Most people know that exercise is important to maintain and improve health; however, sedentary lifestyles and obesity rates are at all-time highs and have become major national issues. In a study, University of Missouri researchers found that healthy adults who…
Month: February 2011
Additional NASCAR Drivers Support Mission: ABLE
Paralyzed Veterans of America announced that in addition to honorary spokesperson, Richard Petty, NASCAR drivers: AJ Allmendinger, Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. will help promote Paralyzed Veterans of America’s (Paralyzed Veterans) Mission: ABLE campaign. “We are pleased…
NIH Grant Supports Research in the Most Common Pediatric Soft Tissue Tumor
A nearly $2 million grant from the NIH will help investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital search for biomarkers that may be linked to the development and outcome of hemangiomas, the most common soft tissue tumor in children. A hemangioma is…
BOC, International Signs on to be Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Sponsor
The Amputee Coalition announced that the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) will be a Cobblestone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2011. The Cobblestone sponsorship represents a financial commitment of $5,000 to the camp for its…
In Memoriam: Harry J. Lawall Jr.
Harry J. Lawall Jr., CPO, “Bud,” of Newtown, Pa. died on Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 55 years. Harry J. Lawall Jr. Born in Philadelphia, Lawall was a resident of Newtown for 20 years and formerly…
Study Suggests Knee Pain From Common Arthritic Condition Can Be Reduced By Weight Loss
Knee pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, but researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day program say they have a simple solution: lose…
Amputee Coaltion Launches New Initiatives, Logo
The Amputee Coalition launched its 25th anniversary celebration with a new logo, proactive brand principles and a new open community model that replaces the former dues membership model. “The Amputee Coalition is 25 years young this year and we are…
Limbs for Life Foundation Benefit Gala and Auction Boasts a Hollywood Twist
On Feb. 26, 2011, the Limbs for Life Foundation is rolling out the red carpet in celebration of Hollywood’s favorite movie characters as the nonprofit presents “A Night at the Oscars” at the 10th Annual Benefit Gala, according to a…
Common Cold Burden can be Reduced by Zinc
Zinc supplements reduce the severity and duration of illness caused by the common cold, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The findings could help reduce the amount of time lost from work and school due to…
Social Activity Could Decrease the Risk of Developing Disability Later in Life
According to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, higher levels of social activity are associated with a decreased risk of becoming disabled later in life. The study will be published in the Journal of Gerontology. “Social activity has long…