MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'contests/giveaways'. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:39:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790313&cid=t_202235_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FfyaopALIyTw%2F Earlier this week, we conducted a giveaway offering the Ovarian Cancer Awareness bracelet from Angela Moore. With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. Thanks to everyone who participated. The winner is Kristy, who commented: Healthy tips- try to walk as much as possible, drink water when you can, and find little ways to enjoy life… it doesn’t have to be stressful Image: Angela Moore And now, we are giving you a chance to win another piece from the collection — the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness pendant. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and tell us about your favorite piece of jewelry. Your comment automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through F... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790313 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:46:04 +0100 2790313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778510&cid=t_202235_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxCJXCNCZQPM%2F As you might know, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Today, we are giving you an opportunity to win a pretty piece of jewelry from the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection. Angela Moore creates beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces and more. Since 2004, Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer research Fund to raise awareness of ovarian cancer by creating a special collection of jewelry that symbolizes new beginnings. With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. The OCRF funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org. Image: Angela Moore This beaded jewelr... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778510 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:32:48 +0100 2778510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056169&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FSU6lBnNT3xw%2F Giveaway If you enjoy giveaways, check out the one I’m hosting over at my Quilting and Patchwork blog, Giveaway of Mini Quilt Book.  The author is Patricia Mainardi and the book is QUILTS The Great American Art. Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, contest, giveaway, Mary Emma Allen, Quilting and Patchwork, random drawingShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056169 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:47:19 +0100 2056169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027286&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F2Qs7h2N2iF4%2F Giveaways More and more bloggers seem to offer giveaways/contests on their blogs and web sites.  Some of these encourage viewers to visit.  Other giveaways share with visitors items they produce and/or books.  Still more are for pure fun. Do you visit blogs and web sites for giveaways and contests?  Or do check out blogs mainly for the information and resources offered there, participating in the giveaways as an incidental bonus? Or do you stay away from blogs that offer giveaways? I’ve put up a new poll (to the right) about giveaways.  I’d like you to vote there.  Also, leave a comment below if you’d like and let me know if I should run more giveaways here at Alzheimer’s Notes. Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, blog giveaways, blogging, contests, giveaways, Mary Emma ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027286 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:19:41 +0100 2027286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011257&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FIMiDWzBx9rQ%2F You’ll find a series of giveaways at One Book Two Book, running from Dec. 2-7.  Check out the rules and leave comments at the following links.  You can enter any or all of the giveaways.  These prizes will make great Christmas gifts for youngsters, too. Book Swim Giveaway Readeez DVD Giveaway Baby Can Read Giveaway Wii Pop Star Guitar Giveaway Fly Me To The Moon Giveaway Giveaway - Celebrity Arthur Book from Speakaboos Giveaway - Countdown to Bedtime Soundbooks Giiveaway - ECO Baby Organic Playdough Baby Potential Teacher Onesie Giveaway Natural Pod Giveaway RideMakerz Giveaway Happy Green Bee Giveaway Mead Writing Fundamentals Giveaway Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Christmas gifts, giveaways, Mary Emma Allen, One Book Two Book, random drawingsShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011257 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:39:53 +0100 2011257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984804&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F23%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-24%2F Perceptive Travel Blog is giving away a copy of Organic Explorer New Zealand. Listing over 550 of New Zealand’s artisan and eco-friendly places to eat, drink, explore, and sleep, it’s a must for anyone considering a trip to the ‘land of the long white cloud’ or anyone who just likes to dream about beautiful places to visit. Entries close 1st December. Open worldwide. An Island Review has a copy of Fredrick Hahn’s Strong Kids Healthy Kids ot giveaway. Entries close 29th November. Open worldwide. Food Frenzie has a copy of Fifty Nifty…Recipes for Choco-Therapy to giveaway. Entries close 12th December. Go Graham Go has a Temporal Artery Thermometer to giveaway. Entries close 5th December. Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls is giving away a Keurig Platinum Brewing Syst... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984804 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:49:45 +0100 1984804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964177&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F28IaenLp1Pg%2F Giveaway Cardmaking, whether from fabric, mixed media or solely paper, gains attention as we approach the holidays.  These may be greeting cards, thank you notes, invitations, and place cards for parties. This also is a project Alzheimer’s patients often can participate in.  Even if they can’t manipulate the cardmaking materials, they often can choose colors and pictures.  They may simply like being included in the family activity, even though they cannot verbalize why.   Mother often sat beside me when I wrote, sewed, did craft activities.  She chatted (yes, often asking the same question over and over), played with objects and materials I placed in front of me and enjoyed the feeling she was “helping” me. For those who enjoy giveaways as well as making card... