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Aug 26

Watson Shares Benefits of Walking and Healthy Diet Changes

Jay Watson wasn’t always a walker, and he did not always watch what he ate. As he put it, he was a “cheeseburger and pizza guy.” In 1998, he had a heart attack, and his doctor recommended some changes in his diet.  He had already taken up walking as part of his daily routine, but […]

Jun 27

Ringgold County Encourages Healthy, Happy Employees

The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors adopted a voluntary county employee wellness policy recently. The Board’s action is intended to support and encourage employees to live healthy lifestyles. A group of county employees has volunteered to serve on a wellness committee charged with organizing activities.  Ringgold County Auditor Amanda Waske, co-chair of the committee, stated, […]

Apr 2

April is National Stress Awareness Month

A recent conversation amongst colleagues at Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) ended in agreement:  We are collectively holding our breath waiting for spring to really arrive.  With Old Man Winter coming more than going and Lady Spring barely showing herself, it is understandable that stress might be high in southwest Iowa.  Unseasonably chilly weather might raise our […]

May 4

May is Physical Activity Month: Walk or Bike to Work

Most effective weight loss plans include changes to both diet and physical activity to burn the calories you are eating.  The term “energy balance” refers to the balance between the energy (calories) you take in through foods and drinks and the energy you burn by being physically active. Your body stores extra energy as fat […]