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Move More – Live More

April 20, 2018 - Every April, the American Heart Association celebrates physical activity and encourages all Americans to commit to being more active on a regular basis. Individuals, communities, schools, and workplaces can participate in the Move More - Live More movement by using this toolkit of educational and promotional materials. You can participate by registering here. Check out the [...]

National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2018

April 4, 2018 - This week is National Public Health Week. Help spread the word and see how everyone can be part of this movement, "Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together". This is a team effort, bringing community planners, educators, employers, law enforcement, and others together to help advance public health. Let's work together to help create a healthier future for [...]

Health Matters: Physical Activity

April 1, 2018 – Health Matters is a monthly segment in the Tribune-Democrat that features topics that are important to the health of our communities. This month, Health Matters featured Physical Activity

Why obesity is a top population health issue

We have been talking about ways to improve your health by introducing small changes to your daily routine. It’s really important to be careful about what you eat and to get moving because obesity, and obesity-related problems, are the top barriers to good health; obesity is the leading cause of diabetes and hypertension and is [...]

Improving population health starts at home: movement and exercise

Last week’s post suggested small adjustments to your daily routine that will help support a healthy lifestyle.  Making healthier food choices is a good start, but a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about the food you eat; you also need to incorporate movement and exercise. Let’s look at some easy ways to get you moving more. [...]

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