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Wii Could Be What the Doctor Ordered

Posted by kdawson on from the unlikeliest-lede-to-a-health-story dept.

crimeandpunishment writes "The American Heart Association and Nintendo are teaming up to promote Wii. The popular games can be branded with the AHA's logo, to indicate that they're considered a healthy choice. As part of the deal, Nintendo will donate $1.5 million to the AHA. The Heart Association is concerned about childhood obesity, and now concedes that its campaign for traditional forms of exercise just isn't getting through."

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  1. Dogs by Nidi62 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The AHA should endorse stray rabid rottweilers. They are a great way to get people more interested/involved with running.

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    1. Re:Dogs by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      You don't have to outrun the rabid rottweiler, you just have to outrun your friends...

      A message from the AHA

  2. Re:What the doctor ordered? by morari · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's what Dr. Mario ordered!

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