Category Archives: Health and fitness

Smart Sponsor: Gardening as Therapy for Children and Adults

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Bell Socialization

 Some of my fondest childhood memories involve playing in the dirt. With my very own miniature gloves and shovel, I would spend a good part of the summer planting in the garden with my mom. Nothing seemed more satisfying than … Continue reading →

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Video: Staying #FitAtWork with a healthy lunch

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kara Eberle

You can pack a healthy lunch for work each day. Smart blogger Leigh Zaleski shows you how. (Video produced by Smart blogger Emileigh Clare.) Learn more about the importance of a healthy lunch in the office here. #FitAtWork What do … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Mindy Quesenberry on feeling the need for exercise

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jess Krout

Each Tuesday during the Smart Health Challenge, Phases Fitness co-owner Mindy Quesenberry gives her take on challenge winner Jess Reed’s progress and offer suggestions to anyone else considering creating a healthier lifestyle. Quesenberry writes this week: “I hated every minute … Continue reading →

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If I Can, You Can: Meet Linda Bressi

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

After the York Daily Record/Sunday News ran our series Fat Battleground in 2010, York County residents teamed up to form Let’s Move York. The grassroots initiative aims to motivate the community to lead more active lives and improve their health. … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Jess Reed finds sense of humor at ’80s prom

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jess Krout

In last week’s post, Jess Reed got caught with cupcakes (or did she?) This week, we learn who spotted her at the cupcake store. Reed meets her fitness goal early, and she finds her sense of humor at an ’80s … Continue reading →

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Experts say technology could be to blame for back pain

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ashley May

Smartphones could be causing back pain for users. It’s a symptom of the “digital slouch,” which occurs when users spend too much time looking down. Holding the neck and spine in such a curved position hurts posture. “Posture reflects itself … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Jess Reed meets her first goal early, loses 20 pounds

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jess Krout

In last week’s post, Jess Reed, winner of the Smart Health Challenge, got caught with cupcakes. No worries: She didn’t eat them. This week, we’ll be posting her response a little later. To give you a preview of what’s coming, … Continue reading →

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Smart sponsor: A Home for MOM

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Senior Helpers

Folks write songs, poems, and even sport tattoos praising mom and now the results of a new national survey should make moms feel even more special. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the national poll found 70% (7 out of … Continue reading →

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Time magazine cover is sure to be controversial

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Buffy Andrews

What do you think of this Time magazine cover and article?  How long do you think a mother should breastfeed?

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Video: John Crone runs with the stars and stripes in York, PA

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kara Eberle

When retired Marine John Crone goes for a run around York Township, he carries a flag to share his patriotism and to show is support of service members overseas. The video, shot by York Daily Record/Sunday News photojournalist Chris Dunn, … Continue reading →

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