By Fox 5 News Intern Shari M. Carew
(Names of interviewee’s have been changed for subject confidentiality and protection)
The rise in early puberty amongst teenage girls has exposed and created many serious issues concerning self-identity and a rise in eating disorders as well as diet fads. Every girl has a unique story and way in which [...]

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This year the Michael Walton Foundation will host its 3rd Annual ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ Walk-a-thon and Fall Festival. The theme for 2008 is ‘Obesity and Children’s Health’.  The foundation has partnered with:  DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, ANC Umbrella Foundation, National Association of Black Sports Professionals, Vitamin Water [...]

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By Carl Powell, Fitness Expert
 
Escaping Recession Depression
 
During these stressful times in America, with an uncertain economy, rising fuel costs and the negative ads from the political campaign, there is a good chance that we all have a higher level of stress in our lives. Although these are all very important issues to address, we must [...]

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By LINDSEY TANNER and LINDA A. JOHNSON
Associated Press Writers
CHICAGO  –  The ailing economy is leading many Americans to skip doctor visits, skimp on their medicine, and put off mammograms, Pap smears and other tests. And physicians worry the result will be sicker patients who need more expensive treatment later.
“I have to pretty much be very [...]

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From MyFox National
LOS ANGELES  –  How does a person tell someone they have slept with that they may have exposed that person to a sexually transmitted disease? It’s likely not an easy thing to tell someone, but a Web site is changing that for some.
A San Francisco group says more than 50,000 people have sent [...]

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By Andria Marshall, Fox 5 Intern
What if coming in contact with HIV was like coming in contact with your computer keys?  Think of all the people who have come in contact with the same computer keys you’re typing on.  Think of all the hands that touched the hands that touched your keys before you did.  [...]

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Hey Myvoicedc family, 
I hope you’ve enjoyed the articles/photo gallery last week, and  enjoy the video/photo recap below from Big Tigger’s 2nd Annual 2008 HIV/AIDS “Ride for Life” event.  Just a reminder that the cause continues each day. “Get Tested…Know Your Status!”  
A special out to the Remix Kingz www.myspace.com/remixkingz for using their song “Goin’ Down” and to Loki Productions [...]

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Dr. Sunyatta Amen talks Breast Health on Fox 5’s News

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Join Gwen Tolbart WTTG Fox5 , WPGC’S Guy Lambert & Shack, The Washington Wizard Dancers,  DJ Chris Styles of Hot 99.5 FM, and some other special guests at SPIN TO WIN!
SPIN TO WIN is JDRF’s newest event - an innovative, high-energy, outdoor stationary bicycle competition like nothing you’ve seen before!  Pedaling to a fast-paced musical [...]

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By Carl Powell, Fitness Expert

The Path to Magnificent Living
In my career, I’ve worked with thousands of people including professional singers and dancers, actors and actresses, sedentary office workers and a variety of in-betweens. Most were either completely out of shape or focused on only one aspect of wellness. A Wellness Program is designed to appeal [...]

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