So summer vacation time is here! Yippee! Now that you have more free time on your hands, show your heart you care and focus on the health of your heart this summer! *Give your heart a workout: Try brisk walking, running, cycling or swimming this summer, and limit your screen time! *Skip or limit…
COVID-19 has definitely opened our eyes to just how important having a strong immune system can be! Your immune system fights off disease for you. But what can you do for your immune system? From what you eat to how much sleep you get, there are lots of ways to keep your immune system healthy-so…
What? You say you don’t have time to exercise? Why not? Do you realize there are 1400 minutes in a day? Make sure that at least 60 of those 1440 minutes are minutes of physical activity! Get Outside! Get Moving! Teens who get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day are better able to…
Longer sunshine filled days are on the way! Take control of your health! Make plans to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day! Remember to “spring” forward and change the clocks as “Daylight Savings Time” begins this Sunday, March 14th! More daylight means more time to be outside and be physically active!…
Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of health? A. Healthy Diet B. Being in a romantic relationship C. Getting enough sleep D. Managing Stress E. Exercise Answer: B The four pillars of health are proper nutrition, ample sleep, stress management and exercise. Focus on those and you will feel…
It’s that time of year when family members are asking you” what you would like for Christmas?” Give them gift ideas that will help you to be more physically active! Such as the following: a pedal bike a jump rope skis/water skis dumbbells exercise DVD’s sports balls (soccer, football, basketball) roller skates/ skate board pogo…
There are 1440 minutes in 24 hours. At least 60 of those minutes should be for getting some exercise! Use your time wisely, get up and move!