https://www.ohiopediatricians.com/single-post/2016/03/11/Spring-Safety-Tips
Guided Spring Hike Eagle Creek
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9:00 AM.
Spring Saturday Hike Series at Eagle Creek Ornithology Center.
Each hike will be about 2-3 miles along the easy to moderate Eagle Creek Park trails. At least one week, the hike covers trails on the west side as well. Every Saturday in April and May at 9 AM. $3 per hike. Info: 317-327-2473.
Location: Eagle Creek Park, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, Marion County.
facebook.com/Ornithology.Center/
Move More
Shoulder Stability-Mobility Series
For shoulder strength and stability exercises, check out the link below. Included is an animated point-by-point instruction on tools to strengthen your neck and shoulders.
Zucchini and Onion Frittata
Earth Day Festival
The 2018 Earth Day Indiana Festival will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Historic Military Park at White River State Park. Come to the festival for local food vendors, kid’s activities, over 125 exhibitors, live music, and a 5K run/walk.
Better than driving downtown is to take IndyGo! Whether you plan to be on foot for the day or want to bring along your bike, IndyGo has you covered. If you bike and bus to Military Park we will watch your bike for free at our Pedal and Park area as you enjoy the festival or other downtown happenings. Just be sure to be back by 4pm.
Back in 2018 is the Recycle Run 5K! Run or walk a 5K route that is mostly along the White River! The 5K begins (at noon) and finishes at Historic Military Park at White River State Park but the majority of the course will take you upstream and then downstream along the White River. REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR A 1-MILE WALK AT RUNSIGNUP.
Your Activity and Pet Health
Can Your Pet Help You Be Healthier?
Having a pet, especially a dog, may be good for your health and lower your risk of heart disease. From getting more exercise to lowering stress and blood pressure levels, the benefits of pet ownership may even help you live longer.
The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Walking for the Win
Most of the research has focused on dogs and physical activity. It’s no surprise that people who walk their dogs are more likely to get the recommended amount of physical activity than those who don’t.2 One study found that dog-walkers got an average of 30 minutes more exercise a day than non-walkers.3
Try these tips for being active together. Your dog, and your heart, will thank you!
- Go on a picnic. Pack some healthy snacks like fruit, veggies, mixed nuts, and plenty of water, including a bowl for your dog! Bring some fun toys like a frisbee or ball and play a game of catch.
- Cool off in the sprinklers. When it’s hot, grab swimsuits and sunscreen and run around with your kids and pooch in the cooling spray.
- Take a dip. If you live near a beach, lake or pool that is dog-friendly, bring your pupster along for a swim.
- Go for a walk. Participate in local fundraising walks (like the Heart Walk) or fun runs with the whole family. Check to make sure dogs are allowed. You’ll be getting active together while supporting a great cause.
- Park it. If your dog plays well with others, hit up the local dog park to toss a ball or just run with the pack.
- Play ball. Head outside anytime to enjoy some fresh air and a quick game of fetch or keep-away. Even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes to spare, you and your dog will get some exercise and bonding time.
- Walk home from school. If your kids can walk home from school or a bus drop-off point, bring the dog to meet them and walk home together.
Keeping It Real
Of course, we’re not suggesting adopting a pet as a cure-all for bad habits. The primary purpose of pet adoption or rescue should be to provide the animal a loving home and to enjoy the companionship. But if having a pet will help you move more, then it’s a win-win!
The bottom line is, whether or not you have a pet, being more active and less stressed can help you live a longer, healthier life.
https://healthyforgood.heart.org/be-well/articles/can-your-pet-help-you-be-healthier
ActiveIndy Tours
Offering the only daily, guided tours of the city! Get out, be active and see Indy!
Walking Tours: ActiveIndy Tours leads downtown walking tours that explore a variety of areas and themes. Whether you want to learn what the Central Canal was originally for, how so many war memorials ended up in our city or where the oldest neighborhood is located, we have a walking tour for you! Walking tours cover 2 miles in 75-90 minutes.
Biking Tours: Our casually paced, guided bicycle tours start and finish at the Indy Bike Hub at Historic City Market. The Cultural District and Neighborhood tour is the perfect way to get an overview of all downtown has to offer as we explore history, architecture and public art in the urban core of the city.
Our most popular tour is the Automotive Heritage tour that takes riders to Speedway and back on a route that highlights places that are part of Indy’s automotive history.
Biking tours cover 14-18 miles in 2.5-3 hours and include bicycle rental and helmet or you can bring your own bike for a discount.
Bike Rental: Want to get out and explore on a bike, but your schedule isn’t matching up with our tours? No problem! Rental bikes are available for whenever you need one, whether it’s for a couple of hours or a couple of days!
Running Tours: We run this town! Dreading getting on that treadmill again? Come get your workout in with us on our guided running tour! The Downtown Historic 5k provides a great overview of two different cultural districts, our downtown trail system and a number of historical sites.
These are perfect for runners and joggers of all fitness levels–we adjust our pace to accommodate our guests and multiple storytelling stops along the way allow us to keep everyone together.
A portion of each running tour fee is donated to the Indianapolis Back on My Feet chapter that helps create self-sufficiency within the Indianapolis homeless population.
Safety at Home and On the Go
Current alerts are available from the Indianapolis Marion County Police Department, as well as other local law enforcement groups where you can get up-to-the-minute notifications of current activity. For the IMPD website sign-up visit:
http://indy.gov/egov/city/dps/impd/pages/home.aspx
Additionally, if you are looking for mapping options to determine place to live or risks of an area, you can do a search for crime events through the use of
http://maps.indy.gov/MapIndy/Index.html?theme=crimeviewer
Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups (Indianapolis):
http://www.indy.gov/CrimeWatch/Pages/Home.aspx
These types of resources are also available at many of the suburban locations around the greater Indianapolis area.
Mango Carrot Smoothie
Author: Sharon Palmer
A gorgeous Mexican mango was the inspiration for a flavorful, antioxidant-rich smoothie in my kitchen this week. In celebration of that particularly sunny shade of pink-orange-yellow found in mangos, carrots, and citrus fruits, I whipped up a sweet, fruity, plant-based mango, with a bite of spicy ginger. This smoothie is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, and carotenoid compounds found in yellow-orange fruits and vegetables, which are linked to disease protection.
Photo credit: Sharon Palmer
Ingredients:
- 1 mango, peeled, sliced into chunks
- 1/2 orange, peeled, quartered
- 1 large carrot, sliced into large chunks
- 1 1/2 cups soy milk, plain
- 1 (1-inch) piece, peeled fresh ginger
- 6 ice cubes
Makes 2 servings.(Yield: about 2 1/2 cups or 1 1/4 cup per serving)
Per Serving: 200 calories, 4 g total fat (0 g. saturated fat), 36 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 120 mg sodium.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Directions
- Place all ingredients in container of a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses. Enjoy!
http://www.aicr.org/health-e-recipes/2017/mango-carrot-ginger-smoothie.html