Obesity rates rise to 30.5 percent in latest health survey
National Center for Health Statistics reports 1999 2000 survey shows adults 65 percent overweight or obese with obesity up from 23 to 30.5 percent. BMI 30 defines obesity and 25 defines overweight. Yale study finds home physical therapy may slow disability in frail elderly living at home.
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Slacker Workout: a tongue in cheek guide to light exercise
Steve Steinberg from The Dallas Morning News humorously debunks fitness hype with the Slacker Workout. He lists comically small calorie counts for everyday activities from couch-to-fridge trips to remote control use, TV watching, snack runs, and other idle habits, urging readers to start slow.
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Flu vaccine shortage not anticipated this year
Richard Harkness reports adequate flu vaccine doses are expected with few delays this season. The CDC expands high risk grouping to include healthy children 6 to 23 months and emphasizes October to November as the optimal shot window for those at risk and healthcare workers.
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