Join the Movement. Get Active for Education!

 Room to Read, the global education non-profit,  through their  Active for Education campaign encourages supporters around the world to activate their body and mind through personalized fundraising campaigns, to raise funds and awareness for Room to Read’s Literacy and Girls’ Education Programs in low-income communities around the world. Room to Read has already benefited over 11.5 million children around the world, and Room to Read is  aiming to reach 15 million by 2020.

Over the years they  have seen seen their supporters around the world challenge themselves in amazing ways in the name of investing in global education—cycling across countries, running marathons, organizing read-a-thons—and I hope to inspire that same energy amongst my readers to take action.

A Guide to Healthy Aging for Women

Aging women and men differ in the diseases they face and their exercise and health needs. For women around the world the leading cause of death is heart disease, followed by breast cancer. Most medical conditions and ailments that women face can be controlled and sometimes treated, so there is a possibility of reducing the number of deaths attributed to these illnesses. As research has shown, a healthy diet, exercise and regular medical checkups are the key ingredients for healthy aging for women. In the infographic below, the University of Florida Online took a closer look at the health issues facing women as they age and the strategies for the prevention of diseases and illnesses they may face:

UF Online B.S. in Health Education

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