LiveWell JOCO Blog

Stay informed with regular updates from the LiveWell Johnson County Blog, including tips for chronic disease prevention, healthy food inspiration, and news from the neighborhood.

3 Reasons Kids Should Walk, Bike or Roll to School

Walking and bike riding are healthy ways to get to and from school. Skipping the school drop-off traffic for more active commutes can contribute to the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity kids need each day. Here are 3 reasons and a…... read more

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month!

Summer is here. The kids are home and already complaining that there’s nothing to do. Here’s an idea—go outside! June is National Great Outdoors Month and Johnson County has many ways to celebrate the occasion. Put down your phone, apply…...

Bike & Roll to School Day 2023

Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 3! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, May 3 and join your neighbors for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Bike & Roll to School Day events…...

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holidays can make it hard to stick to healthy practices or start new ones. Here are 10 tips to keep on track this holiday season with your health and wellness goals! Stay active. Make staying active a group effort! Halftime,…...

Walk & Roll to School Day 2022!

Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 5th! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, October 5th and join your neighbors for National Walk & Roll to School Day. Walk & Roll to School Day events…... read more

Walk With Ease Class Starting Soon!

Do you suffer from Arthritis or joint pain? If so, you are not alone. In Kansas, 1 in 4 adults have arthritis and report having severe joint pain that may limit activities. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms is critical…...

Celebrate Get Outdoors Month

Summer is here. The kids are home and already complaining that there’s nothing to do. Here’s an idea—go outside! June is National Get Outdoors Month and Johnson County has many ways to celebrate the occasion. Put down your phone, apply…...

May is Bike Month!

May is National Bike Month! The month-long celebration encourages everyone to air up their tires, check their brakes, dust off their bike helmet and ride! Physical Health Benefits of Biking We here at LiveWell Johnson County are big fans of…...

3 Important Bike Safety Tips

The weather is warmer and it’s time to dust off your bike! There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it’s good for the environment. We have 3 important bike safety…...

Bike & Roll to School Day 2022

Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 4th! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, May 4th and join your neighbors for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Bike & Roll to School Day events…... read more

Tour the Parade of Hearts for Your Heart

By now it’s no secret there’s a new art installation around town. There are 154 (5’x 5’) fiber-glass hearts, each designed and decorated by local artists, displayed throughout the Kansas City metro area. Kansas City’s Parade of Hearts will be…...

Staying Active Over Spring Break

Many kids are out of school this week for spring break. Need some active spring break activities to keep your kids busy and not in front of a screen? No fear, there are several different free and low cost activities…...

Walk With Ease in 2022

Do you suffer from Arthritis or joint pain? If so, you are not alone. In Kansas, 1 in 4 adults have arthritis and report having severe joint pain that may limit activities. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms is critical…...

Walk to School Day 2021

Walk to School Day 2021 is Wednesday, October 6! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, October 6 and join your neighbors for International Walk to School Day 2021. Johnson County schools—from Mission to Olathe—are registered with the…...