Sports, Fitness & Wellness VB Purchasing Guide
Upcoming fitness titles will span yoga, tai chi and Pilates, and sports releases will focus on golf and more
Compiled by Cheryl Cheng and Cindy Spielvogel — Video Business, 2/2/2009
STRATO-STREAM prebook now; DVD $14.98
Fitness: New York Burlesque headliner Jo Weldon demonstrates the Showgirl Position, the Derriere Frame and the Shoulder Strap Striptease.
GAIAM prebook now; DVD $14.98
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Live at the Freedom Theater in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 4th, 2008. Fitness for Christ presents and debut the popular drama presentation, ‘Mrs. Obesity Jones and her Battle with the Fat Demon’ The show begins at 7pm, and will be headlined by Denise Jones, Director, and play writer as she was inspired to write the play by her real-life story and testimony.
Denise Jones is a walking miracle! From surviving a life threatening experience, Read the rest of this entry »

HABIB Beye says that he will benefit from the forthcoming international break as he continues to build his fitness following an Achilles lay-off.
The Senegal star had been in with a shout of featuring at Everton on Sunday having returned to full training two days earlier.
And, while the decision was taken not to risk Beye at Goodison Park, the former Marseille skipper says that he should be fighting fit for the visit of Manchester City in two Read the rest of this entry »

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is doing everything possible to return to peak physical condition, according to Chris Hughton.
Owen is feeling his way back to action following a groin injury and he featured from the bench in last weekend’s defeat at Fulham.
The 28-year-old is again expected to be named among interim manager Joe Kinnear’s substitutes when Wigan arrive at St James’ Park on Saturday.
But assistant boss Hughton insists Owen is on Read the rest of this entry »

The YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester invites families to help raise money for the YWCA while having fun and getting fit. The
will feature two walks, The
, a child friendly activity for younger kids and the more challenging
,
designed by our Fitness Center Staff to include sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks and more! A Community Fair will be held in the afternoon to celebrate.
Participation in the Walk-a-thon and generous donations Read the rest of this entry »

Kennedy's Family Health Services has moved into its new and expanded home.Staff and patients were able to tour the new facility following its ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The new facility has nearly doubled in size, and offers three additional examination rooms, an expanded waiting area and other features. Kennedy's Family Health Services offers family practice, OB/GYN services, internal medicine and support services.
“You can have your Read the rest of this entry »

NEW YORK, Nov 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AA-’ rating on approximately $350,000,000
Highlands County Health Facilities Authority long-term adjustable rate
hospital revenue bonds, series 2008A, issued on behalf of Adventist
Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group (Adventist). In addition, Fitch
has affirmed its ‘AA-’ rating on Adventist’s outstanding indebtedness
and affirms its Read the rest of this entry »

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina health insurer has added a twist to its customer service by opening a strip-mall store to sell policies and answer questions.
Columbia, S.C.-based BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will peddle individual, group and children’s health insurance and offer wellness seminars at its SC BlueStore, which opened recently in Charleston neighbor Mount Pleasant.
Store employees also will answer benefits Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how tight your space or your budget, these fitness finds will turn any room into your own mini gym. Mix and match the gadgets below and you can lose weight right where you gained it – in front of the TV.
• Cardio: Nike Sparq Speed Ladder. Simply unroll this 8-foot, 9-inch plastic ladder on the floor, then run, skip, hop or jump through the evenly spaced squares for an instant aerobic session. You’ll work up a calorie-blasting sweat. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug and medical device maker
said Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration approved its new diagnostic product for performing blood tests.
The FDA approved the Cell-Dyn Emerald, which is used to perform and analyze blood for a variety of disorders including anemia and infections. The system has an electronic touch screen and automatic cleaning, among other features.
Shares of Abbott rose 17 cents to $55.96 in morning trading.
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