StepForward Announces Launch of New Website
Posted: October 3, 2012 at 9:24 pm
StepForward to Better Health (http://www.Stepforwrd.com) completes first phase redesign of Stepforwrd.com launching On October 8, 2012
Los Angeles (PRWEB) October 03, 2012
Based on the Facebook fan page with nearly 6,000 followers, it is clear the community is involved and ready for what StepForward has in store with their redesigned website. As an extension of their own current online community, StepForward members and Facebook followers can share their stories and learn about trending health news topics while stepping forward to better health.
The redesigned website will serve as a primary hub of connecting, learning, and tracking health and wellness to our already loyal Facebook followers, said Renee Perschin-Usem, President of StepForward. We are excited to step forward from the beta version of our website and launch a new dashboard with user-friendly interface.
With inspirational quotes and ideas to get active and healthy, the StepForward Facebook page provides insight into the helpful content that brings individuals from all health and wellness backgrounds together to share their stories and be inspired by one another. The Stepforward website will enhance and extend this community by providing helpful tools and resources for living a healthy life. With the help of useful online health and fitness tracking tools at Stepforwrd.com, members can now learn about wellness and help the community make better choices each day toward better health and happiness.
About StepForward to Better Health
StepForward is a wellness community and program meant to help you achieve overall wellness through a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The StepForward program is evidence-based and created with user-friendly simple steps to help you break the cycle and Step Forward to better health. While helping you track your own health habits, StepForward also gives you useful and inspirational advice and suggestions. This lifestyle program is based on five pillars that are often overlooked in our daily lives: exercise, sleep, water, food and medication. To learn more about StepForward and to take advantage of their free fitness and health tracking tools, please visit http://www.Stepforwrd.com, or facebook http://www.facebook.com/stepforwardtobetterhealth. StepForward is powered by iMobile Wellness, LLC.
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Final Agenda Featuring Keynote Speakers Michael Graves and Stephen Wolfram Announced for the First-Ever WIRED Health …
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The agenda for the first-ever WIRED Health Conference: Living by Numbers was announced today by partners WIRED and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The two-day symposium, connecting pioneering researchers with ambitious entrepreneurs, will take place October 15-16, 2012 at Le Parker Meriden in New York City. Seats at the conference are sold out, however sessions featuring presentations and conversations that underscore the extraordinary impact of technology on healthcare, can be viewed live online at http://www.wired.com/wiredscience.
Follow day-of coverage of the WIRED Health Conference: Living by Numbers on Wired.com at http://www.wired.com/wiredscience and via Twitter @wired and @WIREDBiz.
The WIRED Health Conference: Living by Numbers is made possible through partnership with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and additional support from the premier sponsor IBM, premium sponsor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as BASF, BodyMedia, iHealth, and 2Morrow Mobile.
WIRED is the first word on how ideas and innovation are changing the world. Each month in the magazine and every day online, our editors deliver a glimpse into the future of business, culture, innovation, and science. AdWeek named WIRED to its 2011 Hot List and made WIRED its first-ever Magazine of the Decade in 2010. It was named to Advertising Ages A-List in 2010, received three National Magazine Awards for general excellence in 2005, 2007, and 2009, and was nominated for a National Magazine Award for Magazine of the Year in 2011. Wired.com was named 2009s Best Magazine Website by AdWeek, Best News, Business & Finance Website in 2009 by MPA Digital, and was a 2011 National Magazine Award for Digital Media General Excellence finalist. WIRED and Wired.com reach more than 14 million readers each month.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focuses on the pressing health and health care issues facing our country. As the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful, and timely change. For 40 years the Foundation has brought experience, commitment, and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of those it serves. When it comes to helping Americans lead healthier lives and get the care they need, the Foundation expects to make a difference in your lifetime. Follow the Foundation on Twitter http://www.rwjf.org/twitter or Facebook, http://www.rwjf.org/facebook.
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New health club sets itself apart from the rest
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04 October 2012 | last updated at 01:33AM
The Queenax allows members to use the ceiling, wall and floor as part of their training tools.
The shower room and locker room for members to keep their personal belonging. Pix by Che Rani Che Din
The trainer motivates members to exercise by making the session fun and interactive.
Health enthusiasts keep fit on the 30m long running track
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.
