Although many believe that no two societies or communities are the same, they can make things in a similar way. One good plan is by making healthier options for the residents in Alberta that can afford and be accessed by everyone. For instance, building affordable food outlets with healthy food choices closer to where most people live. Another is, having safe walking paths and parking spaces where people can be physically active.
Health Improvement For All
For generations and people in Alberta to reach a brighter future, communities need to …
How to Build a Healthy Society/Community
Individual’s Healthy Weight
People have different sizes and shapes. Having a healthy weight is greatly affected by various factors such as cultural background, genetic structures, muscle mass, and weight history. Because of this diversity, it is a challenge to identify what a healthy weight really is.
In terms of health, an individual’s normal weight has the lowest risk of acquiring chronic disease and cancer. According to experts, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5- 24.9 kg/m2 is normal with a low risk of illnesses.
Identifying your BMI
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Messaging Toolkit- Healthy Eating
As they say, eating healthy may significantly reduce the occurrence of certain chronic diseases as well as different types of cancer such as stomach, liver, or bladder cancer.
Adding servings of fruits and vegetables to your diet can also reduce the risk of having heart or cardiovascular diseases. Hence, it is beneficial to your health to know how to decide and prepare healthy foods as part of your daily routine.
Toolkit
The messaging toolkit for healthy eating is designed for partners…
Eating Healthy Everyday
Healthy food consumption is not about how much food we eat, it is more about consuming the right choices of healthy food. It can be done by cooking and planning your everyday meals at home rather than dining out or buying fast and convenient foods.
As experts say, choosing healthy foods can lessen the risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Having a good mindset when it comes to food will make your eating habits enjoyable and it is a significant measure towards healthy eating.
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Messaging Toolkit for Physical Activity
Doing activities physically makes you well and healthy. It can also reduce the risk of having different chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. There are ways to achieve healthy habits that involve doing physical activity on a regular basis.
What is a toolkit?
The toolkit for physical activity is ideal for everybody such as individuals, organizations, and partners that are keen to try incorporating this messaging toolkit into their fitness strategies. Also, it provides means to prevent complications of having a …
Sit Less!
Thinking about sitting less while working is also important aside from engaging more in physical activity. Based on research, avoiding a sedentary lifestyle can improve one’s health, especially for those who do not engage much in physical activity, because it aids in the prevention of illnesses such as different types of cancer and chronic diseases.
Sitting a lot these days
A sedentary lifestyle is defined as any activity without much movement while lying or sitting down. Examples are spending time watching television, riding a bus, …
Move More!
It is time to live better and feel good about yourself
Ways to make physical activities fun
Physical activity is not always exhausting, it can be fun too! Engaging in physical activities can be a perfect way to bond with new people, family, friends, and even co-workers. It is also a great way to spend a good time with oneself.
Moreover, doing it on a regular basis can improve your sleep pattern and mood. It can also help you to feel good. Physical activity also provides several health benefits…