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HAPPYneuron, Inc. Donates to Alzheimer’s Research Through the Fisher Center Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
HAPPYneuron, provider of brain fitness programs, will donate 10 percent of each new subscription to Alzheimer’s research throughout November. - November 05, 2008 - Happy Neuron
Yoga Health Foundation Produces National Yoga Month and 10 City Tour
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization located in Los Angeles, produced National Yoga Month and a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour across the US and Canada during the month of September. National Yoga Month 2008, the 10 City Tour, and local grassroots events delivered yoga and other preventive health care practices to underserved communities. - November 05, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
The Tigerlily Foundation Founder Maimah Karmo Appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey" Show on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Maimah Karmo, Founder of Tigerlily Foundation shares her experience with breast cancer and discuss how it changed her life at the age of 32. - November 04, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
New Hampshire Residents Discover New Diet and Exercise Pill
New Hampshire in-home personal trainer Donna Wilczek launches BeFitNH.com (Be Fit New Hampshire), a new website for exercise and nutrition clients in New Hampshire. - November 04, 2008 - Bogart Computing, LLC
First Public Altitude Training Centers Open in Los Angeles
An innovative program delivering sporting, health and lifestyle benefits was launched in Los Angeles by entrepreneurial company io. The US branch of a New Zealand company has set up a sales office in Hermosa Beach and installed the first simulators inside Velocity Sports Performance Redondo... - November 03, 2008 - io USA
Pre/Postnatal Fitness Expert Corry Matthews Joins elements for Women Advisory Board
elements announces a unique new addition to their All-Star Fitness Advisory Board: pre/postnatal fitness expert, Corry Matthews. She joins an extensive lineup of experts from the areas of diet, fitness, lifestyle and beauty that make up the Fitness Board, including syndicated columnists Dr. Fab and the Nutrition Twins, and Nike All-Star Trainer, Lisa Gaylord. - November 02, 2008 - elements®
Get Twice the Servings of ON’s ALA-Rich Flaxseed Oil
Plant-sourced ALA Omega-3 fatty acids have a lot to offer athletes, vegetarians or anyone interested in health and well-being. - November 01, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Jesse Jane on the Cover of Men's Athletic Quarterly Magazine (www.maqmag.com)
MAQ the ultimate men's handbook brings you the best issue to date, as well as the biggest star of the adult film industry Jesse Jane. - October 31, 2008 - MAQ Men's Athletic Quarterly Magazine
YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools
Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.
UCI School of Medicine Selects Brookside Institute
Brookside Institute announced a new affiliation with University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine to provide educational training for UCI medical students. Beginning Fall 2008, UCI medical students will be participating in educational training at Brookside Institute under the supervision of... - October 31, 2008 - Brookside Institute
T3 Fitness Energy™ Launches Riverside’s Premier Fitness Boot Camps
T3 Fitness Energy announces the launch of Riverside’s premier fitness boot camps and one-on-one personal fitness training. T3 Fitness Energy, in partnership with Tournament House*, offers fitness boot camps six days per week, Monday through Saturday, with both morning and evening classes. - October 31, 2008 - T3 Fitness Energy
Kinespirit Acquires Studio Riverside
Kinespirit Expands to the Upper West Side - October 31, 2008 - Kinespirit Fitness Studios
Joyce Vedral, New York Times Bestselling Author, Releases Two New Fitness DVDs to Retail on December 2, 2008
Coming to retail in December are two new DVDs from fitness legend Joyce Vedral, Just Abs and Complete Bottoms Up, priced at just $19.99 and suitable for all fitness levels. - October 30, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Celebrated Video Fitness Instructor Amy Bento Releasing Three Challenge Series DVDs to Retail on November 25, 2008
Coming to retail in November from BayView Entertainment are three challenging workout DVDs from Amy Bento, one of the most popular video fitness instructors in the field today. - October 30, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
New BioFit Healthcare Seating Helps Protect Against Bacteria
BioFit Engineered Products, an Ohio-based manufacturer and worldwide leader of ergonomic seating solutions, recently rolled out a vacuum formed seating line designed to protect against bacteria in healthcare settings. Additionally, these new ergonomic chairs and stools are proven to enhance user... - October 30, 2008 - BioFit Engineered Products
