How expensive is our national weight problem? Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. health care costs, according to a new Cornell University study – more than double previous estimates.
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Study finds obesity accounts for 21% of health costs
Posted on 06 April 2012.
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Dr. Zimmerman’s now certified to adjust your limbs
Posted on 06 April 2012.
Matt Zimmerman
Local chiropractor Dr. Matthew Zimmerman recently passed his national certification in extremity adjusting. Dr. Zimmerman, of Davidson, runs Zimmerman Family Wellness, 21031 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Dr. Zimmerman said injuries can come from sports, gardening or repetitive work injuries. The 120 hours of training as a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP) mean he’s now able to work on injuries to the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet. Continue Reading
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‘Run Wild’ May 12 and help African AIDS orphans
Posted on 06 April 2012.
HUNTERSVILLE - Early registration is underway for the Run Wild 5K and Wild Child Fun Run on May 12 at Birkdale Residence Club in Huntersville, and runners who register early will save $5 and receive a race packet with coupons and deals. The race is presented by the African Children’s Project, a 501(c)(3) organization run entirely by volunteers to benefit children who have been orphaned as a direct result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Proceeds from the May 12 race will support the construction of a family-style home for AIDS orphans in Kenya. Continue Reading
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Get fit this Spring with Cornelius PARC
Posted on 06 April 2012.
The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department (PARC) offers several ways to get fit this spring, including cardio tennis, a couch-to-5k running program, and boot camp. Which one is right for you? Read below for details. Continue Reading
Hospital offers program for seniors on foot problems
Posted on 30 March 2012.
James Robinson
MOORESVILLE -Lake Norman Regional Medical Center will offer a free Senior Extra talk for seniors on “My Aching Feet” by Dr. James Robinson with Foot and Ankle Associates on Wednesday, April 4.
Dr. Robinson will talk about common foot conditions.
The meeting is 3 p.m. at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center’s community rooms A and B. Senior Extra meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. Continue Reading
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Here’s a challenge: Lose weight, help Our Towns Habitat
Posted on 30 March 2012.
CORNELIUS – Pat Berch, owner of Lake Norman Nutrition, and Marianne Hendrix, 15-year Our Towns Habitat for Humanity volunteer, will team up in May to host a Weight Loss Challenge to raise money for the housing organization and help area residents start a health and wellness campaign.
The challenge is scheduled to run May 1-22. You can register online at www.ourtownshabitat.org. Entry fee is a $20 donation to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Continue Reading
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Running: Sponsors sought for Run Wild 5K in May
Posted on 30 March 2012.
HUNTERSVILLE - The non-profit African Children’s Project will host a Run Wild 5K & Wild Child Fun Run May 12 at Birkdale Residence Club in Huntersville. The Huntersville organization, which helps children orphaned by AIDS/HIV in Africa, is seeking sponsors for the event. For more information, call 704-598-7884 or visit www.irunwild.org. For more information on the African Children’s Project visit, africanchildrensproject.org.
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Massage therapist’s passion becomes her practice
Posted on 23 March 2012.
Jan Riebe of Gateway Therapeutic Massage held a grand opening reception Thursday for her Gateway Therapeutic Massage. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)
Health and wellness have long been important to Jan Riebe, but it wasn’t until four years ago that a career change gave her the chance to get hands-on. Six months ago she went out on her own, opening Gateway Therapeutic Massage on Davidson Gateway Drive.
“Health and well-being have always been my passions,” Ms. Riebe said Thursday, during a grand opening reception. Continue Reading
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‘Operation Beautiful’ leader to speak against ‘fat talk’
Posted on 21 March 2012.
Caitlyn Boyle
Charlottean Caitlin Boyle, editor of the “Operation Beautiful” campaign to end “fat talk” and promote positive body image, will speak Thursday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery of Davidson College Chambers Building.
The 27-year-old Ms. Boyle is the author of the book “Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-it Note at a Time.” She is a longtime HealthyTippingPoint.com blogger about healthy lifestyle, and “Operation Beautiful” was launched from that blog in June 2009. Continue Reading
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Choice of running events this Sat. – all for good causes
Posted on 13 March 2012.
Four running events are scheduled this Saturday in the north Mecklenburg area, all supporting worthy causes: Summit Coffee’s Leprechaun Loop 8K, the Run Too Overcome 5K/10K run/walk at Hough High, the Terry Fox Run at Davidson College, and the Angels 5K at North Meck High, to support Angels of ’97. You’ll have your choice of morning or evening runs and what sort of post-race entertainment you’re up for. Here’s the list: Continue Reading
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