Health And Physical Activity News

Eating locally has beneficial effects that extend beyond improving your personal health.
September 7, 2014
Eating locally doesn’t just mean a delighted palate, it’s a way to support positive economic, environmental & social developments. In short, keeping your community alive and well!
A decrease in heart disease and reduction of depression among men and older riders are potential benefits of free bike sharing programs.
September 6, 2014
A 2014 study finds a decrease in heart disease and a reduction in depression among men and older riders in bicycle sharing programs.
Designing for active occupants inside buildings can incorporate the use of stationary bikes.
April 15, 2014
Approximately one in three people in US are overweight. Should our building and urban design be promoting a healthier lifestyle?
January 23, 2014
When it comes to relevant, cutting-edge science for LEED professionals, you might not think about psychology. But, in fact, the link between green spaces and positive well-being is ever deepening.
Pink Slime!
September 24, 2013
Pink slime, the common name for a controversial beef product known in the meat industry as “lean finely textured beef,” produced using heat in centrifuges to separate the fat from the meat in beef trimmings and later exposed to ammonia to kill bacteria, has recently been reintroduced in some school districts.
Take the Stairs!
September 20, 2013
Everyone knows that LEED buildings promote health benefits through better ventilation systems, healthy material sourcing, and avoidance of toxic chemicals, but can LEED buildings help you lose weight and stay active?

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