Walk Your Way to Physical Fitness
An article extols walking as a popular exercise with 36 million Americans walking daily and 16 million more several times weekly. It covers health benefits, calories burned, and practical tips from Dr. Howard F. Hunt, urging warm ups, gradual cool down, and a moderate diet plus physician clearance. It also notes group walking options and local resources for programs and clubs.
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America
Council On Physical Fitness
Howard F. Hunt
Department of Physical Education
University of California At San Diego
Hunt
Parks and Recreation
Expert Guide to Safe Megadosing on Vitamins
An expert discusses dangers of megadosing vitamins and supplements. Mild excesses are often tolerated, but vitamins A D E and K can cause adverse effects with prolonged overuse. Use a balanced multivitamin, follow label directions, and consult a doctor. Emphasizes lifestyle factors, smoking cessation, weight control, and regular exercise for longevity.
Healing Environment air mattress aims to prevent pressure sores
An air inflated mattress by Grant Airmass Corp prevents decubiti in at risk patients by periodically changing tissue pressure. In a study of 543 at risk patients over 18 months, none developed a new pressure sore, suggesting a breakthrough comparable to polio vaccine impact.
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Decubiti
Grant Airmass Corporation
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