The joys of grilling, vacationing, spending time with family, going to amusement parks, beaches and relaxing provides a great feeling. Unfortunately, summer is coming to an end. It's time to get ready to turn the clocks back, refocus by developing and enforcing a daily regimen. The following tips will help the entire family maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Eat Healthy
• Eat a variety of fruits, vegetable and whole grains everyday
• Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.
• Eat a balanced diet to help keep a healthy weight.
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.
Protect Yourself
• Wear helmets, seat belts, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
• Wash hands to stop the spread of germs.
• Avoid smoking and breathing other people's smoke.
• Be ready for emergencies. Make a supply kit. Make a plan. Be informed.
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. • Get help or counseling if needed.
Get Check-Ups
• Ask your doctor or nurse how you can lower your chances for health prob-
lems based on your lifestyle and personal and family health histories.
• Find out what exams, tests, and shots you need and when to get them.
• See your doctor or nurse as often as he or she says to do so or her sooner if
you feel sick, have pain, notice changes, or have problems with medicine
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