in shape to box. The tennis champ Jimmy Connors even used to skip a rope as part of his conditioning routine.”
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The Health & Fitness Show #036 (MP3 – 10.2MB – time 29.21)

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In this podcast beti chats about different types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms and how to tackle the disorders.
01.06 Why beti chats about Eating Disorders
02.27 Personal Health and Fitness Blog
05.30 Nic’s Blog – he is doing very well
05.59 Health & Fitness Podcasts coming [...]

“More and more people are ditching the traditional three-meals-a-day for grazing or snacking behaviour. This is one of the best ways of keeping you feeling energetic.”
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“”She’s not really good at soccer and she doesn’t really like it, but all her friends are doing it,” reports the mother of a 9-year-old.”
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“If you’ve just had surgery or a procedure that required an incision and stitches, here are a few tips on helping the wound heal, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:”
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“Before heading outside this summer, try taking this sun safety quiz to test your knowledge of sun exposure. The true-or-false quiz was created by Dr. Jack Lesher, chief of dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia Health System in Augusta.”
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“The local health club used to be a mecca for the young and fabulously fit, a place to sweat a bit and then preen to be seen.”
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“Cycling or bike computers are great for helping you train. This is true whether you’re a beginning cyclist or a racer. Not only will they help you calculate fun (or depressing) statistics like how fast or how far you’re going, but there are some cycling computers available with many more features as well.”
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“If you haven’t heard of the BOSU Balance Trainer, here’s what it is: It’s sort of like a ball that’s been sliced in half and slapped onto a hard, flat platform. You can use the squishy dome-side to do everything from cardio (think stepping, jumping, etc.), strength training (use it like a weight bench) and [...]

“Sports and energy drinks can be wonderful potions that hydrate top-tier athletes and weekend warriors alike.But here’s some advice about their use, not from your trainer or your coach, but from a dental school professor: If you choose to use them, chug them. Don’t sip or savor them all day.”
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“Myth#1 Abdominal exercises will remove fat in my midsection.”
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Howard McGarity says in this article, “Beware aerobics classes. This is especially true if you are older, in poor shape or seriously overweight. Most aerobics classes specialize in loud music and fancy footwork. If you are a beginner, forget it. If you can’t keep up, the pep rally mentality and one-size-fits-all instruction will leave you [...]

“Yesterday, you were enjoying a plate of raw oysters at your favorite restaurant, and now you’re doubled over with cramps. These symptoms could be those of viral gastroenteritis — an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting and sometimes fever. Often called the stomach flu, gastroenteritis is one of the most [...]

“No longer the meal thing, Coke, Pepsi, and other brands are being pulled out of America’s schools. Are pizza and snacks next? “
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One of the best and straight to the point articles I have read in a very very long time.  Nice work Jason!!!
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“The city confirmed yesterday what people with asthma and allergies probably already knew: this has been an especially bad week.”
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“Potassium is a mineral that the body uses to help muscle growth, and to maintain proper function of cells and tissues.”
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“The number of confirmed cases of a rare eye fungus that can cause scarring of the cornea has climbed above 100 in recent days, but the origin of the infection linked to contact lens cleaners remains a mystery, health authorities said Friday.”
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“Probably not, though there’s no hard proof.”
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“The word aerobic literally means “with oxygen” or “in the presence of oxygen.” Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously for a long period of time and is rhythmic in nature. Aerobic exercises utilize oxygen as the major fuel for sustaining activity for relatively long periods.”
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The Health & Fitness Show #035 (MP3 – 7.2MB – time 20.50)

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beti talks about influenza and the common cold.
00.46 g33k eyes
03.33 Cold and Flu
04.17 Fresh Fruit and Veg
06.51 Flu Symptoms
10.00 Pseudoephedrine
11.51 Flu Treatments
12.00 Acute nasopharyngitis
13.05 Mellow Monday
14.00 Common cold symptoms
15.43 Prevention of the Common Cold
16.23 Echinacea
18.30 Avoid exercise when sick - REST
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_cold 
Goodbye and remember…
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“Not really. You may simply need to get more rest, but if you continue feeling fatigued you should consult your doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.”
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“Picture sexy, scantly-clad sirens parading around a pole. This could be you. Pole dancing is the latest fitness craze - and it’s coming to a venue near you. But how fit can you really get?”
Really fit.  I spent a few minutes on Ms Marnie’s pole and I couldn’t believe the workout I was getting!
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“Many young kids go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter, repeating certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them, or stopping, making no sound for certain sounds and syllables. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency - an interruption in the flow of speech.”
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