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Healthy lifestyles

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…

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…

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…

New Nurses’ Health Study III now enrolling

October 11, 2010

The Nurses’ Health Studies have produced landmark data on cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the effects of such lifestyle…

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…

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,…

Using power skills for personal wellness

November 11, 2006

Here’s expert advice on how to manage your own self-care.

You deserve a healthy lifestyle

July 11, 2007

Practical advice on weight management for nurses.

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