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Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 2 months ago

How did the walk go, Lynn? I hope everyone had fun!

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

This is a great place to read about what health is.
I like how County Health Rankings and Roadmaps summarize it as ‘living long and well’.

http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/what-is-health

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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

Did you know:
Physical activity such as walking can help improve health even without weight loss. People who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Improving spaces and having safe places to walk can help more people become physically…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 2 months ago

I agree, and physical activity can help reduce the level of pain in some common conditions.
Brenda Caldwell replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Another unexpected benefit to physical activity such as walking which I have found especially useful as an artist is that it gets me “out of my head space” for a while. The change of scenery and activity renews not only physical energy, but also helps me to think about a problem or project from a new point of view. It stimulates creative…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago

Good morning everyone and happy launch day to AlleganySpeaks!

If you review the strategy tab above, you’ll see the goal of this group, to raise awareness and promote small changes which allow you to live a longer, healthier life.
And you’ll also see the description of the strategy, to solicit input on issues and strategies, and to implement…[Read more]

Lynn Kane joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 months ago