Health & Wellness

Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from The National Institute on Aging

Information about the benefits of exercise for older people and the things that motivate people to become more active. The guide describes many types of exercise and physical activity. Includes tips to help you be active in ways that suit your lifestyle, interests, health and budget. This link opens a PDF document.
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Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Resource Center

Hosted by the American Association on Health and Disability, this resource center provides information on health and wellness, primary and secondary conditions and the latest research, resources and materials on health promotion and wellness for children and adults with disabilities.

National Center on Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD)

Provides information and resources related to physical activity and disability and promotes the health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. Use their 14-Week Plan to a Healthier You to receive weekly tips from a Virtual Trainer that will help keep you motivated to stay on track for your health and fitness goals for 2009.

Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health & Wellness of Persons with Disabilities

This report includes information and resources on healthy lifestyle changes, as well as the need for health care professionals to treat the whole person, not just the disability.

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The Surgeon General's Vision for A Healthy & Fit Nation 2010

The recommendations in this report from the Surgeon General address becoming actively involved in creating healthier environments; making healthy choices such as reducing the consumption of sodas and juices with added sugars and eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains; limiting television time; and being more physically active to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This link opens a PDF document.

Video on Staying Healthy for Youth in Transition

This video explains to young people with medical conditions or disabilities the importance of taking care of their health as they transition into adulthood and take responsibility for themselves. Includes information on taking medicines, talking with doctors, carrying an emergency health information card, keeping a health care notebook, paying for health care, going to college and planning for accommodations, eating the right foods, exercising and more.