By KELLEY GARDNER

Perspective is everything, wouldn’t you agree?

I don’t like diets, never have. I do like feeling vibrant and energetic all day long. Years ago, when eating 5-6 small healthy meals a day became the mantra for stabilizing blood sugar and maintaining energy throughout the day, I was delighted. I’ve never been fond of actually feeling hungry. It was too often quickly followed by grumpiness. Truthfully, the only time I wasn’t prone to grazing was while asleep. Continue Reading

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A trio of local health experts will be at Davidson College Oct. 13 for a symposium on  “Integrative Medicine and Healthy Living.” Dr. Christopher Magryta will be speaking on “Your Genes, Nature, and Nutrition,” Dr. Russell Greenfield speaks  on “Feeding Your Baby: From Information Overload to Commonsense Clarity,” and Dr. Bridget Bongaard speaks on “Taking Care of Yourself the Integrative Way!”

The free event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Lilly Family Gallery of the college’s Chambers Building. For more information call 704-894-2307.  Read on for details about the presentations: Continue Reading

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Hundreds of local school children and parents have particpated in Walking Wednesdays at local schools in previous years.

The Community School of Davidson and Davidson Elementary will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 5, 2011. In the U.S., International Walk to School Day will be celebrated at more than 3,500 events at participating schools. Walkers from the U.S. will join children and adults in 40 countries around the world. Continue Reading

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The Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation department has announced a variety of fitness and health programs for October 2011, ranging from Zumba and Pilates to martial arts and a healthy eating class. Read on for the list. Pre-registration is required by going to www.d-Recs.org or calling the Parks & Rec office at 704-892-3349.

Unless noted, all programs are at the Parks and Recreation office, 416 Armour St., Davidson.
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