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FEATURED PROGRAM
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Summer meals for kids are available
The Foundation for Edmonds School District's Nourishing Network Summer Meal program is now serving school-aged children. The program runs Monday-Thursday through Aug. 25, and is open to any children, ages 5-18. Each day, children will receive lunch, participate in activities and games, and learn about healthy lifestyle choices.
The meal program, made possible through the support of the Verdant Health Commission and other community partners, is a collaborative effort to feed hungry children over the summer months when free or reduced-cost school-day lunches are not available. Free lunches are provided by FareStart, through the YMCA. Experience Momentum and Swedish Edmonds staff are also on hand to facilitate guided activities. There are two locations in Lynnwood serving families in the Edmonds School District area through the foundation's program. Visit the foundation's website to learn more about their sites or visit parenthelp123.org to search for other locations.
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TIPS & INFO
10 tips to live a richer, happier life
This top 10 list covers items to boost performance to live a richer, happier life, but it also is a great list for living a healthier life. Happiness and health often go hand-in-hand, and that’s clear from this recent article.
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Jog or walk? Both boost your health
Nearly all studies show that jogging provides slightly more benefits for your bones, muscles, heart, and lungs. But walking has gained a lot of ground in the last decade or so as a viable exercise. It strengthens bones, tones muscles, and helps your cardiovascular system.
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Emotional Eating: How to cope
If you raid the fridge when you’re stressed or upset, that’s called emotional eating. Emotional eating affects most everyone from time to time, but regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health.
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NEWS
It's not too late: Join us for South County Walks
The Center for Healthy Living, City of Edmonds, City of Lynnwood, City of Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds Senior Center, and the Verdant Health Commission have joined together in the summer of 2016 to coordinate community walks, led by volunteers, for individuals and families. There are 4 walks each week through August 27, and we hope you will join us. If you participate in 8 or more walks, you are eligible to win great prizes!
Walks will typically be 2-3 miles and will take about an hour to complete. South County Walks is family-friendly and open to anyone interested, of all abilities. This is a drop-in program, with no RSVP or advance registration required, and you can join in at any time.
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