Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep daily, yet more than one-third of Americans report not getting the recommended amount of sleep. Not only can a lack of sleep make you feel sluggish, it may also lead to health issues including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Although […]
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Tips to Be an Active Family
Including physical activity into your family’s routine has lifelong benefits. Being physically active as a family is one way to spend time together, promote healthy living and experience numerous health benefits. While many families’ schedules are busy, there are many ways to make physical activity part of your regular lifestyle. […]
Physical Activity Guidelines for Pregnancy and Postpartum Women
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that women who are pregnant or postpartum should engage in regular physical activity, under the supervision of their healthcare provider. Pregnancy and Postpartum Recommendations Keep it up. Women who regularly engaged in vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or who were physically active before pregnancy, can […]
