Tipping Point
President Barack Obama addressed Congress with details of his plan this week and accused his opponents of using scare tactics to gain supporters. As the two sides debate over politics, let's hope they don't lose sight of what's really important, the health of American people. Any health care reform needs to include incentives for exercise, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation.
Exercise, It Does a Body Good
This isn't exactly news, but exercise is good for you. There is an ever-expanding list of the health benefits of exercise and it seems like there are one or two more benefits revealed weekly. Well, this week we've got a couple of interesting ones for you.
President Barack Obama addressed Congress with details of his plan this week and accused his opponents of using scare tactics to gain supporters. As the two sides debate over politics, let's hope they don't lose sight of what's really important, the health of American people. Any health care reform needs to include incentives for exercise, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation.
- Obesity Driving America's Healthcare to a Tipping Point (Reuters)
- Obama, Armed With Details, Says Health Plan Is Necessary (NY Times)
Exercise, It Does a Body Good
This isn't exactly news, but exercise is good for you. There is an ever-expanding list of the health benefits of exercise and it seems like there are one or two more benefits revealed weekly. Well, this week we've got a couple of interesting ones for you.
- Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain (HealthDay)
- Walking Can Decrease Breast Cancer Recurrence 40 Percent (Medical News Today)
