IU Health & Wellness: Back to School
Indiana University experts discuss the misuse of prescription drugs by college students and athletes; fitting exercise into a busy school schedule; returning to college to get a job; and insights into successful school referendum campaigns.

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Savor: High-tech health
The new report “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’sFuture 2010″, released last month by the Trust for America’sHealth, shows families across the country continue to struggle toeat a healthful diet.

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Fitbit gadget helps track the health details
Fitbit Tracker is a small plastic gizmo containing a 3-D motion sensor, something like what’s inside a Nintendo Wii controller. Clip it onto your clothing, and it logs your movements throughout the day.

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OMRON STEP PEDOMETER, # HJ-002F

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• Measures steps, aerobic steps and minutes, calories and distance
• Separately displays aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously
• 7 day history lets you review a full week of exercise
• Features include large display, clock, detachable belt holder and security strap
• NOTE: The manual included with this item incorrectly states that the unit itself shuts down automatically each day – the settings do reset each day at midnight however the unit itself must be manually shut-down

Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software
Product Description
The New Walking Style HJ-720ITC by Omron Healthcare is the most advanced Pocket Pedometer with USB Connection and PC Software to date! It lets you track days, weeks, months, and years of exercise on your PC with ease. The unique dual sensor technology lets you carry your pedometer in your pocket or bag with astounding accuracy -boasting an error rate of less than 1%. This versitile device is a must-have for any walking progam, and can’t be beat!Contents: 1 Pedometer… More >>
Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

Omron HJ-105FN-AEROBIC STEP PEDOMETER

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The Heart Hospital walking club promotes heart health one step at a time
Hospital employees meet weekly during their lunch breaks to walk the indoor course, seven laps around the skywalk between The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano and Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano campuses, as part of the hospital’s PaceMakers walking club.

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