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Young Medical Spa® Awarded Diamond Provider Status from Zeltiq the Manufacturer of CoolSculpting® Technology

Young Medical Spa® in Eastern Pennsylvania has achieved Diamond Provider Status by Zeltiq, the manufacturer of the CoolSculpting® technology identifying them as one of the largest providers in the Country. - July 17, 2014 - Young Medical Spa®

Drug-Free South to Participate in National Night Out

Drug-Free South will participate in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - July 17, 2014 - Drug Free South

Brooks Behavioral Health Center Celebrates 3 Years of Serving the Community

Brooks Behavioral Health Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services to residents both children and adults in the South Nevada Community. Based in North Las Vegas, since opening its doors it has assisted hundreds of youths in the Juvenile Probation System, Foster Care and young adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. The care provided has substantially improved their quality of life and has lengthened their life expectancy. - July 17, 2014 - Brooks Behavioral Health Center

Know Your Health Now Partners with Nationally Recognized Dr. Partha Nandi

Onsite blood pressure screenings available at the Ask Dr. Nandi tapings July 17–21, 2014. - July 17, 2014 - Know Your Health Now

Amcure Receives EUR 5 Million Funding for the Development of New Tumour Therapeutic Agents

amcure, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has closed a Series A financing deal amounting to a total of EUR 5 million. - July 17, 2014 - amcure GmbH

Does Algal DHA Support at-Risk Pregnancies?

Source-Omega (http://www.source-omega.com) reported today a 2014 omega-3 conference speaker presented preliminary data from the KUDOS Study (Kansas University DHA Outcome Study) that supports their own conservative public health positions on DHA intake by pregnant mothers. The company’s Chief... - July 16, 2014 - Source-Omega

Brukwine Hits the Shores of South Beach

New York’s sexiest dance based workout is now available in Miami at Crunch Gym and Pole Dance Miami. - July 16, 2014 - Brukwine

"Questioning Protocol" Wins 2014 Beach Book Festival Award for Best Beach Read in Health

Randi Redmond Oster, a first-time author, has won a prestigious award for her just-released book, "Questioning Protocol." "Questioning Protocol" is the account of Oster’s grapple with the health care system after her son Gary was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, a chronic digestive disorder. The book offers tools and techniques for creating a high-performing healthcare team focused on what’s best for the patient. - July 16, 2014 - Well Path Press

Stepp Challenge: Get Fit Weekend

Stepp Stewart, celebrity fitness guru appearing on Dr. Oz Show is coming to Rochester, New York on January 9-10, 2015 for the first Stepp Challenge: Get Fit Weekend. Dance off, weight loss challenge, and other activities for all ages. - July 16, 2014 - 4U Productions

Celebrity Fitness Expert Supports Revolutionary New Health Supplement

Celebrity fitness trainer and former World Super Middleweight Champion Danny Musico has formed a promotional partnership with Aqua Health Labs for their flagship product PhytOriginal, a revolutionary plant based Omega-3 EPA supplement. The collaboration was recently announced live on ESPN... - July 16, 2014 - Aqua Health Labs

Botox Basics: Choosing the Right Botox Cosmetic Provider

Reflections Center for Skin & Body (http://www.reflectionscenter.com) believes that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to choosing where to have your cosmetic treatments performed. Botox cosmetic treatment is the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure performed today, commonly... - July 16, 2014 - Reflections Center for Skin & Body

Hydro-Photon Introduces the First Alkaline Battery Powered Handheld UV Water Purifier

Hydro-Photon, Inc., the leader in handheld UV portable water purification systems, announces the Classic 3, the first SteriPEN model which can be powered by alkaline batteries. - July 14, 2014 - Hydro-Photon, Inc.

Sit-Up World Record Holder Now Offering Personal Training in Princeton & Surrounding Area

Beginning in late July, Tony Parziale, Two-Time Sit-Up World Record Holder announced that he will be accepting a limited number of new clients for In-Home Personal Fitness Training and Nutrition Coaching in and around the Princeton - Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania areas. - July 14, 2014 - TonyParz FitnessTraining - Tony Parziale

Swim Spas Austin, TX Dealer Shares Helpful Tips for National Men’s Health Month

Swim Spas Austin, Hot Tubs, Portable Spas and Sauna Dealer Serving Austin, TX Publishes “Three Important Health Tips For Men.” Offers Free Hot Tub and Swim Spa Test Soaks to Local Residents. - July 13, 2014 - Sweet Water Hot Tubz

Bright Oaks Group Announces New Senior Living Community in Wood Dale, Ill.

