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Construction will begin in September at Lake Forest College to build a 63,000-square-foot addition to the sports center."We have good intercollegiate competitive sports spaces. What we don't have is all the recreational space," said LFC President Stephen Schutt. "Students who aren't on teams will have the opportunity to work out, play pick-up volleyball, soccer and basketball and engage in various recreational pursuits."The City of Lake Forest's Building Review Board approved in July the design of the addition, which will be built nor ...

Source: Lake Forester   Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:21:37

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Midlothian fitness franchise discusses the importance of regular physical activity and health awarenessStroller Strides understands that being a mom can pretty much dominate your time and your energy. However, in recognition of National Women's Health and Fitness Day on September 24, Stroller Strides of South Richmond is stressing the importance for moms to make time for regular physical activity and make smart health choices. Stroller Strides will offer a FREE one hour total body fitness class, at Rockwood Park at 9:30AM on Wed, Sept ...

Source: Midlothian Exchange   Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:24:11

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CUMBERLAND - The 112th running of the Boston Marathon this past April was not a good experience for David Mertz.Training for the 26.2-miler had gone very well. He was pumped. Then, on race day, he came up lame. Tendonitis in his left ankle. He painfully made his way through the race but decided to drop out several miles before the finish line.It stung. And recent training suggested that he wasn't coming back as fast as he'd prefer, as he experienced a see-saw of good days and bad days, more bad than good.But on Saturday morning at the ...

Source: Cumberland Times-News   Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:47:46

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It's all boomers at Nifty After Fifty (NaF), an exclusively designed senior health & fitness chain with a wellness vibe. NaF has 6 full service locations in Southern California, with expansion plans to develop 9 more by 2009. NaF is taking the next step and expanding with franchising opportunities (now has 10 deals in pipeline).CEO - Sheldon Zinberg, MD, age 75, is the founder of this innovative, highly profitable fitness empire. The NaF Fitness franchise is successfully catering to the senior market. This untapped demographic has the ...

Source: Centre Daily Times   Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:05:19

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Local school districts generally exceeded the state averages on a new fitness test the state Legislature mandated during the 2007-08 school year.While the Texas Education Agency requested that schools test all students in grades 3 through 8, not all districts were able to test all students or at every grade level, said agency spokesman Suzanne Marchman.The results of the tests, which were released in July, should help make parents and educators aware of the need to create healthy lifestyles for all Texas children, she said.Students we ...

Source: The Longview News-Journal   Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:17:00

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To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line.National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.Community education presentation: 7 p.m. Aug. 14, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, ...

Source: Daily Herald   Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:49:15

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Regular running slows the effects of aging, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine that has tracked 500 older runners for more than 20 years. Elderly runners have fewer disabilities, a longer span of active life and are half as likely as aging nonrunners to die early deaths, the research found."The study has a very pro-exercise message," said James Fries, MD, an emeritus professor of medicine at the medical school and the study's senior author. "If you had to pick one thing to make people healthier as ...

Source: RunnersWeb.com   Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:40:19

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Beware the "who knew?" effect-that scary moment when you learn the whopping calorie count of a favorite food. Take this quiz from FITNESS to find out whether you're making healthy choices or sabotaging your diet.1. How long would you have to walk to burn off one soda?A. 40 minutesB. 50 minutesC. 1 hour 18 minutesD. 1 hour 30 minutesAnswer: C. One 20-ounce cola has 250 calories. Soda is the biggest single source of calories in the U.S. diet. We drink more than 49 gallons of the stuff per person per year, research shows.---------------- ...

Source: The Alexandria Town Talk   Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:59:12

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If you can't stand the heat, try one of these cool new at-home routines from Fitness.1. Quickie ball moves10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball. If you're crunched for time or just looking for new ways to use your stability ball, this DVD for total-body sculpting is for you. Choose to work your upper body, lower body or abs, or simply stretch. (55 minutes, $15, starzhomeent.com/fitness)2. Yoga plus strengthThe Studio by Ellen Barrett: Yogini Workout. Barrett adds lunges, squats and ab moves to a typical vinyasa series. (45 minutes, ...

Source: The Star Press   Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:18:27

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Liturgical dance workshop: 6 p.m. Wednesday ($5) at Hope & Healing, 1115 Union. Introduction to using dance and creative movement in worship. Call 259-4673.Celebrate Munford 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday at Centennial Park (Reeder Avenue). Cost: $15; $12 children (18 and under) and senior citizens (55 and older). Memphis Runners Track Club members get a $1 discount. The "Kids 1-Mile Fun Run" starts 8:05 a.m. $5 (no T-shirt; add $5 if you want a kid's shirt). Race Day $18 ($15 children, senior citizens). Contact DJ Watson at 484-7113. celebratem ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal   Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:01:30

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Are you a member of a social network and have collected hundreds of friends but do not know what to do with them? Are you involved with the health and fitness industry from a personal or professional standpoint and want to leverage the power that a focused social networking platform can offer?Fitspott, a social networking platform targeting the health and fitness industry, will open the doors to the beta version of its platform in mid-September. "The most popular social networks are reaching a critical mass which will result in the em ...

