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Wipe Away Germs
Jessica joined a Chicago gym right after Christmas 2009. She had gained a few pounds over the holidays and was determined to shed them quickly. She decided joining the gym, along with eating
When Exercise Isn't Healthy
Kyle Frey, a 21-year-old junior from Drexel University in Philadelphia, was one of his school's star wrestlers when something startling happened. One day, Frey, who worked out with his team almost
Keep The Sun At Bay
It wasnХt until recently that sunscreen became a staple in the parks and recreation lexicon. As a child growing up in southern California, I fondly remember hot summer weekends schlepping behind my mo
TurfMutt Foundation Urges Backyard Time, De-Stress in Safe Green Space
Alexandria, Va. – The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging everyone to get outside to receive the benefits of green space—right in their own backyards.
The Next Right Thing, Part 2
Yesterday I made my weekly run to check our post office box. While emptying it, our postmaster, Patrick, passed me at a socially responsible distance.
The Coronavirus Diary
We're informally polling people in the industry to find out how they're coping with Coronavirus, the resources they're sharing with patrons, and advice for other departments.Comments are arranged by date
Video Explains How Coronavirus Is Different From A Flu
Why are medical experts extremely worried about the COVID-19 virus? This video helps answer that question.
Pushing The Limits
It all began in the sandlots--kids chose sides, set up makeshift bases, picked positions, and created their own rules. Miraculously, all of this was done without the help of any adults.Sadly, sandlot
Treating And Preventing Concussions
There is a growing awareness of the potential long-term cognitive and physical impacts of concussions at every level of sports. A 2011 survey on behalf of Safe Kids USA found that 42 percent of
Clearing The Air
Protecting the health and safety of pool-goers continues to be the number-one concern for aquatic-facility managers and operators. The number-one concern of pool operators is keeping swimmers safe
Get "RevvedUP" About Fitness
The epidemic that is wreaking havoc on the 21st century is not smallpox, yellow fever, or cholera; it is obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010 every state had a prevalence of obesity
For The Health Of It
From mountains that roll in like waves to rivers, no one spot in Tennessee looks the same from day to day as each vibrant seasonal change transforms the landscape. It’s no wonder that nature is so beneficial to
Healthy Food Resolutions
As we enter the New Year, why not resolve to eat more healthfully in 2013? Eat healthfully in 2013.Here are Six Healthy Garden and Food Resolutions from the good folks at Seasonal Wisdom:1. Eat
Developing Standards For Public Pools
Have you ever felt a degree of panic in wondering whether a pool was in compliance with the requirements of the public health code? Or how about conducting repairs or a renovation only to find the
Soccer For Success Grants
The NRPA is offering grants to communities that want to incorporate the Soccer for Success program.Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation's innovative youth development program that uses soc
Free Concussion Tests
With the Spring sports season underway, it is important to be aware of the dangers of concussion.To that end, Axon Sports is giving away 25,000 cognitive Baseline tests to schools, clubs and youth
The Swimming Solution
The health benefits of swimming are well-documented. It's a great cardiovascular workout. It can help you optimize cholesterol levels and lose fat.Scientific evidence shows that immersion in water
A Call To Healthy Living
The city of Novato, California, is calling on its residents to join together and get healthy.Let's Move Novato! is a healthy living initiative involving city leaders, local health organizations,
Avoiding Overexposure
There are rumblings that skin cancer could cause the next rash of litigation as employees who work in the sun sue their employers when they get skin cancer. The first actions have already begun in