Contemporary approaches to adult obesity treatment.

Adult obesity is a common health problem associated with significant adverse health outcomes. Evidence-based guidelines support intensive nutrition and behavioral counseling and moderate physical exercise. Pharmacotherapy agents are available for long-term use to enhance weight loss efforts for some patients.

How to prescribe Tai chi therapy.

Exercise has been shown to positively influence quality of life for people with a wide variety of medical illnesses. Tai chi,a slow and graceful form of exercise and meditation, has been offered as the ideal exercise for diverse conditions such as chronic heart failure and for breast cancer survivors. In one recent study, tai chi was found to improve exercise capacity,sleep stability, and quality of life in heart failure patients.

Factors influencing immunization status in primary care clinics.

Background And Objectives: National standards and goals for childhood immunization rates are well established. Yet, despite clear standards and goals, physicians do not achieve the desired rate (90%) for immunization coverage. This study examined factors related to immunization status for 2-year-old children in pediatric and family practice settings.