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Today, we’re celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day! Learn more about the types and amounts of physical activity needed to keep you physically and mentally fit. bit.ly/2Pur2zV #ActivePeople
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Today is World Heart Day! Here are six strategies for living a heart-healthy lifestyle. bit.ly/2ETm7SV
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Looking for resources during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month? Check out this collection of child and teen healthy weight and obesity resources. bit.ly/2EDVsHU #ActivePeople #NCOAM
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Hello Fall! Follow these 11 tips to stay healthy and active during the cooler weather days. bit.ly/2QRBnnQ #ActivePeople
September is Healthy Aging Month. Here are six tips to improve your health and prevent chronic disease as you age. bit.ly/2ylsgW9
Let’s get phy-si-cal, phy-si-cal! ♫ It’s National Dance Day! Dancing is a fun way to be physically active and get your heart pumping. Learn more about ways to add physical activity to your life. bit.ly/2y71kfL #ActivePeople
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! What are you doing to help kids eat well and be active? bit.ly/2skWNSC #ActivePeople #NCOAM
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CDC is committed to achieving health equity and addressing the causes of health inequity. Learn more: bit.ly/3aUvBMM
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It’s National Cholesterol Education Month. People of all ages can have high #cholesterol. Learn what your #cholesterol levels mean to understand your heart disease risk. bit.ly/3gkzoWE
A short period of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can reduce feelings of anxiety, improve ability to think and learn, and improve your sleep. Learn how to add #PhysicalActivity to your life. bit.ly/2FjtI1G #ActivePeople
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Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of obesity, ear infections, and asthma. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding: bit.ly/2ju5Mde #NBM20 #ManyVoicesUnited
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Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes can make it hard for parents caregivers to feed infants and young children safely. Learn tips to feed your child safely when disaster strikes. #NBM20 #ManyVoicesUnited bit.ly/31dCypI
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Practice healthy stress management. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation or breathing exercises, be physically active, get enough sleep, seek support from friends and family, and make time for hobbies. bit.ly/3eQ0YsY
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Planning healthy meals can be difficult, and it’s even more challenging now. Get help with food planning from the USDA's MyPlate: bit.ly/2Rds7xe
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Every baby is unique. The first few weeks of breastfeeding are a learning process for mom and baby—but it can get easier with practice! Know what to expect. bit.ly/2xSH28A #NBM20 #ManyVoicesUnited