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Check out the ESHP Calendar: ESHP Calendar

Hello ESHP Club Members,

Check out the information on the 2006 Health Fair: "You Have the Power-Over Your Health" to be held on the Davie Campus on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 from 10 AM To 2 PM. This event will be in the breezeway of the Liberal Arts building and under the adjacent tents. There will be over 70 vendors providing FREE screenings, Free Food (while it lasts) and give-a-ways, a rock wall, DJ and much more. Donations by :Acupuncture Integrated Medicine ~ Advanced Clinical & Orthopedics Massage ~ Brooks, Thorlo, Timex, GU ~ Broward Co. Parks & Recreation ~ Champion Chiropractic ~ David Posnack JCC ~ FAU Office for Students with Disabilities ~ FAU Wellness Center ~ Memorial West Hospital ~ Al-Anon ~ Foot care Express ~ Apple Computer ~ Publix ~Albertson's ~ Boca Massage and Day Spa ~ Pilot Health pH Systems ~ Markson Chiropractic ~ Institute of Human Performance ~ CFR Medical Holdings. LLC ~ Community Blood Centers of S FL ~ Boca Community Hospital

"The health fair showcases a wide variety of resources in a single event," said Dr. Don Torok, FAU associate professor, chair and health fair advisor. "We aim to provide access to information and agencies. Through these opportunities, we can educate and inspire healthier communities." More than 70 vendors will be participating in the event, including the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, Community Blood Centers of Florida and Women in Distress. Their products and services available include screenings for blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol and a blood drive. The event takes place February 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on FAU's Davie campus. Additional attractions to the fair include free food, a rock climbing wall, and a live DJ. For more information, contact health fair manager, Carol Trent at 954-752-9957.

See our Health Fair Ad here: You have the Power over your Health

ESHPC Tip: Pedometers and walking are becoming a big craze lately. Experts are stressing 6,000 - 10,000 steps per day for your daily exercise dose and to lose weight. Here is a website that explains "Ten Walking Mistakes to Avoid". Walking mistakes

Have a healthy week!

We have start a FAU Group to encourage walking. It is part of the "America on the Move". There is no cost other than a step counter or the just keep track of the minutes that you exercise. Get the FAU Group registration information here: Join Our Walking Group Here
Pictures from the 2005 Health Fair are here: Pictures Here
Check out the First Edition of the Exercise Science & Health Promotion Newsletter! Old Edition of Newsletter Here
Check out some pictures from some ESHP club activities. Here are some pictures from another picnic and from the health fair in Boca. Take a Look! Pictures Here

Exercise Science Homepage

Date of Last Revision Januray 22, 2006

Please send comments to: Dr. Don Torok at:Torok@fau.edu


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