Category:
Obesity Prevention
22 Jun 2012
Healthy Road Trip
Road trips can take a toll on everyone – here are some ideas to keep things healthier while on the open road:Make “rest breaks” active: pick a road stop or park and get the family out of the car to...
23 May 2012
Activities for Kids
Programs, Tools, and Resources for Youth to Live a Healthier Life Inactive children are likely to become inactive adults. Join the American Heart Association as we strive to teach kids the importance of staying active and eating healthy. Help your...
18 May 2012
Billion Calorie Count-UP
The American Heart Association is excited to announce the “Billion Calorie Count-UP” – a multi-year, nationwide challenge to get Americans to collectively burn 1 billion calories by 2020. Calories collected at Heart Walks across the country in 2012 will be...
17 May 2012
You’re the Cure Advocates Talk Fresh Fruits and Vegetables on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday May 17, You’re the Cure advocates from six key states (CO, KS, MN, NE, OR, and TX) flew to Washington D.C. to urge their Members of Congress protect the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP provides...
16 May 2012
Delaware Safe Routes to School Program
As of March 31, 2012, 37 elementary and middle schools in Delaware have ongoing school-level Safe Routes to School programs. This represents about 20 percent of Safe Routes to School-eligible Delaware public schools, including charter schools. Private schools serving students...
15 May 2012
NIH Director Talks about Obesity on the Colbert Report
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins brought a serious message recently on the Comedy Central’s Colbert Report a few days ago. Dr. Francis talked about the importance of eating well and the state of America’s obesity epidemic. Have a few laughs...
1 May 2012
Transportation Secretary Promotes Safe Routes to School
On Friday, April 27th, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood walked to school with his grandchildren. Why is this news? Because Secretary LaHood was also joined by other community members and children promoting the Safe Routes to School...
12 Apr 2012
Get Walking!
Walking is one of the best, easiest and cheapest things you can do to reduce risk factors for heart disease and stroke. And choosing where and with whom you walk helps. The Buddy SystemMyWalkingClub.org allows you to connect with others...
29 Mar 2012
Advocate Spotlight! Missouri Doctor Speaks-Up for Safe Routes to School on Capitol Hill
Dr. Jim Blaine of Springfield, MO, knows the importance of prevention. As the Medical Director of the Ozark Technical Community College Health & Wellness Clinic, he has seen cardiovascular events decrease over the last four years by helping patients focus...
27 Mar 2012
State Spotlight! New AZ Law Helps Increase Access to Recreational Facilities
Thanks to a new law in Arizona, fields, courts, and playgrounds at schools will soon be more accessible to communities. On March 13th, Governor Jan Brewer signed a “shared use” bill that limits the liability of schools if they open...