Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Research presented at a conference this week suggests heart failure patients can benefit from Nordic walking, where people walk with the help of poles as in cross-country skiing. This type of walking, which engages the upper as well as the lower body, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe: it is safe for older patients, especially those over 65, and after a short introductory course, can be practised outdoors without having to go to the gym. The lead author of the study is Andrzej Lejczak, a physiotherapist at the Military Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

ABPI And Teenage Cancer Trust CEOs In Keynote Debate At Patient Summit 2012, 29-30 May, London, UK
Stephen Whitehead, CEO of The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and Simon Davies, CEO of Teenage Cancer Trust will engage in the Keynote Debate at the Patient Summit 2012, it has been announced. With no moderator, the heads will address a variety of topics one-on-one in what has been described as an armchair debate. An audience of more than 150 senior industry professionals will be witness to this meeting of minds, marking the beginning of the two day event at the Regents Park Marriott Hotel in London... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)