HEALTHY LIFE

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life

Take steps every day to live a safe and healthy life.

1) Eat  healthy.

·  Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day.

·  Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.

·  Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight.

2) Be active.

·   Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include activities that raise your breathing and heart rates and that strengthen your muscles.

·   Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Include activities that raise their breathing and heart rates and that strengthen their muscles and bones.

    

 3) Physical activity helps to:

*    Maintain weight

*    Reduce high blood pressure

*    Reduce risk for type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and 

4) Several forms of cancer

*    Reduce arthritis pain and associated disability

*    Reduce risk for osteoporosis and falls

*    Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

5) Protect yourself and your family.

·     Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

·     Wash hands to stop the spread of germs.

·     Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s, or (second hand), smoke.

·     Build safe and healthy relationships with family and friends.

·     Be ready for emergencies. Gather emergency supplies. Make a plan. Be informed.

6) Manage stress.

·      Balance work, home, and play.

·      Get support from family and friends.

·      Stay positive.

·      Take time to relax.

·      Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Make sure kids get more, based on their age.

·       Get help or counseling if needed.

7) Get check-ups.

·         Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your risk for health problems.

·         Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need and when to get them.

.     See your doctor or nurse for regular check-ups and as often as directed. Get seen if you feel sick, have pain, notice changes, or have problems with medicine.