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Regence and Healthways Partner to Offer SilverSneakers® Fitness Program to Regence Medicare Advantage PPO Plans …
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PORTLAND, Ore. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Regence is partnering with well-being improvement leader Healthways (HWAY), to offer the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to its Regence Medicare Advantage PPO members. SilverSneakers is the nations leading exercise program designed to keep older adults active and healthy. The three-year partnership will provide the program to more than 100,000 members in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah through 2015. Regence Medicare Advantage PPO members can join the award-winning program at no additional cost.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physical activity is essential to healthy aging. Further information from the CDC states that exercise not only helps strengthen muscles in older adults, but it can also prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with aging. Using proven methodologies based upon more than 16 years of science and outcomes, the SilverSneakers Fitness Program increases physical activity in older adults, resulting in higher well-being and lower health care costs.
While regular exercise is a crucial part of healthy living for people of all ages, it is particularly effective in preventing or managing chronic diseases for older adults, said Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways president and chief executive officer. We look forward to partnering with Regence to provide this time-tested program to their Medicare Advantage PPO members in the Northwest and Intermountain states.
The SilverSneakers Fitness Program engages participants in active behavior change through access to a variety of physical activity venues and programming specifically for older adults that incorporates physical fitness and social experiences. The Healthways fitness center network offers convenient access to more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide. In addition to the national network, Regence members have access to more than 500 fitness and wellness facilities across their four-state service area.
Regence is committed to improving the health of our members at any age or fitness level. Our experience with wellness programs has shown that a more physically active lifestyle can make a measurable difference in our members overall health and well-being. We believe our Medicare Advantage members will enjoy the benefits of SilverSneakers friends and fun model and most importantly, they will reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, said Lisa Brubaker, senior vice president of Government Programs for Regence.
More information on the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, including a list of available fitness centers, is available on the programs website at http://www.silversneakers.com. Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in a Regence Medicare Advantage PPO plan during the ongoing Medicare annual election period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, 2012.
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The Regence affiliated companies serve more than two million members through Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield (selected counties in Washington). Each health plan is a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Regence affiliated companies are committed to improving the health of its members and communities and to transforming the health care system. For more information, please visit http://www.regence.com or follow us on Twitter.
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What is Long term care insurance? Retirement Planner Adam Moeller Denver, CO – Video
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Focus for retirement policy review released
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The role of private savings and how Kiwi women will fare when it comes to retirement income are among the terms of reference for the latest Review of Retirement Income Policy released publicly today.
Every three years, the Retirement Commissioner examines retirement income policies and practices to assess their effectiveness and identify future issues. The resulting Review of Retirement Income Policy will be presented to Government in late 2013.
Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan says the review is an important tool for ensuring the Government is aware of the facts, any emerging trends, and new developments that could affect the long-term future of retirement income policy.
"The decisions we make now about retirement income potentially have consequences for generations to come. We need to regularly review and assess where we are to ensure universal New Zealand Superannuation is available for Kiwis who are currently in their 30s and 40s.
"Our ageing population and the global financial crisis of recent years make these issues more relevant than ever," she says.
The findings of the review will help provide policy stability and inform policy development. The terms of reference for the review will cover five main topics. They are:
1. An update of, and commentary on, the developments and emerging trends in retirement income provision since the 2010 review, both within New Zealand and internationally.
2. A discussion of the intergenerational impacts of New Zealands retirement income policy, with due consideration given to:
a). the effects of increased longevity on present retirement savings schemes;
b). alternative retirement savings approaches; and
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New Web-based Technology Improves Retirement Readiness
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wealth Enhancement Group, is pleased to announce that Joe Brummel, Director of Retirement Plan Consulting, along with industry leaders, today unveiled iJoinTM, a web-based software delivered through mobile technology that helps Americans prepare for retirement. iJoin addresses a critical need in the market for engaging, interactive retirement-planning solutions that educate and, more importantly, change behavior.
Fully 70 percent of American workers say they are not where they need to be with their retirement savings, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institutes 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey. These types of statistics are staggering and call for solutions, said Joe Brummel, AIF. When we set out to develop a solution to this growing problem, we knew we had to apply behavioral finance to technology.
iJoin leads users through an interactive decision-making process to determine:
In an iJoin pilot program in which nearly 500 workers across a variety of industries participated:
Experience iJoin for yourself by visiting http://www.ijoinsolutions.com for a video tutorial.
