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Introduction

The Power of Social on Your Health

The level of impact that your friends have on your weight loss & health is downright amazing

"My friends are fat. So that means I will be fat too?"

There is a tremendous body of research forming that demonstrates just how powerful and important your friends, and a social network can be to your health. More importantly, improving your health!

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Powerful Facts:

  • If someone loses weight who is your friend, your 171% more likely to lose weight yourself!
  • If a co-worker quits smoking, your more then 34% more likely to quit smoking as well!
    ( Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis, Farmington Heart Study )

Your increased risk of becoming obese or overweight when a person in your social circle becomes obese and/or overweight

Spouse: you are 37% more likely to be overweight too!
Sibling: you are 40% more likely to be overweight too!
Mutual Friend: you are 171% more likely to be overweight too!
* (source: New England Journal of Medicine)

The Conclusion:
Behaviors, whether they are healthy or unhealthy are contagious, spread and most certainly have an effect on your health!

Our Solution: We've created the ultimate health & wellness social platform and community for all of Greater Cleveland. Built to connect Cleveland and encourage healthy behavior , healthy living and bring about positive, healthy change!

  • Connect with others and meet new healthy buddies in your area
  • Connect with top health experts in Cleveland
  • Encourage, motivate and inspire others to be healthy in your community
  • Challenge others to take part in healthy activities and behaviors
  • Get personally trained! Real, one-on-one help from Cleveland's top experts
  • Share healthy activities that you have done
  • Create new activities for others to take part in
  • Share photos, success stories and help others after setbacks
  • Start a group with other friends with similar interests

... and a ton more! All done within this site and platform!

Disclaimer The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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