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The body loves fat — When did it become the enemy?
Heather Linderfelt Food & BeverageMore grains, less fat — we've all heard it said for years. Yet as fat consumption has dropped 10 percent in the last 40 years, the rates of heart disease and diabetes have doubled. When did fat become the number one enemy?
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6 sensational sports vacations
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf you happen to be a sports fan, you've got plenty of company. According to the latest ESPN Sports Poll, 219 million Americans profess to be a fan of at least one sport. But here's an even more amazing statistic: Of that number, 31 percent (or nearly 68 million) are classified as avid fans, actively following five to eight sports.
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Running gait analysis: Not just about the feet
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessWhen you hear the words "running gait analysis," what do you think of? Most people will envision running on a treadmill in a store while your foot motion is then observed. And the point of this? To make sure you have the correct running shoes, of course. Words like overpronation and neutral, cushioning or motion-control shoes are usually bandied about following your "analysis."
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This new blood test may be the future of detecting concussions
Lynn Hetzler Sports & FitnessDoctors, healthcare providers and even coaches may someday use a simple blood test to detect concussions in children, according to a new study in Academic Emergency Medicine. Concussion and traumatic brain injuries are a common, yet serious problem in the pediatric population. Hospitals treat about a quarter-million children for concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year.
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Paris attacks highlight the crucial role of event security
Bob Kowalski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, we were reminded that disaster reaches beyond crime scenes and into daily lives. That touches home whether people are attending conferences at large gathering sites or fans heading to the arena or stadium for a game.
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Deskercise: Should you be sculpting your guns in the office?
Natalie Thomas Sports & FitnessThis idea of "deskercise" is a trendy buzzword in recent news. The concept is that while you're working at your desk, you take frequent breaks and burn a few calories. While the thought of having heart-healthy activity in the office seems like a great option to stay out of the sedentary category, I can't help but wonder if others in the office are as uncomfortable as Corningstone.
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As we age, brain health linked to fitness level
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcarePeople are living longer, and while that is a good thing, growing older in today's world presents challenges. In a 2009 Pew Research Center survey, about 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older reported experiencing memory loss. About 1 in 5 said they had a serious illness, were not sexually active, or often felt sad or depressed. About 1 in 6 reported they were lonely or had trouble paying bills. Also, 1 in 7 could not drive, and 1 in 10 felt they weren't needed or were a burden to others.
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A closer look at the latest treatments for frozen shoulder
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareAdhesive capsulitis (more commonly known as "frozen shoulder") is a condition causing initial pain followed by increasing stiffness and eventual severe restrictions to motion at the shoulder joint. The aetiology of the condition is unknown, although it does appear more often in individuals over 45 years of age, with females at an increased risk.
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Health worries about artificial turf gain footing
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWhen it comes to athletic field surfaces, artificial turf has gained ground on natural grass. In recent years, synthetic turf has replaced grass on municipal and school fields that bear nearly year-round traffic of football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball games — not to mention the daily workouts for which those teams use the fields.
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I hate football: Handling an employee who doesn’t fit in
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThere are those who are sent to HR and those who voluntarily show up. Of that latter group, I have seen some pretty strange complaints, requests and concerns. Recently, I had someone come to complain about football. The beef: All anyone does on Monday is talk about football, and this guy has no interest in it. He feels like he has to find a way to talk about it and believes he will be alienated if he does not participate.
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