May is National Meditation Month – a piece on meditation and health Americans lead busy lives. We work hard, we take less time off than workers in many other countries and with our high tech devices and the 24-hour news cycle beckoning us to watch and listen, we experience a level of stimulation that previous [...]
According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purchase gym memberships overestimate their attendance by 70 percent. As a result, over $500 of the average annual cost of memberships is simply lining the pockets of gym owners — and doing absolutely nothing for your waistline. Sky Yoga Studio offers flexible and affordable group fitness classes, [...]
I have never been approached by the FitBit company to review their product but I love it so much I want to share it with everyone!! I used to be an user of the competition, the product used on the Loser programs that tracks your burn via contact pads on your arm. Me and other [...]
Rethink Your Drink: The Impact of Sugar-Loaded Beverages on the Obesity Epidemic & Clinical and Environmental Strategies to Reduce Consumption WHAT: A symposium for health care professionals and others exploring clinical approaches to reducing sugar-loaded beverage consumption and complementary policy and environmental changes. WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. [...]
INSTITUTE FOR PREVENTIVE FOOT HEALTH LAUNCHES WITH FREE FOOT HEALTH TIPS, ALSO MARKING APRIL AS LIMB LOSS AWARENESS MONTH PROBLEMS WITH FEET LEAD TO EVEN GREATER RISKS FOR THOSE WITH DIABETES AND OTHER CIRCULATORY ISSUES (Thursday, April 05, 2012- Statesville, NC) – To mark its launch, and in conjunction with April as Limb Loss Awareness [...]
Obesity Epidemic in America Found Significantly Worse Than Previously Believed Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula Inaccurate, Revolutionary Leptin-Based Blood Test Can Measure Obesity The scope of the obesity epidemic in the United States has been grossly underestimated, according to a study by Eric R. Braverman, M.D. and Nirav Shah, M.D., M.P.H. published in the journal [...]
$5 registration discount for the – The Allstate Life InsuranceSM 13.1 Marathon® & Karhu 5K on Saturday, June 9. The code is only valid until Sunday, April 22, so be sure to share the great news! Simply enter this code – 131BLG5 – at registration.
We gave away an entry to the half marathon, now its time! Marathon season is upon us! June is swiftly approaching and so is the Allstate Life Insurance? Chicago 13.1 Marathon® which takes place on Saturday, June 9, 2012. First time running a half marathon, not to worry! Jenny Hadfield, best-selling author, running coach and [...]
