By Suzanne Haynes, Ph.D., HHS Office on Women’s Health (OWH)

Many women in the United States feel pressure to conform to society’s expectations, particularly around weight. But cultural acceptance of higher weights in the LGBT community challenges the expectations of typical weight loss programs.  Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to be obese than heterosexual women, but less likely to consider themselves overweight or want to lose weight.…

The good news is that communities across the nation are doing the hard work to develop ambitious plans to change their local health system to foster improvements in their community's health. Tackling influencers of wellness that fall outside of the scope of the traditional health care delivery system is not only hard work, but it requires dedication and creativity.

By Margaux Mennesson, Marketing and Communications Manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership

Twenty years ago, the Partnership for a Walkable America organized the very first Walk to School Day as a one-day event to promote the need for walkable communities. Today, the event is celebrated in more than 40 countries worldwide, with schools in all 50 states organizing their own unique events.…