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Kick-off the New Year with a great start. Come to this year’s Healthy Living Expo and make the commitment to live a healthy, active life. There’s more excitement and fun at this year’s show!
Get moving at this year’s new Healthy Heart Walk. Enjoy interactive exhibits, children’s activities and exciting entertainment. Meet Ali Vincent From NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and Brad Hoover Carolina Panther fullback and Ledford High School legend. Get FREE health screenings from Forsyth Medical Center.
Admission’s FREE so come to the Benton Convention Center Saturday, March 7th from 9AM to 4PM and make a better life for you!
Healthy Heart Walk and Contest
The Walk Registration is now closed. But don’t worry, you still can participate in this year’s Healthy Heart Walk. Just sign in at the front desk and walk the mile!
Congratulations to the 255 participants of this year’s One-Mile Healthy Heart Walk.
Two of you will be able to win 2 Season tickets to Wake Forest Football 2009 at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem or 7 home games (2 tickets for each game). Just show up at this year’s Healthy Living Exposition, be sure to check in at the front desk to make sure your name is on the list, walk your mile and you may become our contest winner.
The Walk will begin at 8.30 AM and end at 12 noon. Click here to see this year’s route.
Meet the Guests
Ali Vincent
The first female winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” will share with you her message of positivity, lifelong health and fitness.
Brad Hoover
Don’t miss Carolina Panther fullback and Ledford High School legend Brad Hoover autographing photos for a great cause.
Wanda Urbanska
Wanda Urbanska is an expert on sustainability and green living. The author or co-author of seven books including the forthcoming anthology, Less Is More, she is the host/producer of Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, which airs on UNC-TV Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
David D. Daggett
Every day at 5AM David Daggett is up and running literally! He is a serious triathlete who has completed more than 145 Triathlons, including 17 Ironman Triathlon competitions.
Learn more about David D. Daggett.
Joan Haubenreiser
Joan is the Vice President of Post Acute Services
at Forsyth Medical Center. She is responsible for the oversight and operations of the Triad Region’s Post Acute Services.
Learn more about Joan Haubenreiser.
Joseph Mills
Joseph Mills is the author of Angels, Thieves, and Winemakers, a collection of wine poems from Press 53. He co-authored, with his wife Danielle Tarmey, A Guide to North Carolina’s Wineries for John F. Blair, Publisher, now in its second edition.
Learn more about Joseph Mills.
Did you know?
Did you know that chocolate is good for you? Recent studies have shown that dark chocolate acts as an antioxidant that helps defend the body against destructive molecules that are active in heart disease and can help lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate can help build great health but it most be apart of a well-balanced diet.
Did you know that 62% of Americans don’t get enough exercise? Exercise helps lower blood pressure, lose weight and relieve stress. Try going for a walk after dinner, taking the stairs at work, playing with your children, or simple stretches. Incorporating small amounts of movement daily can help overall physical and emotional health.
Did you know that Heart Disease kills more people each year than all other causes of death combined? This includes all forms of cancer such as breast, prostate and colon. Heart Disease is prevalent but it can be prevented. Healthy habits can promote a healthy and strong heart. Exercise; quitting smoking, eating a healthy-diet and regular doctor visits can lessen the chance of heart disease.
In 1963 Congress designated February as American Heart Month? You can get involved in the battle against heart disease by leading a healthy lifestyle. Get involved with fitness, eat more fruits and vegetables and talk to your health care provider for more information.
People in the United States sleep one and a half hours less than they use to? On average many Americans get seven hours of sleep or less, which is less than a century ago. Studies show that by getting a full eight hours of sleep a night, adults wake up refreshed, have less irritability and can concentrate easily.
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