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Eukanuba Unleashes New Free iPhone Application Providing Dog Owners With Instant Access to Dog Parks and Other Four-Legged Fun

OFF LEASH Launch Marks the First-Ever Mobile Dog Expert Application DAYTON, Ohio, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer in premium pet care and nutrition, Eukanuba continues to innovate and meet the needs of today's active pet owner with the introduction of the Eukanuba OFF LEASH iPhone(TM) applica...

Former NYPD and Suffolk County Parks Officer, Who Responded to 9/11, to Receive Power Scooter From The SCOOTER Store at Benefit Event in Smithtown

Surprise Donation Will Be Made to Middle Island Man, 32, Injured Twice in the Line of Duty MIDDLE ISLAND, N.Y., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released by The SCOOTER Store: WHO: Kevin O'Connor, 32, Middle Island resident, and former New York City patrolman ...

Americans Abandoning National Parks

Researchers find 25% decrease in usage of parks and forests, point to sedentary society,, FRIDAy, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- National parks were designed to be places where Americans could go to connect with nature, but that healthy ideal may be on the wane. A new study published i...

Modest Increase in Urban Parks Could Equalize Global Warming Until 2080s

A modest increase in the number of urban parks and street trees in our major cities could offset decades of predicted temperature rise, a new study by researchers from the University of Manchester has revealed. According to the team, a mere 10 percent increase in the amount of green space ...

Kids Living Near Parks Less Likely to Be Overweight

Kids living near green spaces such as park and lawns in their neighborhoods in urban areas are less likely to be overweight//, said a US study. Researchers studied 7,334 children, ages three to 18, in Marion County in the US and used body mass index to determine which children were overweight...

Adolescent Girls More Active If Neighborhoods Have Parks

Adolescent girls who live within half a mile of a public park are significantly more physically active //than other girls, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have found. The study found that physical activity was higher for girls who lived within a mile of parks and showed...

Wireless Home Healthcare to be $4 Billion Industry by 2013

... The report from international research firm parks Associates predicts the push for healthcare refo...-term opportunities for wireless providers. parks Associates finds wireless technologies can benefit... , Director, Health & Mobile Product Research, parks Associates. "Device and service connectivity is th...

Eleven Veterinary Students Win Top Awards at Morris Animal Foundation's Annual Research Competition

... D07ZO-636 : The Effect of Population Density on African Elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) Endoparasite Burden: A Study of Three South African National parks 3rd Place for Wildlife, $1,500 Santiago Diaz, University of Florida D07ZO-607 : "Use of Elephant-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies and ...

Must-Haves for Your Summer Vacation Bag

... PINELLAS PARK, Fla., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- With summertime in full swing, vacationers are packing their bags for the nearest beaches, parks and poolside locations. Spending an increased amount of time outdoors is common during the summer months, but before you start soaking up those rays,...

1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Is Obese

... "We need to be thinking about how to change our communities to be much healthier for our children," Grummer-Strawn said. There need to be better parks and playgrounds "so that children can get outside and play," he said. "We also need to improve access to healthier foods." More information Fo...

AlphaRx Unveils its China Strategy

...dustry. It plans to further increase its investment in the sector through a variety of grants and awards in some of its leading science and technology parks and through the National Program 863, originally established in March 1983 by Deng Xiaoping to award grants to science and technology projects that ha...

Policymakers, Experts, Public Agree: Physical Activity Plan Needed

...ctors that have heavy influence on physical activity: business and industry, the nonprofit sector, health care, transportation, education, mass media, parks and recreation, and public health. The American College of Sports Medicine originally called for the development of the plan following a 2006...

CareFusion Launches New Brand, Establishing Itself as an Industry Leader in Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care and Safety

...intFest(R), where they will paint canvases that will be donated to local hospitals. Other non-profit organizations supported include local food banks, parks and health and human services agencies. CareFusion Spinoff CareFusion's planned spinoff from Cardinal Health is expected to be completed late...

NRPA Launches "Parks Build Community"

..."Parks Build Community" - utilizes urban parks as a core component in the revitalization of under..."Parks Build Community" - utilizes urban parks as a core component in the revitalization of under...d to demonstrate the benefits that playgrounds and parks bring to the health of children and families in su...

