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By:
Chaldeanhealthprof
On:
9/7/2010
The Chaldean American Association of Health Professionals(CAAHP)is please to introduce a new program that will provide
Donated healthcare to uninsured community members.
The Project name is Project Bismutha( the act of healing).
The need for health coverage within our Chaldean Community has grown drastically due to economic condition.
Project Bismutha is open to adult from Chaldean community
who are 19 years to 64 years, Medically uninsured, Meet financial guidelines, and legal re...
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By:
Jpierce
On:
9/1/2010
As soon as the sun comes up, 400 runners will participate in the 7th Annual Mackinac Island Bridge Labor Day run on Monday, September 6. It’s a non-competitive five mile run stretching across the largest suspension bridge in North America and the third largest in the world. Governor Jennifer Granholm in recent years has participated by jogging in the event.
This exciting fitness challenge brings together friends and family for an active and fun event. Participants will join together the ...
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By:
trishhub1960
On:
8/30/2010
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution just won an Emmy award for Outstanding Reality Program. Over 614,000 people helped launch his campaign for better food by signing the petition.
Jamie's Food Revolution campaign is about getting America cooking again – more cooking at home, more freshly cooked meals at school and people cooking in the community. According to Jamie, "This food revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way you eat. It's much more than just a TV show--it's a movemen...
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By:
HealthierMIangie
On:
8/25/2010
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan recently participated in the Greater Grace Temple children’s health fair. BCBSM has a partnership with the Master’s Commission with the goal and commitment of improving children’s health.
The Blues’ promoted physical activity by having hula hoops and jump ropes that the kids could try and show off their skills. There were also jump rope contests throughout the day that the kids participated in. I was there personally and ran some of the jump rope co...
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By:
MichBus1
On:
8/24/2010
By Jennifer Kluge
COO, Michigan Business & Professional Association
Back to school means back to being extra busy for working parents. Every parent knows it can often be very hectic in the morning. But just because there is a lot to do before the kids go off to school, skipping on breakfast is not a good idea. According to the website http://www.askdrsears.com, studies have shown that breakfast is essential for school success. Key factors include:
• Breakfast eaters are likely ...
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By:
bootcamptrainer
On:
8/20/2010
Exclusive Hollywood Celebrity Home Workout
Ok...I know this isnt the best picture of Madonna...however, I have a cool workout sent to me from one of my Hollywood Celebrity Trainer friends who uses this same workout for some of his big time famous actresses. He said his women clients all have awesome arms from doing this workout 3x a week.
You can do this at home or even on the road when your in your hotel room.
Your actually going to be using a bath tub from the bathroom. Thi...
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By:
bootcamptrainer
On:
8/18/2010
15 Healthy and Easy Ways to Increase Your Metabolism
What is metabolism? In the simplest terms, Metabolic Rate at which your body burns calories. Very few people have a fast metabolism, and overweight individuals generally have slow metabolisms. However, a faster metabolism will enable you to lose more weight than your friend, even if you both have the same activity level, diet, and weight. The great thing is that I listed 15 ways to increase your metabolism!
1. Eat "Break - Fa...
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By:
HealthierMIgrace
On:
8/16/2010
About 10 days ago, I was at the 2nd annual Buy Michigan Now Festival in Northville helping at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Health Fair. While there, I came across a delicious stand for the Inner Piece Healthy Bakery. Not only does this bakery have a cute name, but it was also opened by an RN, Michelle Becker, who has taken the opportunity to provide some healthier alternatives in her amazing dessert creations.
For example, I sampled some of the delicious muffin choices th...
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By:
bootcamptrainer
On:
8/12/2010
10 ways to get the most out of your workouts!
1. Complex compound exercises Do compound movements (training multi joints at a time) will place a much larger demand on your body than doing isolation movements (single joint exercises) Let me ask you a question...What is more challenging for most people doing a standing dumbell curl or doing a lunge with a dumbell curl at the top of the movement? Doing complex compound movements will utilize as many muscles as you can and burn the most c...
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By:
HealthierMIJacki
On:
8/10/2010
The Michigan legislature recently approved plans to improve transportation routes for walkers and bicyclists.
The principles behind Complete Streets foster community engagement and overall health by enabling people to exercise and enjoy Michigan's outdoors at their convenience.
Collaborative initiatives to make Michigan more “walkable” have been underway, but Complete Streets will now require the Michigan Department of Transportation to consider road users other than motorists wh...
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