(ARA) - With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge. However, don't let the hectic pace of life keep you from living yours to the fullest. There are simple steps you can take that will leave you feeling energetic and upbeat.

St. James Hospital and Health Centers, in partnership with the Jones Community Center in Chicago Heights, has launched a pilot program, Healthy Living, which is designed to help stop the spread of childhood obesity through education and recreation.

It's got a new name, but the former Lighten Up Le Mars is back in town. Meet Live Healthy Le Mars. It's the same 100-day challenge as last year with some fresh offerings.

Healthy living is what you make it and there's no better time to start than the present.

Oryana Natural Foods Market offers steps for a healthy lifestyle in 2009.

When you think of weight loss inspiration, the show, "The Biggest Loser," might come to mind. Or, you might look forward to the January edition of People magazine that showcases inspirational weight loss stories. But right here in Naperville, we have our own inspirational story, Carla Linder-Mayer.

A NEW healthy living campaign starts today aimed at tackling soaring obesity rates.

3:55 p.m. - The Guam Walking Association – a branch of the Japan Walking Association and sanctioned by the International Walking Association – will hold its second Guam International Two-Day March Jan. 17 and 18.