WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.

WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.

WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new surgical technique offers hope for people who suffer chronic heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

EsophyX Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) means performing the gastrointestinal procedures through the mouth rather than through an abdominal incision. A handful of hospitals around the country perform the operation.

So, Nintendo, makers of the popular Wii gaming console, will release next week what it's calling Wii Fit. This new unit gives 'gamers' the options of strength training, yoga, aerobics and more, with interaction from the video game. So, I'm wondering how many people would try this? Will you give it a go? If so, why would you choose this over a personal trainer or your own plan?

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