LA County's Dr. Paul Simon speaks on the importance of obesity prevention
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Let's Park It!
The Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department maintains more than 20,000 acres of parks and preserves. That's right. 20,000 acres. That's a lot of park! Picnic shelters, camping, dog parks, beaches, boat ramps and trails are all easily accessible through the park system…
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What Exactly Is Aerobic Activity and How Much Should I Do?
OK. We all know as adults that we are supposed to get at least of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. And to really get the best health benefits it should be aerobic activity, plus some strength training. But have you ever wondered what aerobic activity really means? What is light aerobic activity? What is moderate aerobic activity? How about vigorous intensity aerobics? How do you know if you are getting enough of the right type of aerobic activity each…
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Obesity: No Simple Solution
Today in the United States, approximately 1 in 3 adults is obese and 1 in 6 children is obese. Obesity rates just keep climbing and those rates contribute to chronic disease and poor health outcomes in our society. There is no simple solution. It's true that people need to make better choices. But in order for that to…
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Come See Our Saturday Morning Market in St. Pete!
We are very proud of our Saturday Morning Market in downtown St. Petersburg. Since it opened in November of 2002, it has been THE place to be on Saturday morning. A colorful array of the finest fruits and vegetables will greet you, along with gorgeous plants, flowers, orchids and fresh herbs. Farmers provide locally grown fresh produce and herbs with a wide selection of organic.
The Saturday Morning Market was the brainchild of a group of volunteer visionaries who wanted…
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You could watch the fun, or BE THE FUN
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Find the Fun from your iPhone
Pinellas County, FL is putting finding the fun at your fingertips--literally.
In addition to its Find the Fun Now website, there's now a free iPhone app to find active, fun things to do and fresh, healthy foods to eat anywhere in Pinellas--on the go. The Android version will be available later in March.
The…
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