Walking for health: refocus on enjoyment and steady pace
Exercise specialist Maurice Puyau of Baylor College of Medicine says walking should be about enjoyment rather than burning calories. A 132 pound person gains about 75 extra calories by adding a mile, and a fast walking pace that allows speaking but not singing is considered optimal.
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Home shredder review shows Fellowes P4000 efficiency
The Dallas Morning News tests the Fellowes P4000 cross cut shredder. It handles four sheets in about five seconds and shreds to 1.5 inch confetti. It includes auto start, a three minute work cycle, a five year warranty and lists at 89.95.
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Free Merck Manual Online For Home Medical Information
The Merck Manual of Medical Information Home Edition, first printed in 1997, is now freely available online at merckhomeedition com. The ad free searchable edition has sold 1 5 million copies and remains a not for profit venture per editor in chief Robert Berkow while avoiding drug sales influence.
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Washington Post
Treating Damaged Knees A Key to Restoring Sports Activity
Dr. David S. Tearse, a University of Iowa orthopaedic surgeon, explains knee anatomy and injuries. ACL tears, common in active youths, often require surgery with return to sports in about six months and further adaptation over the following year.
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UNI Volleyball Star Faces Reconstructive Knee Surgery
Jeni Schneckloth, a key UNI hitter, spent most of last season on the bench with a knee injury from the first game against Utah. She will undergo reconstructive surgery by Dr. David Tearse at the Iowa Hospitals Sports Medicine Clinic after an unforced knee pop during a spike.
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University of Northern Iowa
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Walking with Weights a Bad Idea for Strength or Calorie Burn
The piece warns against using ankle or hand weights for walking as it won’t build strength efficiently and may raise injury risk. It recommends proper strength training two to three times weekly and suggests longer or faster walking for calories. It also promotes meditation and general fitness tips.
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