By Todd Staples, Texas Agriculture Commissioner The latest “F as in Fat” report is out and the grades are not good. The research, sponsored by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, finds Texas has the unhealthy distinction of being among 12 states nationwide with adult obesity rates over 30 percent. …
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Jun 15
A healthy dad for Father’s Day
For many, June can be a month to take time out of busy schedules to appreciate and celebrate the men in our lives. With Father’s Day, June 19, quickly approaching, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support organization, offers hints and tips to keep dad healthy and active. Whether you’re …
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May 18
Low impact, high results
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 25 and TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is offering their expertise and suggestions to help Americans reshape their bodies and lifestyles in the journey towards a lifetime of good health. According to Amy Goldwater, M.S., educator, former body building champion, and physical fitness expert for …
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Jan 05
UTT introduces accelerated health program
The University of Texas at Tyler (UTT) Department of Health and Kinesiology is offering a new accelerated degree program to commence in the autumn of 2011. Provost and Executive Vice-President for Academics Dr. Peter J. Fos announced the course. The program allows select kinesiology students to take just five years to earn both graduate and …
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