Kids, when you’re young, stay active! Television and DVD games are entertaining, but it’s important to exercise in order to build strong bones and stay healthy.
To stay active, think about things to do outside:
Tag
Hide and seek
Baseball
Basketball
Dodgeball
Tether ball
Hiking
Football
Riding your bike
Ping-Pong
Swimming
Walking your dog
Helping your parents garden or do other outside chores
Teens - Health and Wellness
Healthy Habits
Starting healthy habits early will benefit you for the rest of your life. Exercise, a healthy diet and getting the right amount of sleep are all important. Exercise doesn’t have to be work; you can have fun and be healthy.
With all the technology that is available today such as cell phones, computers, etc., the simplest steps of racing to answer the phone or walking to the drop box to mail a letter have been eliminated! Therefore, it’s very easy to become inactive. Here are a few ideas to help you start a healthy lifestyle.
Fun Activities to Stay Fit
Exercise does not have to be boring. Many activities will keep you in shape and are fun at the same time. Next time you’re looking for some fun, you may want to consider one of the following activities:
School sports (soccer, volleyball, football, track)
Community sports (city leagues)
Swimming
Rock climbing
Hiking
Healthy Snacks
Snacking comes as natural as breathing during your teen years, but choosing the right snack is important. You will feel fantastic and perform better in school and activities if you choose healthy snacks. Really! Here are a few healthy snacks you might consider the next time you’re looking for something to munch on:
Fruits (fresh or dried)
Vegetables (such as carrots or celery)
Rice or whole grain crackers
Dry cereal (low sugar content!)
Seeds and nuts (especially raw!)
Light popcorn
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are absorbed through a healthy diet, you may need to take a daily vitamin to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to choose the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your doctor before you begin taking any vitamin or mineral supplement. For more information on vitamins and minerals, visit the following website:
Managing Stress for Teens
Life during high school can be stressful. Not only is there pressure to do well in school, but there is also an abundance of social pressure. It can be overwhelming. There are ways to manage the stress that accompanies these pressures. Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website to create a four-step stress relief plan. The following are the four steps the plan addresses:
Tackling the problem
Taking care of my body
Managing my emotions
Making the world better
Medical Websites
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Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns.
Exercise
Does the word exercise make you cringe? Does it bring to mind grueling hours at the gym, sweating, and not really enjoying the experience? Exercise does not have to be dreadful. It can be fun and it is essential to maintaining your overall health. The key to sticking to an exercise program is designing a routine you enjoy. Be sure to consult your Physician before you begin any exercise routine. For information on exercise for all ages and designing a program that best suits you, visit the following websites:
Healthy Snacks
Snacking is part of daily living when you’re young! If you’re in college, you often eat “on the run” and snacks can often take the place of meals! Choosing the right snack is important. You will feel fantastic and perform better in school and activities if you choose healthy snacks. Here are a few healthy snacks you might consider the next time you’re looking for something to munch on:
Fruits (fresh or dried)
Vegetables such as carrots or celery
Whole grain crackers
Seeds and nuts (especially raw!)
Light popcorn
Healthy Diet
According to WebMD.com, there are six main components to a healthy diet. They include the right amount of the following:
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy.
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your doctor before beginning to take any vitamin or mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals.
Reducing Stress
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life. However, there are proven techniques designed to help reduce stress in your life. WebMD.com recommends trying the following to reduce stress in your life.
Keep a positive attitude
Accept that there are events that you cannot control
Be assertive instead of aggressive
Learn and practice relaxation techniques
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Get enough rest and sleep
Learn to manage your time more effectively
To learn more about these techniques and others, please visit the following link:
Time Management
We all wish that we could add more hours to our days. It seems that there is always more to do than time allows. Effective time management strategies can make each of our lives less chaotic. Try these time management tips provided by WebMD.com:
Make a time diary
Learn to say “No”
Create a time-based to-do list
Let your computer help
Multi-task
Don’t be a perfectionist
Reward yourself
For more detail on these tips and other time management articles, visit the website listed below:
Also, if you’re in school, don’t wait until the last minute to study or work on assignments! This only adds stress to your life.
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area.
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns.
Exercise
Does the word exercise make you cringe? Does it bring to mind grueling hours at the gym, sweating, and not really enjoying the experience? Does it sound impossible with kids, a spouse and your job?
Exercise does not have to be dreadful. It can be fun and it is essential to maintaining your overall health. The key to sticking to an exercise program is designing a routine you enjoy. Be sure to consult your Physician before you begin any exercise routine. For information on exercise for all ages and designing a program that best suits you, visit the following websites:
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy:
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your physician before beginning a vitamin and mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals.
