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June 27, 2011 Walk Walgreens

Do you want to get fit this summer, but fear it requires a strenuous workout routine? Find out how you can lose weight and improve your overall health with the simple act of walking!

It may be difficult to believe that an act as simple as walking 30 minutes a day can improve our lives so significantly. But if you do need reasons to begin walking, check out these benefits for people who walk regularly.

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Lower your cholesterol levels: More specifically, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and higher HDL (good) cholesterol. Exercise stimulates production of enzymes to remove LDL from the blood vessels. It also increases circulation, which breaks down and moves it out of the body. The American Heart Association says that walking is the preferred physical activity for obtaining beneficial cholesterol levels since it is so easy, convenient and low-cost. To obtain this benefit, walking must be at a brisk speed that brings your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes.

June 23, 2011 Lifechangers

Dr. Drew Pinsky and Walk with Walgreens spokeswoman Christine Kubisztal headed to The Grove to sign people up for the National Walking Program, an initiative by Walgreens to encourage people to get up and get moving.

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June 22, 2011 Walk Walgreens

Walk, don't run, into this fun quiz! Name the film with the word "walk" or "walking" in its title!

Find out how you can get rewarded just by walking at walgreens.com/walk!

June 14, 2011 Walk Walgreens

The red carpet isn't the only place celebrities like to perambulate. Check out the L.A. "walk spots" fit for famous feet!

Celebrity Walk Spots

Runyon Canyon Park

This popular L.A. hiking spot is the usual walking trail for star couples such as Fergie and Josh Duhamel, Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams, and Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan.

Coldwater Canyon Park

Many A-list moms, such as Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum and Kourtney Kardashian can be regularly seen strolling their adorable tots at this favorite Beverly Hills park.

Fryman Canyon

Celebrities such as Julie Bowen, Christina Millian, and even Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone can be seen at this popular Studio City canyon.

Solstice Canyon

Fit and fabulous moms Jennifer Lopez and Kate Hudson have been seen working their lovely legs in this rugged nature area, tucked away in Malibu.

Griffith Park

Young Hollywood starlets such as Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus and Kate Bosworth have been seen at this Hollywood Hills hiking escape.

Find out how you can get rewarded just by walking at walk.walgreens.com!

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May 24, 2011 Lifechangers

You don't have to wait until October to become aware. Learn how you can become "Breast-Aware" now!

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Breast health and awareness is important at all ages, not just after 40. Second to skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women. Every woman needs to know if they are at risk. In recognition of Women's Health Month, here are some easy ways to become more aware of your breasts:

Understand your risk level: Know your family's health history and talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer.

Screenings: Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are a higher risk. If you're 40 or older, have a mammogram every year. If you're 20 or older, have a clinical breast exam at least every three years.

Know what's normal for you: See your doctor right away if you notice any of the following breast changes:

--Lump, hard knot or thickening
--Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
--Change in size or shape
--Dimpling of puckering of the skin
--Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple

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May 19, 2011 Lifechangers
In celebration of Women's Health, test your knowledge on how some of Hollywood's fittest females always look fabulously healthy!

Stay tuned all month long and for expert tips and advice on how you can make your health a top priority! And visit Walgreens for all your women's wellness needs! Advertisement
May 17, 2011 Lifechangers

Are you skipping your daily vitamins because it interferes with your hectic rock-star schedule? Find out how you can prevent bone loss and boost your immune system with one simple step!

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We've all heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." And we hear that you also have to take your daily vitamins. But with hectic schedules and work/life balance, most women tend to put taking their vitamins on a to-do list and don't always get to check it off.

Taking a series of vitamins can be time consuming and not always ideal. That's why in celebration of Women's Health Month, we're here to remind you that a multivitamin only takes a fraction of the time and gives you all the vitamins you need to stay healthy!

From A-Z, a multivitamin can keep you feeling fabulous and help you with:

Bone health: According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, as the female bone losses mass at a more rapid rate. Calcium and Vitamin D have been proven to help build bone mass and help slow down bone loss.

Menstruation: With each cycle women are more at risk of becoming iron-deficient and developing anemia. Iron is essential to a women everyday to keep up with their monthly visit from mother nature.

Healthy immune system: Boosting the immune system keeps women feeling and looking radiant, like their favorite celebrity! So daily doses of vitamins A, C, E, zinc and B vitamins are key to staying healthy.

Stay tuned all month long and for expert tips and advice on how you can make your health a top priority! And visit Walgreens for all your women's wellness needs!

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May 16, 2011 Lifechangers

A well balanced work-out routine is essential to staying in shape and being healthy! In celebration of Women's Health Month, check out how some of Hollywood's fittest celebrities stay in stellar shape!

Hollywood's Top Fit Females

Madonna

Known as one of the original yoga enthusiasts, last year the "Material Girl" took her passion for fitness to the next step by opening her own chain of fitness centers.

Jessica Biel

To keep her reputation as one of Hollywood's fittest female celebrities, Jessica's workout routine includes cardio, core and plyometrics.

Reese Witherspoon

This newlywed stays in fabulous shape with a combination of running and yoga. Reese can often be spotted running alongside new hubby Jim Toth.

Jennifer Aniston

Whether it's spinning, yoga, cardio, or running, Jennifer admits that she works out every single day.

Fergie

To keep fit for her hectic Black Eyes Peas touring schedule, Fergie can be seen running through L.A.'s best canyons. She is also a fan of sit-ups and running on the treadmill at an incline.

Gywneth Paltrow

Gwyneth has said that she meditates regularly and works out every day. She is also a fan of Tracy Anderson's workout DVDs.

Katy Perry

Katy can be seen regularly in and out of the gym with trainer Harley Pasternak, who keeps her on a well-balanced mix of cardio, strength and core. No wonder this "California Girl" has one of the hottest female physiques in the music business!

Stay tuned all month long and for expert tips and advice on how you can make your health a top priority! And visit Walgreens for all your women's wellness needs!

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