Easy-to-use online service empowers people to take control of their health with cell phone medication and event reminders, a personal health record, and private care community. Read »

North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM Read »

Diabetes is a serious issue affecting 24 million Americans. It’s a major health concern and mounting problem for the country as a whole – especially for the rapidly expanding senior population in Havertown, PA. Read »

A Hungry Lion in My Tummy, picture book, is an adventure of healthy foods for preschoolers and young elementary children that is reaching athletic clubs, educators and parents. This book brings into focus the health benefits of feeding the lion with good foods which all have a positive impact. The character makes the food choices for the lion based on the effects the food will have so the lion can perform. "Maybe I should feed him a banana? A banana will keep his muscles springy so he can jump, twist and exercise." And as the story goes, "But that's not enough for a hungry lion" and the adventure begins. There is a variety of fruits and vegetables mentioned in the story that will enable parents and program directors of special events to have a taste test with the children. Protein is tapped into and the impact it will have as well. A Hungry Lion in My Tummy brings home the message when the character finally decides that if he feeds the lion little bites of all the good foods the lion will be strong and healthy. Read »

Leading Southern California medical practice for obesity, diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension, Valley Renal Medical Group introduces two-dozen team members to a new wellness program - FitOrbit, a fitness solution for unlimited personal training and meal planning delivered completely over the internet. Read »

Water is BIG BUSINESS! While some companies are downsizing and struggling with the economic challenges, LIFE Ionizers® are blazing ahead, forging new markets—this time, in Queensland, Australia! Read »

The Skinny Gene Project is an #influenceSD 2010 nominee for non-profit of the year. To support diabetes prevention and promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, the public can vote the Skinny Gene Project up the nomination list until March 24th. The top 5 nominees in the non-profit category will advance to the final judging round. Read »

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it is joining the Stop Diabetes movement by promoting the 22nd Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, which will take place on March 23, 2010. BHI also is urging anyone with diabetes to get their hearing checked. To help in the effort, BHI has made available a free, quick, and confidential online hearing test at www.hearingcheck.org to help people with diabetes determine if they need a comprehensive hearing check by a hearing professional. Read »

The second annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, March 15-19, coincides with the switch to daylight savings time when tens of millions of Americans reset their clocks and make the extra effort to check their smoke alarms. Once again this year, more than 10,000 dental professionals will participate in the week-long program aimed at reinforcing their skills in providing for the health and safety of all patients. Read »

Circulation Foundation believe we could reduce number of patients undergoing leg amputation and detect heart disease earlier if diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (a hardening or blockage of arteries in the legs) were given higher priority by the NHS and there was better public awareness. Each year 5,000 leg amputations are carried out in England and Wales, the majority of which are caused by PAD, but there are currently no national clinical standards for doctors to follow and public awareness is low. Read »