Staying Active

Building lifelong health starts with the habits we form early.

This page brings together practical tips, age-appropriate guidance, and trusted resources to help parents, teens, and young adults create a strong foundation for staying active and healthy well into adulthood.

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I’m Sick, Should I Exercise?

Key Takeaways: 1. Exercise boosts your immune system in the short term by up-regulating key immune cells. 2. Regular moderate exercise reduces likelihood of infection, severity of symptoms, and length of illness in the long term. 3. Overtraining without rest can impair your immune system.

Joint Protection Strategies for Lifelong Mobility

Key Takeaways: 1. Strengthen muscles surrounding joints and ensure proper mechanics. 2. Maintain a healthy body weight and eat a healthy anti-inflammatory diet. 3. Use supports when necessary to keep joints in good alignment.