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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 2008

Page

21

Water wisdom true or false quick quiz

True or false statements test knowledge of artesian well water differences and bottled water terms. Answers reference government standards mineral content processing and carbonation with a cited source.

Sculpt Sexy Legs Fast DVD boosts runners legs

Self promotes the Sculpt Sexy Legs Fast DVD priced at 14 98 guiding a cardio and toning routine for calves thighs and glutes. The program claims visible results in about a month with consistent effort and avoiding high calorie smoothies.

Grilling Safer: Cancer Groups Offer Tips for Meat

Cancer groups advise safer grilling of beef fish and pork to reduce carcinogen formation. Use lean cuts limit portions line foil with holes marinate at least 10 minutes precook briefly microwave flip meat often and avoid charred portions. For details visit AICR.org.

American Institute For Cancer Research American Cancer Society AICR Aicr.org

Employers cutting back on workers sick leave

Shari Roan reports on the erosion of paid sick days in the United States. Forty three percent of private workers lacked paid sick leave in 2007, with many seeing reduced or lumped vacation days. The piece notes health risks from going to work ill and calls out the lack of a national paid sick leave mandate.

Shari Roan Los Angeles Times United States

Sick days trends show uneven coverage across U S workers

Data from DOL BLS IWPR and others reveal 58 percent of U S workers have paid sick days while 40 percent of small firms offer them. Private sector workers average 3.9 days for self care and 1.3 for family care. 49 percent with sick days do not use any in a year. Kim Stattner of Hewitt Associates notes shifts in absence management.

U.S Kim Stattner Hewitt Associates

Calling in Sick Dos and Don’ts for work

Guidance on proper sick day etiquette from direct communication to your supervisor, timing, and honesty. Key points urge personal calls, early notice, brief explanations, a doctor note, and avoiding questionable venues or exaggerated illness. Avoid faux phone calls, too many Mondays or Fridays, and vague or false excuses.

Leg Strength for Balanced Fitness and Safe Squats

Fitness guidance urges focus on leg training for runners and cyclists. It covers ball squats, proper knee alignment, and progression with dumbbells, plus exercises like lunges, presses, hamstring curls, leg extensions, and calf raises. Kris Pritchett, a certified trainer, advises correct form and offers tips via email.

Mediterranean and low carb diets prove effective for weight loss

A two year Harvard study of 322 obese Israelis found Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets yielded greater weight loss than a low fat plan. Men lost more weight overall. women favored Mediterranean. Long term adherence varied, with 90 percent sticking to low fat, 85 percent Mediterranean, and 78 percent low carb. Both diets require calorie control and personal commitment for lifelong success.

Harvard New England Journal of Medicine Robert C. Atkins Gary Foster Temple University Center For Obesity Research and Education Stampfer

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