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Baby Boomers' Corner
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Baby Boomers' Corner
Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of exercise -- from preventing chronic health conditions to boosting confidence and self-esteem -- are hard to ignore. And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing? Visit WPM's member section to be convinced!
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COSTS FOR AGING POPULATION PREVENT ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE
Healthcare Finance News
International Survey: More than half of U.S. chronically ill adults skip care due to costs Healthcare Finance News By Chelsey Ledue, Associate Editor 11/13/08 BETHESDA, MD - Compared to patients in seven other countries, chronically ill adults in the United States are far more likely to forgo care because of costs, according to a new survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund. Published Thursday in (italics) Health Affairs, (end italics) the 2008 survey of 7,500 chronically ill patients in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States included adults who had a diagnosis of at least one of seven chronic conditions. . . . keep reading
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STRETCHING: DOES IT WORK?
New York Times
WHEN DUANE KNUDSON, a professor of kinesiology at California State University, Chico, looks around campus at athletes warming up before practice, he sees one dangerous mistake after another. "They're stretching, touching their toes. . . . " He sighs. "It's discouraging." . . . keep reading
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The Right Food for a Good Mood
Marian Buck-Murray
Good Mood Foods The seasonal shift into Autumn can leave us feeling anxious and unsettled. It's often a season of increased stress, as our responsibilities multiply. This fall has turned out to be unusually stressful for all of us. Thankfully, we can ease some of our anxiety, simply by eating more complex carbohydrates. . . . keep reading
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NEW AUTHOR!!!!
Kristin Sprows, BS, CPT
What Did the Doctor Just Say? Have you ever left a doctor's office wondering what was just said to you about your health? Do you forget what you're supposed to be doing to relieve or prevent . . . keep reading
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IMPROVING YOUR 'HEALTH NUMBERS' THROUGH YOGA
William J. Smith
YOGA: Therapeutic effects of Yoga and why it will improve your health scores YOGA is an exercise method, and many argue a way of life, that consists of poses, breathing, flexibility, stability, and introspection. Did you know some Yoga takes place in a heated room (Bikram) to help warm up muscles and lubricate joints? Recent 'research' studies on Yoga have begun to add new objective data to the health outcomes and diagnostic implications of a regular Yoga practice. For your viewing pleasure WPM has bulleted the most important points from a recent Forbes Article titled 'The Medicinal Powers of Yoga'. . . . keep reading
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Yoga's benefits on Triathlon Performance
William J. Smith
BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR TRIATHLON Presented by: William J. Smith The sport of Triathlon is a rigorous and challenging sport that calls on the Triathlete to exhibit strength, flexibility, and muscul . . . keep reading
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CONTAIN YOUR RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS
William J. Smith
Healthcare's Rising Cost By: William J. Smith Recently a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Commission on Medicaid indicated that 'underinsured Americans are now paying approximately $30 Billion/year in out of pocket costs for healthcare.' This is a startling number but even more frightening to 'health' of the national economy is the fact these same Americans are receiving $56 Billion/year in uncompensated care. . . . keep reading
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TURNING BACK THE 'CLOCK' ON AGING: Living Longer, Healthier, and Wiser
William J. Smith
Longevity studies are a big business. The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine says Anti-aging will grow to a $79 billion dollar business in 2009, up from a $56 billion dollar business in 2006. So what does this mean for the consumer? That innovation and competition in the field of preventative health will be working hard to deliver quality services and products that allow a higher quality of life later in to the years. . . . keep reading
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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH?
WPM Editorial Staff Article Summary
With the anti-aging market booming, people want to know what can truly help them looking young? This article focuses on how effective the anti aging treatment hydroderm really is. . . . keep reading
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'A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!'
Angela Pappano, MS, NCC
'A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!' By, Angela Pappano Now that the weather is nice, there are more hours of sunlight and the trees and flowers are blossoming, there is only one thing left to do; take your body outside and start exercising regularly! Walking is one of the best exercises; it can reduce the risk of many diseases as well as clear your mind from the stressors of the day. . . . keep reading
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'Living Longer'
WPM Editorial Comment The study of 'Living Longer', also known as Anti-Aging Medicine or Longevity Research, is one of the hottest topics in the health paradigm. Baby Boomers or 'Active Older Adults' is the largest and wealthiest generation (born between 1946-1965) to ever retire. Moreover this generation wants top services to keep them moving and functioning at a high level. . . . keep reading
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On-line Coaching
This service is innovative in the sense you will have a response from a live professional. This allied healthcare provider will answer your question in addition to giving you information that will facilitate greater understanding. . . . keep reading
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