Aug 26, 2010 Posted by admin

Richard Florida Introduces the Philips Livable Cities Award

The Philips Livable Cities Award is an initiative designed to generate practical, achievable ideas for improving the health and well-being of people living in cities. Individuals, community or non-governmental organizations and businesses are eligible to participate in the Award program that comprises a total prize fund amounting to 125,000 Euros. With the aim of developing simple solutions to the... read more

Nov 28, 2009 Posted by admin

Top 8 For Women

Women must pay closer attention to certain health conditions because of body composition, such as reproductive organs. They are also more prone to certain diseases, causing them to pay more attention to their health and prevention practices. The number one health threat to women in America is heart disease and it is also the most preventable. Second is all types of cancers with the most common type being... read more

Nov 5, 2009 Posted by admin

Better Nutrition in our Schools

School meals should have less salt; more vegetables, fruits and whole grains; skim and low-fat milk, and other dairy products offered. The current standards for school meals are based on the 1995 dietary guidelines so this revision would bring school meals in line with the latest dietary guidelines and reference intakes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report noted that added funding will be... read more