While you and your family may be starting to plan for your Thanksgiving meal next week, keep in mind that Thanksgiving weekend is also an excellent time to incorporate vigorous, outdoor activity into your weekend. In fact, Thanksgiving weekend boasts more run/walk “turkey trot” races thank any other day of the year, and many of…
Jump IN works closely with many schools to help teach good nutrition skills early in life. Research shows that instilling healthy and appropriate eating habits in children impacts their health as adults, so schools are ideal sites for food education. . In addition, balanced and healthy school meals improve student performance and behavior. Introducing kids…
When you make workplace wellness a priority, you take steps to increase physical activity during the workday, support healthy eating choices, and promote healthy habits that employees can share with their families. Another important piece of employee wellness extends beyond the company’s walls: community engagement Look beyond your work site into the community where your…
Halloween may come just once a year, but there are many ways emphasize the fun without overdoing it on candy and sweet treats. Shift the focus of your Halloween celebration away from candy and have fun with healthy snacks, active games, and non-food prizes instead. Healthy Halloween Snacks Think color Serve snacks in Halloween’s trademark…
Sitting for long periods of time is hard on the body and mind. Research suggests that even short bursts of exercise are beneficial—and every bit helps add up to the 60 minutes of physical activity needed daily. Healthy workplaces promote the “Sit for 60, Move for 3” rule, getting 3 minutes of physical activity for every 60…
