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Defy Stress, Lose Weight

LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 23, 2009) – You sit at the computer rubbing the back of your aching neck. Or perhaps, you are standing at your workstation discreetly arching your back to stretch those throbbing muscles. 

The University of Kentucky Health & Wellness Program offers a service that might help. The next therapeutic chair massage is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at 3470 Blazer Parkway, room 301. The cost is $5 for 10 minutes or $10 for 20 minutes (no refunds). Reservations and advanced payment are required. Call (859) 257-9355.

Biggest Blue Loser, a 10-week, weight-loss competition, gives participants the support and tools they need to lose big. New online class options have made it even easier to join. How much will you lose? There's only one way to find out, but time is running out. The deadline to register for Biggest Blue Loser is Dec. 18. For more information, visit www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/BiggestBlueLoser .