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Warm weather brings increased health risks for people with diabetes

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:15:06 +0000

Warm weather brings increased health risks for people with diabetes
(ARA) – Spiking temperatures and increased exposure to the sun can pose particularly dangerous health risks for the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes.

Sharecare Furthers Commitment to Help People Lose Weight, Get Fit and Improve Health With Investment From New …

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Sharecare Furthers Commitment to Help People Lose Weight, Get Fit and Improve Health With Investment From New …
ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – 06/15/11) – Sharecare today announced that New Evolution Ventures (NeV), a global private equity firm focused on the health, wellness and fitness industries, has made an equity investment, joining founding partners Jeff Arnold, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Harpo Studios, Discovery Communications, Sony Pictures Television and HSW International to enhance Sharecare’s ability to …

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County health survey will sift out roles of race, income

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:19:26 +0000

County health survey will sift out roles of race, income
BENTON HARBOR – The Berrien County Health Department’s Behavior Risk Factor Survey will go beyond questions such as diet and exercise to obtain a highly detailed picture of quality of life in the community.

Junk Food Nation: How Parents Are Ruining Kids’ Health

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:15:01 +0000

Junk Food Nation: How Parents Are Ruining Kids’ Health
Health experts say diets of children in the United States have deteriorated dramatically over the past two generations, leading to skyrocketing rates of obesity and diabetes, both of which put children at risk for other diseases and shorter lives. But as many parents know, eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially when you’re a mom of three growing boys, says Raleigh, N.C.-resident Michelle …

Local health dept. outlines top priorities

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:14:10 +0000

Local health dept. outlines top priorities
The North Platte Telegraph Obesity, coronary artery disease, diabetes, poor nutrition, lack of exercise and smoking are the top public health priorities in Nebraska.

Najib Shares Health Tips With Malaysians

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:23:41 +0000

Najib Shares Health Tips With Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s fitness regime involves spending 30 minutes on the treadmill at least twice a week. The prime minister said no matter how busy he was, he would always try to fit in the time for exercise.

Southside Community Health Fair a big H.I.T.

admin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:13:58 +0000

Southside Community Health Fair a big H.I.T.
More than 1,500 people gathered at the North Florida Fairgrounds on April 10 to benefit from the second annual Southside Community Health Fair, sponsored by the Tallahassee Maranatha SDA Church. This year, professional football player Ernie Sims and his Big H.I.T.S. Foundation joined Maranatha as a co-sponsor.

Targeting Depression Can Help Diabetes Patients Improve Overall Health

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:38:06 +0000

Targeting Depression Can Help Diabetes Patients Improve Overall Health
Frequently, depression and diabetes go hand in hand. And depression can be a major obstacle for people living with diabetes, making it less likely they’ll stick to a medicine schedule or exercise regimen. A team of researchers led by investigators at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System worked to improve diabetes patients’ health by first addressing …

Health Buzz: Survey Ranks Nation’s Happiness

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:14:01 +0000

Health Buzz: Survey Ranks Nation’s Happiness
If you want to be happier, keep your focus; 5 ways to be more optimistic.

Health Notes: Desk job? You CAN exercise at work

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:15:27 +0000

Health Notes: Desk job? You CAN exercise at work
You’ve all heard that an office job isn’t exactly conducive to weight loss. Some have even suggested exercises to do your desk. Tom and Dian Griesel, authors of the yet-to-be-released book, “TurboCharged,” are the latest to come up with a list of suggested exercises for office dwellers.