The White House issued a presidential proclamation announcing that September 2015 is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The proclamation marks the fifth year that the White House has encouraged all Americans to observe National Childhood Obesity Month by learning about and engaging in activities that promote healthy eating and greater physical activity among children.…
Written by Dr. David Geier American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Yoga can be an effective form of exercise for almost anyone. Whether you are in great shape or you want to lose weight, there are forms of yoga that can help. If you are new to yoga, or you have injuries or physical limitations, you can modify most poses to meet your ability.…
Webcast: Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking & Walkability
If you missed the launch of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action, you can now view the webcast! Join the national conversation by sharing this video with others! …
Written by NCHPAD
On September 9th, 2015, the U.S. Surgeon General released a much anticipated Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities. This call recognizes the importance of physical activity for people of all ages and abilities while calling on Americans to use walking as a way to be more active. …