Healthy Cities

03/28/2011

Detroit: The Dormant City?

The census revealed that Detroit's populationDetroit fell 25% in ten years, equaling 250,000 and the equivalency of 1 person every 22 minutes. 

The mayor will challenge the recent numbers in light of it directly impacting the cities federal funding. This thriving metropolis was once the firth largest city in the United States, but has continued to dwindle in population as the manufacturing industry has declined.

With more and more people moving out of Detroit, the city is virtually abandoned in some areas. Is this a public relations nightmare or an opportunity to revitalize? We all realize how resilient the city is, although perpetual hard-ache can lead to discouragement and a lack of consolidated effort on a local governmental level.

However, I have noticed an increased number of advertisements showcasing The Motor City, but will it be enough to transform the distressed state of Detroit into an appealing place to call home?

Mar 28, 2011 9:12:56 PM | Blogging, Blogs, Brand, Branding, Brands, Business, Business Media, Business Relations, Cities, City, Communities, Economy, Environment, Global Business, Global PR, Government, Healthy Cities, Jobs Media, Location, Location Marketing, Marketing, Minneapolis, Minneapolis PR, Minnesota, Online Media, PR, Public Relations

03/15/2011

4-Legged Motivation

Ditch the Treadmill! Studies show that dogs Seuratprovide motivation for a healthy lifestyle and dog owners more likely to take regular walks. Plus, dog owners are more likely to be active than in comparison to those who don't have a four-legged friend at home. 

One study even discovered that older individuals are more likely to take frequent walks if their companion is a canine, with 60 percent reaching federal criteria for moderate to vigorous exercise, according to a recent study. This leads one to question the benefits of having a dog as a pet, which may provide motivation to the humans that they live with. Forget starting a workout routine this summer and take a trip to your local animal shelter to commence the spring.

Read the full article via the New York Times

Mar 15, 2011 7:59:18 PM | Health , Health Care, Health MN, Healthcare, Healthy Cities, Medical, Medicine, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Healthcare, Minneapolis PR, Minnesota, Minnesota Healthcare, Minnesota PR, MN Health, MN Policy, Smart MN Health, Smart Relations, Twin Cities, Twin Cities Health

02/28/2011

The Health of Self-Compassion

Be content! People who score high on tests of self-compassion generally experience less anxiety, and tend to be more optimistic.

Read the full article via the New York Times

Feb 28, 2011 7:57:57 PM | Doctors, Health, Health Care, Health MN, Healthcare, Healthy Cities, Innovation, Long Life, Medical, Medicine, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Healthcare, Minneapolis PR, Minnesota, Minnesota Healthcare, MN Health, Nurses, Nutrition

01/26/2011

Health Care in the U.S.A.

Reducing health care costs remains rather partisan, with 76% of Democrats rating it as a top priority compared to 48% of Republicans.

* Source: Pew Research Center

Jan 26, 2011 5:59:18 PM | Democrats, Government, Health, Health Care, Health MN, Healthcare, Healthy Cities, Medical, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Healthcare, Minnesota, Minnesota Healthcare, Politics, PR, Public Relations, US Policy, US Politics

05/27/2010

In Depth: America ' s 10 Fittest Cities.

In Depth: America's 10 Fittest Cities. http://ping.fm/Zqc7R -- Source: Forbes
May 27, 2010 12:00:00 AM | Active, Activity, Biking, Cities, Communities, Diet, Dog Parks, Health, Healthy Cities, Minneapolis, Public Relations, Seattle, Washington DC