Nutrition & Exercise

Thousands Flock to Valparaiso to Participate in 2013 Turkey Trot

Thousands Flock to Valparaiso to Participate in 2013 Turkey Trot Instead of staying home and cooking Thanksgiving dinner, runners and walkers from over 30 states came to Valparaiso High School for the 11th annual Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot, always on Thanksgiving morning, has been the largest race in Northwest...

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5k Race at Blue Chip Casino Benefits Riley’s Children’s Hospital

5k Race at Blue Chip Casino Benefits Riley’s Children’s Hospital Snow flurries blew, but on November 23rd, 2013, the United Way of La Porte County held the first 5K Run, Walk, & Roll - a timed 3.1 mile race organized to directly benefit kids in La Porte County currently receiving treatments at Riley Children's...

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Eight Ways to Boost Your Immune System: Get Moving, Hydrate, and Rest Up

Eight Ways to Boost Your Immune System: Get Moving, Hydrate, and Rest Up From the Fall 2013 StayHealthy publication Is your body in the right shape to fight off viruses and fend off germs that can make you sick? It not, there are certain things you can do that will help you stay healthy year-round. Family Medicine...

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Hero Half Marathon Races through Indiana Dunes

Hero Half Marathon Races through Indiana Dunes Thirteen states represented in unique race The inaugural Hero Half Marathon and 10K, presented by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, had more than 300 participants registered from 13 states. Participating runners enjoyed a unique and...

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Eight Ways to Boost Your Immune System: Eat Your Vitamins

Eight Ways to Boost Your Immune System: Eat Your Vitamins From the Fall 2013 StayHealthy publication Is your body in the right shape to fight off viruses and fend off germs that can make you sick? It not, there are certain things you can do that will help you stay healthy year-round. Family Medicine...

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Indiana Boys & Girls Club Chapter Battles Childhood Obesity with Innovative After School Physical Activity Program

Indiana Boys & Girls Club Chapter Battles Childhood Obesity with Innovative After School Physical Activity Program Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County used funding from local organizations to implement SPARK™ After School (AS) Program with 5,000 students in grades K-12 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation are committed to promoting specific codes of...

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