Category:
Obesity Prevention
12 Sep 2016
PE in Oregon
Guest Blogger: Christina Bodamer As you may have seen recently in your local newspapers editorial section, physical education is a hot topic in the state of Oregon. In 2007, Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass legislation...
9 Sep 2016
Continuing the Fight!
We've suffered an unfortunate set back on the Healthy Small Food Retailer Act. The governor conditionally vetoed the bill on August 31. He suggested that the bill be amended to direct the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health...

8 Sep 2016
Complete Streets Being Considered for New Hampshire
A Legislative Study Committee has begun to meet to consider a policy that will have long-term benefits to improving the health and vitality of our communities.
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8 Sep 2016
Specific Sugar Limits for Kids Urged
Numerous studies have linked added sugars and conditions that lead to cardiovascular disease – the No. 1 cause of death in the world. The typical American child eats about triple the recommended amount of added sugars, half from food and...
7 Sep 2016
Gearing Up for a Busy Fall!
And just like that, summer was over! We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer vacation. With Fall upon us and the kids’ back to school, we are excited for another busy season full of AHA events. From...
7 Sep 2016
Video: Not everyone in Austin has access to healthy food.
Nearly 3.4 million people across Texas have little or no access to healthy food like fruits and vegetables. These same neighborhoods often struggle with high rates of unemployment and diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Even in cities...
6 Sep 2016
A Fresh Perspective from Alexia Vannucci
We are excited to introduce something new to the American Heart Association You're The Cure blog. We will be featuring guest blogger and AHA advocate, Alexia Vannucci monthly with a fresh perspective on the advocacy work of the American Heart Association. Through her lens you will learn about new programs, volunteer opportunities, fun recipes and so much more!
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6 Sep 2016
Recess is over, time for healthy lunch and science class
With the August Congressional recess winding down, Maine’s Congressional Delegation will be headed back to Washington DC to deal with budgets and zika funding. However, before they leave this beautiful state and return to the hot and muggy weather of...
6 Sep 2016
Joe Boucher, Maine
The reasons I volunteer are quite varied, but long before I knew what the American Heart Association was, I knew that I supported their mission to end heart disease. Heart disease has been part of life since elementary school when...
6 Sep 2016
Governor Raimondo Signs School Nutrition Bill Into Law
Just in time for back to school…Governor Raimondo has signed into law our bill that will ensure healthy snacks and beverages for students!It was a long wait, but the General Assembly finally transmitted the bill to the Governor in early...