Methodology

February 2, 2012

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In a survey of health clubs in the Rocky Mountain region and the mid-west portion of the U.S., clubs and spas agreed to allow investigators to survey intensity levels of music in their facilities on an announced, random basis. Health clubs were carefully selected to include only those that were reported to be well-managed, and of high quality in regard to services to their clients.

Cervical Cancer in Pregnancy

February 1, 2012

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At the beginning of the pregnancy, it is standard to perform a Pap smear and immediately review the patient’s Pap smear history. If cervical cancer is present at this time, therapeutic decisions can be made that are most appropriate and, if possible, the pregnancy will be preserved.

It’s Time for Clubs to Get Credit

January 25, 2012

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A good deal of acknowledgement is paid to YMCAs, JCCs and parks and recreation facilities for contributing to the overall wellness of their local communities.

Who’s To Pay?

January 18, 2012

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The big media companies are at the forefront of the wireless revolution, and the first to try to pull profits out of thin air.

What’s a more user-friendly medium for distributing news: a papyrus scroll or a desktop computer? One is handheld, portable, easy to scan. The other you boot up, log onto an ISP, type in a URL, wait for it to download… There’s a reason why scrolls dominated for nearly 3,000 years.

Wood

January 18, 2012

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Wood flooring has a life expectancy of at least 20 years if cared for properly. Since it is more expensive than most other flooring options, it is important to get the most for your money by making it last as long as possible. The following recommendations for wood flooring maintenance will help keep your flooring looking and performing the way it should.

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Wants her Own Cooking Show

January 10, 2012

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The men’s discussion about how the women seem to enjoy their domesticated role segues into Helen saying to the enthralled women, “… 4 cups of flour and one cup of sugar. And a little bit of vanilla. And my grandmother’s caramel recipe is pretty good, too. You cut them into little squares and then you…”

Jake says, “I like every single person in the other tribe. The only one that drives me crazy is Helen with the constant recipes. You know, I’ve heard recipes until I’m just green in the face.”

Explore Your Health Options After 50

January 6, 2012

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Turn 50 and you might suddenly find yourself overwhelmed. Commercials, friends and family and your doctor are all repeating the myriad diseases you should be concerned about — heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer. That’s not to mention all those magazine ads recommending ways to shed wrinkles and age spots.

Seniors Maximize Life

December 30, 2011

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When an older adult walks into the PebbleCreek Fitness Center having never exercised regularly, Jerry and Donna Yost jump at the chance to introduce the newcomer to a whole new life. The Yosts manage and direct the MaxLife Fitness Program that caters to Robson retirement community residents. The program includes education, assessment, instruction and individualized exercise routines centered around an aerobic circuit. MaxLife emphasizes exercising within a target training zone for the 450 regulars at PebbleCreek Fitness Center, many of whom have never previously worked out. “It is never too late to start a fitness program,” Jerry Yost says simply.

Web Sites & New Technology

December 23, 2011

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Music impacts the quality of a workout. The right music can motivate members to exercise at their fullest potential, while the wrong music can be distracting or downright unpleasant, leading to reduced satisfaction and performance. This makes selecting music for a health club a difficult task. Not only do the tastes of individual members vary, but the music desired by the majority of people present at a particular time also changes. Often the “squeaky wheels” get their way, as members request their favorite formats from the staff. Andersen Consulting’s Center for Strategic Technology Research came up with a high-tech solution to these problems. It installed an automated system that selects the most appropriate music based on the pre-established preferences of Fitness Xchange members who are working out at a particular time.

Blood Pressure Elevation in Youth May Mean Trouble Later

December 15, 2011

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A new study appearing in the April 20 issue of the British medical journal The Lancet shows that even mild elevations of blood pressure in young people may be a risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke.