September is Childhood Obesity Month
One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Unfortunately, some groups are at greater risk of obesity than others. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems…
Smoke-Free Housing Directory
Secondhand smoke exposure is a serious issue and one that is especially common in homes that have shared ventilation systems or where smoke can seep through windows, doors and vents….
Is Fresh Better than Canned or Frozen?
We’ve all heard that it’s important for us to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. When it comes to produce, freshness is almost always the number one thing companies…
Get Moving with Muscle-strengthening Activities
We know we’re supposed to get moving…walk, bike, run, swim, and play! But what about muscle-strengthening activities? Besides aerobic activity, the Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults also do muscle-strengthening activities on at…
Back To School Resources
Whether the school year will start from home, from school or a little of both, it is important that we provide our children with a healthy learning environment so they…
Managing Other Chronic Diseases and Covid-19
Managing Other Chronic Diseases and Covid-19 A recent Get Healthy blog post highlighted the importance of managing diabetes during this pandemic, but what about other chronic conditions? Anyone can get…