Source: PRWeb via Yahoo! News   Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:01:00

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I think the marketing campaign for drinking milk is great. "Got Milk?" is simple, and with celebrities photographed with a white milk mustache, it gets the public's attention. I have seen some wonderful knock-offs - including shirts with "Got Titles?" on them walking around TitleTown USA - simple and to the point.Got Health? Well do you?Before you decide to go to the next article in the sports section because this one is uncomfortable for you, take a moment to think about the answer and the ramifications it has for you and your family ...

Source: The Valdosta Daily Times   Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:09:16

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If you're in the mood for a festival Saturday, head down to the Avondale Festival and Health Fair at the Hirsch Recreation Center.The festival is being sponsored by the Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati as a part of their "Do Right!" campaign.There was a 5K fitness race Saturday morning. Events including free heath screenings, fitness demonstrations, line dancing, and free food and drinks are available all day long.The pool at the recreation center on Reading Road will be open as well.The event is Saturday from 1 ...

Source: The Kentucky Post   Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:22:02

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CARY - The first Family Sports and Fitness Showcase will take place Sunday in Cary.The Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feinberg Court and Wool Street Grill's parking lot.It will feature free rock climbing and moonwalk for children, as well as other activities and games, some of which have small fees.There also will be demonstrations all day of sports including kickboxing, wrestling, jazzercise and Pilates.Bands Alex and the Allstars, Tin Pan Alley and Nelligan Band are slated to perform, and ther ...

Source: Northwest Herald   Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:15:23

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As the world celebrates the athletic achievements of its citizens at the Olympics this month, the International Sports Sciences Association would like to honor all fitness professionals from every nation that have helped these athletes reach Beijing. Often, the services that personal trainers provide these athletes help get them to the games and, in many cases, the podium.ISSA would like to encourage individuals who champion health and wellness in their own spheres of influence to further their commitment to fitness by turning their p ...

Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:09:00

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To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line.Summer Yoga session: through Aug. 16, Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center, 109 W. Slade St., Palatine. For information, visit www.hymcillinois.com or to register, call (847) 221-5250.Community education presentation: 7 p.m. Aug. 7, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, in St. Michael's Conference C ...

Source: Daily Herald   Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:54:15

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A telephone survey will be conducted to assess the health and fitness of residents in Quesnel.The survey, to be conducted from Aug. 6 to 22, will seek answers on physical activity during the previous week, both recreation and work related.The work is being conducted on behalf of the town's Active Communities committee, part of a provincial government initiative to increase the physical activity rates of British Columbians by 20 per cent by the year 2010.A similar survey conducted in Prince George last year found that about 60 per cent ...

Source: Prince George Citizen Online   Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:25:10

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American Specialty Health (ASH), one of the nation's leading health improvement organizations, recently held a walking contest that focused on improving employee health with an eye on eco-friendly habits.Of ASH's 604 employees, 369 participated in the contest, which was designed to boost wellness and environmentally-friendly physical activity in a time when obesity trends are at their highest.Recent studies show that over two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. In light of these trends, ASH held its first ``Go Green With Yo ...

Source: PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance   Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:00:00

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Fitness eventsFitCity Triathlon: Saturday at 8 a.m. Herb Parsons Lake. Part of three-event FitCity Triathlon and Race Series. Half-mile swim, 23-mile road bike, 4-mile trail run. Registration for all three events: $65 until 11 p.m. Thursday; $80 after. Race 2: FitCity Dash-n-Splash, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. at WellWorX Sporting Clubs, 6161 Shelby Oaks. Race 3: FitCity 4-miler at 10 a.m. March 7, 2009. WellWorX Downtown, 1 N. Main. Register online: fitcity.racesonline.comLiturgical dance workshop: 6 p.m. Aug. 13 ($5) at Hope & Healing, 1115 ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal   Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:28:02

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Does being fit neutralize the health risks of being fat? Until recently, research said yes - giving the green light to many post-workout bowls of Chubby Hubby ice cream, we suspect.Hold that spoon. Being physically active is important, and applause if you are (or you're trying). But a new 10-year study of nearly 39,000 women says that exercise by itself can't protect your heart against the dangers of extra pounds. Your body wants you active AND your weight healthy.In the study, women who were overweight and active (walking about 10 mi ...

