Garden to gym: intervals beat steady treadmill for afterburn
Fitness expert Karas compares garden work to gym routines noting one hour of intervals with strength training yields 72 hours of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption versus four hours from a steady treadmill session. He lists garden activities and their approximate 15 minute calories for a 150 pound person.
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Karas
Take a Child Outside Week Gains Ground Nationally
A broad coalition across states promotes Take a Child Outside week from Sept 24 to 30 to counter rising obesity and encourage outdoor activity. Officials say outdoor play boosts development, creativity, and health as families are urged to hike, fish, camp, or simply sit outdoors together.
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North Carolina
U.S
Canada
Sue Holst
Missouri
Department of Natural Resources
Liz Baird
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh
Baird
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Jane Kostele
St. Louis
Kostel
Mouth Care Brush Up On Your Oral Hygiene Tips
Special to Washington Post outlines tips to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Do not smoke and limit alcohol. Brush twice daily and replace toothbrush every 3 4 months. Floss daily or use an interdental cleaner. Visit a dentist regularly for exams and cleanings. Pediatric guidance calls for early first visit by 12 months. Eat balanced diet and limit sugary snacks. Fluoride supplements for preschoolers if local water is fluoride deficient.
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Washington Post
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Health related nonprofit events and free support groups listing
Submissions invite health events from non profits or free services. Listings include Red Cross blood drives, Look Good Feel Better, CPR, breast feeding support, bereavement and mental health groups in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Marion Monticello and surrounding areas with contact numbers and locations.
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Gazcomm.com
American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
First Presbyterian Church
Rochester Ave
Iowa City
Givebloodgivelife.org
American Cancer Society
First Ave
St. Luke's Hospital
Foundation 2
Second Ave
Foundation2
Scanlon
Mercy Medical Plaza
E. Jefferson St
Gina Burke
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kirkwood Resource Center
Fifth Ave
Abbe Center For
11Th St
Mercy Health Plaza
Council St
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Helen G. Nassif
Women's & Children’s Health
E. Market St
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Call Mercy Medical Center
Sedlacek
Sedlacek Treatment Center
Rockwell Dr. NE
Nassif Heart Center
James Boddicker
Berndes Center
Monticello
Birthplace
Mercy Medical Center
Alzheimer’s Association
Bickford Cottage
Linden Dr
Marion
Cardinal Dr
Community Health
14Th Ave
Grantwood-Redcross.org
McAuley Room
Mercy
E. College St
Grantwood-Redcross
la Leche League of
Marion Public Library
Wiley Blvd
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mount Vernon
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Givebloodgivelife
Westdale Mall
Bishop’s
St. Luke’s Hospice
American Red Cross Blood
Wade St
Lensing
Oak Hill
Holiday Rd
Coralville
Women's & Children's Health
CarePro
Home Medical
10Th Street SE
Iowa
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