Fitness Education

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The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Providence Public School Department will hold a vaccination clinic for pertussis (“whooping cough”) at the Gilbert Stuart Middle School (GSMS) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 21 for students, families, staff and faculty of the school. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the vaccine. Those with health insurance are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic.

On November 15, one case of pertussis was reported involving a GSMS student.

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Looking for well-balance snack or desert that tastes great and is good for you? Impossible? Think again. Healthy Apple Bread Pudding  just may be your answer. Combining ingredients from a wide-variety of food groups, Apple Bread Pudding provides you with all the essentials with the great taste of apple at the same time.

What Youll Need:

8 to 9 pieces of your favorite bread 4 Tbs butter 3 Golden Delicious apples 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs grated lemon rind 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 cup apple juice 1/2 golden raisins 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

Spread bread with butter and toast both sides under a broiler.

Cut bread into chunks.

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A new study reveals that one third of Americans don’t get enough Vitamin D. The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that that third had inadequate or deficient levels–a factor that could put bones at risk. Researchers say other conditions linked to low vitamin D include diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and certain heart outcomes.  

Are your holiday travel plans taking you a bit farther than “over the river and through the woods” this year? We’ve got many great stroller options sure to make the busiest travel weekend of the year easier on you, and your lil’ pilgrim!

Our first pick for holiday travel via air is the lightweight, easy-folding Si. With a compact design , it’s easy to take the Si with you from check-in through security and on to the gate. And at just 13 pounds, would you believe it’s car seat-compatible?

If you like to travel light, and in style, consider our Pliko Mini. At only 13

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