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With the percentage of children who are overweight in America tripling over the last 30 years, physical education in our schools is more important than ever.

 

That’s why physical education professionals and advocates across the state are marking “National Physical Fitness and Sport Month” in May, by working to ensure our schools are offering quality physical education programs for all students.

Click here to access the story featuring Mike Soules of Essex

 Click here to visit the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's web site

 

 

One of the ways you can protect yourself against arthritis is to increase your physical activity.  While we may have trouble getting motivated, a sometimes forgotten family member can help us get active.

Click here to access the story featuring Michael Payton of the Northern and Southern New England chapter of the Arthritis Foundation

 Click here to visit the Arthritis Foundation’s web site

 

 

Many of us take breathing for granted, until we have difficulty doing so.  Members of the American Association for Respiratory Care have met in San Antonio to discuss the latest treatments and therapies to help people with lung conditions breathe easier.

Click here for story featuring Thomas Kane of Bennington

Click here to visit the AARC consumer web site: yourlunghealth.org

 

 

 

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