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Get smart with your heart (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 22:34
Get smart with your heart (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of having a heart attack.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
health education
active living
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Keeping healthy outdoors (MOH)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 01:24
Keeping healthy outdoors (MOH) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Whether you are planning to have a picnic or to go walking or camping, there are a few simple things to remember – things that will help to make your trip safe and enjoyable, and protect the area for other people to enjoy in the future.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
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safety
outdoor access
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Physical activity (MOH)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 00:59
How much activity should I do?
Physical activity (MOH) - Web page
The Ministry of Health recommends aiming for at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
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fitness
active living
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Physical activity toolkit for District Health Boards

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 00:45
Physical activity toolkit for District Health Boards - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The toolkit provides a lot of information on many aspects of physical activity in New Zealand including the health benefits and how we can encourage more New Zealanders to be active.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
Free tags: 
fitness
exercise
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Be active every day (MOH)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 00:37
Take 3 steps towards a healthy lifestyle
Be active every day (MOH) - Web page with link to PDF
PDF brochure promoting exercise for health.
Author(s):
Regional Public Health, Wellington
Publisher(s):
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
SPARC
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exercise
disease prevention
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Six million pole walkers cant be wrong etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 23:06
Discussion thread - Six million pole walkers cant be wrong; etc - Web page
The Finns have a word for it. Sauvakaevely, literally pole walking, isnt a circus act - though, like speed walking, it can be something of a spectacle to behold. Its also an emerging option for anyone looking for a low-impact weekend workout.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
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pole walking
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Impact of a health promotion program on the health of primary school principals

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 22:29
Abstract - Impact of a health promotion program on the health of primary school principals - Web page
The role of a school principal has changed dramatically in the last decade and there has been widespread concern regarding the impact of this change of role on principal health and wellbeing.
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Safety
Health
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school
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Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log form

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:18
Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A one-page form for keeping a walking activity log
Author(s):
University of Oregon
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness walking
pedometer
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Pounding the pavement (Oklahoma)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 21/07/2006 - 02:23
Abstract - Pounding the pavement. - Web page
Presents information on the results of a survey conducted at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on the minimum standards of walking recommended for good health among college students in 2004.
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Safety
Health
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fitness
public health
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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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