To help our 50-plus population better understand Heart Attack Warning Signs, Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program will present an educational seminar, “Minutes Matter! Heart Attack Signs & When to Act” by Keith Atassi, MD. The program will …
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To help you begin or improve your fitness routine and further promote wellness during American Heart Month, Porter’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department will offer a free month of its Adult Fitness program to new clients during the month of February …
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Protein is an essential nutrient that is important to good health. It is used by our bodies to produce and grow muscles, hair, nails, skin and internal organs. Proteins used for synthesis within the body are comprised of amino acids, many of which the body …
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To help individuals and their families develop a healthier lifestyle, lose weight and improve their fitness levels, Porter Health System will present “Fitness 4-All Wellness Challenge,” an eight week course from 6:30 to 8 pm, every Tuesday, from Jan. 19 …
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Alternative names for sweeteners include: sugar, sugar substitutes, and artificial sweeteners. In fact, there are two kinds of sweeteners: Nutritive sweeteners supply calories and energy to the body. Like sugar, they have 4 calories per gram. Examples …
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To promote wellness and healthy living, Porter Health System’s Cardiac & Vascular Institute will sponsor the 8th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk at 9 am, Saturday, Dec. 5, at Westchester Intermediate School, 1050 South 5th St., Chesterton. The entry fee …
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Porter Health System’s Senior Circle program held a free educational seminar on Tuesday, November 17, entitled “Get Fit While You Sit.” The program was led by Sue Fingerhoot, a Certified Lifestyle Counselor. Sue explained how to integrate effective …
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Just bring a can of food and you can workout at Crown Point’s leading fitness boot camp from November 25-28 for free. Angela Ramos, owner of Inspiration Fitness Camp, calls them “Turkey-Busting Workouts” because they burn off those monstrous calories we …
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The first ever Kettlebell Workshop will be held Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m to 1 p.m at Opportunity Enterprises, 2801 Evans Avenue. The workshop will be taught by the only certified trainers in the area, Angela Ramos, RKC and Maria Burk, HKC …
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No time to exercise? No problem. To help our 50-plus population learn how to gain energy and improve their fitness levels anytime or virtually anywhere, Porter Health System’s Senior Circle Program will present a free educational seminar, “Get Fit While …
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