Highmark Program Receives Top Community Leadership Award

... and walking clubs. During the past 11 years, PALS has increased its services to include 52 book clubs in 14 counties, 12 walking clubs in county parks and senior high-rises and quilt clubs that donate lap robes to seniors living in nursing facilities. The clubs, along with various other PALS ac...

Kaiser Permanente Calls for Health Policy Support and Community Advocacy to Curb Childhood Obesity

...n neighborhoods Increasing the quality and quantity of physical education Ensuring that all families have access to safe and welcoming parks and playgrounds, and Creating safe routes for children to walk or bike to school. "Our society must improve opportuniti...

10 Things to do This Summer!

...d not to mention the fun element. http://www.realbuzz.com/swimming 2. Cycling: there are so many cycle routes now available through beautiful parks and cycle friendly paths, across towns and cities that the whole family can explore. Get out and about and burn off calories whilst seeing the sites, ...

Metro Detroiters Step Up for the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure(R), May 30

...Ford Dealers, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA), Michigan Recreation and parks Association (MRPA), National City, New Balance Farmington Hills & Troy, Nordstrom, Olympia Entertainment, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, POH Re...

K-State Researchers and Their Partners Making it Easier for Rural Kansans of All Ages to Stay Healthy Despite Limited Access to Facilities Like Bike Trails, Gyms

... human services at K-State. What looks like open space often is privately owned, used for agriculture and otherwise not suitable for recreation. Local parks often are not big enough for walking trails or skating facilities, while local streets may not be suitable for cyclists or pedestrians. "It's esp...

Carriage Services Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

...rty sales, we began an initiative in the third quarter of 2008 to increase both the quantity and quality of the cemetery sales counselors at our major parks and subsequently reached our minimum headcount target at the end of January 2009. The combination of more and better preneed sales counselors and gre...

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Colleen Daly of Asheville, NC As Youth Advocate of the Year

...Association to advocate for statewide smoke-free air legislation in North Carolina. Her smoke-free advocacy also includes working to pass a smoke-free parks policy in Ashville and speaking at Asheville's minor league baseball stadium to introduce this policy to the public. Colleen also has developed a tale...

Aspen Dental Leads Efforts To Clean Up For Earth Day

... Syracuse participated in the effort on April 25.     Members of Aspen Dental's "Smile Squad" removed trash and debris from parks and other public areas in neighborhoods near the company's local offices. Activities included picking up debris from along local roadways; weeding; r...

Six Flags Friends Invites Guests to Help Cure Kids Cancer by Taking 'A Walk In The Park'

... Six Flags parks to hold second annual Walk-a-thon event THIS SUMME...alk In The Park' is a unique way for our family of parks to unite and channel our efforts for this very wor...ies of programs throughout the Six Flags family of parks that make a difference in communities by encouragi...

Dutch Fairytale Becomes Reality

...le severe handicaps and the elderly who suffer from serious dementia. Entertainment is not something these people take for granted. Existing amusement parks do not offer sufficient care facilities and are not designed for the manner in which they experience the world. Thousands of enthusiastic reactions po...

The Makers of BENADRYL(R) and the National Park Foundation Encourage People to Pledge to Spend More Time Enjoying Outdoor Moments

... "We are proud to partner with the National Park Foundation to protect our parks and encourage everyone to visit these very special places," says Jorge Leon...sers across the country will help the National Park Foundation care for our parks and ensure that present and future generations can continue to enjoy them."...

Kaiser Permanente Recognized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Commitment to Protecting Environment

... leader in sustainability, Kaiser Permanente is: Promoting walking and biking - Kaiser Permanente's Community Health Initiatives build parks and bike paths to promote physical activity and reduce air pollution. Hosting farmers' markets - To reduce car trips to shops and increase acc...

Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour Through California Cities to Provide Free Heart Examinations in Sound-Proof Setting

...ril 4 and 5 with a sound-proof medical unit at San Diego and Pasadena Beach parks to perform free heart examinations of area dogs. In addition to perfor...ease, we hope to help more dogs live longer and better lives." At dog parks and beaches in the cities on the tour, veterinary cardiologists will perfor...

