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PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health Spending / 'Unfitness Gene' / Child Obesity

Saturday, February 6, 2010 Medical PDA News
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1. BEHAVIOR: 'SEX ADDICT' IS THE DIAGNOSIS DU JOUR FOR CELEBRITIES. JONATHANALPERT, psychotherapist and advice columnist, is available to weigh in on thelatest high-profile cases of infidelity: "Boy meets girl, dates, cheats, getscaught, huge fight follows, he realizes his terrible mistake, makes changes,she forgives and they work on improving their relationship. Celebrity meetsgirl, marries, cheats, meets another, cheats and so on. There's a bigdifference between the two: the former shows really poor judgment and is anisolated case of infidelity, while the latter shows a pattern of even worsejudgment and trouble controlling sexual impulses. This runs amok incelebrities and are the same traits found in a sex addict. So, sure, TigerWoods seems to fit the bill and is the new poster boy for sex addiction, butbe careful, because it's the diagnosis du jour as society and culture arequick to label every celebrity who cheats a 'sex addict.'" Alpert can provideinsight into this and talk about Tiger Woods, John Edwards and others. Website: http://www.jonathanalpert.com (2/5/10)
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2. FITNESS: 'UNFITNESS GENE' MAY LIMIT INDIVIDUAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AEROBICCAPACITY. VIK KHANNA, president and chief exercise officer of GALILEO HEALTHPARTNERS, LLC: "The discovery of 'unfitness genes' should not dissuade peoplefrom regular physical activity. Setting aside improvements in aerobiccapacity, regular exercise is a powerful lever for improving quality of life.Greater muscular strength, flexibility, balance, bone strength and mood areall possible without significant alterations of aerobic capacity. Buildingthese critical fitness measures can dramatically enhance quality of life,allowing a person to deal more effectively with stress, move through dailyactivities with greater efficiency and less day-to-day strain, and lower therisk of some causes of premature morbidity and mortality." Khanna can discusshow much additional research is needed regarding "unfitness genes" and canalso discuss how to exercise more effectively. Khanna is located in Baltimore.Web site: http://www.galileohealth.net (2/5/10)
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3. HEALTH: OBAMA REQUESTS INCREASE IN GLOBAL HEALTH SPENDING FOR FY 2011.KARL HOFMANN, former U.S. diplomat and president and CEO of global healthorganization POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (PSI): "I applaud the presidentfor proposing increased spending on global health; he knows that global healthinvestments yield results, even in these tough economic times. There are10,000 fewer children dying every day in the world now as opposed to 20 yearsago, largely thanks to global health investments. The Obama administration ischarting a courageous course, building on the Bush administration'sachievements in this area. This is smart spending, in the context of smartpower." Hofmann is located in Washington, D.C., and is fluent in French.Editor's Note: Hofmann has a profile listed in the ProfNet Experts Database.To view the profile, go to http://www.profnet.com and, after logging in, clickon "Search Expert." News Contact: Marshall Stowell, [email protected] Phone:+1-202-572-4619 (2/4/10)

4. HEALTH: HEALTHCARE COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE: NEW TECHNOLOGY IS NEEDED TOSOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS. WILL HICKLEN, CEO of ANKOTA, INC., a healthcaredelivery management system: "Baby boomers continue to age and will eventuallyplace a heavier burden on the healthcare system. Many of them will requireadditional hospital stays, home care, more medications and complex treatments,and right now, there are not efficient and effective ways in which to trackall the facets of their healthcare in a successful way. Technology is theanswer. It can easily assist healthcare providers, caregivers and home carecompanies in providing better patient care and, in turn, helping an ailinghealthcare system." Hicklen has over 20 years of experience, is anentrepreneur and this is his fourth successful start-up technology-basedcompany. He started Ankota because of his personal journey dealing with theloss of his wife to cancer and the home healthcare systems that did notprovide efficient ways in which to monitor her progress. He is able to addresssuch topics as technology for home healthcare, process management, software asa service (SaaS), technology startups, business development and strategicpartnerships. Hicklen is located in Baltimore. News Contact: Dorothy Fuchs,[email protected] Phone: +1-410-637-8337 (2/5/10)

5. HEALTH: ENDING GENERATION XXL: HOW TO PUT AN END TO THIS EPIDEMIC FORGOOD. ERIN PALINSKI, RD, LDN, CDN, CPT, a nationally recognized pediatricobesity expert and author/creator of the successful Healthy 'n Fit PediatricWeight Management Program, can discuss tips and advice that families andhealth care providers can take to correct and prevent child obesity:"Inactivity, portion control and hectic lifestyles are three of the biggestfactors impacting child obesity. Controlling this epidemic does not have to bedifficult. By involving the whole family and making simple and fun nutritionand fitness changes at home and in the schools, pediatric obesity can beprevented and corrected." Palinski has worked with thousands of overweightchildren and their families and can discuss how to help children achieve andmaintain a healthy body weight. Palinski is also available to discuss timelynutrition and fitness trends, such as First Lady Michelle Obama's platform onchild obesity, National Heart Month and National Nutrition Month. Palinski:[email protected] Phone: +1-973-600-7795 (2/5/10)

6. LIVING: WHY WE SHOULD GET INVOLVED IN MENTORING PROGRAMS. MARK SCHULMAN,drummer for P!nk and volunteer at CREATE NOW!, a nonprofit organization fortroubled kids: "More adults should get involved in mentoring programs.Mentoring is about being a good listener and offering support and friendshipto young adults. Once you earn their trust, you can change kids' attitudesabout school and their future, which gives them hope in changing their livesaround. Being a mentor is a long-term commitment, but the rewards areinvaluable. Seeing how you've changed a child's life is priceless. Mentoringalso teaches you patience and allows you to handle any challenges that lifethrows your way." Schulman lives in Los Angeles. News Contact: Stacey Rudy,[email protected] (2/5/10)

PROFNET is an exclusive service of PR Newswire.To submit an Opportunity by e-mail: [email protected] consult the ProfNet Experts Database: http://www.prnewswire.com/profnetTo contact ProfNet by phone: +1-800-PROFNET, ext. 1To share a thought on ProfNet Expert Alerts: [email protected]. Behavior: 'Sex Addict' is the Diagnosis Du Jour for Celebrities 2. Fitness: 'Unfitness Gene' May Limit Improvements in Aerobic Capacity 3. Health: Obama Requests Increase in Global Health Spending for FY 2011 4. Health: Healthcare Costs Rise: New Technology Needed to Solve Problems 5. Health: Ending Generation XXL: How to Put an End to This Epidemic 6. Living: Why We Should Get Involved in Mentoring Programs

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