Joe Brummel is a 16-year industry leader in the retirement planning community. Brummel has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) professional designation from Fiduciary 360, which trains and certifies advisors in investment fiduciary responsibility. He is also a Founding Lecturer of The Retirement Advisor University (TRAU) at UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education.
For more information about Joe Brummel and Wealth Enhancement Group on the services they provide, visit http://www.wealthenhancement.com/RPC.
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Rasheed Wallace ends retirement to join Knicks
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GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The quiet of Rasheed Wallace's retirement in North Carolina was interrupted last spring by a call from an old coach.
''Out of the blue, coach Woody called me like, 'Young fella, what are you doing?''' Wallace said of Mike Woodson.
''I'm like, 'Uh, you know, just down here enjoying life, enjoying the summer, down here with my mom, taking it easy,''' Wallace recalled. ''That's all I was doing pretty much.''
Woodson had something else in mind.
The Knicks coach wanted depth in his frontcourt and remembered the success he and Wallace had in Detroit on Larry Brown's 2004 NBA championship team. So they were back together Wednesday - an older, mellowed Wallace ending a two-year retirement to sign with the Knicks.
''We have a good history coming from Detroit,'' Wallace said. ''We won one together, so he asked me if I still want to play. I said, 'I'll come up there and see what I can do for you.'''
Woodson isn't sure what that might be, using the term ''only time will tell'' at least three times when asked about Wallace's potential. But the Knicks were young and thin in the frontcourt last season, so he figures it's wise to give the four-time All-Star a shot.
''The fact that he's asked to come out of retirement and play, for me it's great to give him a shot because I remember the good times,'' Woodson said. ''I don't know if he still has it yet until he gets out here and he starts working and playing, but only time will tell.''
Wallace said he decided in late August after a few conversations with Woodson to attempt the comeback. He cited his respect for the laid-back Woodson, an assistant under Brown whom Wallace credited with calming down the player who once racked up 40 technical fouls in a season.
The 38-year-old Wallace last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2009-10 season. Terms of his contract were not announced, but the Knicks could offer only the veteran's minimum of about $1.7 million.
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5 Retirement Tips You Must Follow
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You've probably heard many of these common pieces of retirement advice before, but they're worth repeating, if only to remind you to take action. After all, the key to a comfortable retirement is not to know every possible secret to build wealth, but to simply act on the knowledge you already have. Here are the most important actions you must take in order to reach a worry-free retirement:
Take steps to live below your means. You can be an investment genius, but still not be able to amass a sizable nest egg unless you have a solid base to compound your returns. For most people, the biggest determinant of how much money you can accumulate is how much you save. The more you can save each month, the more you have for the future. It's that simple. And the best part about not worrying about the Joneses is that eventually, you will actually be the Joneses.
Determine an appropriate asset allocation mix for your circumstances. The biggest benefit of coming up with a well thought out strategy is being able to stay the course when your investments do not perform well. "Buy low and sell high" is easy to say, but too many people will find it impossible to execute in the heat of the moment unless they truly understand their asset allocation strategy and how different investments are interconnected.
Ignore short-term market fluctuations. Any investment can be volatile in the short run, but most investments tend to increase in value over the long haul. Your investment in stocks, for example, will be worth more as the underlying companies make more money and throw off dividends. Your bond allocation, on the other hand, will throw off coupon payments to honor debt obligations. By investing as early as possible, you are allowing the forces of investing to work in your favor. Of course, compound interest won't hurt either.
Realize that money is just a tool. Many people in modern society are trained to think that more is always better. The result is a world with too many people who are willing to trade a great deal for more money. They work for too long, and often at jobs they absolutely hate. They spend too much time thinking about their assets, and not enough time building relationships with their friends and family. At the end of the day, your non-financial assets are at least as important as your financial ones. Don't let money concerns dictate your life and drive all your decisions. More money isn't always better. Sometimes, you need to decide that enough is enough.
Surround yourself with people who share the same values. The road to financial independence will be next to impossible unless you find others who also believe in marching toward the same path. Find a significant other who won't sabotage your efforts to prepare for a better life, and find friends who can be supportive of your ideals. They are out there, and chances are good that they are looking for you too.
None of these financial tips should be surprising. The important part is to begin to implement them as early as possible in your career.
David Ning runs MoneyNing, a personal finance site that shares money moves you can make to significantly increase your chances of having a comfortable retirement. He likes to share simple changes that anyone can make, such as picking the best online savings account and figuring out whether a 0 percent balance transfer credit card makes sense.
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