News and information about healthy living issues and obesity prevention.

• Strengthening Second-Hand Smoke Protections - March 5, 2009
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• Supervisors Keep Health Facility Open - February 5, 2009
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• Community Supported Agriculture - April 16, 2009
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• New Year's Resolution 2009
  Join me in making a resolution to increase your physical activity in the New Year.
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• Silicon Valley Walk for AIDS a Huge Success - October 24, 2008
  This past Sunday, I attended the AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley’s Walk for AIDS.
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• First LiveStrong Challenge Rides Through Santa Clara County - July 15, 2008
  Thousands of Santa Clara County residents donned yellow LiveStrong wrist bands and picked a fight against cancer July 13 during San Jose’s first Live Strong Challenge. ...
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• Dump Soda and Sugary Drinks for a Healthier Summer - June 5, 2008
  As temperatures rise during the summer months, many residents may want to think twice about reaching for an ice-cold soda to quench their thirst and cool off...
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• Hospital, Community Group Give Low-Cost Hepatitis B Vaccines - April 7, 2008
  The Asian Liver Center of Stanford University and Asian Americans for Community Involvement have teamed up to reduce Hepatitis B in Santa Clara County. ...
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• Aggressive Action Needed to Reduce Childhood Obesity - Nov. 21, 2007
  Parents hear about it at schools, from pediatricians, and in the media. Obesity in children and adults is of epidemic proportions. ...
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• Local Leaders and Media Conquer Third Annual Stair Challenge at SJ City Hall - Nov. 7, 2007
  Competition heated up at San Jose City Hall on Nov. 7 as elected officials and media personalities were pitted against one another for the Third Annual City Hall Stair Challenge. ...
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• Having Fun in the Sun while Keeping Safe - July 19, 2007
  It's the middle of July, and 'tis the season to have fun in the sun. By following a few easy tips, residents can be better prepared to beat the heat. ...
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