This originally appeared in the Workplace Wellness: Walk This Way guidebook from ChangeLab Solutions Physical activity reduces our risk of insomnia, depression, diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and even early death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that […]
Many things leap to mind when someone mentions walking: fitness, fun, fresh air, relaxation, friends and maybe your most comfortable pair of shoes. But a word that rarely arises is “power”.
February is American Heart Month, which makes it the perfect time to talk about the alarming growth of heart disease in the US. Heart disease contributes to 1 in 4 deaths each year- and is the leading cause of death in both men and women.
Millions of Americans are not meeting the recommendations for physical activity, health care providers are exploring ways to increasingly emphasize the importance of physical activity in their medical practices.
An important factor in people’s motivation be to active is the surrounding environment. In fact, spending time in nature comes with many benefits that extend beyond physical health benefits.
See how your area stacks up in food access, physical activity, and equity. The Salud Report Card is a new county-level report exclusively available to members, join the hub today to receive yours free!
There is a growing shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. For both middle class and low-income families, renting continues to take up a growing percentage of household income.
Maps don’t always tell the whole story. In this week’s data viz, team member Jamie Kleinsorge explores physical education requirements and highlights how sometimes, you have to check the source to really understand what the data is telling you.
Safe Routes to School National Partnership recently released a report that grades each state on how they support walking, biking, and physical activity policies.
It’s one thing to watch an Olympian on TV, but to actually train with one, that’s often just a dream of both kids and adults! But that dream has come true for students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).