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Health and fitness agenda: World Sight Day
Posted: October 6, 2012 at 10:16 am
World Sight Day is October 11, followed by Inner IDEA in Palm Springs, California, starting October 25.
Health 2.0 San FranciscoOctober 7-10 San Francisco, CA, US
This event is devoted to cutting-edge innovation in health technology, drawing in around 1,500 visitors. For the third year Health 2.0 is also setting up in Europe in Berlin (November 6-7) to showcase European web and mobile-based technologies. Similar events around the globe include Med-e-Tel, TechCrunch Disrupt and eTELEMED. http://www.health2con.com
World Sight Day October 11 Worldwide
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 286 million people are visually impaired, yet 80 percent of the causes of blindness are preventable. The annual day devoted to sight awareness is focused on "Vision 2020: The Right to Sight," a global effort to prevent blindness created by the WHO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. http://www.vision2020.org/main.cfm?type=WSD11
Inner IDEA October 25-28 Palm Springs, California
Inner IDEA marks its seventh annual event centered on mind, body and spirit wellness. The international professional event is designed for health and fitness professionals with sessions based on integrative health and wellness, including 100+ interactive sessions. Yoga teacher Max Strom is this year's keynote speaker. http://www.ideafit.com/inneridea
Ojai Yoga Crib Ojai Valley, California, USA October 25-28
This major event in Southern California draws thousands of yogis and elite teachers such as Erich Schiffman, Patricia Sullivan and Jason Crandell. Expect morning meditations, daytime workshops and evening kirtan sessions. http://www.lulubandhas.com/yoga/crib
World Diabetes Day (WDD) November 14 Worldwide
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Early Registration for Wexford University Online Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology Degrees Triples Expectations
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Early registration for January 2013 classes at Wexford University online has exceeded expectations by 300 percent. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) October 06, 2012
Online registration for degrees in fitness training, health and fitness, nutrition and sports psychology is now available at http://wexford.edu/; online winter classes begin Jan. 7, 2013 and run through mid-March. Classes are expected to reach capacity prior to January.
Students want accelerated programs, affordable degrees and convenience when it comes to their education, and were incredibly pleased to offer just that, said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University. They are also fed up with canceled classes, tuition hikes, long commutes and expensive parking permits, and our online health, wellness and nutrition university offers a welcome change of pace for students across the world.
In addition, foreign students can complete international degree programs with an easy online credit transfer process, and all military personnel can enjoy a 15 percent discount on their health, fitness and wellness education through Wexford University online. All U.S. and international students receive a 10 percent education when tuition is paid in full up front.
Wexford Universitys online degree programs include the following options: associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
Interested students can complete an online application for early registration at http://wexford.edu/.
Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.
John Spencer Ellis JSE/NESTA/Spencer Institute/Wexford 949 589 9166 Email Information
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Hot Tubs Wheaton-Glenmont – Capital Hot Tubs Selling New and Used Hot Tubs in Potomac, MD Published Guide Supporting …
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Hot Tubs Potomac - Hot Spring Portable Spa Dealer Offers Free Hot Tub Test Soaks to Help Women in Maryland and Virginia Understand the Health Benefits of Hot Water Therapy
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD (PRWEB) October 06, 2012
The objective of the event is to help women make smart choices when it comes to their health, said Joe Mahoney, president of Capital Hot Tubs. From regular physical activity to eating better, now is a great time for women to start taking better care of themselves. Here are three easy lifestyle changes that can help, continued Mahoney.
Get the Annual Check Up - Often, busy lives push getting to the doctor to the bottom of the to do list. And while most women feel fine, not having an annual health check is a sure way to miss important screenings for breast cancer or pap tests. Women should have an annual check-up with both an OB-GYN as well as a primary care physician to ensure serious health conditions like diabetes, cancer or heart disease are not present. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women- early detection is the best way to fight it and the best chance to beat it.
