2.21.2011
2.14.2011
Happy Hearts!
Love is patient, Love is kind,
It does not envy, it does not boast,
It is not proud, It is not rude,
It is not self-seeking,
It is not easily angered,
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil,
but rejoices with the truth.
Love always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never ends.
L o v e N e v e r F a i l s.
Corinthians 13 : 4 - 8
2.07.2011
How about it? - Random Act of Kindness
National Random Acts of Kindness Week held February 9-13!
What is a Random Act of Kindness?
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is the heart of the kindness movement whose aim is to help everyone create a better world by spreading awareness and increasing engagement in kind actions.
Randomactsofkindness.org is a platform where media, education, community, social networking and entertainment connect people with inspiration, tools, resources, organizations and a larger support network to help them take action, get involved, harvest and share the benefits of kind actions in their daily lives and society. Randomactsofkindness.org is dedicated to providing users with dynamic means to teach, learn, collaborate, grow and communicate the kindness they care about in their unique ways.
Here are some easy and fun things you can do!
Examples:
Say Good Morning to someone!
Smile at someone!
Ask someone how they are really doing!
Tell someone they look beautiful today!
Hold the door for them going in some place!
Ask someone else about their day!
Leave a water bottle for your mail carrier!
Buy a cup coffee!
Cook a meal for someone!
Give care packs to the homeless!
Pay for someones dry cleaning bill!
Donate to a worthly cause on behalf of someone else!
Pay for a meal for someone else while you are getting your meal!
The possibles are endless think of one or more things to do this week to share an act of kindness!
Have a great week!
iparticapte.org
Volunteer to live a healthier life is not just something we say at UnitedHealthcare, it is something we do. More than 70 percent of our employees volunteer to help others. Through our collaboration with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), UnitedHealthcare is championing this volunteer spirit and helping launch a new era of service that can strengthen America and help people live healthier lives.
Volunteering and community service can be a powerful force for improving both our communities and our personal health and well-being. Individuals who volunteer experience greater happiness, increased self-esteem, and improved mental and physical health. Coming together to serve others makes a positive impact on everyone.
UnitedHealthcare recognizes Americans are the most generous givers of their time, and we can’t relent. Join us in supporting the “I Participate” movement to build a stronger, healthier America.
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Entertainment Industry Foundation
The Entertainment Industry Foundation harnesses the collective power of the industry to raise awareness and fund for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation. People from every facet of the entertainment community – actors and executives; guild and union members; and employees of studios, networks and talent agencies – volunteer their time, talent and services to support our work.
Founded 67 years ago by Samuel Goldwyn and other Hollywood luminaries, EIF has raised millions of dollars for cancer research and prevention; diabetes awareness; education and creative arts; and other social programs.
EIF's CEO Lisa Paulsen was just named one of The Nonprofit times Power & Influence Top 50, celebrating the nonprofit sector's top executives and thinkers for their impact and innovation.
EIF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that meets all 20 Better Business Bureau standards.
Visit www.eifoundation.org.
iParticipate
The Entertainment Industry Foundation has mobilized the entertainment community around a groundbreaking initiative designed to inspire a new era of service and volunteerism. This multi-year campaign, called “iParticipate,” hopes to make service a part of who we are as Americans and show what we can achieve when we all pull together.
As part of its launch, the four major broadcast networks - ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC - and other cable channels participated in an unprecedented, week-long television event from October 19-25, 2009, with more than 100 shows highlighting volunteerism.
EIF produced a series of public service announcements that focus on key areas where volunteers are needed most. Celebrities volunteered their support including: Blythe Danner, Morgan Freeman, Faith Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simon Baker, Emily Deschanel , Eva Longoria Parker, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Masi Oka, Michael Strahan, Kate Walsh, and Rainn Wilson. EIF enlisted Jesse Dylan, the creative force behind Bono's "Red" campaign and "One" and will.i.am's iconic "Yes, We Can" video, to create, direct and produce the PSAs.
2.03.2011
February - Heart Month
Heart Health Month
February’s focus is heart health.A strong, healthy heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the entire body and is essential to good health. That’s why we’re happy to share several ways you can live better and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Know your cholesterol.Many Americans have high cholesterol, and, because it can increase your risk for heart disease, it’s important to know if you do too. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone over age 20 have a fasting cholesterol blood test every five years. A few Florida and South Carolina Publix pharmacies offer screening at a reasonable fee. Click here to see if there’s a location near you, and then make an appointment with the pharmacist.
Eat a nutritious diet.Even if your cholesterol checks out normal, it’s still a good idea to strive for a heart-healthy diet. Diets high in cholesterol have been shown to increase your risk for developing coronary artery disease. Only consume enough calories to reach or maintain a healthy weight, and include plenty of fruits, veggies, and whole grains while minimizing fats, salts, and cholesterol. The FDA recommends this nutritional daily content:
Saturated fat: Limit to 8–10% of daily calories
Fat: 30% or less of daily calories
Cholesterol: Less than 300 mg daily
Sodium: Less than 2300 mg daily (High salt diets can increase blood pressure, and, in turn, raise your risk for heart disease.)
Shop smart.In order to eat well, you have to shop smart. Check out these two tools—they’ll make it easier to find foods right for you.
Nutrition shelf tags (located next to or below a variety of products’ prices).
Our registered dietitian created these red-and-green tags using FDA and USDA labeling criteria and dietary guidelines. Whether you’re concerned about cholesterol, fat, sodium, or more, they take the guesswork out of reading food labels. When you spot one, you’ll know, at a glance, if a food meets your particular dietary needs. Learn more here or pick up a brochure at your neighborhood Publix.
http://www.publix.com/
Or go to any store in your area of town they are willing to help to get you on the right and or should I say Heart Healthy track!
Shopping lists dedicated to specific dietary concerns.These “Right Foods for You” shopping lists will help you make more conscious food choices—without doing any research of your own. List types include low in fat, low sodium, 100 calories or less, gluten-free, and more. Go to http://www.publix.com/ for the shopping list!
Make more changes.Along with the detailed changes discussed here, you can further reduce your risk by exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and reducing stress in your everyday life. If you’re unsure how to start, stop in and chat with your Publix pharmacist for advice.
Again, if you do not have a Publix go to your local food chain and see how they can help or visit them on-line and see the tools that they may have!
References:FDA Heart Health Online. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/hearthealth/index.html
Healthy Lifestyle. American Heart Association. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200009
HeartHub for Patients. American Heart Association. Available at: http://www.hearthub.org/
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Available at: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/cgi-bin/chd1/step1intro.cgi
Always check with your doctor with anything health related!
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