AIDS.gov Webinars - HIV/AIDS (http://ping.fm/7NKte)

Understanding Breast Cancer (http://ping.fm/BFxb5)

Lonely Planet: Isolation Increases In US | Newsweek Health | Newsweek.com (http://ping.fm/8HtdN)

Breast-feeding could save 1.3 million lives - Kids and parenting- msnbc.com (http://ping.fm/m1bL2)

Americans eat 22 teaspoons of sugar a day - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com (http://ping.fm/RGERx)

Allergic to sex? It really can happen - Sexploration - msnbc.com (http://ping.fm/S6dBY)

Research Examines Coping Strategies Of African-American Students In Predominantly White Schools (http://ping.fm/qtA6x)

Minorities Have Poorer Results, Higher Rates Of Inappropriate Surgery To Prevent Stroke (http://ping.fm/srkUc)

US-born Asian-American Women More Likely To Think About, Attempt Suicide, Study Finds (http://ping.fm/01NHx)

Towards Healthier Communication: Social Networking Tools To Enhance Personal And Social Wellbeing (http://ping.fm/R61h0)

10- And 11-year-olds Feel Pressure To Have A Perfect Body (http://ping.fm/pCWWf)

Taking Up Music So You Can Hear (http://ping.fm/pA16O)

Yoga Provides Emotional Benefits To Women With Breast Cancer (http://ping.fm/izDNW)

Workplace Yoga And Meditation Can Lower Feelings Of Stress (http://ping.fm/0wRUO)

Obesity Increases Risk Of Prostate Cancer Recurrence For Both Blacks And Whites (http://ping.fm/R5jc1)

Young Women Consistently Exercise Less Than Young Men, Study Finds (http://ping.fm/lkPNA)

Daylight Could Help Control Our Weight (http://ping.fm/cyOPi)

Two Million Expected To Die Each Year From Tobacco-induced Cancers By 2015 (http://ping.fm/luEWF)

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Knowing and doing: The battle!

The one thing that I bring to this experience of health and wellness is my own emotional roller coaster with my weight. For the past 5 years, I've gain, then lost, then gained again 40lbs all attached to my emotional wellness. I want women to know that I KNOW its not easy and its a challenge. We have to take care of ourselves and I'm the biggest offender of not take care of me because I want to do so much but enough is enough.

NIKE's slogan is "JUST DO IT!" and to be honest, it really is just that. No more excuses but understand the reasons why you have certain behaviors, understand what health barriers may have to being well and then overcoming those barriers. We can "JUST DO IT!" Its making healthy food choices and portion sizes. Americans overeat - period and we are malnourished as well. We eat foods that have little or no nutritious value. Sugar (my drug of choice) is unhealthy for our bodies and we consume more sugary foods than any other westernized country. We are killing ourselves.

I have set my goal to lose 30lbs by the end of the year and to be a doer. I know the steps and now I will step forward, be an example and live life well.

God Bless,


Rhonda

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ART IN THE GARDEN

ART IN THE GARDEN

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2009, FROM 3:30-9:00 PM

3001 N. NEW JERSEY St. STUDIOS

$8 IN ADVANCE - $10 AT THE DOOR

DRUMMING, POETRY, ARTISTS MARKET, CHARACTER DRAWINGS by A.P. SPAULDING, GALLERY EXHIBIT FEATURING GUEST ARTISTS, OPEN STUDIOS, SMB CATERING and MUSICAL GUEST NU SOULTHEORY. END THE SUMMER WITH A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE!

Free parking across the street

Sponsored by: The Artists at 3001 N. New Jersey St. Studios

Schedule of Events:

· 3:30-9:00pm – Gallery Exhibit / Open Studios / Artists Market

· 3:30-4:30pm – African Drumming Presentation: Urban Vibes

· 4:30-5:30pm – Open Mic

· 5:30-6:00pm – Raffle Drawing

· 6:00-6:45pm – Musical Guest NU SOUL THEORY

· 6:45-7:15 – Intermission / Drumming / Artists Market / Exhibit

· 7:15-7:45pm – Open Mic

· 7:45-8:30pm – NU SOUL THEORY

Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Chronic Disease
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Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Chronic Disease
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Food Stamp Use Linked To Weight Gain, Study Finds
http://ping.fm/uTy1n

Sedentary Lives Can Be Deadly: Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk To Americans, Expert Says
http://ping.fm/CewoR

HIV-blocking Gel For Women: New 'Molecular Condom' Meant To Prevent AIDS http://ping.fm/i2evg