Bright Oaks Group will collaborate with Ecumen, a Minnesota-based nonprofit senior housing and services company, to develop a new senior living community in Wood Dale, Ill. Construction is slated to begin in 2014, opening in 2016. The community will offer 150 units of assisted living and memory care in a six-story building. The ground floor will feature retail space for companies and health care organizations that cater to mature adults. - July 12, 2014 - Bright Oaks Group

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed To Assist With Licensing Efforts on Behalf of Patent Pending Steamflex Portable Sauna Invention

An innovative new product designed to provide its users with a highly beneficial form of wellness therapy virtually anywhere they are, the Steamflex Portable Sauna, has been developed by Boris Zeldin of Brooklyn, New York. The invention's unique design insures that its users have access to a fully... - July 12, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Oak Meadows Ranch is Proud to Announce Equine Therapy is Now Available

Comprehensive treatment for trauma, stress related problems, PTSD, panic, anxiety, grief and addictions, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). - July 11, 2014 - Blue Pearl Project

Dr. Ronald Hoffman Now Offers Innovative Solutions to the Problems with the VA Hospital System

Leading New York City-based complementary medical practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman, head of the Hoffman Center in Manhattan, offers practical solutions that include a complementary medicine model for the VA hospital crisis. From the patriotism inspired by summer holidays such as Memorial Day and... - July 11, 2014 - Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Fusion Diet Systems Releases New Body Shaping & Toning Formula

Fusion Diet Systems is releasing an exclusive blend of Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Garcinia Cambogia extract, and Green Tea Extract. CLA Fusion is the new addition to Fusion Diet Systems’ line of natural weight loss supplements. In an effort to discover even healthier and more effective... - July 11, 2014 - Fusion Diet Systems

Sage by Heston Blumenthal Now Available at Juiceland

Food scientist and 3 Michelin starred chef Heston Blumenthal puts his name to this incredible range of food processing equipment by Sage. Nutri Juicers, blenders, food processors and stick blenders are all extremely well designed for the discerning home chef. - July 11, 2014 - Juiceland Ltd

Temple, Texas Yoga Studio Offering Community More Than Another "Exercise Program," Set to Begin Fundraiser Benefiting Youth & Veterans

Temple, Texas' Only Yoga Studio sets trend - Offering Residents & Visitors - Mind, Body & "Community" Action Workouts. - July 10, 2014 - Temple Yoga

Two-Time Sit-Up World Record Holder Now Accepting Clients

Beginning in late July, Tony Parziale, Two-Time Sit-Up World Record Holder announced that he will be accepting a limited number of new clients for In-Home Personal Fitness Training and Nutrition Coaching in and around the Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania areas. Parziale... - July 10, 2014 - TonyParz FitnessTraining - Tony Parziale

UQuest: The Urban Competition Heads to Charlotte on November 1, 2014

UQuest: The Urban Competition heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 1, 2014. UQuest is part obstacle race and part scavenger hunt with a twist of the unknown. - July 10, 2014 - Group Ignited

Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Pill Case Invention to Potential Licensees

An innovative and useful new product designed to greatly simplify the following of a medication regimen, the Pill Case, has been developed by Bernadette Schwartz of Roswell, New Mexico. The invention's unique design will provide its users with a convenient method of transporting a substantial... - July 10, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

ComForcare Offering Specialist Home Care for Autism and Parkinson Patients in South Bay and Long Beach Areas

Torrance, CA-based experts for specialized home care, ComForcare are now offering complete home care services for clients with autism and Parkinson’s disease. The company’s expert care services are designed to be customized to the unique needs of the client, and can be utilized for full... - July 10, 2014 - ComForcare Senior Services

Ayurveda Yoga Course on World's Best Beach

Yoga Veda's Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Course hits the Cayman Islands October 1 - 15. 2014. - July 10, 2014 - Yoga Veda

Matrix Strength and Fitness Under New Owner, Same Great Product

Matrix Strength and Fitness was purchased by Brendan Stapleton, who owns 2 local Fitness Together studios. The combination of the great existing product of Matrix with the Fitness Together will make this facility a must for all Wilmington residents. - July 09, 2014 - Fitness Together New England

Hormel Foods Specialty Products Division and VIRUN®, Granted Patent No. 8,741,373

VIRUN® and the Specialty Products Division at Hormel Foods were granted Patent number 8,741,373, Composition for Non-Polar Compounds. This particular patent allows unwavering high oil load encapsulation of non-polar compounds, such as Omega-3 EPA and DHA, CoQ10, Vitamins A, D, E, K, Carotenoids such as Lutein, Beta Carotene or Astaxanthin into certain water soluble and stable foods and beverages. - July 09, 2014 - VIRUN

Dr. John Porcaro Named Vital.com’s Top Ten in Florida

Dr. John Porcaro has become one of the industry leaders in Testosterone Replacement Therapy, BioIdentical Hormone Replacement and the use of natural hormones to slow aging based on his own journey with testosterone loss. Through his cutting edge practice, he has achieved incredible success with "rolling back the clock" for singles and couples, saving a few marriages in the process! - July 08, 2014 - Porcaro Surgical Center

