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Cardiac Nurse Practitioners Launch New Heart Health Blog:
Nationally recognized experts Carolyn Strimike, RN, MSN, APN-C and Margaret Latrella, RN, MSN, APN-C have announced the formation of Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong a new Blog discussing heart disease and prevention. The Blog address is http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/ The Heart Healthy Blog will... - February 11, 2009 - Heartstrong,LLC
Go Dairy Free Announces Affordable Priority Shipping for Book Orders to Canada, Europe, Australia, and Beyond
In an effort to alleviate the high costs associated with purchasing internationally produced books, the website www.godairyfree.org is now offering affordable flat fee priority shipping on international orders of the book “Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose... - February 11, 2009 - Go Dairy Free
Finally, Team Fitness America, Offers Economical Personal Trainers in Tampa, FL
The new division of affordable personal trainers in Tampa, which is offered by Team Fitness America, is phase one of a three step process to completely service the state of Florida. - February 11, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Allmax Nutrition to Attend the 21st Arnold Sports Festival
Team Allmax Nutrition will be attending the Arnold Sports Festival Expo. Stop by the booth to test the new pre-workout supplement MusclePrime and whey protein isolate Isoflex. - February 10, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Linkman® Reports 40% of Sales Made to Women Who Quit Smoking with Partners
Linkman® announced results of their January 2009 sales data: 40% of sales were made to women who purchased two Linkman units with the intention of quitting smoking with their spouse, partner or friend. - February 10, 2009 - Linkman, Inc.
This is the Age of the Brain - Funkyfogey.com Website Launches Brain Gym for the Over 45s
Funkyfogey.com the lifestyle web portal aimed at the 45 plus age group has launched a Brain Gym, with the aim of helping their members maintain a longer, happier, and healthier life. Current research indicates that the brain can be extensively remodelled throughout the course of one’s life, without drugs, and without surgery – with regions of the brain that can be taught to do different tasks. - February 09, 2009 - Funkyfogey Ltd
Royce Gracie's Father, Grandmaster Helio Gracie Passes Away January 19,2009
The beloved professor and innovator of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Legendary Grandmaster Helio Gracie, passed away in Brazil. Jim Hughes, Royce Gracie Black Belt and head of a network of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense and MMA Schools throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts says "Helio Gracie is the tiny seed that became the mighty Oak that protects and shades many." - February 09, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
ON Mixes Up Sports Nutrition with New Chocolate Coconut Gold Standard 100% Whey™
The industry’s best selling protein powder with 5.5 grams of muscle-building branched chain amino acids per serving is now available in a delicious new chocolate coconut flavor. - February 08, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Olympic Gold Medalist Sifu Jocelyn Toy Brings His World-Renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Self-Defense Classes to Los Angeles
Sifu Toy, after much anticipation, is bringing his world-renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and self-defense classes to Los Angeles, including courses for beginners to experts. Sifu Toy will also be teaching a class focused on utilizing martial arts in acting, which is excellent for actors looking to enter the world of action films. The promotional class is on 2/8/09 at 1:00pm and will take place at Ography Studios in Hollywood, CA. - February 08, 2009 - Studio City USA
The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months
The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute
New Website Offers Fitness Tools for Adults 50+
Sports, Fitness and More, LLC, a family owned internet company, has launched a new website that provides comprehensive information about exercise and fitness for adults 50 years and older. The Exercise and Fitness Sports for Seniors website (www.seniorskeepingfit.com) is an online portal that will... - February 07, 2009 - Sports, Fitness, and More
Scottsdale Personal Trainer Reveals Truth Behind 4 Myths for Getting Lean, Flat 6 Pack Abs
Having a flat, sexy midsection is big reason people workout. But for many, they are going about it the wrong way with ineffective crunches and sit-ups. Now local Scottsdale personal trainer dispels the top 4 myths behind achieving the coveted 6 pack abs. - February 07, 2009 - Arizona Fitness Boot Camp
Yoga 4 the Cure
Yoga Instructor Sara Holliday of Fit by Sara and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Unite to Help Women Get Fit and Feel Great through Yoga while Generating Funds for the Cure for Breast Cancer. Women of all ages and fitness levels join together in peaceful meditation and yoga at Mission Bay... - February 07, 2009 - Fit by Sara, Inc.