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964177 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:00:15 +0100 1964177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947255&cid=t_202235_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F73QKA9ghJpY%2F Thanks to everyone who joined the Genetics and Health give-away of "Go! Go! Beauty lotions". Go! Go! Beauty is a natural plant-based skin lotion that are themed to celebrate the world’s beautiful diversity, and I think the participants had fun choosing a scent. And now we have winners! By random number generation - 53  charline s 8  ky2here 28  Kathy Scott Congratulations! I will email you for instructions to receiving your prize. For those who didn’t win, no fret. I have another give-away this week, and this one’s a real prize! image: morguefile Tags: give-away, go go lotion, prize, winnersShare This (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947255 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:25:00 +0100 1947255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947256&cid=t_202235_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F094EeiwySCQ%2F Kristin Armstrong jokes that she is NOT related to cyclist Lance Armstrong or to his first wife with the same name (she’s really not), but she and Lance does have something in common - cycling and medal. Kristin won gold medal in Women’s Timed Trial in cycling at Beijing Olympics. She’s also known for suffering from osteoarthritis, while under training! Osteoarthritis (OA) has major genetic component, but it is complex and not completely understood. A large, multi-center genetic study of generalized osteoarthritis has recently started. There was suggestion of association between short height and osteoarthritis, and mutation in the collagen gene, but clearly, lifestyle is a major factor in developing the disease. Kristin is a huge advocate of the importance and benefits ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947256 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:57:05 +0100 1947256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939287&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FAPaePmYSwoQ%2F Bloggy Giveaways Carnival Katie’s name was drawn as the winner of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival for the book, Glass Full of Tears by June Lund Shiplett.  Congratulations, Katie! “Sadly, I have watched a few of my grandparents struggle with dementia,” said Katie in her comment.  “It’s very scary.” Yes, it can be scary.  However, if we look with love, we often can bring joy to those family members who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. Thank you, everyone, for visiting Alzheimer’s Notes and leaving your comments for the giveaway.  I appreciate your sharing your thoughts and stories with us. If there is anything you’d like to see here at Alzheimer’s Notes that will encourage you in your caregiver or patient situations, do let ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939287 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:45:31 +0100 1939287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1911426&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FpNn4T4n9YtQ%2F                                                               I’m offering a copy of A Glass Full of Tears, Dementia Day-By-Day by June Lund Shiplett as a giveaway here at Alzheimer’s Notes as part of the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival. In this book, June Lund Shiplett shares the journal she kept during her husband Charlie’s encounter with multi-infarct dementia and the challenges she faced as his caregiver.  This is a particularly good book for a spouse caregiver since so many books are written from the child caregiver point of view, as mine was. June Lund Shiplett is the author of numerous romance novels and is known to many readers of this genre.  Sometimes we don’t realize our favorite authors often face the same or ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1911426 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:51:22 +0100 1911426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1907726&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FXl3hNTLsPuI%2F Bloggy Giveaway Stay tuned for a Bloggy Giveaway here at Alzheimer’s Notes, from October 27 - 31.  Since I had so many readers indicate an interest in a previous giveaway book, I’m offering another copy of  A Glass Full of Tears by June Lund Shiplett here at Alzheimer’s Notes. June journals her story about caring for her husband, Charlie. Come back and enter on October 27! (Amazon image) Tags: A Glass Full of Tears, Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimers, Bloggy Giveaway, caregivers book, contest, dementia, giveaway, health, June Lund Shiplett, Mary Emma Allen, memory-loss, men's health, mental health, women's healthShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1907726 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:46:45 +0100 1907726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873147&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FlzHR6oHtzaY%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Tuesday, October 14, is the last day for the first Quilting & Patchwork Blogtober Fest giveaway.  If you haven’t left a comment, you’ll want to do so. You have until Friday, October 17 to leave comments at the second Quilting & Patchwork Blogtober giveaway. The time runs out on my other Lifestyles blog, One Book Two Book, Blogtober giveaway on October 17.  There will be a second Blogtober Fest post at One Book Two Book on October 15. Have I made this confusing?  I hope not!  Enter the Blogtober Fest giveaways. (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Blogtober Fest, giveaways, Mary Emma Allen, One Book Two Book, Quilting and PatchworkShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873147 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:32:49 +0100 1873147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859645&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FfriwB7Q8Wog%2F AlzheimersNotes.com The b5media Lifestyles Channel holds their second annual Blogtober Fest, Oct. 6-17, with all the blogs participating and offering prizes/giveaways throughout this period.  My Lifestyles blogs, Quilting and Patchwork and One Book Two Book on various days. We’ll have normal posts on our blogs, but at the end of each will be information about Blogtober Fest.  Check out today’s post, Mary Emma’s Quilt Memories - Finding Nanny’s Quilt to view details and leave a comment.  You’ll also find links to the other participating blogs for today. On October 10, I shall have another Blogtober Fest post at Quilting and Patchwork. These posts will appear on OneBookTwoBook on October 10 and 15. (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, b5media ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859645 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:37:26 +0100 1859645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825931&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FudYquyLOhXk%2F AlzheimersNotes.com BLOGTOBER FEST, a time to celebrate autumn and enjoy great prizes comes to the Lifestyles Channel, as well as Quilting and Patchwork and One Book Two Book , for two weeks, from October 6-17.  There will be celebrating and prizes from b5media Lifestyles bloggers and outside participants. Read all about it and see if you’d like to participate and receive recognition for your business. Information here.  (Amazon image) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825931 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:55:35 +0100 1825931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825934&cid=t_202235_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FF9nSLCllDxE%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Susan Gunelius, a b5 blogger, has written another business book, Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps , Build the Buzz and Sell the Sizzle, and provides a giveaway.  