Joy 106.3 and The King Arts Complex welcome the 12th Annual Heritage Concert Series presented by Value City Furniture and McDonald’s.

The Heritage Concert Series spotlights various musical genres including jazz, classic R&B and gospel every Thursday evening through August 26th. There will be great food, music and beverages on the Safe Auto Patio! Coming up on the outdoor stage.

July 8th: Mojoflo

July 15th: fo/mo/deep Hosted by Rhema Lee of Joy 106.3

July 22nd: Sabrina Tutstone and NexLevel Hosted by Bishop Mel Griffin of Joy 106.3

July 29th: Headliner-National Recording Artist Shirley Murdock Hosted by God’s Girl Dawn of Joy 106.3

August 5th: Urban Jazz Coalition Hosted by Warren Stevens of Magic 98.9

August 12th: Dean Simms & the Funky Gurus Hosted by Pastor Mike Reeves of Joy 106.3

August 19th: “The Soul of” Carpe Diem Hosted by Maurice Johnson of Magic 98.9

August 26th: Gene Walker Hosted by Rhema Lee of Joy 106.3

The Heritage Concert series will be held at the Mayme Moore Park adjacent to the King Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Avenue. For more information call 614-645-KING (5464).

Grab your blankets and chairs for the 12th annual Heritage Concert series brought to you by the King Arts Complex, Value City Furniture, McDonald’s and Joy 106.3

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Everyone has come from somewhere are gone through something right?  Well Kirk Franklin recently sat down with talk show host Monique and got personal about his upbringing and addiction to porn.

Kirk also recently made an appearance on the Coco Brother show and talked about his upcoming book “The Blueprint: A Plan For Living Above Life’s Storms.”  Check out pictures below.

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COPD presents 13 million Americans with new challenges and opportunities for better health.

 
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Quiz the average person on the street, and how many could tell you what it is? Would you know that it’s the 4th leading cause of death in the United States? Not likely. But that is one of COPD’s unfortunate claims to fame.

A serious and progressive lung disease diagnosed in more than 13 million Americans, COPD develops when lungs become damaged from smoking and sometimes from heavy exposure to pollution, chemicals, or dusts. Genes may also play a role in the development of the disease.

COPD causes airways to become partially blocked, making it very hard to breathe. You can’t reverse the damage it causes, and COPD has no cure. But you can do many things to slow its progression and live a longer, higher-quality life.

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Study Shows Whole-Grain Foods Lower Cardio Risk in People With Diabetes

 
May 10, 2010 — People with diabetes who eat plenty of bran-rich whole grains appear to have a reduced risk of death from heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular causes, a new study shows.

Researchers from Harvard University followed almost 8,000 nurses with type 2 diabetes for almost three decades.

They found that women who ate the most bran had a 35% lower risk of death from heart disease and a 28% lower risk of death from all causes than women who ate the least.

Compared to people without diabetes, diabetic people have two to three times the risk of heart disease and early death.

The new research suggests eating a balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates in the form of whole grains can help lower this risk, American Heart Association spokesman Robert Eckel, MD, tells WebMD.

Eckel is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.

“Many diabetics still believe they should limit carbohydrates, including complex carbohydrates,” he says. “Certainly refined grains and simple sugars raise blood sugar and should be limited. But it looks like eating whole grains is not only safe, but beneficial.”

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The office can be the least comforting place to be.  I mean it only makes sense being that you are there to work! Nonetheless, there is no reason to have to spend most of your day in an environment that you don’t enjoy to be in!  Take a look at a few ways to improve your comfort level at work.  Do you think with more comfort you can actually be more productive?

1. A Great Chair: In our many years of computer usage, we’ve discovered one thing is true. You can have the best job in the world, but if your chair is uncomfortable, you spend your day slightly annoyed, frustrated and achy! Office chairs can range from high to low, but no matter what the price point, all that matters is that you can sit in it for more than an hour or two. We’ve had some well loved Steelcase chairs and some higher end chairs that have worked beautifully, it really depends on the person, how they’re built, and how they’ll be using the space. But comfort, hands down, starts here.

2. Layered Lighting: Overhead lighting and computer monitors just aren’t a great combination. Adding in a desk top lamp can do wonders to relieve eye strain and to create some additional warmth to a room that can typically feel cold and overly electronic. Some spaces work well with adjustable height task lamps, while others do great with more conventional styles. Try making the bottom of your lampshade just higher than the height of your monitor. It will go a long ways to producing the most light possible without overpowering your screen.

3. Floor Coverings: The quickest way to warm up a room (besides throwing open the windows) is with a rug. Now were always frustrated when we see magazine showrooms where there’s carpet, rugs and all other sorts of things to collect static! It just doesn’t seem practical, so if you aren’t so keen with throwing down a rug, maybe try some throw pillows instead. It will still make things feel a little softer without the static worries!

4. Artwork: Visually stimulating spaces breed creativity. At the same time, they can also end up distracting, depending on how busy you make things. Pick pieces with only a few colors in them (even if they are bright or bold) to help keep you focused instead of day dreaming! This is a great place to rotate art if you are short on space to display all of your finds.

