Get your Get Fit & Be Healthy Guide TODAY! Stop by your local Kroger today and pick up the newest Get Fit and Be Healthy Guide! In this 1st issue of the Get Fit and Be Healthy Guide we cover just a few of the silent killers of Black America; Diabetes, Lupus, Heart Disease and Colon Cancer. Read about why colon cancer is still a major killer of African Americans and how the American Cancer Society is urging regular screenings for early detection to save your life! The Society estimates that in 2007 more than 153,000 Americans were diagnosed with colon cancer, a number that could be cut in half if Americans followed Society screening recommendations.
Relay for Life Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. In honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day, team members typically take turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there is around-the-clock action to keep everyone busy. From entertainment, food and games to touching ceremonies and stories of inspiration, there is something for everyone at Relay For Life.
Join the V-unit this Friday May 2nd @ 6pm at Panthersville Stadium, 2817 Clifton Springs Road in Decatur for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life! Come honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day by registering a team to walk! Or just come out to enjoy entertainment, food and games! There is something for everyone at Relay For Life. Click here for more!
Are you unsure of what to give your mom for Mother’s Day this year? She probably doesn’t need another sweater, and chocolates won’t do her waistline any good. Why not give her the invaluable gifts of heart health and empowerment? Heart disease is the number one killer of women, claiming the life of one in four women. That is more than all types of cancers......
The return of songbirds and robins on the lawn – for many, these sights signal the arrival of the many joys of summer. The truth is, however, that the birds of summer really bug a lot of people – literally. Summer is also the season of West Nile Virus and more than 60 illnesses associated with birds and their droppings. In 2007, there were 3,623 cases of West Nile.....
Most of us associate botulinum toxin, also known as Botox with the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles. But did you know that neurologists have safely used it to treat serious medical conditions for over 28 years? After extensively reviewing all available scientific studies on the topic, the American Academy of Neurology has released a new set of guidelines on how this......
For the millions of Americans who suffer from asthma and allergies, a dust-free home may be just what the doctor ordered. As allergy season approaches, it is a good time to put dusting on top of your cleaning checklist. Here are some tips for allergy-proofing your home from board-certified physician and author of “Allergies & Asthma for Dummies,” Dr. William E......
Two-thirds of American adults are overweight and one in three are considered to be obese. An integrative approach can be an effective strategy for losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. “This is a transitional time in medicine. New therapies and treatments, once called alternative, are emerging to meet the needs of our physical, mental and spiritual health. Good.....
Kelly Richards of Westmont, Ill., is committed to paving the way for her daughter Carly to have as normal a childhood as possible and to reduce the rejection and teasing she faces as a 14-year-old with epilepsy. “When Carly was in fourthgrade, I asked her what she’d wish for if she could have anything in the world. She said she wanted friends to sit with her at.....
Do low-calorie sweeteners cause weight gain? This seems to be the burning question these days, and one the media appears completely dazzled by. A close look at the clinical research, however, reveals the reality – low-calorie sweeteners are helpful, not harmful, in weight loss and weight management efforts. If you consider the way we gain weight – when calories ....
It is often difficult to prepare a nutritious breakfast when your mornings are already short on time. But you may want to think twice before skipping the meal altogether.There’s ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a must if you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Starting your day with a healthy meal not...
