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Trail Prescriptions: helping healthcare providers promote fitness #3

Open alanjosephwilliams opened 10 years ago

alanjosephwilliams commented 10 years ago

(This initial issue thread captures a conversation that occurred on another repo)

Idea

As public health becomes an increasing focus of local governments and regional collaborations, the practice of "Park Prescriptions" has emerged. Basically, doctors and healthcare workers prescribe physical activity to people at risk of heart disease, weight-related health effects, and more.

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