Lifestyle

 SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B recently started recruiting its 2014 class of 15 shoppers who will get their "healthy on" toward a grand prize of $10,000 in the Texas chain's Slim Down Showdown.

The challenge will begin in January, H-E-B noted, and will be accepting online applications through Nov. 1. H-E-B determines the grand prize winner using three metrics — overall health improvement, participation and fan engagement. 

NEW YORK — One admittedly unhealthy way to feel better about a bad situation is to remind oneself that someone, somewhere has it worse. The latest news on obesity might serve such a purpose for Americans, according to a new report.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Murad has announced the debut of Pore Reform, a skin care regimen that includes a Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo to unclog and seal pores, shielding the skin from blackhead-causing dirt and debris.

Featuring Oxidation Reversal Complex, proprietary technology that helps reverse and prevent sebum oxidation, Blackhead & Pore Clearing Duo is clinically proven to reduce the formation of blackheads by an average of 58%, the company stated.

NEW YORK — Rally Labs recently introduced its Blowfish for Hangovers, a morning-after remedy that has a bit of a cult following in New York, into the drug channel the company noted. 

The Blowfish formulation contains a combination of aspirin and caffeine in an effervescent tablet specifically formulated for hangovers. The buffered formula helps rehydrate, restore alertness and provide relief for a headache, Rally Labs noted. 

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — An athletic team consisting entirely of people with diabetes will take part in several professional competitions and speaking events in Canada.

Team Novo Nordisk, organized by the Danish drug maker, includes 17 professional bike riders from 10 countries, including winners and podium finishers from professional races. The team will take part in the Tour de Beauce in Quebec, with three cyclists, and will compete in BC Superweek in British Columbia, as well as other competitions around the country.

PITTSBURGH — When GNC Holdings challenged its corporate employees in March to transform their eating, exercise and lifestyle habits for long-term healthy weight management via GNC’s new Total Lean Corporate Challenge, 146 team members took the challenge — and lost a total of more than 700 pounds in the 12-week health and fitness contest.

MARIETTA, Ga. — A recent survey of U.S. women conducted by Harris Interactive for Feosol Iron Supplements found that over the past 12 months, nearly a quarter of women in the United States experienced unexplained fatigue, and many of those have indicated that it negatively affected their lives in a variety of ways. 

What's more, as many as 69% of these women have not spoken to a doctor about their fatigue.  

LOS ANGELES — Neuro health drinks today announced expanded distribution to Target Corp. stores nationwide. The new drinks were designed by Diana Jenkins, originally from a small town in Bosnia, who is a philanthropist, global activist, entrepreneur, war refugee and mother of two.