Eat Breakfast - Everyone has heard it said at one time or another- breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Its actually true and heres why. Come morning, the body has most likely been fasting for at least 10-12 hours. Assuming a meal was eaten around 6 or 7 the evening before, thats a long time without any nutrition. When breakfast never comes, the body goes into hibernation mode and slows its processes to help store body fat for future use. To keep the mind fresh, the body energized and the metabolism performing at optimal levels, food needs to be consumed regularly. Particularly for women having a difficult time losing weight, skipping breakfast will stop weight loss efforts in its tracks.
Soak in a Hot Tub - Physical health is easy to remedy- diet, exercise, even facial creams address physical issues. But when it comes to emotional health, the fix isnt quite as obvious. High levels of stress left untreated can lead to more serious health conditions over time, making stress management an important part of good health. Nothing is more relaxing and effective for releasing tension and relieving stress than a hot tub. Twenty minutes in the evening after work a few nights a week and the tension disappears. Plus, with targeted massage from powerful jets, neck, back and shoulder stress is all but eliminated instantly. Hot tubs are great in that they can be used day or night, 365 days a year from the convenience of home.
With stressful jobs, families and other responsibilities, its a challenge for many women to stay healthy and fit. Theres simply not enough time in the day to get everything done and still have time to work on getting healthy. Thats why we think this is a great time to help educate the public on how warm water hydrotherapy can reduce stress and help improve your overall health and well-being, said Patty Mahoney. For our part, Capital Hot Tubs will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 2 locations during the entire month. We suggest that consumers just call us ahead of time to schedule their free 30-minute soak so they can check out the benefits for themselves.
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to call (301) 607-4670 or visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.capitalhottubs.com/
About Capital Hot Tubs
Capital Hot Tubs is a full service hot tub and sauna dealer with 2 convenient locations in the Washington, DC metro area - Fairfax, VA and Clarksburg, MD. To learn more about the health benefits and energy saving features of owning your own hot tub, you are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report 7 Steps to Hot Tub Buying Success, Just go to: http://www.capitalhottubs.com or give us a call at (703) 359-2807
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UCLA public health researchers get $20M grant to promote health and fitness, fight obesity
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Public release date: 3-Oct-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: Sarah Anderson sanderson@ph.ucla.edu 310-267-0440 University of California - Los Angeles
Researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have been awarded a $20 million federal grant to further their innovative efforts to curb obesity, a global pandemic that has reached the level of a national crisis in the United States.
The UCLA project, rather than requiring busy, stressed individuals in low-resource neighborhoods to seek out physical activity and nutrient-rich foods, will engage them as "captive" audiences in settings they already frequent including schools, offices and churches making healthier options a default that can only be avoided with effort or by "opting out."
The five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is intended to address health disparities among racial and ethnic groups across the country and is part of the agency's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) initiative.
The UCLA project will be led by Dr. Antronette Yancey and Roshan Bastani, professors of health policy and management at the Fielding School and co-directors of the school's UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity. Other faculty members on the team include assistant professor Beth Glenn, professor Annette Maxwell and professor William J. McCarthy, all of the school's department of health policy and management.
For more than 20 years, UCLA has been recognized as a leader in promoting health among a diverse array of ethnic groups in a variety of settings, with programs that address critical health issues ranging from obesity and tobacco control to cancer screening and vaccinations. This work is conducted in partnership with several hundred community-based organizations, primarily in the Los Angeles region.
The new CDC funding enables the researchers to build on knowledge gained from their prior work and to expand the geographic scope of their efforts. They will concentrate on promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity in 30 to 40 medium- to large-sized cities throughout the U.S. Southeast, Midwest and Southwest, focusing on geographic hubs in those metropolitan areas where ethnic or racial minorities make up the majority of residents.
The program will be disseminated through national networks of community-based organizations, allowing the program to reach large segments of the African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian populations in these urban centers.
The core of the program is Yancey's "Instant Recess," which she developed nearly 14 years ago to help prevent obesity and promote health and well-being. "Instant Recess" focuses on integrating short physical-activity breaks into non-discretionary time during non-P.E. time in school, "paid time" at work and Sunday church services, for example and establishing policies to ensure that appealing healthy options are accessible whenever food is served at meetings or gatherings, in cafeterias, or in vending machines.