Yoga Journal Introducing Two New DVD Series Releases in November, Featuring World-Renowned Yoga Practitioner Jason Crandell
Yoga Journal magazine and BayView Entertainment are releasing two new yoga DVDs on November 11, 2008: Yoga for Morning Noon & Night and Yoga for Well-Being, each with a suggested retail price of $19.99. - October 30, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Healthy Being Releases 5 Tips to Being Healthy on a Budget
Is it Possible to Be Healthy on a Budget? Learn 5 Quick Tips to Stay Healthy & Save Money. - October 30, 2008 - Healthy Being LLC
LT Masks New and Improved CPAP Masks from Resmed Available in Australia
New Swift LT and Activa LT CPAP masks from Resmed are now available from CPAP Australia, the country's biggest full service CPAP equipment supplier. - October 28, 2008 - CPAP Australia
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to the Hagerty Insurance Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, November 18th
Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 6 million Europeans are walking with poles - in the city, in the country and up in the mountains. Walking with poles is ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Walking with poles helps to burn more calories than regular walking and helping to improve balance and stability. - October 28, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
ABB® Flexes Muscle at The 2008 NPC Continental USA Championships
American Body Building has been an enthusiastic sponsor of both professional and amateur bodybuilding competitions since 1985, and genuinely appreciates all the very positive feedback heard at every show. - October 26, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness
In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com
Jus International Executives Are Confident About Sales Potential
Company-Wide Growth is Expected Despite Economic Downturn. - October 25, 2008 - Jus International
Two Powerful Ways to Boost Sex Drive: Female Bodybuilder Melissa Deal and Hypertest
Elite sports nutrition distributor Axis Labs has recently decided to further pump up the bodybuilding community by adding two new testosterone boosters: sexy female bodybuilder Melissa Deal and natural testosterone booster supplement Hypertest. - October 25, 2008 - Axis Labs
International Yogalayam Launches 3 Weeks of Yoga, an Innovative Yoga E-course
International Yogalayam announces the official launch of their innovative new yoga training program, 3 Weeks of Yoga. A groundbreaking approach to yoga education, 3 Weeks of Yoga makes yoga more accessible and more affordable to all. - October 25, 2008 - International Yogalayam
Alive Mind Media and Our Bodies, Ourselves Present the DVD Release of "Absolutely Safe"
Announcing the DVD release of "Absolutely Safe" ...because every woman has the right to make an informed decision about her body. Exclusively available through Alive Mind Media on DVD November 4th. - October 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Vitamins On Demand - on the Road
Vitamins On Demand to exhibit at the Foster Grant Ironman® World Championship 70.3 - October 24, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
New Kettlenetics Program from elements Board Member Michelle Khai Generates Huge Media Response
elements Fitness Advisory Board Member and Kettlebell Master Michelle Khai has launched her new workout DVD, Kettlenetics, with wide media exposure and an overwhelming response from the public. Recently featured in SELF Magazine, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press, Michelle has also been... - October 24, 2008 - elements®
Body Balance System, LLC™ Expanding Strategic Partnerships Through the Hire of Sustainable Synergy, Inc.™
In recent weeks Body Balance System, LLC™, leading health & wellness technology company, has hired Sustainable Synergy, Inc.™, the area’s green business consulting firm, to provide marketing and strategy services. Body Balance System is expanding its products and ideas. They... - October 24, 2008 - Body Balance System
Jus Antioxidant Supplement Tackles Stress from All Angles
Supplement Aids as Health and Financial Stress Increase. - October 24, 2008 - Jus International
We’re Not Red, We’re Not Blue - We’re Gnu
The “Gnunited States of America” wants your vote. Take a look at the interesting take the folks at Gnu Foods have on the election. When you visit their site at www.GnuFoods.com now through Election Day, you can vote for your favorite Gnu Bar flavor. Each bar provides 12 grams of Dietary... - October 23, 2008 - Gnu Foods, LLC
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. Wins Families in Good Company Award
Enzymatic Therapy® helps associates to know What Better Feels Like!® The nutritional supplement leader is committed to helping employees balance life and work responsibilities. In recognition of its family-friendly policies, the company has won the Families in Good Company award. - October 23, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Elite Fitness Systems Equips Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence
