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Study: Mississippi sees decrease in obese children

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Healthy food choices has helped lower obesity among Mississippi children.

Mississippi children may be losing weight, as a recent study by University of Southern Mississippi researchers revealed.
 

Hospitals lauded for employee wellness programs

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Delorice Hatten, Lael Pinkston, Diana Jones and Margaret Fulcher take a break to walk at work.

Two metro-area hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace. Senior leadership at St. Dominic Health Services and Baptist Health Systems has taken steps to create a heart healthy environment for their employees.

UM student offers heart-health options to Hispanics

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The sessions included salsa dancing as a fun way to exercise and boost cardiovascular health.

With a little luck and a lot of determination, a University of Mississippi honors student has developed a program that promises to spark her interest in community health for the rest of her life.
       

JSU to hold health conference

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Jackson State University will host a two-day forum next month to discuss Mississippi’s high obesity and stroke rates.

The forum, Eliminating Health Disparities in Mississippi, Stroke & Obesity, will be held on October 9 and 10 at the Hilton Jackson Convention Center.

Drug gives couch-potato mice benefits of workout

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In this photo provided by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Ron Evans holds a vial of GW1516.

Here's a couch potato's dream: What if a drug could help you gain some of the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat?

Scientists report there is such a drug — if you happen to be a mouse.
Sedentary mice that took the drug for four weeks burned more calories and had less fat than untreated mice.

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Strength training can help protect knees

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Long

Q: Why do so many athletes have knee surgery?

Kids can enjoy a healthy Halloween

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Posey

Halloween is a scary time for more reasons than most people think.

Benefits should pay for preventive care

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Warwick

In the spirit of political debate, I have been interested in the various proposals related to health care in the United States.

State needs real solutions to obesity

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Posey

Here we go again. Another year and Mississippi is ranked the most obese state in the nation. Four years in a row, and I'm wondering when this trend will turn around?

Energy drinks full of sugar, stimulants

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Q: What is your take on energy drinks? I am always tired before I exercise and they seem to help.

A: Energy drinks have never been more popular. It seems they are advertised in every major magazine, on TV, the radio and touted at many sporting events. Your local gas station probably offers at least 10-20 varieties, and I often see college students drinking them.

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Forum posts

  • Upcoming walks/events
    Area Walks (this was in the paper last week)

    Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

    What: Light the Night Walk

    When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday

    Where: Trustmark Park in Pearl

    Info: Call (601) 956-7447 or visit www.lightthenight.org/ms

    No entry fee*

  • 50 and beyond ... how to age well

    Note from the University of Southern Mississippi:

     

    TUESDAY, SEPT. 30

    "Fit Over 50: Exercise and Healthy Aging" presentation

    Time: 12:15 p.m. Location: Payne Center

    The College of Health and Recreational Sports at Southern Miss is sponsoring "Fit Over 50: Exercise and Healthy Aging" in recognition of Healthy Aging® Month.

  • Omega Three Fish Oil

    I am a huge proponent of Pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Fish Oil. The benefits are seemingly limitless.

    Here is a page that has some links regarding the benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oil: http://www.zonediet.com/OMEGA3/tabid/64/Default.aspx

    Anyone else use Omega Three?

  • Exercise helps cancer?

    That's what new studies show. Doctors are now urging cancer survivors to keep fit through light walking, stretching and other kinds of exercise.

    Here's the story:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/14/health/nutrition/14fitness.html

    Has anyone heard of exercise helping cancer before? It was a new one on me.

  • FOR SALE-GRAYCO BABY STROLLER

    I have a dark blue Grayco Baby Stroller for sale.
    I had it for my grandchildren but now need more
    room in my house This stroller is in Mint condition
    and I need to sell as soon as possible.
    $35.00 as it has not been used much at all.

    Please email me at Blondeyvonne99@aol.com
    Also if you are interested call me at home:
    601-939-2898-please leave your name and number

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Blog posts

  • Sore neck

    I'm about to get a migraine. I can feel it coming on, and I know exactly why.

  • Dealing with stress

    Stress can negatively influence our life, taking over our lives before we know it. Identifying common symptoms of stress is the first step in alleviating stress from our lives. Take a look at this list. Have you experienced any of these symptoms? Make sure to contact your physician if these symptoms persist for more than two weeks.

    List of Stress Symptoms:

    1. Fatigue or tiredness

  • Mississippi needs to take action- a message from the American College of Sports Medicine

    Physical inactivity and obesity are at epidemic proportions in the United States resulting in an increase in the prevalence of a multitude of chronic diseases, poor quality of life and premature deaths. The health care expenditures associated with physical inactivity and obesity continues to rise each year with increasingly catastrophic costs to society.

  • Healthy Eating to Fight Dangerous Conditions such as High Blood Pressure

    There are certainly some very simple eating approaches that can be taken to reduce the chance of certain conditions, expecally those related to heart disease, ie. high blood pressure..... And the good news is that you don't have to give up great tasting food! Although there may be a bit of adjustment, most everyone can adopt these approaches effectively.

  • Energy-N-Motion

    Energy-N-Motion is new to the jackson area and is growing. It's a great place to workout. There are only 3 trainers and they only work by appointment only. This means that it's never crowded, maybe, only 3 people are in there at one time besides the trainers of course. The trainers are really nice and really care about you and your goals.

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