By IHRSA
One of the nation’s greatest public health policy successes of the past ten years may be the widespread implementation of corporate wellness policies.
In fact, a recent notice from the Federal government states, “The Departments believe that appropriately designed wellness programs have the potential to contribute importantly to promoting health and preventing disease.”…
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Mid-Course Report is now available for public comment until December 10th.
The Physical Activity Guidelines Mid-Course Report: Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Among Youth summarizes evidence-based intervention strategies for increasing physical activity in youth ages 3 to 17.
The report describes interventions for increasing activity in several key settings where youth live, play, and learn, including:
Schools Preschool and Childcare Programs Communities Families and Homes Primary CareWe’d love your feedback!…
By YMCA
There are many great programs that help people engage in physical activity for a period of time – everything from group exercise classes to walking clubs. But in order to ensure that ALL people are able to reach the recommendations for physical activity as outlined in the national Physical Activity Guidelines, these programs need to be supported by policies that ensure that physical activity is within reach to people in their everyday lives so that they might stick with the behavior they are trying to achieve.…