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[SPECIAL] Juneteenth Day 2013

St. Hope Foundation News/Blog 06/19/2013

VIA: Juneteenth.Com Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. […]

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[MEN’S HEALTH WEEK] Health Issue Of The Day (6/14)

St. Hope Foundation News/Blog 06/14/2013

Obesity is a huge issue here in the United States, but what is surprising is the rising rate of obesity among males. It is estimated that obesity and lack of exercise are responsible for about 1,000 American deaths each day. How do you know if you are overweight? The gold standard is BMI, or body […]

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[MEN’S HEALTH WEEK] Health Tip Of The Day (6/12)

St. Hope Foundation News/Blog 06/12/2013

1 in 4 males die as a result of Heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, killing 307,225 men in 2009. Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be […]

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