Hope Heart Institute raises awareness through fashion
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Singer Chaka Khan models a dress by designer Chris March. The dress is currently on display at Bellevue Square as part of the Heart Truth Red Dress Collection.
May 9, 2012
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Stigmatization Makes It Harder to Overcome Obesity
Obesity rates may be on the rise worldwide, but thinness continues to be the standard for physical beauty and attractiveness. Conversely, obesity is often linked with poor body image and low self-esteem, which only adds to the struggle with weight and weight-related health problems. “Modern Western culture emphasizes thinness, denigrates excess weight and stigmatizes obese...
Safeway’s "Search For Our Next Chef" Competition Finals
This week is the finals for the Safeway Culinary Kitchens Search For Our Next Chef Competition. On May 16 in Safeway's Culinary Kitchens in Pleasanton, CA the 3 finalists for the event will compete using Safeway's 100% natural, signature brand Open Nature. The finalist were chosen after chefs from across the country competed in San...
DITCH AMBER! I’m saying NO TO DOMINO’S!
I have been biting my tongue since this news came out last week. I was so upset when I saw so many people excited about the fact that Domino's Pizza had decided to "jump into the Gluten Free pizza game" in all of their locations. They even admit that the ingredients are Gluten Free and...
More Americans Suffer from Asthma
Asthma rates in the United States have been on the rise over the past decade and are now at an all-time high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Almost 26 million Americans had asthma in 2010, the last time data on the disease were reported. Seven million of those were children and adolescents....
Girl Scout Cookie Bars!
My name is Emily and I am a beauty school dropout Brownie dropout. Yes, I love Grease and you know you do too. Seriously though, being a Brownie wasn't for me but I loved the cookies. I still do. Nestle just announced a special release candy bar made out of Girl Scout cookies! Not just...
Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month at Razzi’s Saturday, May 12
Gluten Free Gyros, Grinders and Pizza's ...Oh My!Meet us at Razzi's Pizza in Greenwood this Saturday, May 12 noon-2 PMPleaseRSVP toEnjoy all your favorite Gluten Free foods from the largest Gluten Free menu in Seattle!All sauces, breads and doughs are Organic and made fresh daily.Each guest will order from the Gluten Free menu and will pay Razzi's for their...
Nearly Half of All Americans Will Be Obese Within Two Decades, Study Projects
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that obesity rates in the United States will reach up to 42 percent of the population by the year 2030. More than 10 percent will be classified as “morbidly obese,” which is 100 pounds plus over a healthy weight range. If these predictions come true,...
Sibling rivalry: It’s natural and necessary | Maria Chavez Wilcox
Every parent has felt the aggravation of siblings who are constantly competing, arguing and comparing who got what or who got a better deal than the other. Sibling rivalry can be frustrating, and the inclination to jump in and break up the fight is certainly understandable.
May 8, 2012
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Happy 11th Birthday To Me!
Last week was my 11th birthday...finally! Seriously, everyone else was 11 but me. I guess being younger can be a good thing for some people who are much older but I am definitely not one of those people. When it's my birthday it is my tradition to open my family presents first thing in the morning before school (which is really good because I can wear...
This red-light district isn’t picture perfect | Heija Nunn
Parents have a lot of rules to follow when they haul kids around town; no swearing, no singing, and for goodness sake DO NOT attempt to participate in juicy backseat discussions … those are private! Plus we have to model good behavior for future drivers by following the rules of the road and maintaining a...