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Kids' Health Is Focus at Monthly Fitness at the Fountain Event
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Published: Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11:32 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11:32 p.m.
WINTER HAVEN | Public Education Partnership has begun an effort to get students from the Polk County School District involved in a physical fitness event monthly at Winter Haven's downtown Central Park.
The event, called Fitness at the Fountain, began last month. Professional wellness instructors lead the exercises the first Saturday of the month. This Saturday, the event is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Health Concepts is sponsoring the instruction.
"In Dr. John Ratey's recent book, Spark,' he describes how several school districts in the country used fitness programs to improve student academic scores," said Doug Lockwood, chairman of the Public Education Partnership.
PEP was created last year by the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce's education steering committee with a mission of improving Winter Haven schools through advocacy, community engagement and collaborative partnerships.
Nat West, a PEP board member, said last month's inaugural event had good participation.
"In addition to exercises, there were games for kids and energizing music for everyone to get in the spirit," he said. "With several dieticians from the Cypress Dietetic Association and the Main Street Market right next to the exercisers in Winter Haven's Central Park, it was a day to learn about and practice wellness."
The idea for Fitness at the Fountain arose at a Polk Vision meeting when attendees decided to act upon a recent article reporting the Lakeland/Winter Haven area ranked seventh in the country for obesity, West said.
"I went to the local fitness centers and asked them to provide at least two athletic trainers to lead exercises in the park the first Saturday of every month so it could be the same day and location as our Main Street Market," West said.
The Main Street Market gives families access to fresh fruit and vegetables that correlates with living a healthy lifestyle, West said.
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2012 Montreal Consumer Choice Award Winners: Health & Fitness and Everyday Life Sectors
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MONTRAL, Oct. 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Consumer Choice Award is thrilled to announce the 2012 Top Service Providers in the Health & Fitness and Everyday Life sectors for the greater Montreal area. We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all this year's winners; your dedication to superior service has resonated with the people of the city of Montreal.
Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers opinions, perceptions and expectations through the responses of thousands of consumers and businesses. All Winners have gone through a rigorous selection process conducted by a third party research firm to ensure only the most outstanding service providers are the winners within their respective industry. Find the list of Award-Winners below:
HEALTH & FITNESS
EVERYDAY LIFE
About Consumer Choice Award
Consumer Choice Award (CCA) was established in 1987 and is considered the most distinguished award for business excellence in Canada. This is the only organization in North America to recognize business excellence by conducting third party market research of both the consumer & business community with statistical accuracy. The research method determines all the service providers, ultimately selects the top ranked companies, and establishes the winner within each industry.
Consumer Choice Award conducts its market research strictly with Leger Marketing, the leading Canadian-owned market research firm and memberof the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) of Market Researchers.
Consumer Choice Award lives in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Montreal, London, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
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Health & Fitness: Oct. 1
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Saturday
Run for the Fund: Join 1,000 participants in sprinting, jogging or walking through SeaWorld, 10522 Sea World Drive. Proceeds are donated to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. 8 a.m. Oct. 6. http://www.seaworldparks.com/runforthefund. $45 through race day.
Action Kidney Day: Learn about kidney disease and how it affects the local community through free kidney health screenings, cooking demos, fitness, free food samples and the Kidney Action Day Walk. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. http://www.kidneyfund.org. Free.
Jazzercise: Jazzercise Downtown is offering a free week and a three-month special through October. Lunchtime classes are held 12:15-1 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk-ins welcome. 403 Ave. E (First Presbyterian Church. Call 210-265-7960 or jazzercisedowntown@gmail.com for details.
Upcoming
Reiki: Briana Brooks leads an open forum to help explore this holistic approach to health and fitness. Reiki treatments will be given free of charge. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Brooks Community Classroom, 6323 Sovereign St., Suite 186. 210-365-1400.
Mental health: The St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. The church is located at 6904 West Ave. Patients, family members, providers and friends are welcome. 210-342-4261.
