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Company Fined After Worker Suffers Fatal Injuries After Being Run Over At Work, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that sufficient safety procedures and risk assessments are in place to properly protect staff.
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Pennsylvania House Approves Bill Allowing Young Adults To Remain On Parents' Health Insurance Policies Up To Age 29
The Pennsylvania House last week voted to approve a bill that allows state residents up to age 29 to be added to or remain on their parents" health insurance plans as long as they live in the state or are full-time students, the Harrisburg Patriot-News reports. They also must be single and not have dependents.According to national data, young adults between ages 19 and 29 make up the largest segment of the U.S. population without health insurance. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department estimates that nearly 400,000 state residents in that age group are uninsured. The bill allows employers to decide if they want to offer the coverage option to their employees. Families choosing to add adult dependents to their health plans will have higher premiums. Gov. Ed Rendell (D) is expected to sign the bill, which the state Senate approved in March (Thompson, Harrisburg Patriot-News, 5/14). Prescription for Pennsylvania Plan
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Oregon House Passes Preemptive Health Reform Bills
The Oregon House of Representatives passed two health reform bills that a leading Democratic lawmakers says will help Oregon "fit into whatever happens on the national scale," the Portland Oregonian reports. One bill would tax insurers and hospitals more than $300 million over two years to provide coverage to an additional 115,000 Oregonians. These funds would "leverage nearly $1 billion in federal Medicaid matching money." The second measure would create an Oregon Health Authority to replace an existing Department of Human Services, but with a broader mandate to track health care claims data and harness consolidated purchasing power to "pressure insurers and hospitals to use evidence based care." State officials say the measure "would create an estimated 3,600 high-paying jobs in hospitals, medical clinics and other areas" (Graves, 6/8).
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Stress And Culture Affect Exercise Motivation

Stress levels and cultural considerations affect how much and for what reasons college students exercise, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine"s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. One study, conducted by Rafer Lutz, Ph.D., found that college-aged women who do not exercise regularly are even less likely to be physically active when under stress. But those with consistent exercise levels accumulate more physical activity when experiencing similar emotions. "I think our study suggests, more than anything, varying perceptions of exercise," Lutz said. "Someone who isn"t regularly active may view exercise as "one more burden" when stressed, whereas those who make it a part of daily life may view it as a stress reliever and an escape from pressure." A second study examined exercise differences between more than 400 students American and Chinese college students. Researchers found that Americans typically exercise for weight control and physical appearance, while the Chinese exercise more for health and enjoyment reasons. "These results reinforce the complexity of exercise behavior change, particularly among diverse and multicultural groups," said lead study author Zi Yan, M.S. "Although we didn"t study the origins of these exercise motivations, it may be a reflection of cultural values and what young people are taught to prioritize about themselves." ACSM guidelines support the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that adults participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, which can be achieved in 30-minute segments five days a week. American College of Sports Medicine


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