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Snap Fitness, Rolling Strong launch truckstop program

Ten gyms will open soon at Pilot Flying J travel centers in a partnership between Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong.

September 7, 2011

FMCSA groups to discuss Mexico program

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advisory group and Medical Review Board will have an open meeting that will include discussions on oversight of the cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico.

August 28, 2011

Truckers, health buffs run in early morning 5k

Seventy-two contestants finished the so-named 5k Big Rig Run shortly after dawn today as part of the growing health advocacy at the Great American Trucking Show.

August 26, 2011

Health product: iPosture

Worn on the chest, iPosture vibrates when the user slouches and continues until posture is corrected. The small device is designed to be worn for four hours a day for the first month to ingrain the proper behavior on the user, and twice a week to maintain posture improvement. Purchase for $75 at iposture.com. IPOSTURE, […]

July 4, 2011

Prime expands on-site medical facility for drivers

The carrier now has a full-service medical facility at its terminal in Springfield.

May 24, 2011

Favorite Trail

The Des Plaines River Greenway is a great trail. The trail itself is 31 miles long, but it connects with other local trails giving it hundreds of accessible miles off the main corridor trail. It is surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of forest preserve property. It is easily accessible by truck. It is located […]

September 24, 2010

Friday Five: Signs of a stroke

Factors that can contribute to the chance of having a stroke include high blood pressure, smoking and heart disease, among others.

May 21, 2010

Daily health tip: Finish with fruit

If you crave something sweet at the end of your meal, try fruit

January 29, 2010

Eat This, Not That: Subway chicken

At a “healthy” restaurant like Subway, you still have to be conscious of your choices.

January 23, 2010

Daily health tip: Eat enough, not too much

The recommended daily calorie intake is around 2,000 calories.

January 20, 2010

Exercise product: Heavy Grips

Heavy Grips are good to take along on the road.

January 18, 2010

Daily health tip: Stay busy

Don’t let boredom cause unwanted increases in caloric intake.

January 17, 2010

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