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Children’s Health: A Team Effort
One of the challenges parents and children alike face in enforcing healthy habits, is fitting exercise and nutrition into their routine. For school-age children, this challenge can be particularly daunting […]
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Hot Weather Running Tips
Running is one of the best calorie-blasting workouts around, and you don’t need weights or a gym membership to do it! As a partner of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation […]
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Dig It! The Family Benefits of a Community Garden
First lady Michelle Obama set a powerful example in 2009 – just two months after the inauguration – when she planted a working vegetable garden at the White House. Since […]
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Why Getting a Good Night’s Sleep is Good for Your Brain
Will a good night’s sleep make you smarter? During waking hours the brain is absorbing new information. In order to add the freshly acquired information to the long-term memory banks […]
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The 5 Best Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Let’s face it–even as adults, there are certain foods that we’d prefer to avoid. However, when it comes to picky eating, it’s fair to say that children really take the […]
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Five Great Trail Activities and Their Health Benefits
This article was originally published on Jan. 17, 2015, on Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s national TrailBlog. If you are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle, consider the old belief that it takes […]
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Fundamentals of Youth Running
Kids are masters of surprise. Just when you think they are ready for a nap, they are bouncing off the walls ready for a new activity. As a partner of […]
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How Menu Labeling Could Change Eating Out for Your Family
Time is a precious resource, and lack of it can often lead families to skip wholesome meals shared at the dinner table. Restaurants are a natural pick for supporting busy […]
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Creating Environments That Support Physical Activity
We know that regular physical activity can help enhance and protect our health. Yet only about 1 in 4 of us gets the daily recommended amount! Are we lazy? Are […]
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Get Fit in the Park
Outdoor fitness zones provide free workouts at parks, family time, and fun. Spring is in the air, and getting fit doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sweat it out inside […]
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