Physical Activity

Physical activity is key to improving the health of the nation. Based on the latest science, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is a flagship resource for health professionals and policymakers that provides recommendations on how everyone can improve their health through regular physical activity. Learn ways to help people understand the benefits of physical activity and how to make it a part of their regular routine.

Help Make America Healthy Again During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

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Each year in May the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. ODPHP recognizes the myriad benefits that an active lifestyle can offer to all Americans, regardless of age, ability, health status, or fitness level, and works to educate all people about these benefits...

Support Older Americans Month with our Resources!

May is Older Americans Month — a great time to highlight ways to support our nation’s growing older adult population. ODPHP offers a variety of resources to support your healthy aging work. Start by exploring Healthy People 2030’s healthy aging resources. Check out Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults for an overview of resources specific to older adults: View Healthy People 2030 objectives, use the objective search feature to find data for older adults, browse the Healthy Aging Custom List, learn about the impact of everyday factors like income and access to health care, and find evidence-based resources to support healthy aging work...

Unlocking Better Public Health with Sound Guidance and Dedicated Partnerships

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Public health impacts infinite facets of our lives. Be it in supporting a stronger and healthier workforce at the heart of our economy, facilitating military readiness, or ensuring the day-to-day well-being of our children, the need to maintain and improve the health of our nation unites us with shared purpose. Please join us as we recommit to that unity and work to improve and sustain public health.