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It's Time for Recess: Just Keep on Moving :: By JANE E. BRODY :: The New York Times

Check out Dr. Yancey's book review!



It's Time for Recess: Just Keep on Moving

By JANE E. BRODY



"We all know by now that we should be getting 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous…

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Added by Star Tiffany on November 29, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

What kind of computer headphones or headset do I use?

I've received a couple of requests for my recommendation on what headphones or headset to buy for a computer. I am not an expert and I do not endorse any one brand, but these are what I have and it works well for what I use them, Web Forums, webinars, Online Meetings and listening to music. Since they have a mic you can also use them to speak as well as listen (Skype and or VoIP). I bought them on Amazon (again no endorsement) because they seemed to have the best price.…



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Added by Star Tiffany on October 6, 2010 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment

Portland's bike coordinator wheels and deals :: Tom Bell :: The Portland Press Herald

Portland's bike coordinator wheels and deals

Bruce Hyman is seeking millions in grant money for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the city.

By Tom Bell tbell@mainetoday.com…

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Added by Star Tiffany on September 24, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

International Women's Health Coalition :: SxTech 2010

Who is International Women's Health Coalition?



"We are passionate and tenacious professionals who, together with our international Board of visionaries and leaders, work with hundreds of partners worldwide to secure every woman’s right to a just and healthy life. We are funded by private foundations, UN agencies, European governments, individuals and corporations. We do not accept funding from the U.S.… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on August 17, 2010 at 9:58am — No Comments

This is Public Health sticker is now available in different languages!

Love these stickers! Now you can get them in different languages!

The Globalization of Health Links Us All

Due to the large number of requests for stickers from professionals in the global public health community, ASPH is pleased to offer PDF versions of the “This Is Public Health” sticker in a number of different languages.

If you'd like your country/dialect represented, please email your translation of the "This Is Public…

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Added by Star Tiffany on August 4, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Interview with David Katz, MD :: We Take Sides

We Take Sides…

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Added by Star Tiffany on June 18, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

How Our Laws Are Made :: Mike Wirth Art :: Designer, Educator, and Artist

How Our Laws Are Made :: Mike Wirth Art :: Designer, Educator, and Artist

A Design for America submission in collaboration with Dr. Suzanne Cooper-Guasco Ph.D.…





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Added by Star Tiffany on June 2, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Big Nation. Big People. It’s Clearly a Big Deal. :: The New York Times :: ALESSANDRA STANLEY



Published: May 17, 2010




Yes this is yet another show to watch yet it's "without being overly alarmist or too sanguine." But as… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on May 19, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

Lack of Sleep Makes Adolescent Boys Gain Weight :: We Take Sides

Interesting We Take Sides article. http://www.wetakesides.com/lack-of-sleep-makes-adolescent-boys-gain-weight/





Lack of Sleep Makes Adolescent Boys Gain Weight

by Jess Colon-Polk on May 6,…

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Added by Star Tiffany on May 10, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Factory Food :: By HANNAH FAIRFIELD :: The New York Times

Very interesting chart in this article. Good visuals on the amount of processed food we eat and the lack of veggies. Is the new idea fresh simple food?



"No country has embraced the movement toward commercialized, prepackaged food as much as the United States.

Multimedia…
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Added by Star Tiffany on April 5, 2010 at 10:46am — No Comments

East Bay Parks: Trails Challenge 2010

I love this program that Kaiser and EBP are sponsoring together! Do you have something like this in your area?

"The Trails Challenge program is a self-paced program, designed to…

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Added by Star Tiffany on February 19, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Community Spark: A beginner’s guide to building a presence on Twitter

Hello, for those of you thinking of using twitter to engage a larger audience, here's a great article from Community Spark! Check them out at:

http://www.communityspark.com/



Community Spark: A beginner’s guide to building a presence on Twitter…

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Added by Star Tiffany on February 8, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Idealware - Introducing the Field Guide to Nonprofit Software

Thought some people might find this interesting. This is not an endorsement.











We're thrilled to announce the launch of Idealware's first book: The Field Guide

to Software for Nonprofits: Fundraising, Communications and Outreach.…

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Added by Star Tiffany on January 28, 2010 at 9:39am — No Comments

Say What?!? Sx Ed Contest

As you may have noticed I'm a big fan of the Sx:Tech Conference - it's fun and ISIS is an amazing organization! Here is their Say What?!? Sx Ed Contest. What do you think?



"Be safe. Don’t do it. Be responsible. Wait. What’s the best advice teens have received from an adult about sex? You may not believe it, but even in today’s technologically advanced society, many adults are using urban legends and tall tales to teach youth… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on January 26, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Flash Mob Die-In: Lying Down to Stand Up for REAL Health Care Reform @UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza

Flash Mob Die-In



When and Where: 12 pm Tuesday, October 27 at UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza (within 50 ft of the fountain)



Lying Down to Stand Up for REAL Health Care Reform



Every year, 44,000 people in the United States die due to lack of health insurance, that's one person every 12 minutes. To raise awareness about this issue we are holding a 12-minute Die-In at UC Berkeley.



For more info:… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on October 26, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

So Cool! Love this campaign - 2010 "This is Public Health" Calendars Available!

Order Form

calendarorderform.pdf



I think this is a great campaign and I wanted to share the following with you!



"...

Based on the overwhelming enthusiasm for the “This is Public Health” campaign, we decided to develop a calendar using the inspiring photos that were uploaded to the Flickr… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on October 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Calorie Postings Don’t Change Habits, Study Finds

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS
Published: October 6, 2009

"A study of New York City’s pioneering law on posting calories in restaurant chains suggests that when it comes to deciding what to order, people’s stomachs are more powerful than their brains. ..."

Link to the NYTimes article
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/nyregion/06calories.html?_r=1

Added by Star Tiffany on October 6, 2009 at 9:24am — No Comments

AIDS Vaccine Trials, Fruit and Veggie Consumption Failures Named "Best, Worst Prevention Ideas of the Week"

Interesting Best and Worst ideas from the Partnership for Prevention!



"The surprising results of AIDS vaccine trials in Thailand were named Partnership for Prevention's "Best Prevention Idea of the Week," while the failure by all 50 states to meet fruit and vegetable consumption targets was named “Worst Prevention Idea of the Week.”





The Best/Worst Idea awards are a regular feature of Prevention… Continue

Added by Star Tiffany on October 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy: Recommendations and Research.



Prevention Institute


Prevention Institute Alert
October 1, 2009…






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Added by Star Tiffany on October 2, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

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