"Dementia is not a natural or inevitable consequence of aging.” Research suggests that one-third of cases may be preventable, and diet and exercise are key factors in helping reduce risk. #MoveNaturally#EatWisely#PlantSlanthubs.ly/H0h_fT_0
Encourage your children to play, explore and connect this summer. Doing so can help increase physical activity, build social relationships and contribute to resiliency. Community members can participate... facebook.com/BlueZonesProje…
Looking for new ways to become fit and healthy? Let #NationalFitnessDay provide some inspiration. You can find opportunities to #MoveNaturally near you, or plan your own event at the National Fitness Day website. hubs.ly/H0hKbVV0
Today is #AdoptAShelterPetDay - the perfect time to consider providing a fur-ever home to a new pet and checking off a Blue Zones Project personal pledge action. Having pets provide more opportunities to #MoveNaturally and help maintain the... hubs.ly/H0hGcMJ0
As Volunteer Month comes to a close Blue Zones Project Albert Lea congratulates the 2019 District #241 volunteer recipients: Nikki Worman, Humane Society, Shelly Burkard, Relay for Life,Angie... facebook.com/BlueZonesProje…
The World Health Organization recently released its first guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep for children under 5. Children who are overweight or obese are likely to remain so until adulthood, but healthy habits can be... hubs.ly/H0hF2Ft0
“There appears to be no other exercise motivator as potent as having a dog.”
It should come as no surprise that dog owners get more exercise than those without. A new study out of the UK showed that dog owners are four times more likely to hit... hubs.ly/H0hB02B0
Please join us in celebrating 20 years of our Cancer Center in Albert Lea and the 2019 Freeborn County Relay For Life Kick-Off! Thursday, April 25 | 4 to 6 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System – Lower Level... facebook.com/BlueZonesProje…
Enjoy the fresh air with a #PlantSlant for #NationalPicnicDay. It's a great opportunity to #Downshift and #EatWisely with your favorite people. Not sure about good plant-based options for the park? Check out some delicious dishes that everyone is... hubs.ly/H0hyYs-0
Celebrate #EarthDay by donating time or resources to cause that have a positive impact on the environment. Clean up events are happening across the country, but if you can't find one in your city, you can organize and submit your own! Check out some... hubs.ly/H0hxWhd0
Looking for ways to enjoy a restorative weekend? Check out 23 tips to make your days off stress-free. (Hint hint - many of them are ways to #movenaturally.) Does anything on this list inspire you? hubs.ly/H0hxfHJ0
If you find yourself with some free time this weekend, consider tackling your spring cleaning and reaping the health benefits of some light physical activity. Whether you get outside and tidy the yard, clean up inside or simply dance around a house... hubs.ly/H0hrgD60
A big shout out to all the siblings out there helping to shape our lives! On #NationalSiblingsDay we celebrate the special bonds between brothers and sisters, even when the road gets bumpy. #FamilyFirsthubs.ly/H0hptyf0
It's official. Exercise makes you happier than money. Read on to learn how striking the right balance of exercise (which includes everything from lawn-mowing and housework to cycling and running) impacts mental health in new research published by Yale... hubs.ly/H0hm6hL0
Going "sour" on bread is one of our key food guidelines. Makes sense we'd want to celebrate #SourdoughBreadDay! Channel your inner Ikarian centenarian with this recipe from Blue Zones. #EatWiselyhubs.ly/H0hfL-x0
The Albert Lea City Council passes Tobacco 21 ordinance! Thank you to all the residents and organizations that supported this initiative. It takes community-wide advocacy to be leaders in wellbeing and... facebook.com/BlueZonesProje…