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Useful healthcare and healthy living information for Marion County residents from our different programs: Active Marion Project, Fitness and Nutrition in Schools, Beacon Point, and Community Home Project.

Easy Workplace Exercises to Stay Healthy at Work

Easy Workplace Exercises to Stay Healthy at Work

Are you sitting or standing all day at your job? Even as our lifestyles have become fast-paced, many of us are increasingly sedentary. This sometimes feels more exhausting than moving around. It’s no wonder why. Sitting or standing in place can lead to sore backs,...

5 Tips to Help You Manage Your Grocery Budget

5 Tips to Help You Manage Your Grocery Budget

Everybody needs to eat, which is why the rise in grocery prices is so disheartening. Increased food costs often make it even harder to eat healthily. Many families face a difficult choice: buy food or afford other living expenses. And with today’s hectic lifestyle,...

6 Walking Trips in Marion County to Get Yourself Moving

6 Walking Trips in Marion County to Get Yourself Moving

Whether your doctor has advised you to “get active” or you’re looking to improve your health, you may be wondering where to start. The phrase “active lifestyle” conjures images of daily weightlifting or intense elliptical workouts. But if that’s not your style, don’t...

Easy Tips to Grow a Vegetable Garden at Home

Easy Tips to Grow a Vegetable Garden at Home

Your grocery bill seems to be higher every month. Any fresh produce goes bad within days of bringing it home. You're wondering why it's so difficult to eat healthily. Growing your own food makes it much easier. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't require a lot...