by: Dan Bain (The News-Review)

Figures released last week by Blue Zones Project-Umpqua show that the organization’s efforts to make the Umpqua Valley a healthier place are already paying off.

Blue Zones officials said healthy choices are easier to make after progress in convincing companies to make it easier for people to eat healthier, get more physical activity, and have healthier lifestyle habits.

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