Walk it Out

If there is one thing that we as humans cannot escape, it's death.  But we certainly don't have to help it along!  It is a sad generality that when the elderly enter hospitals to receive care for ailments, many times they leave the hospital in worse condition than when they entered.  This is no fault of medical professionals, but a side effect of body physiology.  When you stop using your body, it gets weaker and begins to break down.
A 70 year old patient decided to not fall victim to this generality.  During a hospital stay for a blockage in his intestines, he walked.  Everyday he was found walking around the hospital.  He was released in three days, good as new!
Hospitals and medical professionals are starting to realize the genius behind this theory, so much so that a few hospitals in Chicago are implementing some type of exercise as treatment.  With this new proscription  the elderly are leave the hospitals as good as new!

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Charity Event for Daredevils and Children

The kingdom of Bahrain has extended two challenges to its people.  The first is for daredevils to abseil from the top of a Best Western hotel, 150 feet from the ground.  The second challenge is for these daredevils and other participants to donate enough money to send two sick children on a vacation of a life time.  The two children, chosen by a panel of doctors, will join a group of children on the British charity DreamLife trip to London, and then journey on to Florida for ten days to visit "The Happiest Place on Earth" (Disney World), MGM Studios, Universal, and other places.

It has been three years since Bahrain has participated in an event such as this, and so they are expecting a very successful turnout.

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Strength in numbers, Strength in One

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa returned home from a trip to find a welcoming part of not only fellow government leaders, officials, ministers, and ambassadors, but also of citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
After thanking them for coming to welcome him home, he praised them for their loyalty and unity with the leaders of the kingdom.
His Highness said, "Bahraini people have always been known for their firm stances and strong determination to protect national unity...These stances inspire us to continue work to achieve their aspirations."
The government continues to make progressive strides to improve, and the people are not only noticing, but they are supporting and encouraging them.

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101 Year Old Flies

As American Country star Tim McGraw sings,"Live like you were dying."

101 year old, great, great grandmother Mary Hardison sure is living, but doesn't plan on dying any 

time soon!  This Ogden, Utah resident flew into the record books as the oldest person ever 

to tandem paraglide.

Mrs. Hardison says, "My desire is for the elderly to keep on going.  

Do things as long as you are physically able."

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British Visitor Commends Bahrain Progress

Dominic Grieve, Attorney General for England and Wales, visited with His Majesty, and at a reception praised Bahrain's progress in the implementation of the recommendations given by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI).
After commending Bahrain's leadership on their progress, Mr. Grieve said, "The UK, as a close friend and ally, stands ready to work with and offer support to Bahrain in ensuring continuing and effective implementations of the recommendations."

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Focusing on the Youth

Authorities in Bahrain are taking more initiative to help the youth in Bahrain, especially those in tough to reach areas.  The focus?  To help youth prepare to enter the work force by giving them opportunities to enhance their skills, develop news ones, and volunteer.  The youngsters will receive training in a variety of areas, including arts, sciences, media, leadership, organizational skills, public relations, and first aid.
Another special aspect of the training this year will be to help the youth learn how to organize country events and promote civic engagement.
The project is being led by the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS) with the assistance of local youth clubs.

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"Baby Zac" Is Progressing

Zac, an 18 month old baby born with Cerebral Palsy is said to be doing very well, even remarkable, as he is receiving care at the King Hamad University Hospital, the newest hospital in Bahrain.  Zac has been receiving 40 one hour sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.  Because of these treatments, Zac is expected to make a recovery so significant that he will be 90% "normal."  There will be no mental side effects, and very minor physical ones.  

Zac and his care are under the supervision of Captain Dr. Adel Abdul A'aal.