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Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Katherine Calos column
Richmond Times-DispatchNearly 650 runners and hundreds of spectators dressed in costume for the annual Superhero Run to support Henrico and Chesterfield Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). This year's event, which was presented by the Bodhia Group, netted $45,000 for...Tags: James River, Abusive Behavior, Goodwill Industries International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Special Olympics
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Heart Ball hopes to ignite awareness
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TexasKendra Gibson glows when she talks about her "hero" and daughter, Rachel, 21, who was honored at the Heart Ball Saturday, May 18, by the American Heart Association at the Lubbock Country Club. "To have her honored is amazing," Kendra said. By the...Tags: Auction Service, Human Interest, Cleveland Clinic, Heart Disease, Heart Surgery
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Livliga dinnerware promotes right-size eating
The Kansas City StarKnown for her many civic and philanthropic contributions to her hometown, Kansas City native Sheila Kemper Dietrich took on a new challenge following a move to Boulder, Colo., eight years ago with her husband, Walter Dietrich, and daughter Cynthia....Tags: Michael Bloomberg, New Products, Weight, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity
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Passionate practitioner Covington Twp. woman finds nursing satisfying, strengthening
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.As a nurse, Lynn Heard has helped countless patients through the years with her tender care and calming demeanor. She also credits nursing with getting her through her own struggles in life. The Covington Twp. resident has served as school nurse at...Tags: Students, PTA, Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning
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Heart Walk draws hundreds to Prairie Lakes Park
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, IowaCEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Connor Helgens has been counting down the days until the 2013 Cedar Valley Heart Walk. The Cedar Falls 5-year-old was too shy to express his excitement outwardly, but his mother, Laura Helgens, said the annual event is one of...Tags: Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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The Unappetizing Truth About Fast Food
HealthMcDonald’s got lucky this month. First, Charles Ramsey did interview after interview, telling the world over and over again that he was eating his McDonald’s when he heard Amanda Berry’s screams. Then a pair of recent studies shifted the... -
Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
Premium Health News ServiceBERRIES MIGHT LOWER HEART RISKS A recent study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association offers more evidence to bolster berries' health benefits. The study included 93,000 women (ages 25-42) who were enrolled in the Nurses' Health...Tags: Vitamin D, Science and Technology, Newspaper and Magazine, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diabetes
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Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" luncheon could be a life-saver
Kim Strong was 41 and seemed like the picture of health. She had a muscular and athletic build, low blood pressure, low cholesterol and a healthy diet. In her first four decades of life, she'd never had any serious medical issues. Then, one day last...
Tags: Back Pain, High Blood Pressure, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Heart Disease, Heart Attack
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School garden plants idea of healthy eating
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill.About 440 students of Pepper Ridge Elementary School spent part of Monday digging in dirt and planting and watering strawberry, green pepper, tomato, cucumber and watermelon plants. The goal is nothing less than a healthier Bloomington-Normal. A...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Bloomington, Students, Diets and Dieting, Healthy Diet
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Making Good in Health: Idaho job changes, recognition and other achievements
The Idaho StatesmanMeet the 19 members of the health exchange Gov. Butch Otter has announced the members of Idaho's Health Insurance Exchange Board, a panel authorized by the Legislature to set the rules and regulations for implementing a state-based exchange. Stephen...Tags: Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics, Butch Otter, Heart Disease, Health Insurance
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Tribute to women
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.The YWCA of Greater Johnstown will honor seven women from the area for their contributions to the community during the 27th annual Tribute to Women on May 23. The event will feature a reception at 5 p.m. and a dinner at 6 at Pasquerilla Conference...Tags: Parties and Movements, Human Interest, Political Fundraising, Hospitals and Clinics, Newspaper and Magazine
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Mother, daughter overcome family tragedy to earn their college degrees
The Roanoke Times, Va.Francisco Pablo taught his three children to read two books every day: the Bible and an English dictionary. Greta Estacio and her older sister and brother -- Suzette and Francisco Jr. -- were expected to look up one word per day in the dictionary to...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health and Safety at School, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Back to School, Medical Specialization
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