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12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from First Choice!!!

09/28/2024

Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development.

09/28/2024

🏃 5 Tips for Healthy Joints as You Age 🏃‍♀️

Taking care of your joints is essential for staying active and enjoying life as you get older. Check out these five simple tips to help keep your joints healthy.

✅ Stay Active – Regular low-impact exercise like walking, swimming, or cycling helps maintain joint mobility and strength. It’s important to keep moving to prevent stiffness!
✅ Maintain a Healthy Weight – Carrying extra weight puts added stress on your joints, especially the hips and knees. Keeping a healthy weight reduces wear and tear over time.
✅ Strengthen Your Muscles – Strong muscles around your joints help support and protect them. Focus on strength training exercises to reduce strain on your joints.
✅ Eat a Balanced Diet – A diet rich in vitamins, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids can help maintain joint health. Include foods like leafy greens, nuts, and fish to nourish your joints.
✅ Listen to Your Body – Don’t ignore joint pain. If you experience consistent discomfort, it’s important to see a specialist to prevent further injury or damage.

Your joints work hard every day—show them some love!

09/28/2024

Staying physically active can help you think, learn, and solve problems. During Healthy Aging Month, discover how physical activity can help boost brain 🧠 health: https://bit.ly/3LyyJBX

09/28/2024

As comes to an end, don’t forget to check out the Guidelines Midcourse Report for strategies professionals can use to help overcome barriers to getting active. The Report also highlights how community organizations across the nation have successfully helped older adults get moving. Learn more: https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/physical-activity-guidelines/current-guidelines/midcourse-report

01/26/2024

Respiratory illness’ is wide spread lately!
Here are a few simple tips to keep you healthy!

01/26/2024

Healthy eating that emphasizes plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains can help support your immune function and prevent certain diseases.

Learn more ways to enhance your immunity: https://bit.ly/32S2wmb

01/26/2024

Big results don’t require big changes. Say you want to meditate to help you sleep better. Start with a habit of one deep breath when you lie down. Soon it will become automatic and you'll be ready to add another small habit on your way a full bedtime meditation.

12/05/2023

Get outside and be active, encouraging a healthy weight for your whole family in order to prevent heart disease, cancer and stroke.

12/03/2023

Eating healthy during the holiday season can be challenging! Here are some easy to follow tips to stay focused on your health this holiday season.

12/03/2023

12/03/2023

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets or defective bone growth. Make sure your child is getting enough vitamin D by including foods and beverages fortified with this nutrient in meals and snacks.