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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partners with schools to promote healthy lifestyles

September 10, 2015

School is second only to family as the most influential environment in a child’s life. For some children, school is even more influential than family. School is where…

Goals and actions for a healthy lifestyle

May 10, 2017

Hitting a milestone of 50 years or older can spark renewed attention to personal health goals, along with the recognition that there’s much more to a healthy lifestyle…

How to maintain weight loss successfully

July 5, 2017

Suggestions based on a 20-year national study. Body weight is a key factor to protect us from chronic disease. Although obese people can lose weight through healthy diet, exercise…

New sleep recommendations

February 12, 2015

A panel convened by the National Sleep Foundation has issued recommendations for sleep based on age. The recommendation for young adults and adults is 7 to 9 hours…

Use it or lose it: Physical fitness for nurses

July 11, 2010

Chronic lifestyle-related diseases account for most deaths today, with cardiovascular disease the leading cause of all deaths. As you know, a sedentary lifestyle contributes to development of cardiovascular…