Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wellness Wednesdays with Sheri: Everything I Need to Know About Health I Learned From my Pet

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Guest

After a stressful day at work, there is nothing better than walking in the door and seeing your furry friend race across the house as quickly as their little paws can carry them to give you a big, happy hug! … Continue reading →

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Best Self Atlanta’s Best Pets Cover Contest – Nominate Today!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by nicole deleede harmon

The nomination period is coming to a close for our Best Pets Cover Contest, so if you haven’t submitted your non-human baby, then get it in! We’ll be accepting nominations right up until 3pm tomorrow, August 31, which is when … Continue reading →

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Non-Profit Spotlight: The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter – working towards a world without Alzheimer’s

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Guest

Guest Blogger: Sarah Cronin, E-Philanthropy Coordinator at the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter Who is your best friend? Is it your mother? Father? Sister? Brother? Cousin? What if you had to sit back and watch Alzheimer’s slowly steal them from you? … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesdays with Sheri: Tips For Reducing Inflammation

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Guest

In Alison Broderick’s article this month, Getting the Facts on Joint Pain, she explains how joint pain and arthritis can have a great impact on a person’s quality of life by making everyday tasks and exercising more difficult.  She mentions … Continue reading →

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Anthony Anderson Participates in the Victory Over Diabetes Event

Posted on August 23, 2011 by jeyme colodne

Award-winning actor and comedian Anthony Anderson was in Atlanta to share his personal type 2 diabetes story, focusing on how he took control of his health and his disease. As a spokesperson for Eli Lilly and Company’s Fearless African-Americans Connected … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Free to Breathe 5K Aids in the Fight Against Lung Cancer

Posted on August 19, 2011 by nicole deleede harmon

Atlanta-area residents can join the national movement against lung cancer tomorrow at the second annual Atlanta Free to Breathe 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. From LA to Baltimore to Atlanta, the Free to Breathe event series unites people around … Continue reading →

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Best RX: What are some preventative measures men can take to avoid a decrease in sex drive?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nicole deleede harmon

A decrease in sex drive affects a lot of men (and women for that matter) and is bound to happen once you reach a certain age. Although most guys don’t want to talk about it openly, I know plenty of … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesdays with Sheri: Back To School Cool

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Guest

By now back-to-school season is in full swing at many of your homes. Evening swims have been replaced with homework help, and the chaos that can come with the new fall routine may be making it difficult for you to … Continue reading →

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Lose Inches and Feel Great With Suddenly Slimmer Body Wraps

Posted on August 16, 2011 by nicole deleede harmon

Today… I left the office at 12:30pm and came back a couple hours later and 13 inches smaller. I hear some of you now – “That’s impossible!”  That’s what I thought too… until I walked into Suddenly Slimmer. I arrived … Continue reading →

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SweetWater to partner with UCR for End of Summer BBQ

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Guest

Guest Blogger: Asif Lakhani SweetWater Brewery is back at it again. The environmentally conscious company is hosting an End of Summer BBQ from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Aug. 13) at Canoe Restaurant (4199 Paces Ferry Road NW) right on … Continue reading →

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Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Induction Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Guest

Guest Blogger: Asif Lakhani Georgia is home to some of music’s greatest talents, and it’s time to honor those who have represented our state exceptionally in the music industry. The 33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards induction ceremony … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesdays with Sheri: Top 10 Ways to Weigh Less and Live More

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Guest

Guest Blogger: Sheri Oppenheimer How many of us have lost weight, just to gain it back again? We get on a health kick, or try a new diet with abundant enthusiasm, only to fall off the wagon. In Alison Broderick’s … Continue reading →

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