Reducing Stress
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life. However, there are proven techniques designed to help reduce stress in your life. WebMD.com recommends trying the following to reduce stress in your life:
Keep a positive attitude
Accept that there are events that you cannot control
Be assertive instead of aggressive
Learn and practice relaxation techniques
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Get enough rest and sleep
Learn to manage your time more effectively
To learn more about these techniques and others, please visit the following link:
Children’s Health
It is every parent’s top priority to keep their children healthy. WebMD.com has tips on keeping your child healthy. The following are a few of the topics WebMD.com covers on their website:
Immunizations
Healthy weight calculator
30 tips for keeping kids healthy
Children’s health questions and answers
Children’s health glossary
Best and worst kids meals
Visit the following website for detailed information on maintaining your children’s health:
Healthy Snacks for Children
If you have kids, you better have snacks! Snacking is part of daily living when you’re young! Choosing the right snack is important for your child. They will perform better in school and activities if you choose healthy snacks. Here are a few healthy snacks you might consider the next time they are looking for something to munch on:
Fruits (fresh or dried)
Vegetables (such as carrots or celery)
Rice or whole grain crackers
Dry wholesome cereal (look for cereals with low sugar content!)
Seeds and nuts (especially raw!)
Light popcorn
Time Management
We all wish that we could add more hours to our days. It seems that there is always more to do than time allows. Effective time management strategies can make each of our lives less chaotic. Try these time management tips provided by WebMD.com:
Make a time diary
Learn to say “No”
Create a time-based to-do list
Let your computer help
Multi-task
Don’t be a perfectionist
Reward yourself
For more detail on these tips and other time management articles, visit the website listed below:
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area:
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns.
Exercise
Often, we get so busy in our daily life that even the thought of fitting in exercise makes us fatigued. Exercise can actually give you great energy and does not have to be dreadful. It can be fun and it is essential to maintaining your overall health. The key to sticking to an exercise program is designing a routine you enjoy. Be sure to consult your Physician before you begin any exercise routine. For information on exercise for all ages and designing a program that best suits you, visit the following websites:
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy:
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a daily supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your physician before beginning to take any vitamin or mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals:
Reducing Stress
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life. However, there are proven techniques designed to help reduce stress in your life. WebMD.com recommends trying the following to reduce stress in your life:
Keep a positive attitude
Accept that there are events that you cannot control
Be assertive instead of aggressive
Learn and practice relaxation techniques
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Get enough rest and sleep
Learn to manage your time more effectively
To learn more about these techniques and others, please visit the following link:
Children’s Health
It is every parent’s top priority to keep their children healthy. WebMD.com has tips on keeping your child healthy. The following are a few of the topics WebMD.com covers on their website:
Immunizations
Healthy weight calculator
30 tips for keeping kids healthy
Children’s health questions and answers
Children’s health glossary
Best and worst kids meals
Visit the following website for detailed information on maintaining your children’s health:
Healthy Snacks for Children
If you have kids, you better have snacks! Snacking is part of daily living when you’re young! Choosing the right snack is important for your child. They will perform better in school and activities if you choose healthy snacks. Here are a few healthy snacks you might consider the next time they are looking for something to munch on:
Fruits (fresh or dried)
Vegetables (such as carrots or celery)
Rice or whole grain crackers
Dry wholesome cereal (look for cereals with low sugar content!)
Seeds and nuts (especially raw!)
Light popcorn
Time Management
We all wish that we could add more hours to our days. It seems that there is always more to do than time allows. Effective time management strategies can make each of our lives less chaotic. Try these time management tips provided by WebMD.com:
Make a time diary
Learn to say “No”
Create a time-based to-do list
Let your computer help
Multi-task
Don’t be a perfectionist
Reward yourself
For more detail on these tips and other time management articles, visit the website listed below:
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area:
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns:
Exercise
As we grow older, we start to think more about exercise and ways we can improve the quality of our life. If you’ve been exercising, you most likely have a good plan in place.
If you haven’t been exercising, there are professionals to help tailor a plan specifically for your needs. Unfortunately, exercise may not be as easy as it was in our earlier years!
Be sure to consult your Physician before you begin any exercise routine and ask for a referral to refer a personal trainer or ask your friends and family who they recommend.
