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What are the biggest problems facing small business today?
The short answer is it depends on who you ask. In doing some research for this article I literally found dozens of “biggest problems” depending on what the writer wanted to sell me. There are surveys that call out numerous exte al problems ranging from the high cost of health insurance, taxes, government regulations, and the list goes on. In my current role as a business coach I find business owners and CEO’s frequently list their biggest problem as whatever is hot at the t
June 6, 2011
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Diabetes and Exercise
Diabetes and ExercisenThere are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does n
December 13, 2005
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Taking a Chance on Healthy Living
Taking a Chance on Healthy Living!nOne of the most important aspects of living a healthy and prosperous life is understanding "risk." By this I mean knowing how to understand and analyze situations in life that affect health. Being able to accurately weigh benefits and risks when making health decisions is very important! Too often decisions are based on incomplete or inaccurate information and this is a huge mistake with significant consequences!nnFailure to accurately asses
December 13, 2005
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Learning to Live a Healthy Life
Learn to Live a Healthy Life:nnPeople are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe me? Just tune-in to any source of advertising...you're instantly bombarded with the latest diet schemes and "Hollywood" food fads.nnHere in America, we have built a thriving industry trying to control our weight and treat the consequences of over-indulgence. The cost of weight loss and obesity related health care treatments is staggering...Americans alone spend around $114 billion e
November 10, 2005
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The Common Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness
Common Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness:nn"Common sense isnot so common." nnVoltairennDo you ever wonder why people behave as they do? I am constantly amazed at the behavior of people and the things they do. nnAs I get older I get more and more curious and spend much more time thinking about things than I did in my twenties. It just seems we have swung the pendulumso far from common sense that it may never come back.nnI don't think itâs because we're stupid, but I do
October 25, 2005