Genesee County Health Department

Better Life Through Better Health

A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. Just 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week can decrease risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and even depression. Exercise can make one feel younger and stronger.

Physical activity can be as simple as two fifteen-minute walks a day. Play Frisbee or Ping-Pong or fetch with the dog. (If you don’t have a dog, borrow the neighbor’s.) Dance in the living room to your favorite music or shoot some hoops with friends at the park. Coach a little league team or try a walk in the woods to look for wildlife. Maintain a garden or rake the yard. Avoid sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time. At work, push away from your desk and do a few chair exercises or ten jumping jacks. Take a walk with co-workers during a morning break. You will be more productive at work and less likely to get sick. Gain additional health benefits through greater amounts of physical activity.

For more information on how to make fitness a part of your everyday life, call The Flint Journal Connect Voice Line at (810) 767-2274, ext. 4348.