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UN says hunger stunts some 200 million children 2 hrs 57 mins ago - Nearly 200 million children in poor countries have stunted growth because of insufficient nutrition, according to a new report published by UNICEF Wednesday before a three-day international summit on the problem of world hunger.
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Israel displays coins from ancient Jewish revolt 3 hrs ago - Israel displayed for the first time Wednesday a collection of rare coins charred and burned from the Roman destruction of the Jewish Temple nearly 2,000 years ago.
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GMs head out to work on offseason trades 1 hr 41 mins ago - General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.
Discovery Health's Fifth Annual National Body Challenge Takes a Stand Against Obesity by Offering the Keys to Adopting a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Health's fifth
annual NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE returns to help battle the obesity epidemic
with its biggest and best year yet, with online registration beginning on
December 27, 2007, at discoveryhealth.com. One of America's largest and most
comprehensive fitness and weight-loss initiatives, with over 1.5 million
participants registered to date, NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE offers a multimedia
approach to health and wellness. This year, Discovery Health is teaming up
with Kashi, America's Milk Processors and Bally Total Fitness to provide the
tools, inspiration, and information necessary for adopting healthier
lifestyles. The NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE provides participants unparalleled
features and support for getting into shape-entirely free of charge.
A one-stop shop for a New Year's resolution that really works, the
NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE's online home at discoveryhealth.com boasts an
unrivaled array of over 1,000 recipes and meal plans provided by Eating Well,
as well as health tips from renowned experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Pam
Peeke. The Web site also features special video content containing exercise
tips, sample fitness regimens and a special NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE workout
designed by celebrity fitness guru Gilad. Also, participants who register at
discoveryhealth.com by January 11, 2008, will receive a free eight-week pass
to Bally Total Fitness, good for use at any of the health club's 354 locations
nationwide. Whether joining alone or along with friends or family members,
participants can motivate each other and stay connected through NATIONAL BODY
CHALLENGE community tools, including user-generated blogs, message boards and
regular chat sessions.
On television, Discovery Health will premiere the compelling and
empowering stories of real people struggling with weight loss and unhealthy
lifestyles. On Monday, January 7 at 8:00 PM (ET/PT,) NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE:
TWINS EDITION kicks off four consecutive specials featuring the stories of
four sets of overweight twins working together to change their lifestyle
habits in an effort to reclaim their health and positive self-image. Experts
such as Dr. Peeke and Dr. Lydie Hazan take the twins under their wings to
explore the roots of their weight issues and then develop effective diet and
fitness solutions that will fit into their hectic everyday lives. In addition
to the primetime specials, Discovery Health will be airing special workout
programming during its morning block and will offer additional fitness content
via the Discovery Health On-Call VOD service.
In addition, on January 5 and 6, the NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE hits the road
to bring the fun and excitement to residents of the Seattle, Chicago, New
York/New Jersey and Baltimore/Washington areas. Discovery Health, along with
the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, Kashi,
America's Milk Processors and Bally Total Fitness, will be invading local
malls to make sure that people are starting 2008 right. Each location will
feature NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE experts, local fitness leaders and the
inspiring twins from the television specials offering tips, leading demos and
firing up the crowds. For more information on events in these markets, please
visit discoveryhealth.com.
From the computer to the television, from the mall to the gym, the
NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE is dedicated to helping you get fit for the New Year
and find the new you.
Discovery Health Media includes the Discovery Health and FitTV television
networks and online assets including www.discoveryhealth.com, as well as its
Continuing Medical Education (CME) business and Discovery's first stand-alone
VOD service, Discovery Health On-Call. Discovery Health Media is part of
Discovery Communications, the number-one nonfiction media company reaching
more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries.
Discovery's 100-plus worldwide networks are led by Discovery Channel, TLC,
Animal Planet, The Science Channel, Discovery Health and HD Theater, with
digital media properties including HowStuffWorks.com. Discovery Communications
is owned by Discovery Holding Co. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB), Advance/Newhouse
Communications and John S. Hendricks, Discovery's founder and chairman. For
more information please visit www.discoverycommunications.com/.