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...goal and save are examples of Nyamekye’s function on the Harvard squad as a dynamic, all-around player and his more recent responsibility as a team leader...
...getting infected in the first place (thanks to their residual immunity to the virus from previous outbreaks of H1N1), their risk of death from the disease may be higher than that of younger patients, primarily because of their higher rates of underlying conditions, such as heart disease, reduced lung function, diabetes and emphysema. (See how not to get the H1N1...
...older registered as obese, and 43% of these morbidly so. Those with excessive body-mass-index measurements tend to have other medical conditions related to weight that may put them at risk of suffering more severe infection with H1N1. Being overweight can increase sleep apnea and reduce lung function, for example, both of which can impair a heavier person's ability to overcome a respiratory infection like influenza. Among the 156 obese adults in Louie's sample, 66% had underlying diseases known to complicate the flu, including chronic lung disease, heart disease and diabetes. (See the Top 5 swine...
...Pavón] lead the team to victory and [for the country] to identify him as Honduran has served the positive function of getting the rest of Honduras to recognize the valuable aspect that is our Garifuna community,” Pastor says...
...financial management of the Class is another vitally important function of continuing class activities. Since the College provides no financial support for social activities (except in certain of the reunion years), the Class must raise and maintain a treasury, ordinarily through class dues, events, or the sale of Class memorabilia. A solid class treasury can help to subsidize a portion of many class activities or even provide a free class party at regular intervals. Additionally, the treasury must be able to absorb the cost of regular newsletters and notices, a particular challenge...