About this blog
I try to live a healthy life. My health obsession likely began as worry, about illness, death and dieting, but later intrigued me to learn more about often-complex subjects. I try to educate myself every day, in little ways, to improve my quality of life through nutrition, exercise and medicine. This blog is a place to share knowledge about happy and healthy living in York County. Contact me at lzaleski@ydr.com.
Category Archives: public health
Experts warn of ‘global tsunami of cardiovascular disease’
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled in the last three decades, even as blood pressure and cholesterol rates have dropped, according to three studies. Researchers concluded that nations around the world are packing on pounds, except for a few … Continue reading
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Hanover Hospital to offer lifestyle improvement program
Hanover Hospital will offer Eat Well For Life, a six-week lifestyle improvement program. The sessions run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 through March 9 at the Wellness & Education Center, 400 York St. in Hanover. Eat Well For … Continue reading
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Obama to sign bill to improve nation’s food safety
In an indication of coming tensions with the GOP-controlled House, President Barack Obama on Jan. 4 was signing into law an overhaul of the nation’s food safety system as Republicans talked of withholding $1.4 billion needed to put the new … Continue reading
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More daylight, better health?
An extra hour of afternoon daylight per day could lead to people getting more physical activity and better public health, according to an essay published in the British Medical Journal. Mayer Hillman, a senior fellow emeritus at the ‘s Policy … Continue reading
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