The campaign Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities aims to make Americans aware of the benefits of walking and the importance of improving the walkability of their communities.
In the U.S., walkable downtowns are attracting more and more companies, according to a study by the coalition Smart Growth America.
Advertising may affect kids’ eating behaviour in an undesirable way, but this effect can be partially reversed when their knowledge on health is activated, according to a newly published study.
PHE (Physical & Health Education) Canada will hold its 2015 Healthy School Communities National Forum on November 16 and 17, in Ottawa and Gatineau.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors (equivalent to a municipal council) unanimously voted in favour of a law requiring warning labels on sugary drink ads, to inform consumers about the dangers of consuming these beverages.