Elite Fitness Systems (www.elitefts.com), an established leader in strength training and fitness products, has outfitted the weight room at the newly built Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE) in Victoria, British Columbia with its signature strength training equipment. The equipment that... - October 23, 2008 - Elite Fitness Systems
ON’s New Vassive-C5™ is the Advanced Creatine System for Post-Workout Reconstruction
Four novel creatine compounds, including patent-pending buffered Cre-Energy™ make new Vassive-C5™ the most advanced creatine system on the market today. It’s another serious supplement for promoting Vassiveness. - October 22, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008
An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK
NuU Medspa Announces the Winner of NuU Face for NuU Campaign, September 2008
Every month, NuU Medspa will award a loyal NuU client with $5,000 worth of free services of the client’s choice. As non-invasive and cosmetic surgeries have become increasingly relevant to the media and public, NuU is honored to give back to their special clients. - October 19, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Got Cha Organic Bug Spray
Earth Green Earth Blue Waters Co. is introducing Got Cha Organic Bug Spray designed to kill disease carrying insects and eliminate bacteria from surfaces. It is a biodegradable, non toxic, non flammable insect killer. - October 18, 2008 - Earth Green Earth Blue Waters
OmPass in San Francisco
OmPass (ompassyoga.com), an online yoga lifestyles community and national yoga rewards program that specializes in making yoga affordable and accessible for Americans, arrival of “Mobile Om” in San Francisco. For a small annual fee of $19.95, OmPass members receive downloadable free... - October 18, 2008 - OmPass
NJ Fitness Trainer Urges Adults to Maintain Fitness for Their Job
Karen Goeller, urges adults to achieve and maintain a good fitness level for their jobs and their health. She is a well-known fitness author and trainer in NJ who currently trains athletes. She has created quick, yet intense workouts for busy adults who must be fit for their jobs. - October 16, 2008 - Gymnastics Stuff™
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
Allure Magazine Picks SensiClear Acne Treatment as an Editors’ Favorite
SensiClear and Allure Magazine are all about great skin so it is no wonder that Allure selected SensiClear as an Editors’ Favorite beauty product. - October 15, 2008 - SensiClear
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Cardiac Nurse Practitioners Launch New Healthcare Education and Consulting Firm
Heartstrong, LLC is a multimedia healthcare education and consulting firm specializing in heart disease prevention and wellness. - October 14, 2008 - Heartstrong,LLC
A "Superfood" to Stand in the Nutrition Gap
Jus Antioxidant Harnesses the Synergy of 23 Ingredients in One Bottle. - October 12, 2008 - Jus International
Vegetarian Vitamin Packs Now Available
Vegetarian vitamins and supplements conveniently packaged in a calendar pack. Designed to meet the nutritional and lifestyle needs of today's vegan. - October 11, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Bay Ridge Retirement Community
Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 6 million Europeans are walking with poles - in the city, in the country and up in the mountains. Walking with poles is ideal for All ages and All fitness levels. Walking with poles helps to burn more calories than regular walking and helping to improve balance and stability. - October 10, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Healthy Being LLC's Newest Product, Sunshine in a Box, a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Relief Product Featured on CNN's Accent Health News Network
Getting ready, naturally, for the falling back of the clocks and the onset of "winter depression" and Seasonal Affective Disorder. CNN's Accent Health News highlights a Natural Health Entrepreneur who, as a result of her own suffering from SAD when she lived in Boston, created a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder Relief Kit, Sunshine in a Box, that naturally address the chemical imbalances that caused the time change and darker days. - October 10, 2008 - Healthy Being LLC
Buster Grips Celebrates 25 Years in Golf Business with Discount Offer
Buster Golf Devices celebrates 25 years in the Golf industry by offering a discount and free shipping on a full set of 13 Buster Golf Grips. Buster Grips are the original reverse taper golf grip. The unique shape and high tech material combine to create a natural grip that increases the accuracy... - October 09, 2008 - Buster Golf Devices
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu to Form by Gold Medalist Sifu Toy
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu. No experience necessary to apply. Desire a Must. The Search Begins for the First Open US National Team of Kung Fu www.sifutoy.com. Deadline October 26, 2008. - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online