U.S. Department Of Health Launches Physical Activity Guidelines
(St. Louis, MO) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Senior Services is getting the word out that physical activity is crucial to a healthy lifestyle. The health department recently released the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson [[ GALL-sun ]] explains the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Research shows that adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day. Log on to www.hhs.gov for more information about the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.< |