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Free community event for men at AL!VE Sunday, June 3 5/17/12
AL!VE in Charlotte, Mich., is hosting Golf, Grilling and Guys’ Health between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, June 3. The free event for men features interactive booths and sessions focusing on healthy and fun activities.
The quick, half-hour sessions include classes, presentations, demonstrations and even a friendly competition with prizes. Booths open and registration begins at 1 p.m.
“We …
How often do you clean your fridge? 5/16/12
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) stressed the importance of frequently cleaning your refrigerator. So how clean is yours?
“Clean kitchens, including work surfaces, sinks and refrigerators, are an important first step toward preventing foodborne illness,” said Kevin Besey, MDARD’s Food and Dairy Division Director. “Spring is the perfect time to clean out …
Free presentation on sports injury prevention May 9 at AL!VE 5/4/12
Join licensed athletic trainer, Derek Sanders, as he discusses how to decrease knee ligament injuries while improving performance in athletes. This free presentation is 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 9 at AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Mich. This program is ideal for coaches and parents of young athletes 7th to 12th grades.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions are performed …
Growing Industry Helps Diabetics Maintain Active Lifestyles 5/3/12
A whole industry has grown up around freeing diabetics to lead less restricted lives. New on the market, or on the verge of being introduced, are three “firsts”: tubeless insulin pumps, a needleless blood-glucose monitoring system, and diabetic-friendly frozen foods.
With the number of diabetics growing worldwide – 246 million at last count, according …
Yoga: Avoid a beginner’s mistakes 5/2/12
Yoga has become a popular option for alternative health management. Research has shown the practice can significantly reduce mental and physical stress, improve mood, and slow the aging process.
But some yogis believe many of the estimated 20 million U.S. students are missing the best part of the discipline – the inner happiness attainable through a …
The magic of a great fitting bra 5/1/12
85% of women are wearing the wrong sized bra and many women struggle to find the bra that fits them. Since retailing has gone towards the “big box” department store it is harder than ever to find an expert in bra fitting who will give someone customized service in finding the right-sized bra and matching …
East Lansing Prime Time Senior Program Celebrates 40 years! 5/1/12
May is National Older American’s Month and it just happens to be Prime Times 40th anniversary. To commemorate these two milestones we will be hosting a party on May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing. We will be having special guests, snacks and footage of the last …
Caregiving takes its toll 4/26/12
Nearly three out of four Americans who provide care for a family member or friend who is disabled, elderly or has physical or mental limitations said caregiving had at least some impact on their health, and six in 10 said caregiving caused them to lose sleep sometimes, according to a recent national survey.
The survey, …
Should Your Kids Engage in Strength Training? 4/25/12
As we become more and more aware that our youth need to keep moving to stay healthy, strength training (also known as resistance training) can be a perfect fit for many adolescents. Not all kids engage in organized sports, or even go outside to play. A well-structured and coached strength-training program can be a fun …
Life is still sweet with less sugar: Ways to ease up on sugars 4/25/12
My sweetheart of a grandma passed on her love of sugar to my sister and me at a very young age. When visiting Grandma, she taught us to sprinkle sugar on tomato slices. It’s not just my family—most Americans have grown to love the sweet life.
Our average sugar intake in the U.S. is 22 teaspoons …
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