Year: 2016

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Wellness

Let’s Talk About Obesity

June 7, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen Did you know that obesity (adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and over) is considered a disease and morbid obese (adults with a BMI of 40 or more) is classified as a disability? More than 35% of adults in the United States are obese.…
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Wellness

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Saved My Feet

June 3, 2016
By W. Mamie Johnson According to research conducted by American Diabetes Association, kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. A large portion of African-American and Hispanic Americans are impacted by diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure.…
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Events

The Rundown: Thursday, July 14 – Monday, July 18

June 1, 2016
By Shawn Allison Yo, what’s the business Queen City? A whole lot, that’s what I’m telling you! I have found over 40 events for you and your camp, colleagues and comrades to get into this weekend and we are scheduled to have some absolutely fantastic weather!…
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Business

Tips to Make Networking Easier

June 1, 2016
By Sunny Jordan Did opportunity knock at your door this morning? I am almost certain that it didn’t. Opportunity did not knock at my door this morning. Instead, I knocked on the door of opportunity! If you want to make it happen you no longer can wait for an opportunity to find you.…
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Finance

5 Stress Reducing Truths About Money

May 31, 2016
By Marsha H. Barnes “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” -Bob Marley Stress about money and finances continue to plague many individuals. In a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, it was noted that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money. …
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Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, June 23- Sunday, June 26

May 30, 2016
By Shawn Allison Yo, what’s happenin’ my Queen City Brothers & Sisters? Summer is finally here! Here’s your list Weekend Rundown full of fun, fantastic and funky activities to kick off your Solstice season in style! Thursday Highlights •  “Intro to 3D Print & Design” at 1 p.m.…
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Wellness

Stop – Clear Your Mind

May 30, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen When you were you a little kid, have you ever gotten lost in the store or park and your parents would find you all in a panic, crying, shaking and totally out of control? Do you remember the words they would say to you, as they wipe away the tears from your face?…