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Free Giveaway for My Beloved Promote Health Readers!!

Back in April, I blogged about Take Care Health Clinics located at select Walgreens locations, and how they were going to offer free and discounted health care to low-income and unemployed workers. In an effort to get the word out about this awesome program, I’m offering free prize packs to my readers that will be sponsored by Take Care Health Clinics and Walgreens. Wanna get your hands on one of these free prize packs? Here are the details…
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5 Online Places to Get Weight Loss Support and Track Your Progress

Studies have shown that tracking your daily nutritional intake can double your weight loss. With results like that, it may be a good idea to give it a try. Luckily, there are many places online where you cannot only track what you eat but how much you work out and connect with others who are also trying to live healthier for support and guidance.

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Calorie Intake Guide and What it Takes to Burn Those Calories

How many calories do french fries have? And how hard do you have to work to burn those calories off? This cool little guide will show you your calorie intake and outtake of some of the most common types of food and drink. Great resource…

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Adults Fear Diabetes, Yet They Do Nothing to Prevent It?!?

In today’s society where diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases around - mostly due to being overweight or obese - most adults admit to fearing the potentially deadly disease but more often than not, they go on to say that they do nothing to prevent getting the disease in the first place! These findings were recently reported by the American Diabetes Association who commissioned a survey in February and March of this year, which consisted of 2,516 U.S. residents at least 18 years old.overweight_biker at risk of diabetes [Read the rest of this entry...]

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7 Unconventional Tips to Get Heart Healthy

This is a guest post by DENA WHITE who is a freelance writer and covers topics such as nurse assistant and medical careers, health care topics, and more.
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The human heart is a valuable organ. It is our source for love, life and vitality. Keeping your heart healthy involves taking care of not just your body, but your mind and spirit as well. Obviously, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and not smoking are vital to having a healthy heart. However, there are a few unconventional tips that you can use to get heart healthy, too. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Weight Loss Challenge Update

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It’s been awhile since I posted an update to the progress of my weight loss challenge. The reason for this is because I don’t have much progress to update! My weight loss has fluctuated a bit due to a lack of exercise the past couple months, but I’m slowly getting back on track. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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America’s Healthiest Cities Based on 30 Health Factors

Washington D.C. is the Fittest City in America

A new report by the American College of Sports Medicine lists the fittest cities in the nation based on a variety of health factors ranging from acres of parkland in the city to the number deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. This new report has got me thinking about moving to the a “little” city scrunched between Maryland and Virginia considering the closest city on the list to me is ranked second to last on the list! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Effective New Treatment for Insomnia

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A recent study by researchers at Laval University in Quebec, Canada has shown a promising new treatment for people suffering from insomnia (aka insomniacs). Insomnia is a very common sleeping disorder that effects about 1 out of 3 people in the United States. This new treatment could provide much needed relief to those who suffer from insomnia, which could finally mean a good nights sleep for insomniacs (Finally!!!). [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Hydroxycut Products Recalled According to FDA

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The maker of Hydroxycut products, which are popular diet and energy-enhancing supplements, has recalled some of their products due to several cases of serious health problems reportedly caused by consuming their products. The FDA warns consumers to stop taking the products in question and to return them to the place of purchase for a refund. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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10 Hot Fitness and Health Tips to Get You in Shape for 2009

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This article is written by Kat Sanders, who regularly blogs on the topic of phlebotomy technician training at her blog Health Zone Blog. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: katsanders25@gmail.com.

Fitness is important, especially in this day and age when obesity is the norm and not the exception. Your fitness routine must not be a roller coaster ride that has its ups and downs but a train that rides on to its destination – good health. You may be exercising all right, but if you’re going about it the wrong way, then all your efforts could come to naught. In order to get the most out of your diet and exercise routine, make sure you don’t ignore these top fitness and health tips: [Read the rest of this entry...]

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