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    HealthCorps

    School Programs

    The HealthCorps curriculum is aimed at educating students and providing a holistic and relevant view of the role of health.

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    Cooking and eating with family and friends is the perfect way to get healthy.

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    Working out does not require a gym

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    Our Mission

    HealthCorps® is a proactive movement and vehicle for research and intervention, co-founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa Oz to fight obesity by empowering American students to become health agents of change in their communities. HealthCorps administers a high school mentoring program in 11 states, conducts community outreach through Fit Town™ to enhance residents’ wellness and connection to Nature, and advocates across all government levels for policies that put physical education back into the core curriculum of schools.

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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Apr 23, 2018

        How important is using a heart rate monitor when exercising?

        Most experts agree that, in order to get the maximum benefits from aerobic exercise, you will want to vary your routines so that you remain challenged. A heart rate monitor can then help you to tra...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Apr 23, 2018

        What do I need to know about thyroid cancer?

        Thyroid cancer is on the rise in America. Its incidence has doubled over the past 40 years. The most common form of thyroid cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, occurs in 80 percent of the cases, and ...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Mar 15, 2017

        What is the right way to floss?

        It is important to floss your teeth once a day. The correct way to floss is as follows: Use 18 inches of floss. Hold the floss between your thumb and index finger. Slide the floss between y...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Mar 13, 2017

        How should I brush my teeth?

        You should brush your teeth for at least three minutes, two times a day. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and fluoride toothpaste. Brush at a 45-degree angle. Sweep the brush away from you...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Jan 12, 2016

        How do I take care of my skin?

        To care of your skin: Wash using soap and water. Eat a balanced diet to nourish the skin. Apply a sunscreen with a sun protective factor (both UVA and UVB) of 15 or more 15 to 30 minutes be...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Sep 26, 2014

        What does training low mean for athletes?

        A trend among endurance athletes is to intentionally train with low glycogen (sugar-based energy) stores. Your body naturally turns to available blood sugar and then glycogen stores of energy durin...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Sep 26, 2014

        How can I help prevent the skin cancer, melanoma?

        Did you know that five or more severe sunburns before age 20 increases your lifelong risk of developing melanoma? Melanoma is one of the three most common types of skin cancer -- and the deadliest....

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On Sep 26, 2014

        Is it healthy to eat all of my daily protein at dinner time?

        It may be better to spread your protein intake between three meals daily rather than eating large protein meals at dinnertime. Spreading your protein intake throughout the day may allow for better ...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 19, 2014

        Is obesity contagious?

        Associating with people who are obese and who tend to make unhealthy food choices can influence your own behavior. Think about it: you go to a restaurant with a group of friends, prepared to avoid ...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 19, 2014

        Can a massage help with muscle soreness?

        Research from The University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that massage therapy can alleviate sore muscles and improve general blood flow by bringing more oxygenated blood to inflamed muscles. ...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 19, 2014

        Is it safe for a child to work out with weights?

        Not only is weight training for children safe (if supervised), but it may reduce cardio-metabolic health risks. Research suggests that teens who weight train can experience lowered risks of cardio-...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 19, 2014

        How bad is it to sit in front of a computer screen for hours each day?

        Sitting still and not moving for hours -- something that can easily happen in front of the computer -- can put you at risk of blood clots in your lower extremities. Also, being sedentary and sittin...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 19, 2014

        How can dogs help detect diseases?

        It’s known that dogs are sensitive to seizures before they happen in humans, and some dogs have been trained to detect cancer in people. A beagle has even been trained to sniff out the intest...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 02, 2014

        What's a healthy trail mix recipe I can make for my kids?

        For kids who need a healthy and tasty snack, for people on the go, or as a yummy keep-around-the-house emergency nibble, try this homemade trail mix the whole family will enjoy. Ingredients 1 c...

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      • HealthCorps
        HealthCorps has answered a question
        On May 02, 2014

        How are sweets included in the DASH diet?

        The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which was actually formulated to help people with high blood pressure, has turned out to allow the dieter a broad range of healthy and tasty...

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