Check out the information about the giveaway of a copy of Susan’s book over at Home Biz Notes.  Deadline is Sept. 27. Susan’s other book, Harry Potter The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon, was released in the US last month and Britain the previous month. (Amazon image: book details here) ©2008 Mary Emma Allen Share This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825934 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:41 +0100 1825934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812692&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F21%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-15%2F Grounded Fitness has a GoTrybe.com 1 Year Membership Giveaway running. GoTrybe is an interactive website designed to get kids excited about exercise and proper nutrition. Entries close 22nd September. FitSugar a BodiBeat to giveaway. BodiBeat is a cutting edge fitness gadget is a combo music player and heart rate monitor. US Residents only. Entries close 24th September. Cranky Fitness has a pair of MTB shoes to giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment on why you love walking and you’ll be in to win a pair of these unique anti-shoes. US Residents only. Mustard Seeds has a A Guided Pregnancy Journal for the Mom~To~Be to giveaway. US residents only. Entries close 1st October. I Never Grew Up has a Kid’s Yoga Set Giveaway. No closing date listed. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812692 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:36:29 +0100 1812692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791597&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F14%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-14%2F Cranky Fitness has a pair of  Aetrex High Performance running shoes to give away this week. Entries close Tuesday 16th September. US Residents only. Liberty’s Teen Style Lounge is giving away over $200 in Clean & Clear skin care products as well as a new laptop bag and flash drive. Enter by September 21. US residents only, please. Quilting and Patchwork have a miniature book, Quilting Qutations Celebrating an American Legacy, to giveaway. US residents only. Entries close September 20th. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791597 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:54:26 +0100 1791597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696137&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F10%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-10%2F 5 Minutes for Mom is running a Back to School Giveaway Event, with prizes ranging from Sassy Jeans to a Sony Cypershot Digital Camera. Ends 12th August , US Residents only. Lively Women has a Fertility Scope to giveaway. Again, only US Residents and ends 15th August. Cranky Fitness has Two Six Month Memberships to the “Why Diets Don’t Work Club” to giveaway. (International, 13th August) 1GreenProduct is running a Eureka Envirovac giveaway. Closes 10 August, US Residents only. GoVisitHawaii has a first class upgrade Travel Kit, that includes a fleece blanket, an inflatable 12″ x 16″ travel pillow and cover, an eye mask, and ear plugs. Ends 15th August. Seven Dogs and a Baby has two Camelbak Sports Bottles to giveaway. Ends 31 August, US Residents only. Something Snappy... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696137 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:22:21 +0100 1696137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582924&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F06%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-5%2F Womb Within has 3 books to give away - Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here! A Word from your Baby-in-Waiting (Picture Book), My Baby and Me, and Wynken, Blynken, and Nod - until July 14th. Help My Hurt is running a Pain Relief book give away - The Art of Body Maintenance: Winner’s Guide to Pain Relief - until July 14th. Biz Chicks Rule is giving away as iPod Shuffle. You have until July 13th to enter - only catch is you have to be U.S. resident. (strikes me out again!) Cranky Fitness has a Fitness DVD Giveaway (and you don’t have to be a US resident) running this week. Pink Ribbon Review has a couple of OtterBox Strength Cases for iPhone and iPod Nano to giveaway. And as for the recent Healthbolt Giveaway: Win a Free Lunch in New York City… ….the winner is Israel. Now all ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582924 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:56:05 +0100 1582924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522037&cid=t_202235_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F15%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-2%2F Weighting Line has a entire week of giveaways lined up from books to gum. Cranky Fitness has a 24 Hour Fitness Membership Giveaway. Tags: , Contests, giveaways, health contests, HealthboltShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522037 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:08:58 +0100 1522037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367982&cid=t_202235_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F268664591%2F We have many contests and happenings going on among the science and health channel and I wanted to let you know all about them. So here you go… Alicia at Mental Health Notes has a great series going on, This is why I rock!… In this series, I want to showcase the artists, the photographers, the writers, the business owners, the homemakers, the entrepreneurs, the athletes - EVERYONE who is making it happen and managing mental illness. Jul at Veggie Chic has a contest running and the winner will receive a great book… Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life - just leave a comment on how you have made your eating habits more environmentally friendly. Grace at Kids Health Notes has a book giveaway as well, Michael Recycle… just go over and answer this s... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367982 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:20:02 +0100 1367982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367975&cid=t_202235_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F268666693%2F We have many contests and happenings going on among the science and health channel and I wanted to let you know all about them. So here you go… Alicia at Mental Health Notes has a great series going on, This is why I rock!… In this series, I want to showcase the artists, the photographers, the writers, the business owners, the homemakers, the entrepreneurs, the athletes - EVERYONE who is making it happen and managing mental illness. Jul at Veggie Chic has a contest running and the winner will receive a great book… Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life - just leave a comment on how you have made your eating habits more environmentally friendly. Grace at Kids Health Notes has a book giveaway as well, Michael Recycle… just go over and answer this s... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367975 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:20:38 +0100 1367975