Innovation Direct™ Leads the Charge in Promotional Campaign for Aqua Works Invention

An innovative new product designed to serve as an effective new fitness tool, the Aqua Works, has been developed by Angelo Holmes of Randallstown, Maryland. The invention's unique design helps provide its users with a diverse workout that leverages the natural power of water to add resistance. The... - July 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Ayurveda Yoga Therapy Course Launched by Yoga Veda International

A one of a kind Ayurveda Yoga Therapy training that blends the teachings of Classical Hatha Yoga with Ayurvedic Medicine into one seamlessly integrated professional curriculum. - July 06, 2014 - Yoga Veda

Women Who Run It Helps Women Stay Healthy

In this issue of Women Who Run It, they interviewed Michelle King Robson, a survivor that helps women take their health into their own hands and Jon Wade talks about Fartlek running sessions. - July 05, 2014 - Women Who Run It

Earth’s Healing Cafe Expands to the Heart of Downtown

Earth's Healing Cafe, which offers organic cold-pressed juice, smoothies and raw vegan entrees and desserts, recently opened its 2nd location at Illinois Center (111 E Wacker) on the concourse level. Earth’s Healing Cafe is introducing the employees and transients of Illinois Center to healthy options on the go, promoting its message of “food as medicine”. - July 04, 2014 - Earth's Healing Cafe

Thousands of Miles Changing Thousands of Lives

LEAP Foundation DC’s Chairman, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, has eclipsed the 6000th mile marker in marathon running to support charitable causes. - July 04, 2014 - LEAP LLC

"Psychology of Weight Loss": An Iconic New Book in Health and Fitness

A new book that combines mind, nutrition and physical activities to achieve the goal of weight loss in a step-by-step manner. - July 04, 2014 - Wellness FitCoach

YMCA Receives $5,000 Grant to Fund Program for Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia

The YMCA of Austin received a $5,000 grant from St. David's Foundation Health's Angels to fund their "Senior Retreat" program for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia and their caregivers. It will be used for the current program at the TownLake YMCA and to expand the "Senior Retreat" to the Southwest Family YMCA. - July 04, 2014 - YMCA of Austin

Massage Heights Lets Members Share the Health This Summer with Their Family and Friends

Regular Therapeutic Massage and Facial Services can help elevate the everyday by keeping you healthy and happy - July 03, 2014 - Massage Heights

Tessanne Chin Day for Thursday, July 3, 2014

Dr. Daniel Margolin of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center alongside with his wife, mega Tessanne Chin fan, declare Tessanne Chin day. - July 02, 2014 - NJ Foot and Ankle Center

A New Social Media Mobile App for Hotel Gyms and Hotel Fitness Centers

Fit Spotting is a mobile app for sharing and reviewing hotel gyms and hotel fitness centers around the globe. - July 02, 2014 - Fit Spotting

Nutrition Breakthroughs Announces "Joints and More" for Natural Joint Relief, Allergies, Hair Growth, Increased Energy and More

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, arthritis is the #1 cause of disability among adults. The ingredients in "Joints and More" from Nutrition Breakthroughs have been proven to provide natural joint relief, relief for allergies and more. - July 01, 2014 - Nutrition Breakthroughs

"Obstacle Race World: The State of the Mud Run Business" Details the Size and Reach of the OCR Market as the Sport’s First-Ever Industry Report

"Obstacle Race World: The State of the Mud Run Business" is the first industry report on obstacle course races and challenges! This publication examines the rapid growth of mud runs, providing a context with its brief history and roots in other popular sports and activities. Also included are estimates and projections on the market size (industry revenue), number of participants, and market share. - June 30, 2014 - Melissa Rodriguez

Lurity Launches Its New Product Premium Nut Milk Bag on Amazon with a Special Offer from June 27 - July 4, 2014

Lurity has launched its new product Premium Nut Milk Bag on Amazon. This product is made to help people easily strain milk drinks from nuts after being blended. This product is made of a high quality food grade material with all the desired features that is sure to please the health conscious customers. The 8-day promotion runs from June 27- July 4, 2014. - June 28, 2014 - Lurity Co

B&S Fitness Companies Co-Owners Release First-Ever Book for Pregnant Athletes Which is Garnering National Exposure

The owners of B&S Fitness Companies have released a brand new book: "The Pregnant Athlete: How to Stay in Your Best Shape Ever--Before, During, and After Pregnancy." The book is the first of its kind. In "The Pregnant Athlete," triathlete/trainer/coach/mom Brandi Dion, fitness professional and Salem State University Professor Steven Dion, and OB/GYN Dr. Joel Heller have teamed up to offer practical information, tips, and dispel common myths about exercising while pregnant. - June 28, 2014 - B&S Fitness

The Society of Healing Arts Institute (SOHAI) Opens in Eastown