Staying healthy in 2013
Generations columnist Mavis Hovious plans on staying healthy in the coming year and shares her journey along the way of becoming more health conscious. (January 4, 2013, Page 2B)
Get active – your life may depend on it
News Editor Jonathan Scott suggests that we need to exercise our minds and our bodies – and that the reward for that will be better health and longer lives. (October 25, 2012, Page 4A)
‘Healthier’ lunches not the only answer
The USDA has issued new guidelines for school meals, but even those healthier lunches and snacks aren’t pleasing everyone. Editor Don Whitten recalls the food in the lunchroom from years ago and wonders if the answer to battling obesity in our youngsters lies more with activity than food guidelines. (February 13, 2012, Page 4A)
Let’s be reasonable with those resolutions
Have you decided on any New Year’s resolutions? With only a couple of days to go before 2011 hits, Editor Don Whitten makes a few suggestions including resolutions about eating, exercising, reading, voting – and writing letters to the editor. (December 29, 2010, Page 4)
Running mates
OXFORD LIVING — If you’re looking for a thrifty way to get fit in the new year, consider running: All you need is a pair of shoes. Local runners’ tips for getting started include scouting out good routes, signing up for an upcoming race and finding a friend to join you along the way. (January 15, 2010, Page 1B)
