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Higher Daily Step Count Linked with Lower All-cause Mortality

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer …

Health / Medical / National

Decline in Early Childhood Obesity in WIC Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new study, 41 U.S. states and territories show significant declines in obesity among children, aged 2-4 years, from low-income families enrolled in the Special Supplemental …

Children / Healthy Living

Department of Health: Access to Nutritious Foods, More Physical Activity Needed to Decrease Childhood Obesity

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine stresses the importance for children to have access to healthy foods and places to exercise to help decrease the prevalence …

Healthy Living

YMCA Healthy Weight Loss Program Begins Week of September 16

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — After a short, summer recess, the next session of the YMCA’s Healthy Weight Loss Program begins the week of September 16.