Posted on February - 04 - 2012
The awards, which are sponsored by Tiffany & Co., will be presented on March 3 at the Crisis Nursery’s “Razzle Dazzle Masquerade Ball: A Night of Mystery, Merriment and Magic,” which begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Westport-Lakeside Chalet. The name of the award is an acronym for: Helpfulness, Uncommon Generosity, Sincere Kindness, Integrity, Shining Service and Extraordinary Support for all children.
Event co-chairs are doctors Nanci and James Bobrow; Janet and Larry Conners; Chalana and Lathon Ferguson; Ruth and Tim Hogenkamp; Joyce and Jeff Jackson; Elizabeth and Mark Niemeyer; and Kim and Jim Wagner.
Vice chairs include Jill Alexander; Millie Cain; Melissa and Gaspare Calvaruso; Pam Duffy; Dan Fitter; Teri Beth Gooch; Stephanie Hall; Lisa Parker; Karen Prideaux; Penny Rogers; Carissa and Sen.
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Posted on January - 23 - 2012
Weight loss massage is a popular method of helping you shed extra pounds. Weight loss and massage may seem like two unrelated things, but research has shown that treating yourself to a body massage after a good workout may actually help you in your quest for weight loss. Read on to learn more about how massage can help you lose weight.
Muscle Recovery and Development
A weight loss massage greatly contributes to muscle recovery and development, which is extremely important if you wish to achieve successful weight loss. After a strenuous workout, muscles are in need of nutrients to be able to recover for the strain.
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Posted on January - 21 - 2012
Quality of life in younger patients treated for breast cancer is seriously compromised and these women suffer from severe psychological distress, infertility, premature menopause, a decrease in physical activity and weight gain, according to a study by researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that the mental issues faced by younger breast cancer survivors were more serious than the physical impacts compared to a general age-matched population of women who didn’t have cancer and those more than 50 years old who did.
The study points to the need for oncologists to let these younger patients know from the beginning of their therapy what may happen to them after it’s finished, said study lead author Dr.
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Posted on January - 19 - 2012
America has a drinking problem. No, not booze. I’m talking about soft drinks. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the average American guzzles 44.7 gallons of the sweet stuff every year. Not sure what 44.7 gallons looks like? It’s about what you’d need to fill a small kiddie pool.
But the truth is, you don’t need me to tell you that soda isn’t healthy. We all know that America’s drink of choice contributes to our country’s ever-expanding obesity problem. But, as Rodale.com writer Leah Zerbe discovered, love handles are just the beginning. Read on for her report on three shocking soda facts that will have you saying “Just water, please” from now on.
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