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Becky Cole was eight months pregnant with her son Ryan when she passed out. Her husband performed CPR for six minutes with the help of a dispatcher before medics arrived.

Your chances of surviving a sudden heart attack may depend on where you live; some American cities have survival rates five times higher than others. One difference can be 911 dispatchers.

If they coach someone over the phone to give CPR, the chance of surviving goes up. There's now a push to make it universal, but some cities are slow to implement the necessary training.

Becky Cole was eight months pregnant with her fourth child when she collapsed against the bathroom door. It was January 2011 in the Seattle suburb of Woodinville.

"I got up to go brush my teeth, and that's the last thing I remember," she says.

Her husband, Jon, heard the loud crash and called 911.

"She's fallen down, and she doesn't look like she's breathing. I need an emergency ambulance right now," he told the dispatcher.

What happened next is typical in many cities across the country, but it's not nearly as universal as you might expect. When Jon Cole explained that his wife was unconscious and appeared to not be breathing, the dispatcher instructed him on how to perform CPR.

He switched to speakerphone and the dispatcher led him through the process, step by step.

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Celebrating its 25th anniversary in June, it's not hard to measure the impact of the Roger Neilson Coaching Clinic held annually at the University of Windsor.

Over the years, many of the clinic's keynote speakers started out sitting in the audience listening before moving up hockey's ladder.

This year's clinic will be held June 8-10. "We've got a lot of requests from people wanting to speak at the clinic this year being the 25th anniversary," said Marshall Starkman, director of Roger Neilson Hockey.

"(Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach) Dan Lacroix called us and really wanted us to have room for him to speak.

"He used to come and sit in the audience. Many of our speakers have been here in the audience and made the clinic a part of their evolution as a coach."

That desire to give back and share what they've learned on their hockey travels was the basis for Neilson, perhaps the greatest innovator hockey has ever seen, starting the clinic back in 1987.

A beloved figure in the hockey community, Neilson died after a long battle with cancer nine years ago but his legacy lives on.

"Roger started the clinic because he was always motivated to share," said Starkman, who attended his first clinic as a member of the coaching staff of Neilson's Tier II Junior A Lindsay Muskies team in 1997.

"He was an educator in hockey all his life from the time he was coaching two or three teams in Toronto as a teenager. He loved passing on knowledge."

Starkman said Neilson chose Windsor for his clinic because he had a connection to the university that helped him secure facilities and the proximity to the U.S. border made it a good fit geographically.

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Jerry Sloan has a 1,221-803 record in 26 seasons as an NBA coach.

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After talking to Jerry Sloan back in early January for a story about his potential return to the NBA, one thing was clear in my mind about the Hall of Fame coach: He wanted back in.

Sloan, who resigned as Utah coach midway through last season after 23 seasons, hadn't come right out and said that directly. The NBA's third-winningest coach (1,221-803) was still enjoying his time away from the game, whether he and his wife, Tammy, were living on his farm in Illinois or back in his Utah home. But the strong signs that he wanted to coach again were there, and they've all come true in recent weeks as he is officially back in the coaching mix.

The 70-year-old Sloan, who insists his energy has returned to the levels required to do the job his way, discussed his coaching candidacy as well as the NBA playoffs in an interview with SI.com on Thursday. As Sloan indicated, he has spoken with Bobcats owner Michael Jordan about Charlotte's coaching position and will meet with team officials on Friday in Utah for a formal interview.

SI.com: Where do things stand with your coaching future?

Sloan: I'm supposed to talk to Charlotte tomorrow, and beyond that I haven't talked to anybody else.

SI.com: Are you 100 percent interested in that job, or is this a two-way feeling-out process at all?

Sloan: I wouldn't talk to them if I wasn't interested. I wouldn't waste their time. That's not something I'm interested in doing. But I have no idea, and they probably have no idea about me, so I don't know. I guess that's why we're meeting.

SI.com: What about the Orlando situation? It was reported that you had interest there. Have you spoken to the Magic yet?

