The world of online video games has long been criticized for its contribution to sedentary lifestyles which is a major concern for health professionals citing its contribution to chronic diseases. The number of people engaging in online gaming has …
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MSN’s “Tech Notes” Features the TrekDesk Treadmill Desk
Paul Hochman is the host of ‘Tech Notes’, a featured spot on MSN’s small business channel Business on Main, dedicated to the latest and greatest tech innovations that help small business leaders build better businesses. This week Tech Notes focused …
Oregon Considers Treadmill Desks for State Workers, TrekDesk Is An Affordable Option
In the first legislative move of it’s kind Oregon Republican Representative Jim Thompson has sponsored a bill that would undertake a pilot study analyzing the impact of treadmill desks on the health of Oregon state workers. TrekDesk Treadmill Desks …
April 3rd is National Walking Day
Wednesday, April 3rd is National Walking Day and the American Heart Association is inviting the public to get out and show their support against heart disease by taking the pledge to increase their daily walking. The problem for …
Senator Orrin Hatch’s Answer to America’s Obesity Issue: Sidewalks
Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, expressed contempt for the newly formed Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation in Senate hearings this past week. Criticizing the Center as a bureaucracy that received “$10 billion …