The key to staying with an exercise program is designing a routine you enjoy and one that you can manage physically. Hiring a professional to help you create the right program can benefit you in the long run. For more information on exercise and designing a program for you, visit the following websites:
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy:
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a daily supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your physician before beginning a vitamin and mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals:
Reducing Stress
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life. However, there are proven techniques designed to help reduce stress in your life. WebMD.com recommends trying the following list to reduce stress in your life:
Keep a positive attitude
Accept that there are events that you cannot control
Be assertive instead of aggressive
Learn and practice relaxation techniques
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Get enough rest and sleep
Learn to manage your time more effectively
To learn more about these techniques and others, please visit the following link:
Children’s Health
It is every parent’s top priority to keep their children healthy. Grandparents also often play a role in caring for their grandchildren and have this same priority. WebMD.com has tips on keeping these children healthy. The following are a few of the topics WebMD.com covers on their website:
Immunizations
Healthy weight calculator
30 tips for keeping kids healthy
Children’s health questions and answers
Children’s health glossary
Best and worst kids meals
Visit the following website for detailed information on maintaining your child or grandchild’s health:
Time Management
We all wish that we could add more hours to our days. It seems that there is always more to do than time allows. Effective time management strategies can make each of our lives less chaotic. Try these time management tips provided by WebMD.com:
Make a time diary
Learn to say “No”
Create a time-based to-do list
Let your computer help
Multi-task
Don’t be a perfectionist
Reward yourself
For more detail on these tips and other time management articles, visit the website listed below:
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area:
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns:
Exercise
As we grow older, we start to think more about exercise and ways we can improve the quality of our life. It’s often at this point in life that we regret that we didn’t start sooner! It’s just not as easy as it was 20 years ago!
If you haven’t been exercising recently, first make a commitment, then take action to set up a plan. There are professionals to help tailor a plan specifically for your needs. Be sure to consult your Physician before you begin any exercise routine and ask for a referral to a personal trainer or ask your friends and family who they recommend.
The key to staying with an exercise program is designing a routine you enjoy and one that you can physically manage. Hiring a professional to help you create the right program can benefit you in the long run. For more information on exercise and designing a program for you, visit the following websites:
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy.
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a daily supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your physician before beginning to take any vitamin or mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals:
Reducing Stress
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyone’s life. However, there are proven techniques designed to help reduce stress in your life. WebMD.com recommends trying the following to reduce stress in your life.
Keep a positive attitude
Accept that there are events that you cannot control
Be assertive instead of aggressive
Learn and practice relaxation techniques
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Get enough rest and sleep
Learn to manage your time more effectively
To learn more about these techniques and others, please visit the following link:
Children’s Health
It is every parent’s top priority to keep their children healthy. Grandparents also often play a role in caring for their grandchildren and have this same priority. WebMD.com has tips on keeping these children healthy. The following are a few of the topics WebMD.com covers on their website:
Immunizations
Healthy weight calculator
30 tips for keeping kids healthy
Children’s health questions and answers
Children’s health glossary
Best and worst kids meals
Visit the following website for detailed information on maintaining your child or grandchild’s health:
Time Management
Many of us wish that we could add more hours to our days even in retirement! It sure makes you wonder how we ever managed it when we were working full time… It seems that there is always more to do than time allows. Effective time management strategies can make each of our lives less chaotic and more pleasurable as a senior. Try these time management tips provided by WebMD.com:
Make a time diary
Learn to say “No”
Create a time-based to-do list
Let your computer help
Multi-task
Don’t be a perfectionist
Reward yourself
For more detail on these tips and other time management articles, visit the website listed below:
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area:
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns:
Exercise
The ability to exercise becomes more difficult as we become older. While some seniors remain active well into their 90’s, others may struggle with even minor activity.
It’s important to find small ways in which you can exercise, even if it means gentle stretching. Local hospitals or other facilities may have such a program. Consult your primary care provider to develop an appropriate plan for your health and physical abilities.
The balance of these six elements is unique to each individual. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the best balance for a healthier you. In the meantime, WebMD.com suggests these tips to keep your meals healthy:
Keep it simple
Be salad savvy
Have a filling first course
Drink daintily
Pass on bread
For more on these six tips and to read more information on maintaining a healthy diet, check out the following websites:
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health and are needed for normal growth. While most vitamins and minerals are obtained through a healthy diet, you may need to take a daily supplement to make sure you’re getting everything you need. Since different levels of vitamins and minerals vary by age and gender, it is important to select the multi-vitamin that best suits your age. Consult your physician before beginning to take any vitamin or mineral supplement. The following website gives more information on vitamins and minerals:
Health Education and Seminar Links
Health education and seminars are provided by local medical facilities and are available to the public. Please visit the following links or contact the numbers listed below to find out about health education and seminars in your area:
Referral Links
Please call the numbers listed below or visit the following links for questions or concerns involving mental health issues and counseling, alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, tobacco addiction and other health and mental health concerns:
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