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Author Archives: Terri Henkels
Be the Architect of Your Health
Authored by Ana Coppola, MPH, Community Health Educator, Polk County Health Department What if there was an easy way to lose weight that guaranteed you showing up at the gym multiple times a week; make small, permanent changes to your … Continue reading
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Tagged health, health coaching, Motivation
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Altoona Family Fun Fest Needs You
By Vern Willey, City of Altoona The Altoona Family Fun Fest is a daylong event on July 11, 2015 at the Heritage Civic Plaza; starting at 7:30 am until 6 pm. Volunteers are needed to make this event happen. The event … Continue reading
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Tagged Altoona Bike fest, Altoona Family Fun Fest, bike ride, family, healthy living
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Halt the Salt and Save your Heart
Infographic by Terri Henkels
Chase Away the Winter Blues by Renting Your Community Garden Plot Now!
There is nothing better during these cold gray Iowa winter days than dreaming about planting your own herbs, flowers and vegetables. If you don’t have a garden but always wanted one OR you used to garden but don’t have the space … Continue reading
Posted in Community Garden
Tagged community, community gardening, gardening, health benefits
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Women: Do you know your risk for heart disease?
By Nola Aigner, Health Educator/Public Information Officer, Polk County Health Department At age 21, having bad cholesterol or thinking about heart disease was the least of my worries. I remember sitting at my doctor’s office finding out that my cholesterol … Continue reading
Altoona Participation in Live Healthy Iowa
The Healthy Altoona Partnership is encouraging citizens to take advantage of a special opportunity to get healthier during the 10 week Wellness Challenge sponsored by Live Healthy Iowa. Over the course of the ten weeks, teams of two or more people … Continue reading
Join Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 week Challenge
Rally your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and sign up for the 10 week challenge that focuses on improved nutrition, physical activity and stress reduction. The Live Healthy Iowa challenge is an excellent supportive resource to the Change 3 Challenge. Sign Up … Continue reading
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Why Drink More Water?
The message to drink at least eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day is not a new one. So why is water so important? Because you reap so many health benefits it is unbelievable. That is why we have … Continue reading
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Tagged Change 3 Challenge, drink more water, hydration, joint pain, loose weight, radiant skin, reduce headaches
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Mayor Proclaims Health Altoona Week January 5-11 2015
Healthy Altoona Week January 5-11, 2015 Proclamation Whereas, in October 2014, the City of Altoona formed the Healthy Altoona Partnership to provide leadership in advancing the wellness of our community so every resident can achieve optimal wellness throughout their lifetime, … Continue reading
Looking to Enhance Your Life for 2015? Join Altoona In The Change 3 Challenge
Join our community Change 3 Challenge runs 12-29 – 4-5-15. Make some lifestyle choices that will add value to your life for a lifetime! Note: It doesn’t matter where you live you can join us on our journeys. Click here to see … Continue reading
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