National Move More Month is every April, and the objective of this month is clear and simple: get up and move! Created by the American Heart Association as a way to help improve the health of Americans everywhere, National Move Month is aimed ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
During the holidays most people feel like they are constantly on the run, but are you staying active enough to Stay Well? It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
What can 30 minutes do for you? Join the Let’s Walk Florida! virtual education series and find out how just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can make a difference in your life. During this 6-week virtual education program, participants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Life can be full of wonderful experiences. Falling is not among them. There is nothing pleasant about losing a sense of control, panicking while searching for a way to stabilize oneself, then feeling all kinds of pain after landing on the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Staying physically active has so many benefits! Your body is meant to move. No matter your age or fitness level, you can add more activity to your life. Engaging in cardiac/aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises all have their benefits. ... READ MORE
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In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually ... READ MORE
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Throughout the month of May, you will see many messages bringing awareness to Mental Health. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) ... READ MORE
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Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
No matter your age our lifestyles have become very sedentary. Yet getting enough physical activity is a critical factor in our health status. Adequate physical activity helps your body function properly, improves sleep habits, and can reduce ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Your friend meets you for dinner after a long day. After one look at his fitness wearable, his face falls. "I skipped my run today," he mutters. "My workouts just feel like another chore." As he picks at his entree, you propose an after-dinner ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life