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 Dr. Scott Zahn and his family, before he became a part of the Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge. Zahn now weighs under 200lbs. for the first time in more than 20 years.
July 8th, 2011
04:13 PM ET
Tri Challenge: Fitness becomes a family affairSince January, six iReporters have been training in the Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge. We’re following along as they prepare to compete alongside Dr. Sanjay Gupta in the August 7 Nautica NYC Triathlon. When this whole process started, I said I wanted to do the Tri Challenge for me, for my patients and for my family. A perfect example of how the decision has led to changes in my life and changes for my family happened on the Fourth of July. The Fox Firecracker 5K is run in Kaukana, WI every year on July 4th. None of us have ever participated in it even though it has been going on for years. My wife and I decided that the whole family should do it. Amazingly, everyone agreed.
July 8th, 2011
03:47 PM ET
July 8th, 2011
03:30 PM ET
CPR for your brainFor a special look at "Battlefield Breakthroughs: Helping at Home," tune in to "Sanjay Gupta, M.D.," Saturday-Sunday 7:30 a.m. ET From CNN’s Barbara Starr and Jennifer Rizzo Soldiers in full combat gear file into a hot, deafeningly loud, and dark room. Fake blood covers the floor and drips off the plastic body parts that are scattered about. Smoke and strobe lights mix with heavy metal music and the sound of recorded screams. After weeks of behavioral therapy for traumatic brain injuries, the soldiers are facing this intense simulation to show that they can get back to their daily work—combat. Staff Sgt. Aaron Potter is among the group of patients at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, going through this final assessment. “It’s probably the closest you can get without having the real thing. The smoke, the smells, the noises, the injuries,” Potter says after exiting the simulation. 
July 8th, 2011
12:23 PM ET
What the Yuck: Does flying make me sick?Too embarrassed to ask your doctor about sex, body quirks, or the latest celeb health fad? In a regular feature and a new book, "What the Yuck?!," Health magazine medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj tackles your most personal and provocative questions. Send 'em to Dr. Raj at whattheyuck@health.com. I have to travel a lot for my new job. Will I get sick more often if I'm a frequent flyer? That's a good question - more and more of us worry about coming down with something from the recycled air on planes. But actually, that air is probably better for you than most air in office buildings. It's well filtered before it's blown back out, so it shouldn't make you sick. |
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