Healthy Living

Healthy eating and physical activity are two very important parts of staying well and preventing disease. No matter a person’s age, it’s important to get enough of the right foods and to keep the body moving. Families, senior citizens and even workplaces can benefit from using tools that will provide sound, practical advice for making a healthy lifestyle fit into their everyday routine.

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Eating right and getting enough exercise is a real challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Whether it’s the temptation of a quick meal at the fast food drive-through window, or the difficulty of getting a healthy meal on the table in between a full schedule of activities, getting in the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day can be a real challenge.

Try these links to learn more about ways to include fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy meal plan:
The Produce for Better Health Foundation
United States Centers for Disease Control

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Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens often face special challenges when it comes to eating right and getting enough exercise, but choosing healthy foods and getting the right amount of activity is as important in the senior years as it is in every other stage of life. National Institutes of Health www.nihseniorhealth.gov

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Three steps to a healthier lifestyle:
   1. Move more.
   2. Eat better.
   3. Don’t smoke.

When you are ready to make a change, it’s important to-
   1. Learn the facts.
   2. Make a plan.
   3. Get support.

Michigan Steps Up program http://www.michigan.gov/surgeongeneral

Resources for the Workplace

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As health care costs continue to soar, it makes sense to bring health and wellness information to the place where most adults spend a significant amount of time- in the workplace. Workplaces that are looking for ways to help their employees lead healthier lifestyles can find a variety of low-cost and free resources to help them get started on their way to creating a healthy and productive employee work force.