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Stanford Walking Routes? by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Walking Does anyone know of any good walking routes through and around the Stanford campus? I know out off of Campus Drive East there are some dirt trails. Thanks! Read on »

FREE BeWell @ Stanford T-Shirt by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief We’re currently looking for Stanford community members who want to actively participate on the BeWell website by posting topics and advice and interacting in certain communities. We are looking for community leaders to agree to spend 10 minutes/day to continue posting articles and advice in certain communities. The incentives for participating... Read on »

Stanford's New Racquetball Facility! by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Racquetball/Squash Come check out the new Arrillaga Family Racquetball Center! Four brand new courts located just next to the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation (341 Galvez Street). The hours can be found at:http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pe/index-main.htmlAll you need is a valid Stanford ID to get access. Racquets, balls and goggles are available for ren... Read on »

Company Check Workers' Fat, Saves on Healthcare by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise LINCOLN, Nebraska (CNN) -- Lincoln Industries looks like a typical blue-collar plant -- workers cutting, bending, plating and polishing steel for products such as motorcycle tailpipes and truck exhausts amid the din of machinery. ... Read on »

High-health-risk employees quicker to join wellness programs, study finds by Steven D.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Conventional wisdom might dictate healthier employees would be the first to enroll in employee wellness programs. Not so, says a recent study by Nashville-based Gordian Health Solutions Inc., which shows employees at higher risk for health problems are sigining up for health coaching at a higher rate than their healthier counterparts. The ... Read on »

Want to Win an iPOD Shuffle? Take the 10 minute 2008 Participant Satisfaction survey by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise The Stanford PE & Recreation department is trying to collect information and feeback to better serve you and meet your interests and needs. CLICK HERE to take the 10 minute survey and a chance to win an iPod shuffle! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB227UU3SSUGE Read on »

NEW: Google Health by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in General Medicine Google Health puts you in charge of your health information. It's safe, secure, and free. Organize your health information all in one placeGather your medical records from doctors, hospitals, and pharmaciesKeep your doctors up to date about your healthBe more informed about important health issues www.google.com/health Read on »

PE, Rec & Health Improvement Classes for Only 20 dollars! by Steven D.

2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Starting 3/31/08, benefits eligible staff & faculty that have completed Steps 1 & 2 of the BeWell Incentive Program will be eligible for reduced class fees of 20 dollars for HIP and/or Physical Education and Recreation Classes (Faculty & Staff must register at the ACSR Front Desk for these classes). Many of the Physical Education, Recreational... Read on »

New Fitness Phone! by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise March 6, 2008 It is inevitable that one day our mobile phones will monitor the body’s key functions - ubiquitous usage of such a device moved closer this week when Samsung and Adidas announced the miCoach mobile phone. The miCoach comes with a stride sensor (pedometer) and heart rate monitor, enabling the phone’s software to monitor your workout... Read on »

Strength Training by Steven D.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Strength Training Does anyone have any "at-home" exercises in addition to pushups and pullups that help to build muscle in the chest area? Or are there any variations of pushups that seem to help more than others? Read on »

Senior fitness lowers healthcare costs by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise SEATTLE, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Seniors getting into the swing of fitness programs and exercising are lowering healthcare costs, a U.S. study finds. Researchers at the University of Washington find group health plan members over the age of 65 who took advantage of benefits providing an exercise program had -- by year two -- significantly fewer hospi... Read on »

Stanford Departments Bikes Lease Program by Steven D.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Biking Stanford Departments can now lease bikes for the year from the Stanford Bike Shop. A great way to get around campus and get some exercise while you're doing it! Why lease Breezer bikesA new and versatile transportation option for your staff Green â€“ zero environmental impact Exercise and fresh air Hassle-free no-permit parkingA fleet addition ... Read on »

Obesity requires climate plan by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Obesity needs to be tackled in the same way as climate change, a top nutritional scientist has said. The chairman of the International Obesity Taskforce wants world leaders to agree a global pact to ensure that everyone is fed healthy food. Professor Philip James said the challenge of obesity was so great that action was needed now, even witho... Read on »

Hypertension and Diet by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating HATTIESBURG, Miss., Feb. 11 -- Fewer than 20% of hypertension patients adhere to recommended DASH dietary guidelines, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.The proportion of patients complying with the diet decreased by more than seven percentage points between the two most recent NHANES surveys, Philip B. M... Read on »

Studies Show 60% of Companies are Implementing Wellness Programs by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Companies are depending heavily on employer-sponsored wellness programs to help them contain the cost of health-care insurance. A recent study by Forrester Research asked 900 benefits professionals at companies of all sizes what they are doing to counteract the rising cost of health-care insurance. More than 60 percent of the respondents said t... Read on »

Red Wine...Good or Bad? by Steven D. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating A new study shows that one glass of red wine can have benefits but 2 drinks are stressful: Newswise â€” One drink of either red wine or alcohol slightly benefits the heart and blood vessels, but the positive effects on specific biological markers disappear with two drinks, say researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General H... Read on »

Regional health foundation has schools tackling obesity by Steven D.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss Millis seventh-grader Kaitlin Babin-Devine is spooning sugar into a clear plastic container, waiting for the scales to balance. Finally, after about a third of a cup sits on the scale, it starts to tip. more stories like this She and her classmates are measuring ... Read on »

Muscle Burns More Fat... by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise "Weight Training" Reduces Fat and Improves Metabolism in Mice ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2008) â€” Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have demonstrated that in mice, the use of barbells may be as important to losing weight and improving health as the use of running shoes. The discovery builds upon the fact that skeletal ... Read on »

How Fruits and Veggies Lower Sodium Intake by Steven D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Just another reason to make sure we're eating our fruits and veggies! Low-sodium diet really begins in aisles of the grocery storeBy Linda Giuca, HARTFORD COURANTArticle Created: 02/04/2008 02:38:46 AM PSTA FEW years ago, restaurant chefs became fascinated with exotic varieties of sea salt, putting the mineral's "good" side in the spotlight as t... Read on »

Health Club Membership -- Worth the Money or Not? by Steven D.

3 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in Exercise Newswise â€” Is joining a health club still on your New Year’s resolution list? The February issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource covers the pros and cons of joining a gym. Among the biggest advantages: Variety -- Health clubs offer many types of equipment, classes and activities. Some offer luxury features such as a spa or beauty salon.Pro... Read on »

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