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Different ways to “eat the rainbow”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2013-06-07T00:00:00-05:00June 7th, 2013|Health|

Our May blog asked the question, "Are you eating your daily rainbow?" The daily rainbow is five different colors of fruits and vegetables per day. Once you know about the daily rainbow of healthy eating, of course you will need options for eating it! Here's more on delicious ways to get your daily serving of fruits and veggies.

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Are you eating your daily rainbow?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2013-05-21T00:00:00-05:00May 21st, 2013|Health|

It can be challenging to eat healthy. Food groups keep changing, fast food is quick and convenient, advertising is confusing and our daily lives are moving faster. But if there’s one thing we need to do every day, it’s eating five or more fruits and vegetables – and in a rainbow of colors. Are you eating the recommended five colors a day?

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Training for impact
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Training for impact

Training for impact

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2013-03-08T00:00:00-05:00March 8th, 2013|Health, Lifelong learning, Volunteering|

At Oasis we're continually looking for ways to offer more programs that demonstrate positive impact in people’s lives. And we've found some common elements of effective programs.

We're thrilled to be recognized by the American Society on Aging for our work. On March 12 Oasis receives ASA’s Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education.

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Preventing obesity is everyone’s business

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2012-05-11T00:00:00-05:00May 11th, 2012|Health|

Body weight has become everyone’s business. You can’t watch a news program or visit a media website without seeing something on what has become our nation’s biggest health problem – obesity. What can you do to help?

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A New Year’s wish from Oasis
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A New Year’s wish from Oasis

A New Year’s wish from Oasis

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2011-12-28T00:00:00-05:00December 28th, 2011|Health, Lifelong learning, Volunteering|

From Oasis president, Marcia Kerz, thanks to all of our Oasis family for their support and commitment to Oasis. and a wish for a successful 2012.

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Setting the table for children’s health

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2011-12-09T00:00:00-05:00December 9th, 2011|Health|

The first-ever summit of the Partnership for a Healthier America in late November shined a light on one of the most pressing public health problems in our country: childhood obesity.

Our participation in the conversations at the summit gave us good insights on the role Oasis can play in this crisis. Through our intergenerational experience and partnerships, we can bring a powerful resource: the experience and commitment of thousands of volunteers who care about kids.

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Fitness over 50

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2011-11-29T00:00:00-05:00November 29th, 2011|Health|

Fitness among older adults is a critical issue today. Chronic illnesses caused by inactivity and obesity will be a huge driver of health care costs and reduced quality of life as the baby boomer generation ages. Fitness programs that are proven to work for adults over 50 are a great solution because they help people get and stay physically active, without fear.

This topic was among the issues that Oasis presented on at the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) 2011 annual conference.

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What are you doing to get healthy?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2011-02-10T00:00:00-05:00February 10th, 2011|Health|

The Healthy People 2020 goals aim to improve our nation’s health - a pretty tall order. Oasis is dedicated to helping people achieve their own goals, and keep those healthy resolutions for 2011. If you haven’t figured out yet what you want to do to get healthier this year, here’s a quick five options from Oasis.

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