New guidelines provide tips for weight control
Tired of hearing which foods you shouldn't eat? There is good news from the new Dietary Guidelines. In response to the growing concern over America's obesity crisis, the new Dietary Guidelines recommend that calories be obtained from calorie-rich foods. [more]
Low-fat recipes high in taste
Submitted by Janis Cameron [more]
"Go for the Gold" campaign urges increased time for breastfeeding
Recent results of the Infant Feeding Survey from the Breastfeeding Education and Support Team indicate the need for increasing the duration of breastfeeding in babies past the six-week time frame common in the United States. [more]
"Walk for Your Life" fitness program on tap
The Department of Recreation and Health Promotion in conjunction with Community Health will be hosting a "Walk for Your Life" Fitness Program. [more]
Smoking cessation class begins February 16
It is well known that smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in Michigan today. Approximately 15,000 people die each year from smoking related illnesses and 2,500 people die from disease caused by secondhand smoke exposure. [more]
Toll of tobacco use in the USA
People who die each year from their own cigarette smoking: 400,000 [more]
Homeowners encouraged to test for radon
January is National Radon Action Month, and Michigan residents are being encouraged to learn more about this environmental health threat and to test their homes this heating season. [more]
  
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