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Rewind the mind to rev the body PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Sheba R. Wheeler - The Denver Post   
Sunday, 07 February 2010

Article Source: The Denver Post

Writers, trainers and pros agree: It is thinking you can that keeps new workout routine rolling

"Approaching each day with hope has motivated me to follow through with healthier behavior," says Piscatella, who will make two appearances in Colorado on Feb. 11 and 12. "You can't change your behavior and then get positive. You get positive in your mind first, and then changes in your behavior follow."

Health experts say the most common reason people relapse in a diet plan, exercise
"Your mind controls your thoughts, and those thoughts create your emotions," says Josh Franks.
regimen or fitness program is negative thinking and beliefs.

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Cutting-Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Allows Wheelchair-Bound to Stand and Walk PDF Print E-Mail
Written by SUZAN CLARKE - ABCNews.com   
Thursday, 04 February 2010

Article Source: ABCNews.com

Futuristic-Looking Suit Gives Paraplegics Life-Changing Experience

When Floyd Morrow's spinal cord was severed in 2006, doctors told him he would never take another step, but a revolutionary new device will give Morrow and other paraplegics the chance to walk again."It's the greatest thing," Morrow, 62, said, speaking about the first time he donned the device called ReWalk, a motorized exoskeleton that enables wheelchair users with permanent lower limb disabilities to stand, walk and even climb stairs.

"Just to be able to push a button and it's like, 'OK, let's go.' Go cruising down the hallway, oh, it's awesome," said Morrow, who lives just outside of Atlantic City, N.J. 

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Inspiration for autism 'hug machine' PDF Print E-Mail
Written by CNN   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010

Article Source: CNN

HLN's Joy Behar talks with Claire Danes and autism pioneer Temple Grandin about the importance of treating autism early.

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HIV/AIDS drug puzzle cracked PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Reuters   
Monday, 01 February 2010

Article Source: Reuters

After slow progress, finding could lead to better treatments, scientists say

LONDON - Scientists say they have solved a crucial puzzle about the AIDS virus after 20 years of research and that their findings could lead to better treatments for HIV.

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U.S. first lady leads charge against obesity PDF Print E-Mail
Written by Reuters   
Friday, 29 January 2010

Article Source: Reuters

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Reuters) - U.S. health officials have leveraged the star power of first lady Michelle Obama to roll out a new campaign against obesity, a preventable condition that drains billions of dollars from the economy.

Obama, who plans to take on childhood obesity as a cause, headlined the launch on Thursday of Surgeon General Regina Benjamin's blueprint for what can be done at home, school and work to reverse the epidemic.

In her first initiative since becoming "America's doctor," Benjamin issued a report on the consequences of obesity to start a national dialogue on the subject."The number of Americans, like me, who are struggling with their weight and health conditions related to their weight remains much too high," she said.

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