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Which is the most environmentally friendly choice?  Some would say paper because it decomposes quickly and can be recycled with your newspapers.  Others think that plastic bags are better because they have multiple purposes and they cost less energy to produce.  According to Institute for Lifecycel Environmental Assessment, U.S. demand for paper bags causes the felling […]

 
As Americans’ obesity continues to rise, our concerns are for the adults suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related illnesses.  In the mean time, children’s obesity is increasing drastically as their parents’ largely sedentary lifestyles become their own. 
In 1976, 5% of children were overweight
In 2002, 23% preschoolers were obese or overweight
By 2010, it is predicted that over […]

Health Patio is pleased to report on the the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness.
Tuesday, November 27–Thursday, November 29, 2007
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington D.C.
Exploring innovations in science and policy that support engaging in regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet, taking advantage of appropriate medical screenings, making healthy […]

In our society, video games and media are the supreme rulers. We bow to the sacred game consoles and and beg for the latest brain rot (video game).
But now the Guitar Hero by Harmonix series is taking a new hold on the nation, an interactive game with a mini eletric guitar with 5 or 6 […]

Ice Road, Barrow, Alaska (USA)
A delightful and interesting garden of the north- way north- the tundra itself - Barrow, Alaska (USA) was graciously shared with us by Jessica Damiano, of Garden Detective (blog.) The catchy tag line of this blog? “A garden blog by Jessica Damiano that gets to the root of things.” […]

Mine? #43. See where your state ranks.
It looks like the biggest variable among the 18 different categories of health is decisions made by individuals to promote health and prevent disease.
The health of the nation press video press release:

Is it noblesse oblige or something more that is driving Google to a leading role toward a greener tomorrow? I’d love to see Google’s name on this list - there’s some impressive names already there. Like Shaklee, climate neutral since 2000.
Joshua S Hill brought to my attention today at Green Options that the […]

After surfing around the net today, I came across this interesting store in New York City by the name of Scoop. What I really thought was interesting is that the New York Post did a spot where they were also partnering with a company to have Green cleaning supplies.
Check out the video here.

I took a health vitality quiz today, you can take it too, if you have the time. Thanks to my friend and neighbor Laura Palmore, of Palmore Health, I found out that at least I’m honest when I take health vitality quizzes. <smile>
I performed at 17 out of a possible 30, ranking […]

(courtesy Scenic Blue, the UK’s first and only landscape gardening franchise)
With much support and help, I am delighted to take a figurative ‘load off’ and enter my new virtual Health Patio. It feels good to rest a moment, and be. 

I hope you can tap into the same feeling.

Recently, I was intrigued by a delightful […]