Finding time to exercise can be difficult, especially so if you juggle a work schedule and have young children at home. Encouraging your children to exercise with you is a winning solution! – We know that healthy habits established in childhood are more likely to...
Children naturally love to play and move their bodies, but like all of us they often need some encouragement and motivation. Good PE teachers and athletic coaches know that the key to getting and keeping kids (and adults) healthy is to make exercise less about “work”...
According to a nationwide survey of pet owners, about 85 million American families own dogs. Sadly, many vets report that the majority of dogs are overweight, putting them at all kinds of health risks, including arthritis, heart and breathing conditions, and ACL...
Did you know that taking a simple walk outdoors is a form of preventive medicine? Exercising in nature supports mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Throughout Alabama, there are hundreds of miles of beautiful trails ranging from wide, urban and suburban,...
Governor Ivey Proclaims May 1 as Alabama’s Official “HEAL Day” Alabama (April 28, 2020) – Children and Adults are invited to participate virtually from home in Alabama’s second annual HEAL Day on May 1, 2020. This statewide event is a promotion and celebration of...
Reading Out Loud Supports Significant Health Benefits for both the Reader and the Listener Reading Out Loud Supports Significant Health Benefits for both the Reader and the Listener Building language, literacy, and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime...