The American Public Health Association (APHA) announced its support for legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) to expand access to affordable healthy foods for at-risk populations, such as school children, low-income senior citizens and families living in underserved areas. [click link for full article]
Residents can find both entertainment and health education today at the Fourth Annual healthy Fun Day at Lake Martin Community Hospital. Though this is the fourth such event held, for various reasons the hospital was not able to sponsor it last year.
When equally healthy children are compared, the gap between rich and poor kids results in smaller intelligence differences than previously thought, a study found.
A Bessemer elementary school has been recognized by the state for promoting a healthy lifestyle. Washington Elementary was one of the two schools in the U.P. to receive the honor. Washington has made improvements in the student's diet, as well as activity level.