5. Safe Beverage Spot: We mentioned coasters that are super at absorbing moisture a few weeks ago for good reason! It doesn’t matter if it’s morning, noon or night, it seems that work is just done better with a great beverage. Hot coffee can harm finishes on tables and cold sweaty beverages can be a puddle-y mess! Make a safe spot for drinks (or a small snack) to sit where it won’t be tipped over or bumped, even if accidentally.

For my ways to improving your work space, click here!

Video: How to accessorize a living room.

25 Tips & Ideas For Small Space Living

Want to update your boring kitchen cabinets?  Before you tear them out and replace them with expensive new ones, why not save some cash by simply painting your kitchen cabinet doors, giving them a new life that’s sure to brighten your entire kitchen.

Here’s how to paint your cabinet doors in 6 easy steps:

Step 1

Remove the cabinet doors, hinges and all. Unscrew them from their hinges and write down between the holes on each hinge where exactly each particular door goes. This will save you considerable trouble later on.

Step 2

Use an all purpose cleaner and a rag to clean all the dirt, dust, and food residue from all of your cabinet doors before you start to paint.

Step 3

Sand the surface down. Use a fine sandpaper and go over the entire surface of the doors, including the edges. This will create texture for the primer to hold on to so it clings properly to the wood.

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Step 4

Prime your cabinet doors before proceeding. The exact primer that you use will depend on the type of paint you are going to be using. Just make sure that the primer is designed for your particular type of paint. Once the primer is dry, sand it down a bit using a fine sandpaper. This will smooth out any irregularities or bumps in the surface, and will help the paint adhere better without chipping later on.

Step 5

Apply the paint. Make sure you use a good quality paint brush. Apply the paint in a thin, even layer. Two to three thin layers should be plenty for most cabinets.

Step 6

Remount the doors. Attach the hinges to the cabinet doors themselves first, then remount them inside the cabinets. This is where labeling their proper positioning ahead of time really pays off, as you will not have to spend any time figuring out what goes where.

5 easy steps to a healthy kitchen

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A joyous day indeed when the research done by the medical community actually finds that one of your favorite foods can aid your heart, cut your stroke risk and lower blood pressure. And just in time for Easter!

Tomorrow’s publication of the European Heart Journal includes the results of an eight-year study by German researchers, the first to track the effects of chocolate over a long period of time. Following nearly 20,000 participants, all who were similar in health, risk factors and Body Mass Index (BMI), the researchers sent periodic queries on diet, exercise and health issues. The end result showed that eating 6 grams of chocolate—the equivalent of one square—per day, lowered the risk of heart attack and stroke by 39 percent.

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Diet, sleep, fitness, and more — how to strengthen and protect your heart right now

 
How do you get a healthier heart, right now? The answer sounds too good to be true: “By simply leading a healthier life,” according to Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart Program and author of Dr. Nieca Goldberg’s Complete Guide to Women’s Health.

That’s because even small, steady changes in your life mean a stronger, more efficient heart. “More than half of heart disease is preventable, and studies have shown that 90% of heart attacks in women can be prevented,” she adds. Further, the latest study in Archives of Internal Medicine shows that women who eat loads of veggies, fruit, whole grains, fish, and legumes; drink moderate amounts of alcohol; exercise; maintain a healthy weight; and don’t smoke have a whopping 92% decreased risk of having a heart attack compared with women with less healthy diets and habits.

An added bonus? “So many things we do to help our heart, like quitting smoking, eating more fiber, and moving more, also help other parts of our body, including our bones, colon, lungs, and skin,” Goldberg says. And February is Heart Disease Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to start improving your ticker — and the rest of you.

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By Stephanie Watson
WebMD The Magazine
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

How Does The Human Heart Function?

Every day, your heart beats about 100,000 times, sending 2,000 gallons of blood surging through your body. Although it’s no bigger than your fist, your heart has the mighty job of keeping blood flowing through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels that feed your organs and tissues. Any damage to the heart or its valves can reduce that pumping power, forcing the heart to work harder just to keep up with the body’s demand for blood.

So how do you make sure your heart is in tip-top shape? “Keeping your body in good health helps keep the heart a more efficient organ,” Krasuski advises. In other words, eat healthy, well-balanced meals and don’t skimp on the exercise.

Laughter:  The Good Heart Medicine

Health experts now have proof that laughter is good medicine.

A good belly laugh can send 20% more blood flowing through your entire body. One study found that when people watched a funny movie, their blood flow increased. That’s why laughter might just be the perfect antidote to stress.

When you laugh, the lining of your blood vessel walls relaxes and expands, Krasuski says. So have a good giggle. Your heart will thank you.

Male/Female Heart Attack Symptoms:

When it comes to matters of the heart, men and women definitely aren’t created equal. For instance, a man’s heart weighs about 10 ounces, while a woman’s heart weighs approximately 8 ounces.

Not only is a woman’s heart smaller than a man’s, but the signs that it’s in trouble are a lot less obvious. When women have a heart attack — and more than a half million do each year — they’re more likely to have nausea, indigestion, and shoulder aches rather than the hallmark chest pain.

Heart disease is the biggest killer of both men and women. And both genders should heed this healthy advice: Don’t smoke, keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, and watch for the obvious and the more subtle warning signs your heart could be in trouble.

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