Growing North Shore Fitness Company Moves to Larger Facility in Salem, MA
B&S Sports Science, part of B&S Fitness - the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore - recently moved to a new, 11,000 sq. ft. facility, which is more than twice the size of the previous location. The center is at Shetland Park located at 45 Congress Street (Dock... - February 07, 2009 - B&S Fitness
1-2-3 Fit Sacramento Sponsors the Free Fitness Activities for Furloughed State Workers
Sacramento fitness center supports furloughed State Employees with free heart healthy activities Friday. - February 07, 2009 - 123 Fit Sacramento
YouTube Lists 'Body Oar' Prototype Video #1 in Over 40 Health/Fitness Categories
Lower Body Oars, (LOBOS) a bionic cardio fitness exercise device that power runs only body core muscles, by bypassing the legs, can massively strengthen almost any human body and heart, even those too Old, Obese, or Disabled to walk stand or swim, and YouTube noticed. - February 06, 2009 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
NY: Major Companies Test the Waters of Pure Planet Bottle-less Water Coolers
The green alternative to bottled water coolers is receiving rave reviews from consumers. - February 06, 2009 - Pure Planet Waters
New Edition of The Triathlete's Training Bible Will Make Triathletes Smarter, Stronger, and Faster
The Triathlete's Training Bible, just released in a completely revised third edition, will make you a smarter, stronger, faster triathlete. - February 06, 2009 - VeloPress
Kathy Wilson Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that Kathy Wilson has joined the firm as a licensed massage and body therapist. Wilson was a licensed... - February 06, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Y-Weight Launches New Website and Teen Weight Management Program in Greater-Boston Area
Weight loss and management are among the most searched for services online. Y-Weight, a program designed to give people the help, hope and direction they need to lose weight and keep it off launched a new website and a new teen program on January 15, 2009. - February 05, 2009 - Y-Weight
FruitFast® Celebrates National Cherry Month - Offers Special Pricing on Cherry Products
In honor of National Cherry Month, FruitFast is highlighting its leading Montmorency tart cherry products with special pricing for the month of February. - February 05, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Announcing: TLC--HOME Creates New Web-Store
TLC--HOME has created a new web-store, http://www.alkalinewaterplus.com, and Blog http://www.alkalinewaterplus.info . It is now open to the public on the internet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The store offers all top-models of water ionizers and provides easy-to-understand videos and graphic... - February 05, 2009 - TLC--HOME
Hero Nutritionals, "the Makers of Yummi Bears, the Original Children’s Gummy Vitamin and Slice of Life Gummy Vitamins for Adults," Launches New Website
Hero Nutritionals’ new interactive website combines the latest health news, nutrition, vitamins and supplements with an interactive, Help Me Choose software that helps customize the perfect vitamin supplement program for consumers of any age. - February 05, 2009 - Hero Nutritionals, LLC
Matt Fitzgerald's New Runner's Diary Helps Runners Set Personal Records
Running coach and fitness journalist Matt Fitzgerald has improved upon this critical training tool with his new book, The Runner's Diary: A Daily Training Log. - February 04, 2009 - VeloPress
Go Dairy Free Upgrades to Free Priority Shipping for Guide and Cookbook Orders
The website www.godairyfree.org is now offering free priority shipping on the book, “Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living,” for all direct consumer orders within the United States. This new complimentary, expedited... - February 04, 2009 - Go Dairy Free
HAPPYneuron Announces New Visual, Audio and Comparative Feedback as Part of Its Latest Release
New HAPPYneuron features allow users to better visualize results, compare to peers and build balanced cognitive workouts. - February 04, 2009 - Happy Neuron
Momentum Fitness Challenges Their Clients to a Healthy Heart
Momentum Fitness, a personal training studio in Vancouver BC, is challenging their clients to the "Cardio Challenge" to help raise awareness for the importance of a healthy heart. All proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. - February 01, 2009 - Momentum Fitness
Dedicated Woman™, Manufacturer of Exclusive Supplements for Women, Announces Special Rebates for U.S. Retailers
Dedicated Woman, Inc.™ today announced a special discount incentives to ease the burden for its U.S. retailers who have concerns and are being affected by the current economic environment. In an unprecedented move, the company is offering selected* free product incentives to its U.S. - January 31, 2009 - Dedicated Woman
Titillate Your Lover with Tosca Reno’s Eat-Clean Aphrodisiac Dinner Menu This Valentine’s Day
Eating and foods can be very provocative as seen in the film “9 ½ Weeks” when Mickey Rourke blindfolds Kim Basinger in the kitchen and feeds her honey along with other exotic foods with sensual textures to arouse and heighten her sexual appetite. The kitchen has become an erotic... - January 31, 2009 - Tosca Reno
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Confirm Biosciences Launches SteroidConfirm™
New Steroid Home Test Kit to Detect Anabolic Steroid Abuse- Offering in Response to Concern of Student-Athletes Emulating Some Professionals. - January 30, 2009 - Confirm Biosciences
Matcha Source Launches Novelty Green Tea Beverage for American Market
Matcha Source, an online retailer that specializes in making matcha tea produced in Japan accessible to American consumers, has launched a new product line of specialty premium matcha teas. Matcha powdered green tea is a sugar-free source of powerful antioxidants, including the renown EGCg. One... - January 29, 2009 - Matcha Source
Worldhealth.net Features Keynote Speech by Suzanne Somers on Hormone Replacement Therapy
