Healthy & Fit Magazine: The Race Guide

The February 2012 Issue

Running and beer: Is it a good idea after a race?

Katie Murtha, registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics, recently ran the Detroit Marathon. Light beer was offered at the stops and in the beer tent at the end of the course. “When I saw that it was beer at …
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The best beverages for kids

Flavored water, 100% juice, juice drinks, flavored milk, soda, energy drinks—even coffee. As these beverages are marketed to kids, consumption rises. How do these beverages affect children’s health and which are the best choices?

Kids 2-19 years of age are drinking up to …
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Six ways you could be sabotaging your New Year’s resolutions!

Congratulations! You’ve resolved to make some healthy changes in your diet and fitness but now that it’s February your motivation is starting to wane a bit. Maybe you’re feeling a little disappointed in your efforts. Your weight isn’t coming off as fast …
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Nine Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage on Valentine’s Day and Every Day 1/23/12

The quality of your marriage can make or break the quality of your life. Todd Patkin shares proven ways to strengthen your relationship with your …
HGB offers “How to choose a weight-loss method” at AL!VE 1/20/12

Now is the time when many people begin losing momentum on their New Year’s resolutions. Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is offering a class to …
Setting reachable goals could help propel you to a happy new year of health and fitness 1/5/12

It’s January. Time to follow through on the New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life. And if started now, think how much better summer …
First Aid and CPR course offered at Hayes Green Beach 1/4/12

Learn the skills needed to offer emergency first aid in the event someone close to you has a heart attack, stroke or is choking, or …