Traditionally, group exercise has catered to the cardiovascular crowd. But asfitness patrons become more savvy about the advantages of performing other types of activities, their new knowledge has sparked a demand for new types of classes.”There’s a growing awareness about the health benefits of weight-bearing exercise for women and men,” says Cleland. Continued…
Medication of choice for hair loss
INTRODUCTION: Don’t you feel terrible when your hair begins to fall out and your scalp becomes more and more visible every day? It is quite a challenge to seek out a way to restore one’s head of hair to its former fullness. Continued…
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Personnel Feedback Program
The line between management and staff can sometimes be a deep one, creating an unproductive atmosphere of “us” and “them.” Arguably, the best way to merge these two camps is through communication. That’s why the Airport Club developed the Personnel Feedback Program, which bucks the traditional method of yearly performance evaluations and, instead, brings management and staff together three times a year to discuss performance and set goals in a comfortable, friendly environment. Continued…
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Training
Training is necessary for any business’ employees prior to using an AED.The Red Cross Adult CPR/AED training course can be completed in 4.5 hours, and you do not need to know adult CPR prior to taking it. The Red Cross AED course for professional rescuers can be completed in four hours, and requires that participants know how to perform adult CPR. Continued…
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Consumers Unaware of Leading Causes of Premature Death
Do you know what the leading cause of premature death is in the United States? Chances are you don’t, finds a recent survey by Partnership for Prevention, a public health advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
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More Satisfied Employees
When corporate officials at Nortel, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, decided to set up a wellness program at their headquarters, they were determined to find out exactly which services their employees wanted. They distributed a needs assessment survey to employees that asked what their main concerns were about wellness in the workplace. This assessment revealed a number of problem areas, including workplace stress and pressure, office relationships, balancing home and work life, financial management, and increasing the support from friends and family. This survey formed the basis for the Aralia Wellness Centre’s popular wellness program. Continued…
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CPR for Managers
It may sound ridiculously simple, but when staff is given clear direction in terms of what is expected of them, they typically perform better on the job. The problem in many organizations, however, is that the direction given to many employees ends with a general job description. With this in mind, Rochester Athletic Club developed a program that helps managers set goals and pinpoint priorities, while providing a fair, consistent method of evaluating their performance and progress. Continued…
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Heart-Health Benefits for Diabetic Women
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading killer of Americans with diabetes. While it is well established that increased physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of CAD in the general population, research on the association between levels of physical activity and CAD among diabetic patients is limited. Continued…
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A Pear Fect Promotion
When the Jewish Community Center of Richmond decided to implement an advertising campaign, it didn’t go with the typical “hard body” image. In fact, it didn’t use any bodies. Instead, JCC used fruit and vegetables for advertising models. That’s right — food! Continued…
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Get Moving
Want to use the equipment at your local health club with no waiting? Go in December, when even ardent exercisers are missing exercise sessions. Continued…
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