Individuals

Past Iowa Walking College fellows share impact of program

posted by Lauren Kollauf on JUL 17, 2019

Here are a few success stories from 2017 and 2018 Iowa Walking College alums.

How to cultivate a positive body image this summer

posted by UnityPoint Health on JUL 12, 2019

How we feel about the way our bodies look starts at a young age and can stay with us through adulthood if we aren't proactive about shifting the way we feel about ourselves.

Steve Karlin: 'Don't be like me and wait so long' to seek treatment

MAY 28, 2019

Steve Karlin told his mental health story at the 2019 Annual Conference on May 14 in Ames.

Lyndsey Fennelly: 'You can't coach yourself out of mental illness'

MAY 28, 2019

Lyndsey Fennelly told her mental health story at the 2019 Annual Conference on May 14 in Ames.

Meet the 2019 Iowa Walking College fellows

posted by Lauren Kollauf on MAY 19, 2019

The ten fellows selected to form the 2019 class convened in Ames on May 15 for their first meeting where they discussed the benefits of walkable communities and learned first-hand how to conduct a walk audit.

Yoga for kids: A mindful way to move more

posted by Lauren Kollauf on MAY 13, 2019

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! recommends that kids get at least one hour of physical activity each day. Yoga is a great way to move more and practice mindfulness.