ST. PETE IS NO.4 IN THE NATION FOR NUMBERS OF BIKE FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (August 7, 2018) – The League of American Bicyclists, the national bicycling and advocacy organization, has recognized 11 more St. Pete businesses with the Bike-Friendly Business (BFB) certification. This totals 32 certified bike-friendly businesses in St. Pete, ranking the city No. 4 in the nation. Read More: City of St. Pete Press Release Originally published August 7, 2018
The Policy Brief July 2019
Healthy St. Pete is part of the Health in All Policies (HiAP) Pinellas County Collaborative. The HiAP Pinellas County Collaborative releases a monthly newsletter, The Policy Brief, which provides an overview of the initiative’s happenings, partner biographies, community perspectives on the interrelation of health and various sectors, opportunities for engagement, and more. Click here if you would like to subscribe to The Policy Brief
The Policy Brief June 2019
Healthy St. Pete is part of the Health in All Policies (HiAP) Pinellas County Collaborative. The HiAP Pinellas County Collaborative releases a monthly newsletter, The Policy Brief, which provides an overview of the initiative’s happenings, partner biographies, community perspectives on the interrelation of health and various sectors, opportunities for engagement, and more. Click here if you would like to subscribe to The Policy Brief
Top Tips to Protect Your Eyes and Skin
The Tampa Bay area is at the top of another list, but this time it’s not a list that we necessarily want to celebrate. However, it does deserve a call to action. Tampa Bay area is ranked number FOUR in a list of cities receiving the highest level of Ultra Violet (UV) exposure. UV light is an invisible, electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. We are just behind San Juan, Honolulu and Miami. The Vision Council compiled the list by analyzing data from the
Community Resource Highlight – June 2019
The Community Resource Bus The Community Resource Bus is a partnership with the Department of Health - Pinellas (DOH - Pinellas), the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department, and the St. Petersburg Police Department to help citizens understand community health and find public information to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Target Areas: Public health information - housing, children (daycare, WIC), dental, primary care, mental health, substance use, senior services, and food security Municipal information - Parks & Recreation, Codes, Law Enforcement (crime and
Ben’Nisha’s Kitchen – June 2019
Eat Seasonal With the abundance of seasonal produce that the Sunshine state provides, it’s a great time to add some colorful and nutritious variety to our meals this summer. Eating seasonal produce gives us maximum freshness and flavor. Florida offers a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in every season. In the table below are a few summer seasonal highlights that can be found in grocery stores at reasonable prices. Avocados Eggplant Passion fruit Basil Guava Mushrooms Watermelon Parsley Lychee Peanuts Carambola Mint Spotlight Mangoes Mangoes
Fitness with the Family – June 2019
A Family’s guide to slaying the Beast in OBESITY According to the National Institute of Health, “A person is more likely to become obese if a close friend or family member has put on some pounds.” After reading the article Friends and Family May Play a Role in Obesity, I began to reflect on my own weight gain and who in my circle could be affected by it. I realized it was the MVP of my family, my dearest confidant, my mother.
Farm to Fork
As a chef, healthy eating is at the forefront of almost everything I do. Not to say that everything I cook is healthy, at times it may contain butter, pork fat or rich cuts of meat. I do take into consideration health by knowing where my meats, fats, and produce are coming from. I know that my products are coming from a natural source, not pumped with growth hormones, saline solutions, flavor additives, antibiotics, pesticides and the list goes on. I
Everyone Needs More PLAY Time!
There are plenty of opportunities to add spontaneous play to your day - whether it is dancing around the house or playing at the park. Try keeping a bag of fun in your car including sneakers, towel and a ball of some sort. The city has numerous parks, trails, and beaches to get outside and move around. If you are seeking a more organized form of weekly play, there are leagues offered for numerous sports for both adults and youth.
A Part of Living Healthy – Friendship
We all know the basics of living healthy – eating right, exercise, getting enough sleep. But did you know that your social life is a critical part of your physical health? Researchers have shown that loneliness and isolation are as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is more dangerous that other risk factors such as obesity, www.campaigntoendloneliness.org. This isn’t about being an extroverted party animal; it’s about developing close friendships that you can rely upon.