Bread Helps Your Blood Pressure

Three grains recently tested had blood pressure benefits.  All three were found to be good for lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with mildly high cholesterol and prehypertension...
Sep 5, 2008

Atlanta Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site

Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the site to help her kids study for tests...
Aug 27, 2008

11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six.  Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...
Aug 26, 2008

Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’

Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25.  The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...
Aug 25, 2008

Enviro Expo 2008: Atlanta's First Green Expo for Consumers

This three-day event at AmericasMart in November will showcase eco-friendly lifestyle choices and truly 'green' products...
Aug 25, 2008

Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion

During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 20, 2008

Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities

Cars4Charities supports more than 1,000 charities, including Autism Speaks, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Autoimmune Related Disease Association, the American Foundation for the Blind, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Asthma & Allergy Foundation, National Coalition for the Homeless, Brain Trauma Foundation and many others...
Aug 20, 2008

Governor Perdue Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV Transition

Today Governor Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez urged consumers to prepare for the upcoming digital television transition by applying for coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes...
Aug 20, 2008

Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities

Cars4Charities supports more than 1,000 charities, including Autism Speaks, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Autoimmune Related Disease Association, the American Foundation for the Blind, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Asthma & Allergy Foundation, National Coalition for the Homeless, Brain Trauma Foundation and many others...
Aug 20, 2008

Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk

Big hair, leg warmers and fingerless gloves were hot in the late 80s, and so was Rupert’s.  Voted ‘Atlanta’s Best House Band’ for eight years in a row, the red-hot 80s band is back and ready to entertain more than 18,000 runners and walkers at the 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk... 
Aug 20, 2008

Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion

During September and October 2008, Spa Sydell clients can purchase a series of specially designated "pink" spa packages -- Divinely Pink Quickie Facial & Massage with the Pink Grapefruit Vitality masque, or the Powerfully Pinkalicious Mani/Pedi & Facial -- 10% of which will directly benefit GCF breast cancer programs...
Aug 20, 2008

September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat

Over five million Americans now suffer from atrial fibrillation, where the heart goes out of control with little warning and for no apparent reason. It's a frightening occurrence that will impact millions more as atrial fibrillation overtakes aging baby boomers...
Aug 20, 2008

Brain Balance™ Centers Help Children Overcome Autism Symptoms

The Suwanee Brain Balance™ Center incorporates a unique multi-faceted approach to assess and develop individualized intervention plans for children affected by Neurobehavioral/Developmental Disorders...
Aug 18, 2008

Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card

Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 17, 2008

Laura on Life: Chick Flicks and Other Horrors

My husband is like any other man with a lick of testosterone.  He would rather see a movie with violent explosions or be scared out of his pants by some horror flick than be subjected to a romance or a musical...
Aug 17, 2008