National Commemorative Candle Lighting is a nationwide event sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to remember and honor Americans who have been or will be affected by Alzheimer's disease or related illnesses.
Local organizations hold inspirational ceremonies in their communities on the same day, uniting individuals from coast to coast as they light "candles of care."
National Commemorative Candle Lighting is an annual event, held each November in recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Sign up to host a candle lighting at your site. Learn more at www.candlelighting.org.
Most people have heard of the 'Freshman 15', the tendency for college freshmen to add weight over the course of their first year away from home. A recent Duke University study highlights some possible causes and includes a plan for helping new students keep their weight under control:
Irresponsible eating, lack of exercise and alcohol consumption are among the factors that contribute to the Freshman 15, which refers to the extra pounds packed on by many new college students, according to a Duke University expert.
Many freshmen don't know how to select or make healthy meals, and stress from heavy class loads and the struggle to achieve good grades can make them eat food at the wrong time, said Elisabetta Politi, nutrition director at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center. Processed convenience foods are an easy option when students are up late cramming for tests or finishing papers.
http://healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.asp?Docid=617962
NEHM is very excited to announce that our 2009 Jean Denton Keynote Address will be given by The Right Rev. Mark L. MacDonald. He is a wonderful speaker and I'm thrilled that he will be joining us at our conference.
We're working hard to improve on the successes from 2008's conference. I hope you'll join us (and Bishop MacDonald) April 16-18, 2009 in Omaha, NE for next year's Seasons of Health Ministry conference. In the meantime, here's a short video of Bishop MacDonald:
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