Press Releases

Current MFit Press Releases

MFit Experts in the News

Physical activity benefits Parkinson’s patients
Forbes.com: Nine Ways Food Labels Mislead
UPI: Healthy eating in shaky economic times
Reuters: Trim the grocery bill, not nutrition
MFit programs promote physical activity for seniors
Washington Post: How to be heart smart at the supermarket
The Detroit News: Whole Foods for a Whole Day
Washington Post: Fitness Begins at Home
The Detroit News: Portion Distortion
HealthDay: Make Thanksgiving a Feast of Health
Kaboose: Find Time To Exercise
Cadillac News: The buzz on corn syrup
Washington Post: Don't Just Sit There, Move Around a Bit
The Detroit News: Family workouts keep kids active -- and healthy
The Record: Kicking habit can be difficult for seniors; support groups help

Podcasts

Several MFit podcasts are available on the University of Michigan Health System podcast page.

Train like an Olympian
Cheap eats: How to find healthy food
Laugh your way to wellness with yoga trend
How to be heart smart with your shopping cart
Tips to get into shape at the gym
Tips to get into shape without leaving the house
Make Thanksgiving healthy without losing flavor
Eat green this St. Patrick's Day
Beverages you drink could be ruining your diet
Fitness: www.med.umich.edu/podcast/Archive.htm#fitness

Press Contact

Julie Nelson
Marketing and Promotions Manager
MWorks and MFit
2850 S. Industrial, Suite 600
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-7100
734-975-3019
julinels@umich.edu

Event Calendar

On Going
Now	Healthy Cooking Class Registration Begins (pdf) Register for classes in November, December, January & February. Renowned culinary experts make high fit – low fat cooking and eating tastier, healthier, and easier than ever! Registration starts October 2 at 9am. Classes include: Desserts, Simple Suppers, Better Meals on a Budget, Knife Skills, Thanksgiving Trimmings & Gone Fishin'. Visit www.med.umich.edu/mfit/nutrition/cooking.htm for more information.
Now	Register for Fall 2008 Exercise Classes (pdf) Motivating classes taught by some of the area’s best instructors! Classes Run September 4 - December 10, 2008. Body Sculpting Spinning Step Aerobics Yoga Tai Chi Pilates Zumba Laughter Yoga Many More! Visit www.med.umich.edu/mfit/employee/classes.htm for more information.