Two-time X Games Gold Medalist Chris Ridgway successfully defended his title as limb-loss motocross champion during the 5th Annual Extremity Games (eX5) at Baja Acres motocross facility in Millington, Mich. Ridgway won his 4th consecutive Gold Medal at the eX5…
Day: June 8, 2010
Regular Exercise Reduces Falling Risk, Researchers Say
Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble, a new research study found. About 19,000 people die each year in the United States from falls and about 8 million undergo…
HHS Awards $83.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand Use of Health IT
HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $83.9 million in grants to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) systems. The funds are part of the $2 billion allotted to HHS’ Health Resources…