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Can Your Neighborhood Determine Your Fitness Level?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

This article on Canada.com is super interesting. It talks about how the design of neighborhoods has a clear impact on the level of health and fitness of the people living nearby. Here is a bit from the article: “As a …

5 Tips for Teaching Kids Philanthropy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

There are many enjoyments to be found in giving. It is about a sense of community and caring. Teaching children to contribute to society and become interested in other people is especially important as communities grow and we expand outward …

Healthy Eating Habits

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

A solid article with links to more ideas and tips on the PopSugar website about healthy eating habits. Here’s a bit from the article called Healthy Eating Habits That Make Dropping Pounds Easier by Leta Shy: “As you slowly rid your diet …

Teaching Kids Healthy Eating

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Thank you to the WebMD website for this article called Healthy Eating Habits for your Child about teaching healthy eating habits to children and youth. It’s much easier than you think and encourages the entire family to think about health & …

Teaching Kids How to Give

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Philanthropy is more than just giving. It is about being part of something bigger than yourself. It is about being a connected part of the community and truly caring about others. Teaching kids how to give is vital to a …

50 Ways to Lose Weight

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

There are lots of ways to lose weight. It’s about making smart choices that work for your body. Here is a great article from the Prevention website with 50 simple ways to drop 10 pounds. Your entire body thanks you …

Canned Foods: The Truth

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

In an article on the Prevention website, writer Emily Main takes a look at the nutritional value of canned foods and what they are really doing to you: “Looking for a quick, easy dinner? Crack open a can of soup, …

Yoga for Mental Illness?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Check out this article on the Yoga Journal website taking a look at how yoga has been shown to help those with mental illness: “A new study that examined a body of research on yoga and mental health found that …

Fun Workout Workout Video

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Great energy and motion in this fun workout video produced for Let’s Move America by Alberto La Grange. This one is sure to get your heart pumping and your body feeling great. Learn some new moves and have fun while …

AIR MILES at YMCA!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

From the Public Health Agency of Canada: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity and healthy eating, play an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadian children, youth and families, and help to prevent chronic …