Worldhealth.net, the official website of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine(A4M) has posted a video of Suzanne Somers keynote address to the 14th World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine on its home page. View the video by visiting http://www.worldhealth.net. - January 29, 2009 - A4M
New York Division of Personal Trainers is Launched by Team Fitness America
Offering both membership and package options to cater to every client looking for personal trainers in New York City, Team Fitness America is now able to service many cities throughout the entire New York metropolitan area. - January 29, 2009 - Team Fitness America
AVID Soccer Releases 2009 Editorial Calendar
The AVID Soccer Equipment Review (ASER) announces their 2009 editorial calendar and publication schedule. Reviews of all products are conducted throughout the year, but each month will have a focused series of articles. - January 28, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Seventh Annual Bethesda Triathlon Benefits Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks Announces Seventh Bethesda Triathlon The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the opening of registration for the 7th Bethesda Triathlon to benefit Autism Speaks. Event Chair Peter Beveridge will be... - January 28, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
RestoreMax™ from Mensmax.com Wins 5 Dude Rating and Product of the Month
A five dude rating and product of the month was awarded to RestoreMax mens skin care cream from MensMax.com by the web product ratings website MensBest.org. MensBest.org gives men's products and services "dudes" instead of stars, and the 5 dude award is the highest honor a product can get. - January 28, 2009 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Beautorium Embraces Active Sustainable Science in Skincare
beautorium has added active sustainable science brands suki and Sophyto to its growing repertoire of the best in organic and natural beauty. Both offer the latest in organic skincare, and combine cutting edge science with pure, natural actives to deliver breakthrough results. - January 27, 2009 - Beautorium
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" by Peter Yellowlees MD Featured on ABC, Fox TV, and All Books Reviews
"Your Health in the Information Age” is an exciting new book that shows patients how they can work more closely with their doctors by using the internet effectively. 10 million Americans search for health information on the Internet for themselves or for loved ones every single day? 40% of Americans are able to email their doctors, but 80% want to do this. Available from www.InformationAgeHealth.com, Amazon and many online bookstores. - January 26, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
First Private Midwifery Practice for Tunbridge Wells and Surrounding Area
Louise Wilby and Anja Metzner, Tunbridge Wells’ most local and experienced independent midwives have joined forces to form Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives. Women will be able to choose between the increasingly stretched maternity service and individualised and woman-centred midwifery care from two dedicated homebirth midwives. - January 26, 2009 - Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives
The New Year Brings a New Electronic Cigarette- Fifty-One, The Fastest Growing Products On The Mark
Electronic cigarette smokers predict that by 2010, thirty-five percent of smokers will switch to e-cigarettes. E-cigs are among the fastest growing consumer products on the market today, so it makes sense that smokers would want to enjoy the best. - January 25, 2009 - Smoke Anywhere USA, Inc.
MBody Strength Adds a New Kettlebell Line to Online Store Supplied by Troy Barbell
MBody Strength, a fitness company based in Orange County, California, has added new product lines to their online store, including cast iron kettlebells and vinyl kettlebells by Troy Barbell. The MBody Strength online fitness store has marked the new kettlebells down in price to help spread the... - January 25, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Sports Science Lab Launches Contest to Fulfill Athletes Dreams
Sports Science Lab is asking for submissions from athletes with community voting on YouTube to select the winner. The winner will receive free SSL training at their facility. - January 25, 2009 - Sport Science Lab
New Breast Cancer Awareness Product Available from BC Angel in Florida
Breast cancer angel has taken the classic ribbon and given it a new look. Now, more than 26 new logos are available to fit all different types of lifestyles and interests. - January 25, 2009 - Breast Cancer Angel
The Orange Planet Gains Certification in National Senior Program
The Orange Planet exists to promote healthy lifestyles in all people from children to seniors, provide customers the very best in training and wellness services and create a superior basketball experience through quality instruction and competitive play. TOP believes in time-honored values that build strong individuals, families, and communities. - January 24, 2009 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com
Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level
The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Altitude Simulation Training Taking Off in Manhattan Beach with Results Beyond Expectations
io USA's altitude training equipment is proving a hit with athletes and non athletes a like. Since opening just over 2 months ago clients have become positively hooked on the innovative program delivering sporting, health and lifestyle benefits. - January 22, 2009 - io USA
T3 Fitness Energy and jobing.com Launch Workplace Wellness Video Series
Workplace wellness is one of the hottest topics for employers. The short fitness tips in the videos are designed to help employees increase productivity and help those looking for work keep a positive outlook while searching. - January 22, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy