Physical fitness enhances your quality and length of life. Exercising as little as 20 minutes a day 3 days a week, also incorporating healthy eating habits can get you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. Remember it is a good idea to see your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program, especially if you have a chronic medical condition, have a family history of heart disease, or are a smoker.
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Hand washing is a great way to keep yourself and others from contracting germs that may be harmful. Encouraging others to properly wash their hands is a great way to prevent the spread of harmful germs.
www.handwashing.org
www.henrythehand.com
www.cdc.gov/germstopper
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Nutritional eating is a great way to stay healthy. You know how the saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Nutrition may not be the only factor when it comes to your health, but it is very important.
www.mypyramid.gov
www.calciuminfo.com
www.dole.com
www.eatright.org
www.calclingpeach.com
www.beefnutrition.org
www.healthykids.com
www.mealsmatter.org
www.nichd.nih.gov
www.cannedveggies.org
www.nutritiononline.com
www.nutritionexplorations.org
www.generalmill.com
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Safety is a very important aspect of staying healthy. Being safe protects you from any unnecessary injuries that may affect your health in a negative way.
www.fs4jk.org
www.epa.gov/sunwise
www.ccohs.ca
www.shrinershq.org
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Mental health is just as important as physical health. You need to keep your brain in good mental condition.
www.dsalliance.org
www.mychoice2wait.org
www.centerstone.org
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Do you have problems sleeping at night? If you do, you may have a sleeping disorder. To learn if you are likely to suffer from a sleeping disorder take The Sleep Site Self-Test provided by The Sleep Site.
www.thesleepsite.com
www.sparks.org
www.bettersleep.org
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Below are some helpful links for General Health:
www.tennesseehealth.com
www.AARP.org - American Association of Retired
Persons
www.tennesseehealth.gov
www.RHAT.org - Rural Health Association of
Tennessee
www.vpw.com - Video Placement Worldwide.
www.redcross.org
www.preventblindness.org
fcs.tennessee.edu
www.hitspot.state.tn.us
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Character is something of great value. You can teach your kids about trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring about others, and citizenship by clicking on the links below..
www.dontlaugh.org - Information on self-esteem and not laughing at children
for being different.
www.coreessentials.org - Strategy
for teaching character.
www.charactercounts.org - Six
pillars of character.
www.iamloved.com
- Everyone should be loved.
Cholesterol
American Lung Association
Health.org
Healthfinder.gov
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Healthy People Information
Line 1-800-367-4725
Journal of American Medical Association
American Heart Association
American Diabetes Foundation
Prevention magazine
Healthnotes.com