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Martin Memorial Health E-News, July 2009

Martin Memorial LifeSavers gear up for Goombay Bash

Summer is upon us, which means the Martin Memorial LifeSavers’ annual Goombay Bash is right around the corner.

This year’s event takes place July 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. The tropical-themed event will feature live reggae music from “Sweet Justice,” raffles, food and libations. And the 2009 Goombay Bash will also feature a new, bigger location to accommodate the growing number of guests: Four Fish Marina, located at 2225 N.E. Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach.

Read on for more information, or call the Martin Memorial Foundation, (772) 223-5634.

Health and fitness programs for children, teens and adults

Martin Memorial offers a variety of fitness classes to keep children, teens and adults active and engaged this summer:

• Group and private swim classes (6 months old to adult)
• Phibi Fitness (a fun and educational fitness program for ages 4–10)
• Kettlebell classes (a full body strengthening workout for teens and adults)
• Just Fun for Families (a fun family workout for ages 8 to adult)
• Traditional Japanese Karate-do (for ages 12 to adult)

Classes are offered at Martin Memorial Treasure Coast Health and Fitness Center at the Treasure Coast Medical Pavilion, 3496 N.W. Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach.

Learn more by visiting mmhs.com or call (772) 223-5683.

July's Health-E Recipe

Strawberry cheesecake

Indulge your taste buds with this delectable recipe for strawberry cheesecake. But don’t worry, this dessert won’t break your diet. Made with fat-free cream cheese, each serving has only 186 calories and 2 grams of fat. Enjoy!

Health News

For seniors: you can beat the heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature—especially heat—as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

Here are ways to stay cool this summer.

Avoid injury around barbecue grills

The act of flipping a row of sizzling burgers on a barbecue grill is one of summer's simple pleasures. But there is danger lurking in those glowing embers, and the potential damage is far worse than a few charred cheeseburgers.

Here are some tips to help you barbecue safely.

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