Stay Active - Especially Outdoors!
It can be easy to just sit around all the time, but it’s important to get in some movement throughout the day. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, and even boost your self-esteem. Regular exercise can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, and strengthen your bones and muscles.
Raking leaves or shoveling snow count!
Research reveals that nature impacts our wellbeing in many ways. What you see, hear and experience at any moment changes not only your mood but also your response to stress, pain and connectedness. Disconnect from your screens and experience nature’s healing impact on your life.
Check out some great hiking, biking and walking trails and consider these trails to include your kids!
Reference: Bowler, D. E., Buyung-Ali, L. M., Knight, T. M., & Pullin, A. S. (2010). A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments. BMC Public Health, 10, 456.
