Author Archives: Be Active North Carolina
Move More in May!
May has arrived and with it comes many observances related to health and fitness. We’ve compiled a list for you to print and post at home or at work. Remember, adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity most … Continue reading
Church Members Benefit From Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Every Monday night, the members of Christian Life Fellowship in Wilson flock to their sanctuary for an hour of fun and fellowship – with their sneakers, water bottles and free weights in hand. This is not your typical fellowship hour; … Continue reading
Be Active Teams with Community Partners for Networking Event
Staff from Be Active North Carolina, North Carolina Prevention Partners and Active Living By Design gathered in Chapel Hill for a networking and professional development event to discuss potential collaborations and to promote goodwill between the the organizations. Physical activity … Continue reading
How to Start and Grow Your Worksite Wellness Program
More than two-thirds of North Carolina residents are overweight or obese and nearly 60 percent aren’t getting enough physical activity. These unhealthy lifestyles are costing North Carolina roughly $54 billion each year in direct and indirect healthcare costs and employers … Continue reading
Creating a Physically Active Learning Environment
Children need more activity than adults to stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that school-age children and teens engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for 60 minutes a day at least five days a week. Since children … Continue reading
Get your family moving this Saturday!
Join the Be Active-Appalachian Partnership and Chimney Rock State Park for ON THE MOVE FAMILY WELLNESS DAY Saturday, June 4 at Chimney Rock State Park When: Saturday, June 4, 11am-3pm Where: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (Highway 64/74A, … Continue reading
Underwood Elementary Sparkplug Named School Health Champion
Clark Honored for her Commitment to Health Underwood GT Magnet Elementary School’s Physical Education Teacher, Donna Sue Clark was recently honored with the School Health Champion Award for April 2011. The School Health Champion honor is awarded to a healthy … Continue reading
Parenting and Physical Activity
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study on the role of the parent in influencing their child’s behaviors and beliefs about the importance of physical activity. Rodale.com interviewed researcher Sarah L. Lee, PhD, who, along … Continue reading
