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Physical Activity: Stay Motivated!
Posted by CDC on November 14, 2012 at 4:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Its November- temperatures are falling and the days are getting shorter. As we head into the winter months, many people will want to stay warm indoors. While it’s tempting to curl up on the couch, being inactive during the winter months has its consequences. On average, Americans gain a pound during the…
Join the Great American Smokeout and quit today!
Posted by CDC on November 12, 2012 at 9:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Every year, people across the country take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. Some use the day to make a plan to quit, while others pledge to quit smoking on that day. Are you up for the challenge?
Quitting can be challenging, but there so many…
Continue Stay Engaged In Your Child’s School Life
Posted by CDC on November 9, 2012 at 9:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Students whose parents are engaged in their school lives are more likely to practice healthy behaviors and succeed academically. Parent engagement in schools is one of several promising…
Lead a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes
Posted by CDC on November 5, 2012 at 2:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes affects 25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the U.S. population. It is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among adults in the United States. Startlingly, 7 million people are…
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Making Health Easier: Healthy Behaviors Start in Preschool
A new video and podcast highlight the efforts of one teacher at Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) who has introduced physical activity and nutrition lessons into her school curriculum. Find out more information about how to introduce healthy behaviors for children in the classroom or at home.
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