By IHRSA
In a recent post, we discussed the importance of making the healthy choice, not just the “easy choice,” but also the happy choice. This week, we’ll touch on the power of making the healthy place, the easy and happy place.
It’s fair to say that a neighborhood fitness center serves a very different purpose than a neighborhood tavern. …
By YMCA
There are many reasons why individuals might not meet the Physical Activity Guidelines, but one major factor is the physical environment that surrounds them. When people don’t have the option to make the healthy choice regarding their participation in physical activities, there is no possible way they can do it.…
By ACSM
When we talk about “building healthy communities,” we don’t just mean improving the overall level of health and fitness of our fellow citizens. We mean, literally, building – as in, shovels, bricks, sod and structures. The built environment has much to do with how fit we are. How fit is your community?…
By NCHPAD
Social determinants of health are social factors which can contribute to our health. We may not always take into consideration that factors such as income, social support, stress, social exclusion, neighborhood environments and education can have a profound impact on health. Additionally, one social determinant can actually lead to another and in many cases often does.…