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Cell phone messages may help smokers quit
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Text and video messages designed to help people quit smoking nearly doubled the success rate for attempted quitters, compared to people who didn't have such assistance, in a new review of several studies. Researchers found...Tags: Washington, DC, Cell Phones, George Washington University, Health Treatments
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Stroke: The Risks And Warning Signs
Stroke Center medical director, The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and more than 137,000 people die from a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This unfortunate situation could be improved if people knew more about stroke warning signs and...Tags: Physical Conditions, High Blood Pressure, Blood Disorders, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease
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Exclusive-'Workplace wellness' fails bottom line, waistlines -RAND
ReutersBy Sharon Begley NEW YORK, May 26(Reuters) - A long-awaited report on workplace wellness programs, which has still not been publicly released, delivers a blow to the increasingly popular efforts, Reuters has learned, casting doubt on a pillar of the...Tags: Walmart, Career and Workplace, Physical Conditions, Economy, Business and Finance, Weight
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Exclusive: 'Workplace wellness' fails bottom line, waistlines - RAND
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - A long-awaited report on workplace wellness programs, which has still not been publicly released, delivers a blow to the increasingly popular efforts, Reuters has learned, casting doubt on a pillar of the Affordable Care Act and a...Tags: Walmart, Career and Workplace, Physical Conditions, St. Louis, Economy, Business and Finance
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California Senate OKs protections for kids of police, public officials
The state Senate approved legislation Friday that would make it a crime to harass or secretly photograph the children of police officers, judges and other public officials because of their occupation. The measure requires those convicted serve 10 days...
Tags: Freedom of the Press, Norma J. Torres, Public Officials, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Diet, Physical Conditions, Osteoporosis, Weight
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Hopkins researchers aim to uncover which mobile health applications work
Those looking to lose weight, quit smoking or keep tabs on a malady have a lot of choices in the smartphone app stores. Choosing one that's beneficial is more of a problem.
Science is still trying to catch up to the market for mobile health applications,...Tags: Consumers, AIDS, Career and Workplace, Education, Weight
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10 apps designed for your health
Jill Babchak, 34, of Columbia, has joined Weight Watchers before, but this time around she’s dropping pounds with the help of the organization’s mobile application. “I like it because it has all the restaurants, all the foods, right at...
Tags: Asthma, New Products, Recipes, Apple iTunes, Physical Conditions
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Woman's quit-smoking plan: Hit a deputy, authorities allege
Authorities in Sacramento allege that a woman slapped a deputy as a way to go to jail and stop smoking. On Friday, Etta Lopez was sentenced to 63 days in jail for battery of a peace officer. She pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge and was...Tags: Prisons, Punishment, Trials
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Calif. woman hit cop to go to jail to quit smoking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop so you'll go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed. Lopez smacked Sacramento County sheriff's Deputy Matt Campoy...Tags: Prisons, Punishment, Health Treatments, Trials
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HIV linked to higher chance of heart attack
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with HIV are almost 50 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who aren't infected with the virus - even after taking into account their other health risks, according to a new study. Researchers aren't...Tags: HIV, Medical Research, Education, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, High Blood Pressure
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Afghanistan, Addiction, Physical Conditions, Disease Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests
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