Summer 2010
 

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Pages 1, 4 Slowing the Clock: Your real age and how you can lower it
Studies consistently show you can add a decade or more onto your life by following a healthy lifestyle. Slowing the clock doesn't require an elaborate trek to find the fountain of youth, just some tweaking of daily habits and choices.
Page 2 Food Fable for Modern Times: Old tale yields valuable nutrition tip
Aesop's "The Ant and the Grasshopper" provides excellent advice to anyone desiring to eat healthy, locally grown produce throughout the year.
Page 3 Making Sense of Blood Pressure: Knowing the facts may save your life
This handy graphic can help you understand high blood pressure and prevent its harmful effects on the body.
Page 5 Stay Safe and Healthy Outdoors for a Summer that Sizzles with Fun
From sun safety to bicycling safely, these six tips will help you stay healthy as you enjoy the outdoors this summer.
Page 6 Kids Cafe: Food Bank fights hunger with nutritious meals for local youth
 The Food Bank for Larimer County provides free meals to children at several sites throughout the county.
Page 7 Interpreting Healthcare Reform: What does the new legislation mean for you now?
Find out how the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may affect you and your family in the coming months.

Also on the this page: Health District Receives Public Health Hero Award
Page 8 Calendar of local health classes & screenings
Adding zest to your cooking with salsa. Also cholesterol screening schedule, Healthy Weighs and the next Step Free smoking cessation class.

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