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Exercise Physical ActivityAmerican Cancer Society Updates Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline on diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. Staying at a healthy weight, staying active throughout life, following a healthy eating pattern, and avoiding or limiting alcohol may greatly reduce a person's lifetime risk of developing or dying from cancer.
Jog or Run Your Way to Health
If you’re looking for a new exercise to keep you active, consider jogging. Good shoes and a place to move, like a sidewalk, track, or treadmill, are all that’s required.
Household Chores That Burn Calories
Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning the bathroom are not on most people’s lists of fun activities. So, it’s nice to know that some chores can help us burn calories and strengthen muscles.
Walk Your Way to Health
Walking can be one of the best ways to get exercise and stay healthy. It can help you meet your physical activity goals and lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a safe place to walk.
Say Yes to Yoga
Practicing yoga can help control blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, and other body functions that can help lower stress and increase relaxation. Learn more about the benefits of this ancient discipline.
Grow Your Own Garden
Enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, create beauty, and grow your own food all at the same time! Learn more about the benefits of working in your own garden.
Study: More Steps Per Day Linked With Longer Life
A new observational study shows that taking more steps each day – even if you walk at a regular pace – is linked with living longer.
Tips for Staying Healthy While Stuck at Home
Health experts are advising people to stay home as much as they can to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic and slow its spread. With a bit of creativity, you can find new ways to get plenty of physical activity and eat healthy food.
