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Volume 16 Issue 4
Spring 2009
 
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New flu bug could bite work force

New flu bug could bite work force
The White House has declared novel N1H1 flu outbreak an emergency. It can spread quickly, but health professionals say its symptoms may not be as severe as seasonal flu symptoms. 'Anytime you get the flu, it’s a problem. But for a normal, healthy person, it’s nothing to worry about.'

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Portrait of employees wellness is not a pretty picture

Portrait of employees’ wellness is not a pretty picture
Kelsey-Seybold kiosk shows as much as 70 percent of users were overweight. But there's plenty you can do to shed pounds.

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Mama was right: Get outside

Mama was right: Get outside
Save your excuses. Researchers have found that connecting with nature is good for you, even if it’s a few minutes a day.

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Grabbing on to more years

Grabbing on to more years
Small changes to the residences of senior citizens can make a huge difference, researchers have found. Simple things like adding grab bars, re-arranging furniture and adding more lighting can increase life expectancy by three years or more.

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