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Preventing Childhood Obesity: September 2008
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This blog is aimed to discuss approaches to help kids stay healthy and avoid the health risks associated with childhood obesity. Introduction to Childhood Obesity. Prevalence of Overweight* Among U.S. Children and Adolescents. 8211; 19 Years). National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. 95th percentile based on the CDC growth charts. Cancer, and osteoarthritis. In adulthood if they remain obese. Information retrieved from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov). Fit for a cause.
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Overcoming Sleep Insomnia: October 2008
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Monday, October 27, 2008. Naps don't harm older folks' nighttime sleep. October 10, 2008. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In older adults, taking naps during the day, even in the late afternoon or early evening, does not seem to detract from hours of sleep logged at night or the quality of that sleep, research suggests. More than half of these individuals (54 percent) reported napping at least once per week, with each nap lasting 55 minutes, on average. After accounting for factors that might influence the r...
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Overcoming Sleep Insomnia: Time Change=Drowsy Driving
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Turning Clocks Back Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving. Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia. Also Included In: Public Health. Article Date: 01 Nov 2008 - 0:00 PDT. When daylight savings ends Sunday morning, roads may become more dangerous, says The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. a non-profit that provides free driver safety films and programs for schools and other organizations. The National Road Safety Foundation has a free teaching program, "Recognizing t...
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Stress Relief: Stress Levels are Rising!
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Monday, December 1, 2008. Stress Levels are Rising! A poll by the American Psychological Association. Found that people are reporting an increase in stress over the past 2 years, especially within the last 6 months. Among 2,500 participants, 81% said money was a significant cause of stress. Money and the economy are top concerns for people. This stress is very pervasive and effects almost all aspects of a person's life. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just compartmentalize our lives? With other people...
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fit for a cause: Red Laces for $1
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Fit for a cause. Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Monday, December 8, 2008. Red Laces for $1. Saucony has jumped on board to fight childhood obesity. They are raising money, selling red laces for $1.00. The Saucony Run for Good Program. Has been created to help reverse the trends of lacking exercise and poor dietary habits amongst our children and youth today. Perry Central Community School Corporation. And Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Labels: Red Laces for $1. Having had...
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Preventing Childhood Obesity: October 2008
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This blog is aimed to discuss approaches to help kids stay healthy and avoid the health risks associated with childhood obesity. Dawn Jackson Blatner makes a pizza dinner for $9 using pre-made refrigerator crust, tomato sauce, low-fat cheese, a green pepper and a pint of mushrooms. Serve it with broccoli. Serve veggie burgers on whole-wheat buns. Top with lettuce, tomato and onions and serve with fruit. For more recipes and cost saving ideas see Frugal, healthy: Feed 4 for below $10. Obesity is defined a...
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fit for a cause: September 2008
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Fit for a cause. Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Saturday, September 27, 2008. What is the reason you exercise: feels good, lose weight, relieve stress or prepare for a race? To for the sake of your health. Why not have fun with your fitness? I'm sure you've heard of 5k races, walks, marathons, triathlons, or even adventure races, the question is: why aren't you participating in them? You'll improve your overall health and help someone else! And even the Women in Congo. Currently races ...
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fit for a cause: December 2008
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Fit for a cause. Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Monday, December 8, 2008. Red Laces for $1. Saucony has jumped on board to fight childhood obesity. They are raising money, selling red laces for $1.00. The Saucony Run for Good Program. Has been created to help reverse the trends of lacking exercise and poor dietary habits amongst our children and youth today. Perry Central Community School Corporation. And Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Labels: Red Laces for $1.
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fit for a cause: He's running, why aren't you?
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Fit for a cause. Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Saturday, November 1, 2008. He's running, why aren't you? Was born with no fibula - the outer bone between the knee and ankle - is either 0f his legs, forcing him to have his legs amputated before he was even a year old. Also known as "the Blade Runner", Pistorius. Races on blades called "Cheetah Flex-Feet." Many concerns arose from Paralympic. Competitors that his prothetics. Blades and concluded that the. Were made public, Pistorius.
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fit for a cause: FEEL YOUR HEART RACE
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Fit for a cause. Engage in physical activity to make a difference. Sunday, November 30, 2008. FEEL YOUR HEART RACE. The Victory Junction Gang Camp was founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of the loss of their son Adam, in 2000. Victory Junction Gang, founded in June 2004, enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. Running in the USA.