Four in ten kids in central Indiana are at an unhealthy weight. That’s nearly a quarter million kids, or enough to fill Lucas Oil Stadium three times. Because of their weight, these kids are at significantly higher risk for life threatening conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. How did we get here? The causes…
A wellness program that strives to keep employees healthy is a strategic investment. To curb rising healthcare costs, many employers are advancing workplace health programs to: make improvements in the worksite environment, help employees adopt healthier lifestyles and, ultimately, lower the incidence of costly chronic diseases. One of the first important steps in creating your…
A healthy diet keeps your child’s body and mind functioning at their best. For young athletes, healthy eating is essential to maintaining energy and focus for practice and games as well as replenishing nutrients afterwards. Before you head to the drive-thru or pack sweet treats and Gatorade for the team, check out these simple, healthy…
Local spotlight: IU Health West Day Early Learning explores wellness with stories, songs, dolls Matt Miller, director of IU Health West Day Early Learning, had a few doubts about teaching his pre-K students about biological organ functions. What sense would young children make of stories and songs about characters like Hardy Heart and the Kidney Brothers? Would preschoolers really…
What exactly do we mean when we talk about physical activity at daycare and preschool? How do you know if you provide enough of the “right” kind of opportunities to help kids get moving? What can you do to encourage more active play? In short, aim for a wide variety of activities that get all kids moving…
