Robert Lustig, in recent news from Yahoo News and CBS, a medical doctor in UCSF’s Department of Pediatrics, compares added sugar to tobacco and alcohol (coincidentally made from sugar) in that it is addictive, toxic and has a negative impact on society, thus meeting established public health criteria for regulation. Lustig advocates a consumer tax on any product [...]
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Walking and Biking Friendly Community Adds Property Value
January 26, 2012 – 2:59 pm
A key noted finding in a study found on the Alliance for Biking & Walking blog stated: RSG also cross-referenced the closing prices on real estate with the Walk Score of those locations. On average, the property values of homes in walkable neighborhoods were $6,500 higher than those in car-dependent areas. Add all those homes [...]
Parenting Resources
January 13, 2012 – 9:22 pm
In appreciation of our Executive Director’s new baby Zoe, we wanted to share some great parenting news. Written by parenting experts, check out this great resource from CSU. Click here for resources from prenatal through 5 years old.
Summit Cove could be safer for kids and recreation
January 10, 2012 – 11:04 am
Check out the update on Summit Prevention Alliance staff, Colleen True’s work on Summit Cove’s walkable initiative. Click here.
This Is Us Youth Internship
January 9, 2012 – 2:48 pm
This Is Us Youth Internship (Sept-Dec) Job Description Summit Prevention Alliance (SPA) is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to actively support and promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors through education and prevention services in the diverse community of Summit County. SPA currently leads several community-based prevention initiatives and programs focusing on youth development, positive [...]
Excellent Tobacco Information
January 6, 2012 – 3:04 pm
Recent Tobacco Daily News articles, please click on each link for more information. Dangers of e-cigs: Companies won’t hire smokers: A good reason to watch what your kids are ordering online:
Study Finds Marijuana May Drive the Brain into Psychosis
January 5, 2012 – 3:29 pm
Study Finds Marijuana May Drive the Brain into Psychosis People often say that Marijuana is harmless, please educate and know the facts. Share with those people that doubt the negative affects on the brain. Click here for more information.
Eat at Amazing Grace Monday January 9, 2012 in Breck
January 5, 2012 – 12:43 pm
Will you be in Breckenridge on Monday? Do you normally grab a bite to eat or a coffee somewhere? Then stop by Amazing Grace on the 9th between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Join us for a tasty breakfast, scrumptious lunch, or a cup of coffee, all while supporting The Summit Foundation. The Summit Foundation is one [...]
Summit Cove Year Round Paved Walking & Biking Loop
December 14, 2011 – 6:27 pm
Summit Cove Homeowners are looking to improve the walk-ability and bike-ability within the Cove. After years of sharing a narrow roadway with fast cars, walkers and bikers want improvement. Local parents and citizens are proposing to issue a special assessment bond to finance roadway improvements within the Local Improvement District throughout all of Summit Cove. [...]