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Saddle up for fitness

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
For Jennifer Simmons, 42, trainer and owner of Tri Color Equestrian in Eads, there is no doubt about horseback riding's place in the sporting and fitness world. Full story »

Recipe for Health: Workhorse green beans get makeover your family will love

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
I always think of green beans as one of the blue-collar vegetables, sort of a part of the "meat and potatoes" everyday meal. Full story »

Life Cycles: Road safety responsibility of cyclists too

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Scott Wilson has been commuting by bicycle in Memphis since 2003. Full story »

Health & Fitness Calendar: Running in Munford

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Fitness events Full story »

Family Health...Take Charge: Presenteeism is more costly than absenteeism

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
What you should know Full story »

'Strong Me' focuses on childhood weight

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Enrollment is underway for a free weight-control program targeting children and their families. Full story »

Courage of young Southaven girl earns respect as she deals with disease

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Antonella Ferreira of Southaven is a typical 11-year-old in many ways. But unlike other children her age, Ferreira faces daily challenges from a chronic condition, which she courageously fights by lending her own face to the cause. Full story »

Teen receives funds for college for efforts to help homeless

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Francine Green says her son, Julian Turner, 18, had to act when he saw the painful reality of homelessness in Memphis firsthand. Full story »

Don't cut produce in paring food bill

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Every time I go to the grocery store lately I can't believe how much money I spend. Food prices have been climbing so fast, it's hard to keep up. Full story »

Family Health ... Take Charge: Live longer with help of regular primary care

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008

Health & Fitness Calendar

Monday, Aug. 25, 2008

After tasting grilled corn, you'll never boil it again

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
It started with leftover corn on the cob. We'd been part of a pot-luck cookout and I'd made it the way I always do. Full story »

CDC reports more measles cases

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Measles cases in the U.S. are at the highest level in more than a decade, with nearly half of those involving children whose parents rejected vaccination, health officials reported Thursday. Full story »

YMCA veils stealthy exercise in dance steps

Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Television shows like ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" and Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" are enticing some Memphians to give dancing a try. Full story »

FIT FOR LIFE: Commitment to wellness extends life

Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
A year into her career as a flight attendant, Fonda Fracchia of Memphis knew something had to change. "I had a lot of fatigue and I needed help to sleep. I was just 22. I knew it wasn't normal," she recalled. Full story »
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