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The History of Pilates Based Exercise
Posted on January 24th, 2012 No commentsDuring World War I, German expatriate Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), a former gymnast turned nurse, created a series of exercises and equipment that enabled prisoners of war to maintain their strength and flexibility during captivity. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Regrow Hair
Posted on January 19th, 2012 No commentsNo man likes to see a receding hairline, which can knock a man’s feeling of self worth way down. Men take pride in having a full head of hair. Comb it right, get it styled, and take steps to keep it well maintained. Then you see something odd: your forehead has gotten bigger. Read the rest of this entry »
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Winter Park Health Foundation Center for Health and Wellness
Posted on January 17th, 2012 No commentsLike a swat team exercise, Winter Park Health Foundation coordinated a team, established a plan and zeroed in on its target — market, that is. Before opening its doors, the new Center for Health and Wellness sold more than 800 memberships via promotion and sales: mission accomplished. Read the rest of this entry »
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Stretching Exercises
Posted on January 9th, 2012 No commentsWith the exception of its golf conditioning studies, South Shore had not previously included stretching exercises in its fitness classes. Although participants experienced modest improvements in hip/trunk flexibility as a result of their full-range strength-training movements, it was decided to study the effects of specific stretching exercises. Read the rest of this entry »
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House Votes on Drug Imports
Posted on January 6th, 2012 No commentsThe House pulled back somewhat from its position last year that US-made prescription drugs exported to other countries should be allowed back in at their lower, overseas prices.
By a vote of 267-159, members rejected an amendment to the annual spending bill for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration offered by Rep. Read the rest of this entry »