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Start the new year off on the right foot! Martin Memorial's five health and fitness centers give you many options for staying fit and healthy. Exercise is the way to prevent disease, optimize your performance and well-being, improve cholesterol levels, lower high blood pressure, tone muscles, and just feel great! Click here to get started today!
Calendar
Wed., Jan. 21,
2-3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group (meets every Wed.) |
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Sat., Jan 24,
7-11 am
"A Matter of the Heart" cardiac screening |
Sat., Jan. 31,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Palm City |
Tues., Feb. 10,
2-3 pm
Heart Link Cardiac Support Group |
Sat., Feb. 14,
7-9 am
Cholesterol Screening in Jensen Beach |
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Thurs., Feb. 19,
2-3:30 pm
Stroke Support Group |
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Thurs., Feb. 19,
4-6 pm
Free Prostate Cancer Screening |
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Fri., Feb. 20,
11-2 pm
Heart of a Woman |
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For more events,
see the complete calendar.
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At Risk?
Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if you're overweight, you should also know your BMI, experts say. BMI takes into account not just your weight, but also your height to indicate body fat. The goal for most people: a BMI that's over 18 and under 25. Click here to calculate your BMI.
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Martin Memorial Health E-News, January 2009 
Get insight on your heart health at
"A Matter of the Heart"
cardiac screening
On Saturday, Jan. 24, you can find out valuable information that could save your life.
Prevention and early detection are keys to avoiding heart attacks, which is why Martin Memorial is hosting a cardiac screening event called A Matter of the Heart, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Martin Memorial St. Lucie West MediCenter located at 1095 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., Ste. 102 in Port St. Lucie
For details, including cost and RSVP information, click here.
Programs can help fulfill New Year's resolutions 
It’s the time of year when many people resolve to change their bad habits and improve their health.
Two of the most popular resolutions people make are losing weight and quitting smoking. The Martin Memorial Center for Health and Healing has two programs taking place in January that can help people reach those health goals for 2009.
To learn about Martin Memorial’s weight loss and smoking cessation programs, click here.
"Run for Your Heart" benefits heart center 
Most people know that running can provide them with valuable health benefits. But on Feb. 7, running can benefit the health of others as well. The third-annual “Fleet Feet Run for Your Heart” features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, with proceeds from the event going to the Frances Langford Heart Center at Martin Memorial.
For registration information, visit www.fleetfeetstuart.com. You can also find information on how to train for a 5K in Martin Memorial’s bi-monthly blog, Martin Memorial Housecall.
Click here to learn more.
You are invited to "The Heart of a Woman" luncheon 
Register online today for The Heart of a Woman, a fun and educational event featuring talks about heart disease and prevention, as well as a preview of the latest spring fashions, a silent auction, and giveaways.
When: Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 S.E. Mariner Sands Dr., Stuart
RSVP: Tickets are $75 per person. Click here to register online, or call (772) 223-2812.
January's Health-E Recipe 
Orange-Walnut Salad
This delicious dish will help you stay on track and make your New Year’s resolutions a reality. Take advantage of Florida’s winter crop of navel oranges, which add sweetness to this savory salad. Serve as an entrée or an accompaniment to a healthy meal.
Health News 
Fitness goals provide motivation
Whether you want to run a marathon or just start exercising regularly, having a goal is an important tool.
To formulate exercise objectives that work for—not against—you, click here.
Healthy strategies for weight loss 
Long-term success at weight loss requires a balance between diet and physical activity. Losing one-half to two pounds per week by eating better and exercising more is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.
Click here for healthy strategies to help you meet your weight loss goals.
Visit us on the Web at mmhs.com
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