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24-05-2012 10:00 SUMMARY: Every employee at the Tipton must take a Cholesteral test and Mr. Moseby is afraid of the needle. Cody tries to get Chef Paolo to eat healthily after bacon bits were found in his blood after a Cholesteral Check. After looking in a slanted mirror that distorts images, London is worried about being overweight, and Maddie is worried about being too thin. London starts to exercise and not eat while Maddie tries to eat a lot. Carey tries to stop Zack from eating too much candy and gives him a healthy diet.

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24-05-2012 10:51 Jillian invites Bianca Jade, the founder of to show us some slimming swimsuits for all bodies. Models show off great tankinis, bikinis and one pieces that can take you from the beach to the pool party. Check out these stylish slimming bathing suits now! Subscribe to Everyday Health: For more videos, visit the Everyday Health Channel on YouTube: Check us out: Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter at: We're on Pinterest: ...And Tumblr! Everyday Health Daily Dose with Jillian Michaels Jillian Michaels: fitness expert, life coach, best-selling author and host of Everyday Health's Daily Dose. Jillian along with her co-host, Janice Ungaro, discusses a range of topics, from exercise and nutrition to finding success in all aspects of life. It is a mix of one-on-one interviews and musings which leads viewers on a journey to unlock their fullest potential. Jillian Michaels Jillian is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. She contributes to and is a New York Times best-selling author. She was the trainer and life coach on The Biggest Loser for six years and Losing it with Jillian (NBC) and she has released numerous exercise DVDs. Personalized diet and fitness plans by Jillian are available through which syncs seamlessly to her mobile application published by Everyday Health. Her ...

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24-05-2012 12:18 Quick video on how I learned about the Coaching opportunity, what it means to be a coach, and how it's changed my life! I would love to have you join my team and come along for the ride. We can help each other build the happiness, quality of life and security we all desire! Contact me! I'm ready to mentor YOU! 😀

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It sounds cliche but it's true, you're never too old to get in shape.

In Health Plus, fitness classes for seniors available now in eastern Iowa.

Mary McGee isn't just talking about getting in better shape, she's doing it.

"I was in the bathtub and I had to turn around on my hands and knees in order to get out of the bathtub, so I needed strength to be able to lift myself out of the bathtub which I have no problems with now at all," she said.

Thanks to classes at Covenant Wellness Center in Waterloo, seniors are staying active.

"As we grow older and we retire our ultimate goal is to enjoy life at that point, even more some. And so we want to have a healthy body and exercise allows us to do that," Manager of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and WellnessSheri Purdy said.

Classes like Bodywell, yoga and tai chi are helping older eastern Iowans with muscle tone and balance.

"You could be 60-years-old and start an exercise program. It actually reverses your aging process. So though your chronological age increases, your biological age decreases if you start exercising," said Purdy.

Now five years into her fitness routine, the 75-year-old says she's come a long way.

"You just get more strength in your legs, the strength in your arms. It relieves stress. It's just something once you start doing you want to do to keep healthy," said Mary.

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TITUSVILLE, Fla.

Get MovingStart Improving!

Come to Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville, and celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 8:00 a.m.noon.

This fun event, focusing on senior health and wellness, is a special day to celebrate people age 62 and older. It is open to all ages and the public. The event will include a continental breakfast, health screenings, vendor booths, health information, fitness instruction, cooking demonstration, complimentary lab testing, screenings and much more. Space is limited due to room capacity; all activities are on a walk-in, first come basis.

Kick off the day with a welcome from Titusville Mayor James Tulley and a 1-mile walk. The first 100 to register (over age 62) will receive a complimentary t-shirt. All participants will receive a free gift.

Lab Screenings will be held from 8 a.m.10 a.m.; complimentary cholesterol screenings require 812 hour fasting.

For a complete schedule of the days events please visit parrishhealthandfitness.com.

On the event day only, the senior membership enrollment fee will be reduced to $20 (it is normally $45). Senior membership rates are available on monthly dues. Ask about Parrish Health & Fitness membership at the front desk.

