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FitEx

FitEx is an 8-week online program that promotes physical activity and fruit & vegetable consumption. Participants form teams, set goals, track progress online, and compete

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Eating on the Run

Use MyPlate to guide food choices   During Activity: hydrate, keep foods light Drink to replace losses—your thirst is a pretty good guide Sports drinks

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Why Put Off Feeling Better?

March is National Nutrition Month and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 4 United States adults meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.

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Do Your Part, Care for Your Heart

Every 36 seconds one person dies from cardiovascular disease in the United States, which is approximately 655,000 Americans dying from heart disease each year.

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Hypertension: The Silent Killer

Did you know that most people with high blood pressure don’t have any signs or symptoms even when readings reach dangerously high levels?

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Why Put Off Feeling Better?

March is National Nutrition Month and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 4 United States adults meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.

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Healthy Weight Loss

New Year’s is often accompanied by weight loss resolutions, but don’t be fooled by the myriad of miracle weight loss products and advertisements this year.

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