This past weekend was busy, busy, busy around Indy. Hoosiers participated in the Heart Walk, the Hoosier Outdoor Experience and the Walk from Obesity. Fortunately,the good weather helps encourage us to keep up the outdoor activities. The weather looks good for the remainder of this week too, so keep moving! And don’t forget that many farmers’ markets are still open for business this time of year so you can continue to enjoy fresh, local produce.
This week we include an eclectic mix of articles from the world of health. Read how your kids’ physical activity might affect their classroom performance and get details about an upcoming workshop from the Center of Wellness for Urban Women (CWUW).
Phys Ed: Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter?
Nytimes.com
Some new studies suggest that kids who hit the track may do better when it’s time to hit the books.
Heart Walk raises money for research, awareness
Wthr.com
Congratulations to the participants in this year’s Heart Walk. A record 6,000 walkers helped raise funds for heart disease research and programs.
Controversial TV commercial set in a morgue targets McDonald’s high-fat menu: Is it fair?
Indystar.com
Weigh in on this debate. Is it fair to link McDonald’s high-fat food to heart disease deaths?
7 Dimensions of Wellness Workshop
Cwuwonline.org
Learn about the 7 dimensions of wellness and begin to renew your life. This workshop is sponsored by the Center of Wellness for Urban Women, a local nonprofit focused on health led by our own FitCity Mom Rhonda Bayless. Register at 7dimensions@cwuwonline.org for their next workshop on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the College Avenue library.
