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NUTRITION |
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American Heart Association Healthy
Recipes |
Good nutrition is
one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease
and stroke. Making these healthy but tasty dishes at
home can help you control your cholesterol levels, blood
pressure or diabetes. We've created these recipes to
help you prepare meals that not only taste great, but
are good for you. |
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Farmer’s Markets in West Virginia |
Find a
Farmers Market in West Virginia |
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Heart Healthy Recipes
and DASH Diet |
Research has shown
that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the
risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an
already elevated blood pressure.
For an overall eating
plan, consider the DASH eating plan. "DASH" stands for
"Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension |
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Overeaters Anonymous
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Overeaters
Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive
eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of
OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a
fellowship of experience, strength and hope where
members respect one another’s anonymity. OA charges no
dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member
contributions. |
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PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY |
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WalkItUp! |
The six-week
WalkItUp! campaign kicked off this past Spring 2008. The
campaign was highly visible with media messages,
development of walking clubs, physical activity
assessment, events, presentations and educational
opportunities while identifying and addressing barriers
to physical activity |
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West Virginia Parks and
ForestsHikes and Walks |
Hikes, walks, road
and bike races, and birding opportunities are scheduled
throughout the year at West Virginia State Parks and
Forests. |
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YMCAs in West
Virginia |
Find YMCAs
in West Virginia |
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TOBACCO |
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CAMC Health System
Tobacco Cessation Program |
Tobacco
Cessation Program |
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Nicotine Anonymous |
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit
12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other
live nicotine-free lives. |
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West Virginia Tobacco Quitline
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If you use tobacco
and are thinking about quitting, congratulations! You
are on your way to making a decision that will
immediately improve your health. Did you know that 20
minutes after you quit smoking, your heart rate and
blood pressure drops? And that within 3 months, your
circulation and lung function improves? If you use
tobacco, quitting is the single most beneficial thing
you can do for your health. |
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OTHER |
Future Generations WV
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Connecting
Communities: Free high-speed internet. Free public
computer labs. Learn basic computer skills. Manage
finances online. File government documents. Apply for
jobs. Start or improve a small business . Available at
your local Fire and EMS stations at 60 locations in 37
counties. |
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Libraries in West Virginia |
Click on a county
to view a list of libraries in that area or search by
keyword, city, or zip in the form below |
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Local Community Resources in West
Virginia |
2-1-1 is an easy to
remember telephone number that connects people with
important community services, disaster information and
volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 brings together existing
information and referral providers and crisis services
into one coordinated system |
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Transportation Providers Directory |
The best source to
locate transportation providers in West Virginia is the
2010 Transportation Providers Directory. |
West Virginia Bureau of Senior
Services
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The information
offered is tailored to those who are seeking to locate
programs and services for themselves or their loved ones
and also for professionals who may be looking for
up-to-date information relating to the field of aging. |
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West Virginia Caregivers |
Online resource
created to provide support, assistance and services to
West Virginia caregivers and their families. |
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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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The DHHR
administers programs that benefit the citizens of West
Virginia. |
