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    By on March 20, 2019

    CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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    Help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer with these 9 healthy habits for spring.

     

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    Move More, Sit Less

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    Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.

    Eat a Healthy Diet

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    Make healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.

    Tip

    Make half your plate fruits
    and vegetables and half
    your grains whole grains.

    Rethink Your Drink

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    Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to
    reduce calories and stay safe.

    Get Enough Sleep

    Adults need at least
    7 hours of
    sleep at night.

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    Did You Know?

    Kids 6-12 need 9-12
    hours of sleep a night.
    Teens 13-18 need 8-10
    hours of sleep a night.

    Quit Smoking

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    You can do it!
    Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
    for free support.

    Be Sun Safe

    Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, and use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

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    Tip

    Wear sunglasses that block
    both UVA and UVB rays
    for the best protection.

    Brush Your Teeth

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    Brush twice a day
    with fluoride toothpaste.

    Get Your Checkups

    Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services like cancer and diabetes screenings.

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    Learn Your Health History

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    Talk to your family
    and your doctor about your
    family health history.

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    Learn more ways to stay healthy and prevent chronic disease at www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease.

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    9 Strategies for a Healthy Spring Cdc-pdf[PDF – 2.5 MB]

    Source: Centers For Disease Control

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