Kaiser Permanente Recognized for Efforts to Spread Health by Curbing Climate Change

... leader in sustainability, Kaiser Permanente is: Promoting walking and biking: Kaiser Permanente's Community Health Initiatives build parks and bike paths to promote physical activity and reduce air pollution. Hosting farmers markets: To reduce car trips to shops and increase acces...

Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour Kicks off in Las Vegas to Provide Free Heart Examinations in Sound-Proof Setting

...s and early diagnosis of heart disease, we hope to help more dogs live longer and better lives." On the tour - which will stop at dog beaches and parks throughout California as well - veterinary cardiologists will perform free dog heart screenings from inside a special sound-proof mobile exam room. Th...

Stroke survivors improve balance with tai chi

...ui-Chan thinks the experience can work for Americans and other western nationalities. "It can be taught at community centers, YWCAs or YMCAs, or in parks in the summer," she said. Hui-Chan said that benefits of tai chi include improved strength and cardio fitness. Group classes also provide a healthy...

Karen Winnick Appointed Chairwoman of Winnick Family Foundation

...The Center for Jewish History, Children's Scholarship Fund, Partnership for Better Schools, Teach for America, The Gettysburg Foundation, The National parks Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, The Los Angeles Police Foundation, Shoah Foundation, and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Univers...

Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More

...SDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Living close to parks and other play areas may keep children more active...We were able to relate the proximity and number of parks to how often children aged 8 to 10 years walked." ...rease active living. Equally important is that the parks and recreational areas are well maintained and are...

change:healthcare Helps Displaced Employees Immobilized by High Cost of Healthcare

...system and making information and resources like these available to people currently going through great trials is at least one way we can help," parks said. About change:healthcare, inc. change:healthcare, inc. ( www.changehealthcare.com ) is a technology company dedicated to helping people sa...

Obesity linked to dangerous sleep apnea in truck drivers

...h 2009 edition of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine . parks says, "It is well-known that obesity, a leading risk factor for obstructive...e 20 drivers with confirmed OSA complied with treatment recommendations. parks also notes, "Although it is not surprising, it is concerning that we found ...

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to Manage New Health Center in Cyprus

... center, office park and luxury lifestyle housing, as well as retail, entertainment, cultural and leisure facilities, in one of the largest landscaped parks on the island. The 23-year partnership with UPMC will be the first health care venture for PPL. "With its long track record of success in man...

Michael L. Parks, MD, Elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors

...r the "under 45 year old" Board position. Dr. parks specializes in the reconstruction of arthritic con...stry from Duke University in North Carolina, Dr. parks graduated from the Medical University of South Ca...residency at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. parks continued his training at Hospital for Special Sur...

'I Count(TM): 10 Simple Steps to a Healthy Life': Time and Money-Strapped Americans Find Balance, Better Health with New Book

...cs from nutrition to finding others to support your goals. Co-authors Susan parks and Patricia Bonavia share tips, tools and best practices to make the journ...en each and every day, and through this, found fitness, balance and focus." parks engaged her co-author Patricia Bonavia to track her steps and the two began...

Back by Popular Demand! DIAKADI Body Announces Its Spring Edition of Outdoor Boot Camps

...vice on posture, form and programming ideas for their own workouts. All of this information while experiencing some of San Francisco's most beautiful parks and areas," says owner Billy Polson. "I have found over the years that by breaking the monotony of the gym and workouts, more people find enjoyment a...

Medical prescription of heroin does not pose neighborhood risk

...de la Ville de Montral for the period from 2002 to 2008. What's more, Brochu and his team undertook 150 observational walks in the streets, alleyways, parks and parking lots within a 200-meter radius of the NAOMI clinic in to assess the levels of debris, deviant behavior and observable emergency interventi...

Personal Health Technology Spending to Exceed $460 Million in the Disease Management Sector in 2013

...the disease management (DM) industry, according to parks Associates' recent report Disease Management Indu...g, Director of Health and Mobile Product Research, parks Associates. "The DM sector is subject to the same ...ase Management Industry and High-Tech Adoption is parks Associates' latest research report about the futur...