Tag: physical activity
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The common ‘fat gene’ can be overcome with a little exercise
Even if they’ve inherited “the fat gene,” people don’t have to be overweight if they have a relatively small amount of physical activity, such as walking their dog, a study...
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September is national Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September has been proclaimed national Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, with President Obama asking Americans to “take action by learning about and engaging in activities that promote healthy eating and greater...
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‘Most sedentary’ designation sparks Lexingtonians to stand up; Herald-Leader coverage is an example to follow
Lexington’s recent designation as the most sedentary city in the country by Men’s Health magazine has got its residents talking, exercising and sharing their stories. First, the city had a...
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Four state agencies give employees time to exercise at work
Update, Sept. 2: A new study has shown giving employees time to exercise during their work day could lead to increased productivity, as reported in the Journal of Occupational and...
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National Women’s Health Week kicked off yesterday; today is National Checkup Day
National Women’s Health Week kicked off fittingly on Mother’s Day, with communities, hospitals, health centers, churches and schools participating. The observance, which runs through May 14, is coordinated by the...
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Kentucky’s rates of leisure-time physical activity are among the lowest in the nation; Carter and Pike counties may be the worst
In three-fourths of Kentucky’s counties, more than 30 percent of adults say they get no physical activity in their leisure time, according to new survey data from the Centers for...