At the Park District of Franklin Park, we have implemented many ways to be environmentally friendly. Now, we want to share these tips with you! Once a month, we will share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our third environmentally friendly tip is to care and […]
The Park District of Franklin Park is proud to announce the adoption of ePACT Network, a health and safety software to better support all our members and make it easier to submit critical data securely! ePACT is a secure digital solution that allows you to quickly share the health and emergency information we need, and […]
The third heart-healthy tip of the month is to manage stress. Stress can lead to chronic high blood pressure, one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. Studies indicate that people who show signs of stress on brain scans were more likely to have a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack. Luckily, there […]
The second heart-healthy tip of the month is to improve or start practicing a heart-healthy diet. Eating healthy involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as saturated fats and added sugars. The benefits include lowering your blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and increasing your energy levels. Looking for some meal […]
The first heart-healthy tip of the month is to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. According to Heart and Vascular Health, it is recommended that you do 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. This will allow you to burn fat, lower cholesterol, or keep it low if it is normal already and […]
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and we want to emphasize the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote […]
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote healthy hearts in our community. There are plenty of […]
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and we want to emphasize the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote […]
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote healthy hearts in our community. We encourage you to […]
The month of February is recognized as American Heart Month (Heart Health Awareness). With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as […]
