Category: Public Health

Miss the webinar? Access the Recording Here In the pursuit of a longer and healthier life, it’s essential to focus

Individuals seeking expert guidance in becoming physically active face a marketplace full of exercise professionals with certifications from several reputable,

In the U.S., the death rate for African Americans with heart disease is declining. However, more than 100,000 African Americans continue

As February comes to a close, I have to ask — have you kept up with your fitness resolutions? We’re

As we brush the dust of 2023 from our shoulders and look around, wondering what the heck we should be

Scenario: The sound of an alarm wakes you up at 6:30 a.m. to start your day. Upon waking up, you

Only 20  minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. Within a few  days,

It has been well-established that physical activity and/or exercise can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as

I love my local public green spaces. I have two (a town park and a nearby school) within easy walking/biking

Dr. Katrina Piercy, FACSM, is the director of the Division of Prevention Science within the U.S. Department of Health and