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Hello everyone,
We hope that everyone is enjoying the last days of summer.
In this issue we have an informative article about the benefits of both physical and mental exercise as we age. Now that the kids are back to school there is a couple of pertinent articles on proper backpack use, as well as taking care of ear infections.
Please note that the office will be OPEN on the Saturday of the Thanksgiving Weekend, Saturday October 8th, 2005.
Enjoy September's newsletter and we'll see you soon for your tune-up before the fall clean-up.
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At Any Age, It's Wise to Exercise
The benefits of exercise have been well documented over the years. Among other benefits, numerous studies have shown that exercise can help reduce the incidence of disease, promote weight loss, and improve mental health. A recent long-term study set out to examine if exercising during the senior years benefits people who were previously sedentary.
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"Life is something that everyone should try at least once."
Henry J. Tillman
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More Evidence: Improper Backpack Use May Cause Back Pain
An increasing amount of evidence suggests that carrying heavy backpacks may lead to low back pain in children and adolescents. The exact reason for this remains unclear, but some scientists have theorized that a backpack laden with books, supplies and other implements places an undue amount of stress on a child's spine, resulting in occasional, sometimes intense pain. Few studies, however, have examined the way children wear backpacks and what specific effect that can have on the spine.
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Antibiotics for Ear Infections: Not the Right Answer?
One of the most common infections children experience is acute otitis media (AOM), which affects the middle ear, and is often associated with a buildup of fluid that causes pain and swelling. While many doctors will prescribe antibiotics to treat AOM, some health care providers believe using antibiotics too frequently can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
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Mental Exercise Can Keep Brain Young
Several British publications including the BBC-News reported on September 7, 2005 on information presented at the British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Dublin last month showing that mental and physical exercise can help keep your brain young.
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