Happy 4th!
This weekend, as you gather with friends and family for cookouts, lawn games, World Cup games, and fireworks, join us…
Doc Talk: Finding the Right Way to Discuss Exercise as a Vital Sign
Talking about the benefits of physical activity is a win-win-win proposition for doctors and patients. Members gain the benefits of…
Washington Post Takes on Public Health Benefits of Built Environments
Wondering just how much where we live, work and play affects our health -- and what cities and community organizations are…
Physical Activity Saves Lives
We are hearing about it everywhere, and now there's even more data to back it up. Two recent studies show…
Walking the Talk: Despite Challenges of Implementation, Exercise as a Vital Sign Initiative is Thriving
It is well known that 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, five days a week, can over the long haul…
Gluten and You
Have you made the change to gluten-free eating? If so, you are not alone. The topic seems to be everywhere…
Father’s Day Check In and Check Up
Annual events -- birthdays, anniversaries, holidays -- are often a time when we take stock of our place in life…
Anxious Kids? This Week’s Total Health Radio is for You
Understanding our kids’ physical health is one thing. Tuning in to their emotions can be quite another. But according to…
Weighing in on the Impact of Obesity Interventions
Measuring obesity in an individual person is relatively simple: get out the tape measure, step on the scale, calculate body…
Join the Walking Revolution!
Regular visitors to the Center for Total Health -- or this blog -- know that we are big fans of…