Health & Fitness

FLU CLINICS (2005-2006)

November 6th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA — THE FRAMINGHAM BOARD OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING DATES OF FLU CLINICS TO BE HELD THIS SEASON. For Residents at Highest Risk: Wednesday, November 9th, 10am-2p.m., Callahan Senior Center, 535 Union Avenue for: Framingham residents; age 65 years and older or at medical high risk. For Residents and Town Employees: Monday, November 14th, 3-6p.m.,… [read more].

Health Care Reform Discussion

June 16th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A Discussion of Health Care Reform will take place on Wednesday June 22, 7:00 P.M. in the Public Hearing Room, Lower Level of the Framingham Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street. John McDonough, Executive Director of “Health Care for All” and State Representative Debby Blumer, Sponsor of the “Health Access and Affordability Act” will discuss… [read more].

Framingham Heart Study Director to Speak

April 15th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Thursday, May 19, Dr. Daniel Levy, Director of the Framingham Heart Study, will discuss his book A Change of Heart at 7 p.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Public Library. The book explains the process and findings of the heart study, which revolutionized our understanding of the causes and treatment of… [read more].

Framingham Heart Study Book Released

March 6th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Heart Study is famous the world over and is the subject of a new book, “A Change of Heart: How the People of Framingham, Massachusetts Helped Unravel the Mysteries of Cardiovascular Disease” by Heart Study Director Dr. Daniel Levy. The book, published by the Alfred A. Knopf company, is available at a… [read more].

Ladies Workout Express helps American Heart Association

February 3rd, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – To assist the American Heart Association in their fight against heart disease, Ladies Workout Express has volunteered to open their facility to all women in the community to come in for free workouts, participate in nutrition counseling and for free beginning February 4th in exchange for a single $5 contribution to the American Heart… [read more].

INAARA, NEW CONCEPT MEDICAL SPA, DELIVERS TREATMENT IN STYLE AND GRACIOUSNESS

October 3rd, 2004

Southborough, MA – Inaara today announced the opening of its totally new concept for the delivery of cosmetic medicine, providing state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures in a beautiful, tranquil spa setting for women and men seeking image-enhancing and appearance-improving skin care. Opened first in Beverly Hills, California, Inaara in Southborough is the only Inaara franchise in New England. “We… [read more].

Backpack Safety for Children

September 10th, 2004

Contributed by Dr. Kayed S. Khalil FRAMINGHAM, MA – I do not remember carrying my books in a backpack growing up. I remember carrying all my books with a heavy-duty rubber band around them. Today it is the backpack era, placing all your books in a beautiful backpack. Yet this great idea has been misused by many… [read more].

Helping Your Feet Help You

September 10th, 2004

Advice From the Framingham Board of Health Contributed by Jim Gordon FRAMINGHAM, MA – Good foot care is important for all – the young and the elderly, those in good health and those with medical issues. By following a few simple steps, one can give much extra protection to foot care. We recently spoke to Dr. Brian… [read more].

Local Resident in Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

March 29th, 2004

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Irene Dunne of Framingham will spend a weekend walking to help eradicate breast cancer by participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Boston on May 15-16, 2004. The Avon Walk Boston is one of six events in a series of weekend fundraising walks taking place from May to October next year to help… [read more].

Bike Ride Raises $50,000 for Diabetes

July 18th, 1997

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The New England Classic is a fund-raising bike ride which left Framingham on July 12, 1997 for a week-long trek accross the New England states, (MA, ME, NH, and VT). The group rode an average of 80 miles per day, spending most nights on college campuses along the route. A total of about 60… [read more].