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Hartford, CT
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Win $100 For New Shoes By Walking Your Dog: Here's How Win $100 For New Shoes By Walking Your Dog: Here's How Win $100 For New Shoes By Walking Your Dog: Here's How
Win $100 For New Shoes By Walking Your Dog: Here's How A pet food company is looking to get you some new shoes for daily walks with your dog. Nature's Recipe is giving $100 to dog owners so they can buy new shoes. The contest started on Monday, Sept. 22, and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The giveaway is in celebration of National Walk Your Dog Week, which is the first seven days of October. "Dog walks are simple, joyful rituals where bonds are built, as well as an opportunity for pets to get consistent mental and physical enrichment they thrive on," said Dr. Evan Antin, a Kansas City-area veterinarian. "Healthy, purposeful living happens bey…

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by Chris Spiker
Quincy, MA
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Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis'
Organic Cafe Heads To Dedham, Promises An 'Urban Oasis' Dedham diners will soon have a healthful option for every meal of the day at one convenient location. Life Alive Organic Cafe, an eatery that offers a chef-inspired, plant-forward menu, will open its tenth Massachusetts location in Dedham at 220 Legacy Place this fall, according to a release from the company. “The Life Alive team is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the vibrant communities that surround Dedham, Massachusetts,” said Bryan Timko, CEO of Life Alive. "With each new cafe, we hope to further drive the conversation around positive eating, and make it easier for our guests…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Elizabeth, NJ
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Young North Jersey Entrepreneur Has Message For The Non-Believers Young North Jersey Entrepreneur Has Message For The Non-Believers Young North Jersey Entrepreneur Has Message For The Non-Believers
Young North Jersey Entrepreneur Has Message For The Non-Believers One of North Jersey's newest business owners is also one of the area's youngest. At just 19 years old, Kamily Flores opened Craft Protein Bar in Cranford last November. And she's got a message for the non-believers:  "Don't underestimate us." The Elizabeth resident grew up watching her parents run a cafe of their own and knew quickly, she wanted to the same. "I grew up around entrepreneurial spirit," said Flores, a business marketing major at Union County College. "We like to work for ourselves." Flores felt her age worked to her advantage. "I'm young, I have nothing to lose," she told …

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by Cecilia Levine
Mt. Kisco, NY
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Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living
Cooking Class To Help Reduce Risk Of Gynecological Cancers At NWH’s Center For Healthy Living Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living will feature a women’s health online cooking class focused on reducing your risk of cancer, specifically gynecologic cancers like cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Gizelka David-West, MD, a gynecologic oncologist for the Cancer Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital, will discuss the latest evidenced-based guidelines that reduce the risk of gynecologic cancers. She’ll share proactive steps you can take as well as risk factors and treatment options. She will be joined by registered dietitian, Jackie Horne…

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by Daily Voice
Poughkeepsie, NY
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American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee American Heart Association Names HRHCare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee
American Heart Association Names Hrhcare CMO As Co-Chair Of New Community Impact Committee Hudson River Health Care (HRHCare) is pleased to announce that HRHCare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sophia McIntyre has been named Co-Chair of the American Heart Association’s new Community Impact Committee (CIC). This committee is tasked with building a culture of health in the Westchester community, while improving cardiovascular health for all. The CIC is a standing committee of the Westchester American Heart Regional Board and is responsible for advising the Board on local and statewide health issues related to cardiovascular disease and on programs it supports or initiates. After completi…

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Hackensack, NJ
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Having Down Syndrome Gives Hackensack Karate Black Belt Greater Purpose Having Down Syndrome Gives Hackensack Karate Black Belt Greater Purpose Having Down Syndrome Gives Hackensack Karate Black Belt Greater Purpose
Having Down Syndrome Gives Hackensack Karate Black Belt Greater Purpose Almost everyone at Retro Fitness of Hackensack seems to know Alex Rivera. The 37-year-old is rarely without a red Gatorade and look of determination on his face. He's got a black belt in karate, too, and isn't afraid to tell you that's why he's at the gym -- training to become a better fighter. He's affable. Social. Hardworking. Oh yeah, and he has Down Syndrome.  Alex has never let his disability hold him back nor define him. Instead, he's using it to get further and help others do the same. "I'm a role model," he said proudly after a routine training session last Thursday. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk, NY
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How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine How To Protect Your Aging Spine
How To Protect Your Aging Spine Suffering from acute back pain isn't a unique experience. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience spine discomfort of some sort, commonly worsening with age. “As the body ages, the spine takes on additional pressure and wear,” said Dr. Pierre Bruneau, an orthopedic surgeon at CareMount Medical. “But while these conditions increase among seniors, medical innovations are making it easier to prevent and treat back pain.” Dr. Monica Gupta, an endocrinologist with CareMount Medical who also treats osteoporosis, explained how certain injuries develop over time: Herniated discs: When the gel-lik…

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