Source: The Post and Courier   Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:06:43

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Speed-clean your lifeMess equals stress. Tackle one of these tasks from Fitness every few weeks for a calmer you.- Toss your expired meds. But instead of flushing them down the toilet, which pollutes waterways, mix pills with trashed coffee grounds (to prevent kids from ingesting them), says Joel L. Zive, a pharmacist in the Bronx, New York.- Freshen your makeup. Products open for longer than a year can harbor bacteria, leading to infections, explains Cristina Bartolucci, cofounder of DuWop Cosmetics. Look for the open-jar symbol on t ...

Source: Pensacola News Journal   Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:55:14

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GET MOVINGSeniors Golf Tournament, Mondays at Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry fee. No advance registration; just show up and play. First group at 7 a.m.Seniors Golf Tournament, Wednesdays at Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry; tee off at 7:30 a.m.Senior Ladies Tennis, Gordon's Tennis at Aerofit, 4455 Carter Creek Parkway in Bryan. Fridays at 8 a.m. 846-8925.Bariatric Post-Op Exercise, St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, aquatherap ...

Source: The Bryan-College Station Eagle   Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:25:50

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Forty-five youth soccer players sat in the shade of a large tree Wednesday, as quietly and attentively as 4- to 14-year-olds can be, as their coach chimed in with the afternoon's lecture.It had nothing - and everything - to do with soccer."Hands up if you know what the true definition of a winner is," the coach, Bhavish Thakrar, said in a charming London accent. "What does one do?" Like a megaphone, he echoed his audience's responses."They work hard," Thakrar said. "They're always putting in effort - that's right."They're always worki ...

Source: Morgan Hill Times   Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:02:26

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Here's a couch potato's dream: What if a drug could help you gain some of the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat? Scientists reported Thursday that there is such a drug -- if you happen to be a mouse.Sedentary mice that took the drug for four weeks burned more calories and had less fat than untreated mice. And when tested on a treadmill, they could run about 44 percent farther and 23 percent longer than untreated mice.Just how well those results might translate to people is an open question. But someday, researchers say, ...

Source: China Daily   Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:40:11

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SectorWatch.biz announces the availability of MarketStats for Health and Fitness equities in the news and driving markets today. MarketStats offers a perspective on the aforementioned equities and the opportunity for investors to respond with articles, blogs and opinions.Investors can view MarketStats by visiting: http://www.SectorWatch.biz -- a division of FiSpace.net, a dynamic social networking site for investors.Today's MarketStats for Healthy Living companies include uKarma Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: UKMA - News), lululemon ...

Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:00

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt recognize Alaska's first-place victory in the National President's Challenge on July 24 by presenting a plaque to Gov. Sarah Palin.The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports sponsored the national challenge to encourage everyone to complete at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week during the six-week competition this spring.The President's Council announced in June that Alaska, with 2,868 participants, had the highest per capita rate of pa ...

Source: Capital City Weekly   Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:13:58

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Card games and restaurant finders aren't the only things for sale at the iPhone App Store. It's also a place to get applications designed for fitness and medical-related tasks. There are even applications that will make all your medical records readily available to you anywhere. Cell phones can't actually get hot enough to pop popcorn, regardless of what you may have seen on YouTube .But some do have other unexpected abilities that just might help improve your quality of life.Body by iPhoneDozens of new health and fitness Web applicat ...

Source: TechNewsWorld.com   Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:27:06

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For Michelle Flores, the order in exercising is fun first; fitness second.Of course, when you're caught up in the thrill of the interactive arcade craze Dance Dance Revolution or on a stationary bike that doubles as a video-game joystick, it's hard not to have fun, and get fit.And it's all just for kids.Flores' business is called NexGym - a fitness concept designed with kids in mind. ...

Source: BizJournals   Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:05:38

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Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease who performed better on a treadmill test had less atrophy in the areas of the brain that control memory, according to a study released Sunday.Magnetic resonance imaging showed less shrinkage in the hippocampus region of patients' brains in the Alzheimer's patients with higher fitness scores. In Alzheimer's the hippocampus is one of the first parts of the brain to suffer damage.Exercise and physical fitness have been shown to slow age-related brain cell death in healthy older adults.T ...

Source: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune   Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:43:35

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GET MOVINGSeniors Golf Tournament, Mondays at Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry fee. No advance registration; just show up and play. First group at 7 a.m.Seniors Golf Tournament, Wednesdays at Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry; tee off at 7:30 a.m.Senior Ladies Tennis, Gordon's Tennis at Aerofit, 4455 Carter Creek Parkway in Bryan. Fridays at 8 a.m. Details: 846-8925.Bariatric Post-Op Excercise, St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center, 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. Classes at the fitness studio, ...