Ongoing
Juicing support group: Adam McManus leads a weekly support group 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Starbucks Legacy, 1723 N. Loop 1604 E, Suite 102. Contact McManus at talkradioadam@gmail.com or 210-373-7499. Free.
Food addicts: Are you having trouble controlling your eating? Regular meetings of Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous can be found at http://www.foodaddicts.org. 210-561-1809 or 210-310-4609.
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CoreFitnessByJana.com Launches Corporate Health & Wellness Fitness Programs for Small and Mid Size Businesses
Posted: October 4, 2012 at 11:25 am
Distinctive online fitness site CoreFitnessByJana.com launches Corporate Health & Wellness fitness offerings targeted to small and mid-size companies. The low cost programs can be implemented almost instantaneously in keeping with CoreFitness' mission of making exercise affordable and accessible to everyone, anytime and anywhere.
New York, New York (PRWEB) October 04, 2012
Corporate Health & Wellness programs have been shown through numerous studies to decrease health costs, workers comp and disability claims, reduce absenteeism, and increase employee morale and retention. A recent study has now also proven a significant Corporate Wellness ROI.
CoreFitnessByJana.com's introduction of a low cost Corporate Fitness option recognizes that small and mid size companies need to be able to capitalize on the social and financial benefits of wellness programs within their space and budgetary constraints. And to be effective in today's virtual office environment, wellness programs need to address remote, work from home and traveling employees.
In a recent Humana sponsored survey of 1,000 small business owners, more than 93% of study respondents consider their employees physical and mental health to be important to their financial results, but only one-third express confidence in their ability to help employees manage their well-being.
CoreFitnessByJana's unique approach to Corporate Fitness benefits incorporates online workouts,health and wellness information, as well as, options for on-site group classes and personal training. .CoreFitness' Corporate online fitness videos are accessible to all employees regardless of location and can be done virtually anywhere with little to no equipment. So there is no need for an in-house fully equipped gym. Employees can access the benefits at work in their office, conference room or outside, at home or while on the road. The 10-30 minute workouts are perfect to fit in before, during or after the workday. In addition the CoreFitness health and wellness blog provides information and links to expert advice on fitness, nutrition, injury prevention and motivational insights.
In addition: CoreFitnessByJana can provide live on-site personal training and small group Pilates, Cardio, Boot Camp and Resistance/Sculpting classes as well as discounts for employee in-home private sessions (New York City Only).
CoreFitnessByJana Corporate Fitness Programs can be implemented as an Affinity Program at no cost to the Company or as pmpm Corporate sponsored or subsidized benefit.
About Jana and CoreFitnessByJana:
Certified Pilates Instructor and ACE Certified Personal Trainer Jana Sanford provides private individual and small group training, teaches group classes through her PilatesInThePark program and studios in Manhattan and also developed an online fitness site to provide effective workout options to anyone, anytime and anywhere.
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New health club sets itself
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04 October 2012 | last updated at 01:09AM
The club features three different types of studios in its 1,600sq m of space.
The Mind, Body, and Energy studios are specially designed to focus on yoga and pilates; group exercise; and spin classes, respectively.
This is the first health club to have state-of-the-art equipment, Queenax, which allows the ceiling, walls and floor to be used in training as it accommodates suspension and functional training.
To help members burn more calories, they also use the high-tech Curve treadmills. These are said to be better than conventional treadmills.
The club runs short sessions of a 15-minute, 30-minute or 45-minute workout routine for those who are pressed for time.
Jatomi Fiitness chief executive officer Elaine Jobson said the club offers programmes unlike any other fitness club because they are designed to suit individuals of all ages as families are welcome to join the club.
She said this is to revolutionise the health and fitness of every Malaysian.
"Our staff have excellent knowledge and are encouraged to help our members to achieve their goals.
"With our simple MINDfit, EATfit and MOVEfit programmes, we are confident that the members will enjoy their experience at the club and achieve better results," said Jobson, who has been in the health club industry for 20 years.
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