Facebook can aid weight loss through social networks
Researchers show online networks like Facebook can boost fitness efforts by providing accountability and support. Kathy Johnson and Tracy Besek credit posts and online groups with motivation, shared workouts, and steady progress leading to significant weight loss and habit change.
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Akron doctor publishes frugal health care tips book
Akron family medicine specialist Dr. Cynthia Koelker released 101 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare, a self published guide with practical cost cutting tips from avoiding unnecessary doctor visits to home remedies. The author founded MD Books USA and printed a 3,000 copy first run through BookMasters Inc. in Ashland.
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How cell phones evolved from walkie talkies to 3G
A compact history explains how early walkie talkies grew into pocket devices. It covers towers in a four mile grid, multiple frequencies per call, analog to digital generations, and 3G data capabilities enabling web, stock quotes, email, and video on a connected device. Marshall Brain of HowStuffWorks is cited.
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