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You can get a bargain on several items in the month of May
WDBJ7 ReporterMost of us, especially in this economy, are constantly hunting for deals and savings. We found spring is a great time to save some cash on a wide range of products and services. According to Yahoo Finance, May is the month you will find some of the...Tags: Science and Technology, hhgregg, Mother's Day, Electronics, Electronic Devices
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OUR HEALTH: Nutrition for Outdoor Activities
It’s time to dust off our tennis shoes and spring into action! With all the warm weather it should be no surprise that more people are physically active in the spring compared to any other season. Southwest Virginia in particular offers an array...
Tags: Pineapple, Turkey (animal), Honey, Foods and Beverages, Tennis
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Randolph College's president to retire next June
Randolph College president John Klein announced Wednesay that he will retire next June. Klein was named Randolph College's president in June of 2007. He is the ninth president in Randolph College history. In a news release, Klein wrote “I made a...
Tags: College Sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Teaching and Learning, Soccer, Financial Aid
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Roanoke woman trains for a statewide pole dance fitness competition
ReporterPole dancing is one of the hottest trends in fitness. It's often confused with stripping. But a Roanoke woman says it's very different. "It's strength, agility, you need to be graceful, and it takes a lot of technique to really master the pole dance art,...Tags: Health
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Tinker Creek Greenway Connection Opens
ReporterIt's one of the most popular attractions in our area. And today, there was a celebration for its expansion. The city of Roanoke held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Tinker Creek Greenway connection. The new section is about an...Tags: Health
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Getting motivated to lose weight
Many people ask me how did I lose the weight. I simply respond with exercise and a healthier diet. However, the biggest key in my weight loss, and I will say in any weight loss, is motivation. You can have a team of dietitians or a team of personal...
Tags: Diabetes, Weight, Human Interest, Weight Loss, Harry Potter (fictional character)
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Evidence of $800,000 federal grant is taking shape in Salem City schools
reporterWest Salem Elementary students are shedding the confines of the classroom. And, heading outside for their latest lesson. Students and teachers are getting their hands dirty. "There is a garden bed for each grade level and each grade level has...Tags: Obesity, Nutrition, Health
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Location is key as plans for new therapy center in Danville are revealed
WDBJ7 ReporterThis is just what the doctor ordered; occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy all under one roof. Rehabilitation services that were once spread throughout Danville and Pittslyvania County will now be in a one stop health and wellness...Tags: Family, Physical Therapists, Hospitals and Clinics, Diabetes, Health and Medical Professionals
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Roanoke Valley Financial Fitness Fair coming up next weekend
The Roanoke Valley Financial Fitness Fair is next weekend. The event is to help people address some of their money problems and connect with agencies that may be able to help get them back on track.
One piece of advice experts suggest is to take...Tags: Valley Financial Corp., Health
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Thousands attend financial fitness fair in Roanoke
It's a chance to help get your financial house in order this spring. The Roanoke Valley Financial Fitness Fair drew hundreds to the Roanoke Civic Center Saturday. It was a free event aimed at guiding individuals and families on how to better handle...
Tags: Valley Financial Corp., Health
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Can Gastric Bypass Cure Type 2 Diabetes? One Roanoke Man's Story
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt was Monday that results of a new study came out that show gastric bypass surgery can improve and possibly cure diabetes. That's no surprise to one Roanoke man. Mark Lambert had been heavy his entire life. He used to weigh 360 pounds and in 2007 he...Tags: Cleveland Clinic, Overweight, Hospitals and Clinics, Diabetes, Weight
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RU program fights childhood obesity one-step at a time
reporterWelcome to PEAK or Physical Exercise Activity Kamp. "They do a lot of different activities and I've had four other children that have come through the system over the years. And, it just gets him involved and hopefully gets him into more active as he...Tags: Weight, Obesity, Health
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