Archive By Section - Living well
When I was a young girl, sports trends seemed to be a guiding post for my athletic interests.
March 24, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Living well
Curves International's 15th annual food drive, "Feed the Need," which challenges Curves' club members in the United States and Canada to meet a goal of 100,000 donations, ends Saturday. Each club, including Curves in Hinesville and Richmond Hill, is accepting donations of non-perishable food or cash to support local food banks. In addition, Curves will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to a local food bank during the drive.
March 22, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Students in Dr. Jana Shields' health, safety and nutrition class at Liberty County High School recently were certified in first aid and CPR. Fourteen students participated in a daylong training session with firefighter Casey Hale.
March 20, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
"Imagine life without breast cancer" is the motto of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those battling breast cancer and working to raise funds for research to cure the disease. Thanks to the Coastal Georgia affiliate of Susan G. Komen, Hinesville resident and certified nursing assistant Theresa Gilchrist can imagine life without breast cancer.
March 10, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
Winn Army Community Hospital's Departments of Preventive Medicine is challenging the Fort Stewart and Hunter communities to a six-week challenge designed to get them eating healthier, exercising more and limiting time in front of the television or computer.
March 10, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
I've learned during the past year that running several times a week is great for the heart and the muscle tone in my legs, but it doesn't address all parts of my body.
March 10, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
Columnist
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Living well
ATLANTA - Liberty Regional Medical has been named to the Georgia Hospital Association's Hospital Engagement Network Safety Leaders Circle, which recognizes hospitals' improvements in patient care throughout 2012.
March 10, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
It's hard to resist on game day or a busy night - the temptation to pick up the phone and request that a fresh, piping-hot pizza be delivered straight to your door. Who doesn't want to skip cooking and dishwashing? However, all of this ease and convenience is costing us big in calories, fat and sodium.
March 10, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
SAVANNAH - Residents of the Savannah area can participate in a cancer study.
February 27, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Diane Z. Weems, M.D., has been named district health director of the Coastal Health District.
February 27, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Our family was stuck in a diet slump. Because my husband and I both have such hectic work schedules, we got into a rut over the years, eating a lot of processed convenience foods. Awhile back, we cut out nearly all fast food and had been eating at home more often, but we hadn't necessarily been eating healthier at home. Our typical dinner was high in fat, starch, sodium and preservatives, and we really were not thinking much about it. Although we always ate a vegetable of some type with our meals, it wasn't enough to balance things ...
February 26, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
Most fitness centers rarely open early or stay open late. Even fewer fitness centers open their facilities for use by teens, 14 and older. Next month, 24Seven Family Fitness & Tanning Center will open its first Hinesville gym, making a good workout possible for the whole family around the clock.
February 26, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Living well
Despite weather, holiday and head-cold related setbacks to my 10-week training plan, I successfully finished the Hilton Head Island Half-Marathon on Feb. 9.
February 26, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
Columnist
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Living well
Area motorcyclists gathered Saturday for a "Riding for Morgan" charity run to help raise funds for a seriously ill Hinesville native, Morgan Smith Rogers. Despite overcast skies and blustery conditions, the ride brought around 50 riders and raised $1,000 to assist Rogers's family with mounting medical costs.
February 26, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
The owners of Farmers Natural Foods in Hinesville believe that good health starts in the blood.
February 26, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
