Month: December 2009

Creative ways to incorporate physical activity into your day

A goal for all corporate wellness programs is to create lasting behavior change among the program participants.  One of the most challenging habits to instill is that of daily physical activity.  Some people find the gym is their best bet.  Others take to their neighborhood and find ways to be active by walking, running, hiking, etc.  [...]
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New research quantifies the impact of obesity on cancer

Researchers with the American Institute for Cancer Research have found that more than 100,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by excess body fat.  It's bad enough that obesity increases an individual's chance of getting cancer, but the damage caused by obesity continues once the cancer has begun to affect the body.  Obese cancer patients [...]
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