The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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Findings from a Randomized Experiment of Playworks
April 17, 2012 | Report
Strengthening recess transforms the school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning, according to new evaluation findings from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University.
Factors Associated with Bicycle and Pedestrian Investments
May 19, 2010 | Report
New reports recommend how transportation dollars can help improve community health.
The Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
November 1, 2006 | Report
Recommended Reading Environmental Change Recommendations for Ensuring an Optimal Health Care Workplace This literature review examines the impact of the physical environment, along with other factors such as culture and social support, on the heal ...
Environmental Scan of Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in New Mexico Native American Communities
September 17, 2012 | Report
An environmental scan of New Mexico’s pueblos, tribes, and off-reservation Native communities in an effort to obtain a comprehensive picture of the obesity and diabetes epidemic in New Mexico.
Year Three Report
May 15, 2012 | Report
This report summarizes the results of several studies comprising Year Three of an evaluation project assessing the impact of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act on childhood obesity. The evaluation measures trends in childhood obesity rates and ass ...
Cleminson Elementary School
October 21, 2012 | Report
Cleminson Elemtary School in El Monte, California was one of two schools in the nation to receive a Gold National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program in 2012.
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
October 21, 2012 | Report
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 in Elizabeth, New Jersey was one of two schools in the nation to receive a Gold National Recognition Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program in 2012.
The Potential of Safe, Secure and Accessible Playgrounds to Increase Children's Physical Activity
February 1, 2011 | Report
Active Living Research analyzes evidence regarding how community resources help children and families be active.
The Regional Response to Federal Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
August 1, 2009 | Report
Strong investments in biking and walking infrastructure can boost physical activity and help reduce obesity rates, yet such investment varies by region.
Playworks Implementation in Eight Bay Area Elementary Schools
December 14, 2010 | Report/Evaluation
This study examines the initial implementation of Playworks in six San Francisco and Silicon Valley schools, and measures the effectiveness of the programs in two schools with already established Playworks programs.