In the news:
New study
released:
kid's activity level
drops with age.
One of the largest studies of its kind shows
just how sluggish American children
become once they hit the teen years. Fewer
than 3% of 15-year-olds get enough
exercise most days. The sharp drop raises
concerns about inactivity continuing into
adulthood, which could endanger kids'
health throughout their lives.  Read More >>
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Coming up in Asheville:
Metabolic Syndrome workshop.
Wednesday, July 30th from 8:30 am to 1:15 pm.  $15 (includes a light
lunch). Metabolic syndrome is when risk factors such as weight gain
around a person's mid-section, inactivity, high blood pressure and more
all come together in one person. This MAHEC workshop will explain how
nutrition and physical activity can reduce risk factors, offer ideas on to
assess program participant's readiness for change, and describe how to
motivate patients to change behavior.   Learn more >>