About Parrish Health & Fitness Center

Parrish Health & Fitness Center is North Brevards only medically integrated wellness center. It features state-of-the-art strength and cardiovascular training equipment, multiple weight-training rooms, two indoor heated pools, personal fitness training, wellness coaching, more than 80 weekly group fitness classes, and much more. Located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50), Titusville, FL 32780. Call 321-268-6200 for more information, or go online to parrishmed.com and click on Programs & Services / Preventive Services / Health & Fitness Center.

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Fargo, ND (PRWEB) May 25, 2012

For the fifth consecutive year, Swanson Health Products was the headline sponsor of the Health and Fitness Expo held in conjunction with the 2012 Fargo Marathon in Fargo, North Dakota. The expo was open to the public on May 17 18, 2012, on the floor of the FARGODOME where over eighty health and wellness-focused vendors were interacting with runners, spectators and fans.

At the Swanson Health Products (SHP) booth, expo attendees received complimentary bags filled with samples of health and wellness products, registered for prizes and purchased last-minute necessities for race day. The SHP sample bags included a new, stimulant free energy supplement: vegetarian formula Swanson Ultra ZIP EX2 Enzymatic Energizer. ZIP EX2 features digestive enzymes, natural herbs and vitamins to provide long lasting stamina without jitters or crash.

Other popular fitness and energy samples included GU Energy, Vita Coco Coconut Water, Sundesa Blender Bottles and BioFreeze Pain Relieving Gel. To view the complete list of featured brands, products and an exclusive expo offer, visit the Swanson Health & Fitness Expo Virtual Booth.

Swanson Health Products is an industry leader in bringing vitamins directly to consumers at the lowest prices possible. Swanson Health Products, headquartered in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is Good Manufacturing Practices certified. Swanson Health Products goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. For more information, please visit http://www.swansonvitamins.com.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and DALLAS, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Preventive Medicine's Macaw, enabled by Qualcomm Life Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, was named the winner in the Mobile Applications: Health, Wellness and Fitness category of CTIA's Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards. In its seventh year, the CTIA E-Tech Awards honor the industry's most innovative wireless products and services in the areas of mobile apps, consumer electronics, enterprise and vertical markets and infrastructure. Winners were announced at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 taking place earlier this month in New Orleans.

Unlike other available health and fitness apps, Macaw is based on the clinical science of preventive medicine and is universally designed for people who exercise regularly as well as those who are novices when it comes to physical activity. By leveraging Qualcomm Life's expertise in wireless technology, Macaw will transform a smartphone into the ultimate personal health monitor, connecting an individual's health apps and wireless devices for tracking weight, fitness, overall activity and biometrics including pedometers, glucose meters, activity armbands, scales, labs, sleep managers, mobile weight loss apps and blood pressure cuffs into a single app for complete tracking.

Macaw currently allows integration with the Fitlinxx Actiped+ all-day activity monitor, WorkSmart Labs' weight loss and fitness app Noom Weight Loss and Withings WiFi Body Scale. Macaw users are able to track their physical activity, nutrition, progress and health knowledge while engaging in games that unlock prizes.

Macaw is available for download on the iPhone App Store and Android Market. You can also stay up-to-date by following Macaw on Facebook (Facebook.com/ThePreventionPlan), Twitter (@MacawApp) and YouTube (YouTube.com/MacawApp). View the video at http://www.youtube.com/macawapp.

"CTIA is pleased to congratulate U.S. Preventive Medicine and Qualcomm Life on winning the CTIA E-Tech Award for representing the best in wireless innovation for mobile applications in health, wellness and fitness," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA.

Nearly 250 entries across 15 awards categories were judged by a panel of media and industry analysts and scored on innovation, functionality, technological importance, implementation and overall "wow" factor.

"This award helps to validate our mission of utilizing technology to transform the way people think about and manage their health," said Christopher Fey, founder, CEO and chairman of U.S. Preventive Medicine. "Through Macaw, U.S. Preventive Medicine is making it easier for people to engage in actions to improve their health while on the go. Macaw enables people to take control, improve their own health status, and possibly reduce their health care costs along the way."

For more information on the CTIA E-Tech Awards, visit http://www.ctiashows.com/awards.

To learn more about International CTIA WIRELESS 2012, visit http://www.ctiawireless.com.

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