Mass in Motion-Melrose/Wakefield is proud to announce its participation in the Mass in Motion Healthy Corner Store Program, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Convenience stores tend to lack fresh, healthy, affordable food and drink options. Many people are looking for healthy options when they’re on the go. When residents can easily… Read More
Calling all Melrose & Wakefield food establishments…join the Healthy Dining Program! Helping restaurants and other food establishments offer healthy choices, increase sales and attract new customers How can you benefit? New customers Free publicity locally and across the state Increased sales How do you qualify? To become recognized as a Healthy Dining establishment, when applicable,… Read More
Give your walking a purpose (and your running and biking, too). Open up this free app (iOS or Google Play) and choose a charity. Then go, and your miles equate to money (25 cents per walking or running mile, 10 cents for bike miles) for your chosen charity. Along the way, you can view your… Read More
Take a walk in the park. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/easing-brain-fatigue-with-a-walk-in-the-park/
The old saying is true: good health is the greatest wealth of all! Maintaining a healthy weight plays a key role in that, and it can save you a bundle–the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts the annual medical cost of obese people at $1,400-plus more than the cost for those at a healthy… Read More
Need a little spice in your life? Natural herbs & spices boost flavor AND health. Check out this traditional “sofrito” recipe. Link: http://bit.ly/ZHVRz5
