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Salt in prepackaged foods

Published on June 7, 2016
Being conscious of our salt intake is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
To sit or stand at work?

Published on June 3, 2016
What the latest research tells us about standing at our office desk.
How to plan for special events when you have diabetes

Published on June 2, 2016
Food is often the centerpiece for summer events like barbecues and picnics so it is important to plan ahead.
Why bike to work? The more appropriate question seems to be why not?

Published on May 16, 2016
The benefits of biking for transportation are overwhelming and opportunities abound for choosing this form of active transportation for better personal and community health.
Improve your heart health

Published on May 11, 2016
Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Living with chronic pain

Published on April 29, 2016
Chronic pain can appear in many different forms and is often difficult to define.
Education, vouchers and medical support offer three ways to impact chronic disease and obesity

Published on April 11, 2016
Sustained healthy changes will reduce risks and help those with conditions better manage them.
You might want to rethink your favorite soda

Published on April 6, 2016
There is more to drinking soda than the delicious flavor or that tingly sensation from the carbonation.
Eat more fiber! A prescription for weight management and disease prevention

Published on April 6, 2016
A fiber-rich diet supports weight management and also aids in disease prevention. Chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders all call for fiber-rich diets.
Physical activity has many benefits for kids

Published on April 4, 2016
Helping to maintain a healthy weight is one of the health benefits children and adolescents receive from physical activity.