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ACSM and AMA Expand “Exercise Is Medicine” Program

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have jointly created a program to encourage physicians to record physical activity as a vital sign during patient visits. Able patients will be advised to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity and 10 minutes of stretching and light muscle training five days a week.

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Posted in Industry News, Health, Dec 07 | No Comments »

Children In Crisis

Information from both the scientific and medical communities world-wide has provided the clear message that our children are at risk of a poor quality of life and a shorter lifespan from chronic diseases associated with obesity.

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Taking Pause To Discover the Breath

Optimal health cannot exist without efficient breathing. There is no one correct way to breathe, but a balanced respiratory process allows us to breathe in an appropriate way for any given situation – sitting quietly reading a book, running for the subway or climbing stairs two at a time.

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