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Health: 3 Tips for Diabetes Month

Story by Troy Rininger, Manager of Fitness Together Studio in Cary. Photo by Seth Werkheiser.

Cary, NC –Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Here are 3 Tips to stay healthy and strong.   Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness: 10 Ways to be More Active

Story contributed by Troy Rininger, Manager of  Fitness Together-Cary. Photo from Sean Dreilinger.

Cary, NC – In honor and recognition of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to revisit the importance of being active and eating healthy in order to reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, increase fitness levels, and promote healthy living and longevity. Read more

Operation Medicine Drop Next Saturday

Photo by Treasure Tia.

Cary, NC – Do you have old prescriptions lying around your medicine cabinet or over the counter medicines that are expired, but you don’t know what to do with them? Have no fear: Operation Medicine Drop is coming next  Saturday to a Cary location near you. Read more

All About Bullies, Bystanders, & Targets

Story by Nancy Driscoll, a psychologist with Triangle Psychological Services in Cary. Photo by 24students.

Cary, NC – With the start of a new school year comes new bus rides, classes friendships and unfortunately conflicts like teasing and bullying. Here’s a guide to taking action. Read more

3 Tips for Fall Fitness

Story by Troy Rininger, Manager of Fitness Together-Cary. Photo by Esben Bøg Jensen.

Cary, NC –  To help you get back into your fitness groove this fall, here are  3 Tips for re-activating your exercise routine. Read more

Free Registration at Save A Life Race

Cary, NC – In its third year, the annual Save A Life Race will be run with free registration to participants this year. The goal, says Victoria Bennis, event organizer, is to raise awareness more than money. The 2012 race takes place Saturday, September 22, at WakeMed Soccer Park. Read more

Flu Shots: Myths and Reality

Story by Ouita Davis Gatton, staff pharmacist for Kroger in Apex, NC

Apex, NC – “Why should I get the flu shot?” people ask. “I never get sick.” To which I respond, “Do people around you have the flu?” They say yes, and I tell them, “You could unknowingly be transmitting the virus to them. If you are vaccinated that is highly unlikely.” Read more

Waves of Change: The Business of De-Stressing

Story and photo by Lindsey Chester.

Morrisville, NC – A few weeks ago, we got a new advertiser. It was a business that specializes in hypnosis. I had to find out what this was all about. Turns out, it’s a serious form of relaxation therapy, with just a little bit of magic rolled in. Read more

Your Health: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

Story by Kat North, LPA with 3-C Family Services, P.A. in Cary. Photo by Lindsay Lennox.

Cary, NC – Whatever you may think or believe, divorce changes families. How these changes affect children in the short-term and over time is dependent upon several parent behaviors. Read more

Morrisville Wellness Day this Wednesday

Morrisville, NC – The Morrisville Chamber, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rex UNC Healthcare, Duke Realty and Fujifilm are sponsoring a mammouth Wellness Day on Wednesday. Read more