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Category: Policy

Events, Fitness, Lifestyle, Policy, Well-being

It takes effort…

August 17, 2009

The summer of 2009 is almost over and looking back at the past two-and-a-half months, I realize that it’s been an extremely busy one. Health reform debates and symposia at various think tanks; briefings with health policy experts on the Hill; and editorials on the public option and “death panels” scatter websites and newspapers across [...]

Fitness, Lifestyle, Policy

All about the numbers

by Ramon P. Llamas, MPH, CHES

July 27, 2009

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For a majority of men, it is all about the numbers especially sports fans. They can recite statistics of their favorite teams and players without hesitation: Lebron James, the 2009 NBA regular season MVP averaged 28 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds last year; the Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th NBA championship, 2 behind [...]

Advocacy, Legislative, Policy, Public Policy

Men’s Health in Public Policy by Adam Dougherty, MPH

by Adam Dougherty, MPH

July 13, 2009

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As you may or may not be aware, health reform is THE topic of the summer in Washington, DC and men’s health has a lot to gain (and lose) in the talks. There are two bills making their way through Congress that deal specifically with men. First the good news! The resolution H. Con. Res. [...]

Family Issues, Policy, Well-being

When is the right time to focus on your health?

by Brandon Leonard, MA

July 6, 2009

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this Independence Day. The 4th of July is a time to enjoy the big Fs: food, friends, family, fireworks – at least that’s the way it’s always been for me. This year I’ve been thinking about the personal significance of this holiday, and the recent month that just passed including Father’s [...]

Fitness, Nutrition, Policy

Monday Fresh Start: Where Can You Find Useful Nutrition Information?

by Jennifer Jackson, MPH

June 30, 2009

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I always think that Mondays are the perfect day to start or learn something new. We’ve hit the reset button while out of the office over the weekend and Monday presents a chance to start fresh. Not only that, but researchers suggest that changes you make on a Monday are more likely to be repeated [...]