Happy National Walking Day! Incorporating physical activity in your life doesn't have to be complicated and can start with something as simple as a walk. Regular brisk walks provide many health benefits. Where are your favorite places to walk in Granville and Vance Counties?
Happy Women's History Month! Dorthea Dix was a public health activist who fought to improve healthcare for the mentally ill as well as wounded soldiers. She was born in Maine in 1802 and not much is known about her childhood. As a young adult, she taught children but was forced to stop when she became ill. It was during this time that she grew interested in changing how those with mental illnesses were treated. She worked to establish asylums in several states, including North Carolina. During the Civil War, Dix served as the Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union Army. After the war, she continued to fight for social conditions and reform.![]()
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There is lots of information online on nutrition and diets--it is important to make sure your nutrition information comes from sources who are educated and knowledgeable in this area, such as a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)!![]()
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Find a nutrition expert during #NationalNutritionMonth to help you meet your health goals: sm.eatright.org/findRD