Lake Norman YMCA is offering a new series of self defense classes, with sessions for women and for teens. In the series of four classes, participants will learn techniques to defend themselves and from attackers and avoid becoming a victim. Continue Reading

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The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture department (PARC) Department is offering fitness classes in the coming weeks in Pilates and “Dance ‘N’ Shed Cardio Dance.” Details below.
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Nearly 26M Americans now have the disease, and one-third of adults now have prediabetes, new estimates show

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, an estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes raises a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
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Davidson College Presbyterian Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14, from 2-7 p.m. in the Congregation House on Concord Road. Donors will have the chance to win one of two gift baskets being given away in drawings.
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