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The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...
Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’
Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...
Aug 25, 2008
Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk
Big hair, leg warmers and fingerless gloves were hot in the late 80s, and so was Rupert’s. Voted ‘Atlanta’s Best House Band’ for eight years in a row, the red-hot 80s band is back and ready to entertain more than 18,000 runners and walkers at the 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk...
Aug 20, 2008
September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat
Over five million Americans now suffer from atrial fibrillation, where the heart goes out of control with little warning and for no apparent reason. It's a frightening occurrence that will impact millions more as atrial fibrillation overtakes aging baby boomers...
Aug 20, 2008
Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion
During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 19, 2008
Leading Companies and Organizations Sponsor Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament
The tournament, which supports critical research directed toward finding a cure for hemophilia, a hereditary blood clotting disorder that requires very expensive, life-long medical treatment, will be held October 28, 2008 at Château Élan Resort and Winery in Braselton, Georgia...
Aug 19, 2008
Emory Health Sciences: Americans Eating More Processed Sugar, Study Finds
U.S. children and adults consume 54.7 grams of fructose per day, an almost 50 percent increase from a national study sample conducted in 1977-1978, which estimated mean consumption of fructose at 37 grams per day...
Aug 19, 2008
Brain Balance™ Centers Help Children Overcome Autism Symptoms
The Suwanee Brain Balance™ Center incorporates a unique multi-faceted approach to assess and develop individualized intervention plans for children affected by Neurobehavioral/Developmental Disorders...
Aug 18, 2008
Silence: Golden for Your Heart
Too much noise exposure correlates with a steady rise in blood pressure. Makes sense. Loud sounds are known to stimulate the pituitary-adrenal cortical system...
Aug 18, 2008
An Awesome Appetizer for Knees and Hands
In a study of older adults, those with higher blood levels of vitamin K were significantly less likely to develop the bone spurs and cartilage damage that are common in painful osteoarthritis...
Aug 15, 2008
Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card
Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008
A Spice That’s Nice for Your Pancreas
Turmeric -- the spice that gives curry and other Far Eastern fare its strong, distinctive flavor -- may lower your risk of pancreatic cancer. So find that takeout number...
Aug 5, 2008
Watermelon: Three Juicy Benefits
Watermelon is more than just a seasonal treat. Check out three great health reasons to dig into this juicy fruit...
Aug 4, 2008
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cites 'National Minority Donation Awareness' Day
More than half of the national transplant waiting list consists of multicultural populations because some diseases of the kidney, heart, lung, pancreas and liver that are best treated through transplantation are found more frequently in these populations. Young CHOA patients, Carina and Rylen are success stories thanks to the availability of organs both needed to survive...
Aug 1, 2008
Pints for Prostates Delivers Men's Health Message Using the Universal Language of Beer
"There are more than 230,000 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, more than the number of new breast cancer cases in women. The problem is that prostate cancer does not get the same level of media attention as breast cancer and most men never discuss the subject with friends or family"...
Jul 30, 2008
Make a Healthy Nut Even Healthier
In a recent study, peanuts boiled in their shells had a significantly higher concentration of disease-fighting phytochemicals -- more than their raw, roasted or oiled counterparts...
Jul 25, 2008
