Category Archives: Obesity

Play Streets to come to Kiwanis Lake in York

TweetDid you miss the first Play Streets in Salem Square in May? No worries — Play Streets will return this week. The event will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 on Newberry Street between Kiwanis Lake and the … Continue reading

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Wellness Wrap 6/14/13: Benefits of coffee; Debate on GMO labels; CT scans and cancer risk in kids

TweetThe weekly Wellness Wrap provides links to recent health and fitness news and lists events that will help you stay fit during the weekend. Check back every Friday morning. Have an interesting health or fitness-related link or event to share? … Continue reading

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Share memories of summer play to win $25 gift card

Kids are less active than ever, and it’s affecting their health and development.

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Unsung Sports: Anything but television this summer…

An exhortation to get out there and DO THINGS this summer. Don’t waste your precious childhood in front of the TV or the computer.

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Wellness Wrap 5/31/13: Estimating calories in fast food; Fighting ‘fat talk’; Veggie burger taste test

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No Sweat in the Park: Free Gruver Fitness Outdoor Boot Camp in June

Jeremy Gruver will host free boot camp 6 p.m. every Tuesday in June outside at the York Daily Record.

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Wellness Wrap 5/24/13: Survival guide for summer food temptations; ADHD linked to obesity risk

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Study: Overweight, obese patients more likely to ‘doctor shop’

Changing primary care doctors frequently could lead to more unnecessary emergency room visits.

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Wellness Wrap 5/17/13: National Women’s Health Week; Edible insects; Pets could lower heart disease risk

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Byrnes Center, YWCA York to host healthy living camp for kids

Healthy Kids Camp 2013 will focus on physical activity and nutrition.

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