Chief Executive Larry Page for years has spearheaded secret research on alternative methods to provide more people with Internet access, and has become more active in thinking about providing wireless Internet access to consumers, said people familiar with the matter.

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Miss Johnson said the new funds would help to ensure health workers received the necessary training to get people thinking about the things they eat and how to be more active, and to support them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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