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Morgan ranked Utah's healthiest county -- again

Last updated Monday, April 2, 2012 - 10:12pm

MORGAN — For the third year in a row, Morgan County is the healthiest county in the state, according to a national report.

The County Health Rankings report, conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, compares counties in a number of categories, including healthy behavior, clinical care and social and economic factors.

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Fitness enthusiasts at Weber State University didn’t use the school’s winter break as an excuse to stop exercising. (NANCY VAN VALKENBURG/Standard-Examiner)

New Year's goal to be fit? Resolve to revamp goals

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 12:55am

OGDEN -- If this New Year finds you promising yourself, yet again, that you'll adopt a strenuous gym routine that will leave you as buff as a fitness model, you may need a resolution revamp to get it done.

Joan Thompson, an associate professor of Health Promotion and Human Performance at Weber State University, said following certain steps can help anyone enjoy a happier, fitter 2012.

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Hooper wins Healthy Community Award

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 11:35pm

HOOPER -- If you live in Hooper, chances are, you're pretty healthy.

The city is this year's winner of the Healthy Community Award platinum level, given by the Utah Department of Health. The award recognizes communities that promote healthy lifestyles and activities.

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