What is Resiliency?
Learning How to Cope in the Face of Adversity, is the first in a three-part series on Resiliency. Learn what "resiliency" is, what it means to be resilient, why does it matter, and what happens if you...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Child Be More Resilient
Do all kids bounce back from negative or challenging situations? Learn how to determine if your child is resilient and what to do if they are not.
View ArticleTo Win, We Have to Lose
The Weight of the Nation premieres May 14 and 15. A four-part documentary series addresses national obesity epidemic, as area Foundation focuses on educating community on health and wellness.
View ArticleFirst Formal Guidelines for Cancer Survivorship
According to Medscape.com, there are new guidelines aimed at cancer survivors.
View ArticleHOW TO HELP YOURSELF BECOME MORE RESILIENT
The second in a three-part series that explores our ability to uncover and nurture our inner resilience and that of others.
View ArticleWhat's Your Favorite Diet, Cooking or Nutrition App?
Apps, or applications, are little programs on your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android phone. There's apps for just about everything thing you can think of doing, including apps ...Read Full Post
View ArticleRussia Announces Barriers on Imports of U.S. Meat
The move was seen by some analysts as retaliation for American legislation punishing Russian officials linked to human rights violations.
View ArticleCreating a Brain-Body Connection
Benefits of classroom-based physical activity include improved cognitive skills, academic behavior and test scores. Dr. Missie Patschke, Principal, and Ms. Leslie Ruffo, 4th Grade Teacher, both of...
View ArticleMaintaining a Brain-Body Connection
"A strong body makes the mind strong," according to Thomas Jefferson. The affects of exercise are improved alertness, vitality and feelings of well-being, in addition to building muscles and...
View ArticleTeaching Kids About Nutrition - Part 1
Allison Carr, Registered School Nurse from The Wyndcroft School talks about "Fresh & Local Friday's." Learn how she encourages students to try healthier snacks made from fresh and local ingredients.
View ArticleTeaching Kids About Nutrition - Part 2
Yvonne Post uses humor and creativity to encourage students to try new foods. Owner of Cooking for Real, Ms. Post provides insightful tips on how parents can involve their kids in the kitchen, and how...
View ArticleTeaching Kids About Nutrition - Part 3
East Vincent Elementary Kindergarten has "Tasty Tuesdays". Dr. Karlan Senseny incoporates a special program to encourage her students to sample new foods as healthy snacks options.
View ArticlePottstown Foundation celebrates 10 years of grantmaking
The Foundation celebrates our grantees and their 10 years of support, creativity and passion. Their dedicated efforts have helpd Greater Pottstown embrace and live a healthier lifestyle through...
View ArticleAnti-Smoking video by "Teens Who Care Club"
Teens Who Care Club from Boyertown Junior High West create an "Anti-Smoking" video to share with their fellow students.
View ArticleHealthy Bodies Shaping Healthy Minds - Part #2
Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds is becoming a buzz word in Pottstown and the surrounding communities. Based on Dr. John Ratey's book, SPARK, area school districts are bringing activity back into the...
View ArticleHealthy Bodies Shaping Healthy Minds - Part #3
Members of the Owen J Roberts School District attended the Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute in 2013, and they are making changes in the classroom because of it. Teachers, nurses, and support...
View ArticleHealthy Bodies Shaping Healthy Minds - Part #1
The Second Annual Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute is scheduled for August 5 & 6, 2014 on The Hill School Campus. The Institute began last year as an offshoot of the Boyertown School...
View ArticlePottstown Gets 'mobbed' by exercise
Members of the community 'mobbed' the corners of High & Hanover Streets to bring awareness to healthy living. The Borough of Pottstown, the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pottstown Area...
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