Source: The Bryan-College Station Eagle   Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:55:49

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When Demi Moore dared to bare her magnificently pregnant self on the cover of Vanity Fair, she turned to Rob Parr to help tone her body to perfection. Likewise Naomi Watts as she prepared for King Kong as well as prize fighter fit Madonna as she embarked on her Blonde Ambition World Tour....all turned to Parr, for his training and motivational tips.Now Parr brings to the public his proven celebrity-based program which offers a lasting transformation in 90 days. Instead of the standard apple, pear, or celery stick body shapes, Parr pre ...

Source: RunnersWeb.com   Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:05:15

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AARP Fitness Ambassador Martina Navratilova offers tips to help get active and healthy Starting an exercise routine is no easy task - it is even harder to stick with one. This is the focus of a new study on the "Step and Stride with Ruby" walking program released today by AARP and the Red Hat Society with support from the AARP Foundation's Women's Leadership Circle. Over 500 women in Red Hat Society Chapters participated in the study, which found that friendly competition and participation in group activities was the key to sticking w ...

Source: RunnersWeb.com   Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:04:46

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Q. I am an active and fit 58-year-old woman who is about to undergo extensive back surgery for scoliosis. Once cleared by my doctor and physical therapist, I want to get back to my regular routine of lifting weights, walking and aerobic exercise. What is the best way to do this? - n.w., Livermore, CALIF.A. The human spine is the axis around which we are able conduct our everyday activities. Because we stand on two legs and not four, our spines can take a real beating as we sit, stand, twist, turn, reach, lift and so forth. Structured ...

Source: Lancaster Online   Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:01:30

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IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health, wellness and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries, has revealed the results of its annual IDEA Fitness Programs & Equipment Survey. The 13th annual survey revealed a variety of emerging as well as more familiar activities that are continuing to gain momentum.Highlights of fitness programs and trends from the survey include:-- Survey respondents reveal that the populations of members at their facilities are he ...

Source: Centre Daily Times   Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:31:46

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Leader in Fitness Industry Releases Proven Data on Health Benefits of Popular Interactive Video Game in Conjunction with University of Wisconsin The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced key findings of an exclusive study conducted at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, on the Nintendo Wii. Investigating the potential fitness benefits of Wii Sports, includ ...

Source: ACE Announces Study Findings on Fitness Benefits of Nintendo Wii   Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00

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This week, the Erlanger schedule of classes and events includes HealthLink Plus fitness opportunities, a variety of health screenings and Safe and Sound information. Events are free and registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call Erlanger HealthLink at 423 778-LINK (5465), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.Monday, July 28Low Impact Exercise9:00 - 10:00 a.m.HealthLink Plus Office (Northgate Mall)Join us for a free, low-impact exercise class ...

Source: The Chattanoogan   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:31:04

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Support GroupsHearing Loss Association of Shasta County support groupThis group is for anyone with, or the family and friends of someone with, a hearing loss. No-host lunch available.Day: First Monday of each month.Time: 11 a.m.Place: Country Waffles on Athens Avenue in Redding.Call: 365-0790.Bereavement Education and Support Group IThis group is for anyone grieving a death. Registration required.Day: Thursdays.Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.Place: Mercy Hospice, 1544 Market St. in Redding.Call: 245-4070.Cancer Survivors Support GroupThis grou ...

Source: The Record Searchlight   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:03:09

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The UPS Ultimate 10K and 5K was held recently at St. Philip Episcopal Church in the Davies Plantation subdivision. The race is put on by the Davies Plantation Homeowners Association, and the Memphis Runners Track Club. The two races had about 625 runners and walkers and raised more than $15,000 for Youth Villages. Photos, from top: The siren signals the start of the race. Train and Andrea Henderson camp it up on the 10K with young Brodie. The Young Guns entertain runners. Terri Clarke, Joyce Blackford, Judy Thomas, Linda Meeks and Ma ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:14:32

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Saturday's Family Health and Fitness Expo in downtown Fresno targeted the Hispanic community.Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that one in five Hispanics has high blood pressure and that Hispanics are two times more likely to develop diabetes than Caucasians. Adding to the epidemic, many don't have access to health care.Dalila Herrera with "Healthy Kids" said, "They don't know these programs are out there. I can't tell you how many times we've done an enrollment and they've been searching high and low and they find ...

Source: KFSN-TV Fresno   Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:10:09

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Kids Fitness Festival teaches the benefits of exercise and nutritionAs Marquis Waters walked through the auditorium, he thought, "This must be kids' wonderland.""They had so many sports to choose from," Marquis, 9, of Delray Beach, said of the annual Kids Fitness Festival on Friday. "I tried tennis, fitness and rugby because I love football . . . and it's like football."The Pine Grove Elementary fourth-grader was among 3,200 youths from Palm Beach and Broward counties at the festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds.The volunteer-run ...

Source: Sun-Sentinel   Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:19:39

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