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Bike to Work Week - City Manager ditches car keys for handlebars
jscherder@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- City leaders are ditching the car keys for a pair of handlebars. They are taking part in Bike to Work week. It's not just about fitness--it's about using less gas, creating less pollution, and making Springfield a bike friendly...Tags: Health, Passenger Cars
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Feds: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads
WASHINGTON (AP)- Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government - and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars. The footwear company will pay $40 million to settle charges...
Tags: Health, Washington, DC, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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The Institute of Medicine responds to alarming obesity rate
We heard yesterday about the predictions for American obesity -- nearly half of the population could be obese by year 20-30. Doctors continue now to urge ‘across the board' reforms. An influential group of doctors says obesity is such an immediate...
Tags: Epidemics and Plagues, Health, Polio, Measles, Obesity
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Wellness in the Workplace -- healthy employees, lower health care costs
jscherder@ky3.comBRANSON, Mo -- More than three-quarters of employers now offer wellness programs. While exercise and healthy eating are important, there is also an added financial benefit. The Wellness Council of America estimates that, for each $1 invested in a...Tags: Health, Employees, Health Insurance, Productivity, Companies and Corporations
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Walking school bus program gets Springfield students to school, provides exercise
dhodges@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, the rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. That’s one reason that some schools in Springfield are on a mission to get kids moving. "I'm loving it,&...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Health, Morehead State University, Obesity, Weight
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Army Basic Training graduate outperforms recruits more than half her age
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- Graduating basic combat training for the Army is a major accomplishment for anybody. For one woman, however, Thursday was even more special.
Families gathered here Thursday to cheer on their new soldiers. The average age of...Tags: Health
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Former KY3 Anchor Jerry Jacob returns from war
Today's a happy day here at KY3. Our friend and fellow co-worker, Jerry Jacob is officially back on the job. It's been a long five years since Jerry left us to join the Army. It was five years that took him to three different countries, two wars and on...Tags: Iraq, World War II (1939-1945), Haiti Earthquake (2010), Health, Charity
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KY3's Biggest Loser PETS Competition
KY3 and Springfield Veterinary Center are launching a Biggest Loser Pets competition! The goal is to teach owners how to help their obese pets lose weight and maintain a healthy diet and exercise plan in the new year. 5 dogs and 5 cats will be selected....Tags: Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Pets, Healthy Diet
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Natural approach to controlling COPD restores normal life for some patients
It's the third leading cause of death in the United States, and it literally takes a person's breath away. The condition is chronic pulmonary disease, or COPD. Some of the most effective treatments may not come in a pill or a bottle. There's a natural...Tags: Herbal Supplements, Inflammation, COPD, Health, Human Interest
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Rosie O'Toole
Rosie O'Toole is a six year old, spayed female, domestic shorthair. Rosie eats 1/4 cup of food twice a day, but eats the other cat's leftovers. She has trouble jumping. No exercise.
Current weight: 18.3 lbs.
Ideal weight: 9 lbs.Tags: Health
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New Y.M.C.A.in Monett could open next November
dhodges@ky3.comMONETT, Mo. -- Construction is underway for a new 62,000-square-foot Y.M.C.A. The new facility will cost about $11.2 million dollars to build. Crews expect to put the finishing touches on the building in November. Not only is it six times bigger...Tags: Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Arthritis, Swimming
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