There was an article in the USA Weekend supplement this past Sunday that points out a number of things we have discussed in our blogs about healthy living over the past two years, the most important being:
Your health is your responsibility!
The article goes on to say:
“It is not the doctor’s job, the hospital’s job, your spouse’s job or the Government’s job to keep you healthy – it’s up to you. We suffer from chronic diseases that are too often the result of poor habits. The choices you make today are usually the health you have tomorrow.
Stay active. If you’re looking for the Fountain of Youth, look no further than that pair of sneakers in your closet. A daily ‘dose’ of 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise will go a long way toward keeping you healthy as you age.
You are what you eat. Diets high in saturated fats and refined sugars provide lots of calories and little nutrition. The key is to fill your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables.
The article concluded with two other bits of good advice:
Stop smoking and Keep a healthy emotional outlook
~Wid
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The Grand Canyon State Games is a multi-sport Olympic Festival providing a showcase for the talents and aspirations for Arizona and America's youth regardless of age or ability and to share many of the great attributes of our state. In fact we have had a 3 year old come down the mountain in our Winter skiing event and a 99 year old gentleman throw the javelin in our Track & Field event. We truly have something for everyone.
