Tackling asthma – Colm Murphy on his weight loss: ‘Some of my hoodies now look like huge dresses’ – Irish Independent

Tackling asthma – Colm Murphy on his weight loss: 'Some of my hoodies now look like huge dresses'
Irish Independent
Asthma can cause great distress to those who experience its symptoms. Here, Colm Murphy tells our reporter how playing sport has not only strengthened his lungs – it has given him a whole new lease of life …

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Tackling Childhood Asthma Not Coal Industry Priority After All – It’s Getting Hot In Here


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Tackling Childhood Asthma Not Coal Industry Priority After All
It’s Getting Hot In Here
Yesterday many of us were up in arms at a new Peabody Coal initiative “Coal Cares” that appeared to be aimed at helping kids with asthma, not by reducing pollution, but rather by making it a cool thing to do. While the website and media campaign were a
Prank website claims 'coal cares' about asthmaWest Virginia Public Broadcasting
Peabody Punked by Fake 'Coal Cares' Asthma SiteForbes (blog)
"Coal Kills Kids" Pranks Big Coal with Yes Men Stunt, Starts Change.org PetitionChange.org (blog)
CNN International –Straight.com –Wall Street Journal
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Tackling Sports Physicals: Preparing To Play

Tackling Sports Physicals: Preparing To Play
While seemingly invincible teenage athletes at the height of good health and fitness aren’t likely candidates for doctor’s visits, even the fit need to visit a physician before practice. Sports physicals, often called pre-participation sports examinations, are key to making sure athletes are healthy enough to play and avoiding tragic occurrences, like sudden cardiac death, says a Saint Louis …

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