NCHPAD NEWS: November 2014
Volume 13, Issue 11
A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.
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From the Editor's Desk: A Season to Fall Back
Letter from the Director: Commit to Inclusion is a Right, Not a Privilege
Nutrition Spotlight: Get the Facts on Eggs and Cholesterol
Senior Corner: Diabetes
Kids Korner: It's Time for Fall
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events
From the Editor's Desk: A Season to Fall Back
Ever wonder why we "fall back" an hour this time of year? Our Editor gives a brief background on the history of daylight saving time, and provides some recommendations and tips for staying active and upbeat as the days get shorter and colder.
To learn more about daylight saving time, please click here.
Letter from the Director: Commit to Inclusion is a Right, Not a Privilege
Our Director, Dr. James Rimmer, provides his own expert insight on inclusion as a foundational societal right of all members of a community. He also outlines how inclusion is an ongoing process, the responsibility of which falls on each and every one of us.
To learn more about inclusion, please click here.
Nutrition Spotlight: Get the Facts on Eggs and Cholesterol
This month, our nutritionist educates you on everything you could ever hope to know about the "incredible edible egg!" She also provides an excellent infographic outlining the differences between whole eggs and egg whites only.
To learn more about eggs as part of a healthy diet, please click here.
Senior Corner: Diabetes
Diabetes is an incredibly relevant medical condition, affecting almost 30 million Americans. It can cause several health complications, especially as those with it grow older. This month, one of our fitness experts provides insight into how leading a healthy lifestyle can help control and diminish the negative effects of diabetes, and provides some exercise guidelines specific to people with diabetes.
To learn more about healthy living with diabetes, please click here.
Kids Korner: It's Time for Fall
Fall can be one of most beautiful, enjoyable seasons of the year, especially as the holidays begin. However, shorter days, colder temperatures, and more opportunities to gorge on all manner of food and drinks may not lead to the healthiest outcomes for the whole family. This Korner features several recommendations for activities based around the season to help you stay active and have fun as a family.
To find out how to stay fit this fall, please click here.
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events