- Healthy Presidential Snacking July 31, 2009
- If you need a midday bite, taking one from a healthy fruit is a good idea. President Obama is pictured eating fruit at a public event. ... read more »
- Five Questions with Rajiv Kumar July 19, 2009
- Providence Business News, July 20, 2009 So far this year we’ve enrolled more than 15,000 Rhode Islanders, up from 12,000 last year. About 50 percent of our participants return each year. There’s no question that they have spread our philosophy of wellness to their families, workplaces, schools and communities over the past four years.... read more »
- Winning for Losing July 18, 2009
- Boston Globe, July 18, 2009 The good news is that a new state-by-state assessment of obesity found that residents of the six New England states are, generally speaking, less overweight than the rest of the country. The bad news is that’s not saying much.... read more »
- Shape Up RI Kids pilot program “Walk the World” Press Coverage July 15, 2009
- As part of the Shape Up RI Kids pilot program "Walk the World," Rajiv Kumar last Thursday facilitated a discussion focused around health, wellness and physical activity with 5th and 6th grade students. Channel 10 covered this event. Link to video coverage.. ... read more »
- He’s Shaping Up Rhode Island and the World July 07, 2009
- Today at Brown Article, July 7, 2009 Shape Up RI Chairman and Brown medical student Rajiv Kumar started small with Shape Up RI. Now the organization is growing in-state, thanks to a new grant, and around the world.
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- Shape Up RI Granted $250,000 for 3-year Work with Primary Care Providers June 30, 2009
- Shape Up RI has been given a grant for $250,000 over three years, working with the Rhode Island State Nurses Association and the Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation, to help primary-care providers encourage patients to exercise and eat healthfully.
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- Competition Materials Available for Download! June 15, 2009
- The summer competition logbook, team contract, goal setting guide and other valuable resources can now be downloaded from the Shape Up RI site. ... read more »
- Obese, Diabetic Youths Have Artery Plaque: Findings Suggest Early Heart Disease June 15, 2009
- Teens and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show early warning signs of heart disease, a new study shows.... read more »
- Summer Shape Up RI Starts June 22 May 28, 2009
- Every year people ask us what they can do as a follow-up to Shape Up RI. Some want to build on their successes. Others want to encourage friends and family to take a healthy journey with them...... read more »
- Brown University Study of Shape Up RI Shows Weight Loss Competitions Produce Encouraging Results May 02, 2009
- A study of the results from the Shape Up Rhode Island weight loss competition showed many people can successfully lose weight through such competitions at minimal cost. The results of the Brown University study were published in the journal Obesity.>... read more »
- Worker Productivity and “Miracle-Gro” for Your Brain… April 04, 2009
- Not only does Dr. John Medina show that exercise is the number one rule for brain health (hint: when our brain was designed regular movement was a fact of life for humans), but he strenuously emphasizes that our modern, sedentary work environment is actually hurting brain performance.... read more »
- Shape Up RI Included in the President’s Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program April 04, 2009
- Shape Up RI has been included in the President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program!... read more »
- Campaign for a Healthier America Advocate Spotlight April 01, 2009
- This week, the Campaign for a Healthier America spotlight is on an advocate for healthy lifestyles, Michael Field. He is the owner of Gold's Gym of Pawtucket and East Greenwich. Field attended the Summit for a Healthier America where he presented Shape Up RI. Gold's is also a sponsor and event host for Shape Up RI.... read more »
- Obamas to Plant Vegetable Garden at White House March 25, 2009
- Michelle Obama will begin digging up a patch of the South Lawn on Friday to plant a vegetable garden, the first at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden in World War II.... read more »
- Join Rajiv for the Shape Up RI MidWay Walk on Saturday March 28th March 06, 2009
- SAVE THE DATE! Saturday March 28th, 9:00 a.m. Rajiv Kumar, Shape Up RI Chairman, will lead participants on a walk on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence. Join Rajiv at the north end of Blackstone Boulevard at the intersection of Hope Street for this informal walk. Power-walking, strolling or something in between, all are welcome! Sponsored by Curves.... read more »
- Eating healthy on a budget February 28, 2009
- Chances are things aren’t better for a lot of families this year as opposed to last year when we ran our pinching pennies series. Then food costs were spiraling upward.... read more »
- Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Increase Nonfasting Triglycerides In Obese Adults February 25, 2009
- Obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have an increased rise of triglycerides following the meal, according to new research from the Monell Center.... read more »
- Court Upholds the City’s Rule Requiring Some Restaurants to Post Calorie Counts February 24, 2009
- In a victory for New York City’s campaign against obesity, a federal appellate court on Tuesday rejected the New York State Restaurant Association’s challenge to the city’s 2007 regulation requiring most major fast-food and chain restaurants to prominently display calorie information on their menus.... read more »
- America’s Diet: Too Sweet by the Spoonful February 10, 2009
- How sweet it is! The American diet, that is. While the current recommendation is a maximum intake of eight teaspoons of sugars a day, one 12-ounce can of regular soda (or a 20-ounce bottle of VitaminWater) delivers eight or nine teaspoons.... read more »
- Kickoff Event, Saturday, February 7, 10:30 a.m., Roberts Hall, RIC January 28, 2009
- Join Us at the Shape Up RI Kickoff Event, this Saturday, February 7, 10:30 a.m. at Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College. The event promises to be a fun-filled with a nationally known speaker, activities and prizes. Sponsored by Gold's Gym of Pawtucket & East Greenwich. ... read more »
- Rhode Island’s shaping up January 28, 2009
- More than 1,000 teams signed up for statewide annual health campaign... read more »
- Movement is Rhode Islanders’ key to Shape Up January 17, 2009
- “When it comes to being healthier, we often have trouble figuring out where to start,” said Kumar. “Here’s a simple idea for all of us: Let’s learn to walk again.... read more »
- Shape Up RI kicks off fourth season January 15, 2009
- Providence Journal Fitness Blog: Shape Up RI, a wellness program aiming to conquer the obesity epidemic, is launching its fourth season Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. at Rhode Island College.... read more »
- Shape Up RI’s Annual Wellness Guide January 13, 2009
- Download a copy of Shape Up RI's annual wellness guide!... read more »
- Health Check: Shape Up R.I. January 03, 2009
- Barbara Morse Silva: "One way to stick to a healthier lifestyle plan is to sign up for Shape Up Rhode Island. It’s an exercise and weight loss challenge that promotes teamwork and peer support." link to video
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- New Year, New You? Nice Try January 01, 2009
- It certainly didn’t prove to be for Oprah Winfrey, who recently demonstrated that change — at least lasting change — is often fleeting at best.... read more »
- Better Your Bone Health With Walking December 14, 2008
- As we age, our bones thin out and become brittle, a condition known as osteoporosis. One of the most effective preventive strategies is simply to take regular walks.... read more »
- Giving the Gift of Health This Holiday Season December 11, 2008
- A bottle of cologne, a new pair of pajamas or a video game are all quick and easy gifts to buy and wrap for the upcoming holiday season. But this year, why not also give something more healthy to a loved one?... read more »
