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Thank You for Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with ODPHP!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by ODPHP

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With the month of May behind us, we are reflecting on another wonderful and successful observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Older Americans Month. This year, ODPHP and its partners used these observances to highlight the integral role of physical activity in preserving our mental health and maintaining good overall health as we age...

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ICYMI: HHS and PCSFN National Press Club Headliner Event on Youth Physical Activity, Sports, and Mental Health

Posted on June 4, 2024 by ODPHP

On Tuesday, May 28th, the U.S. Department of Health, and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health, along with members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (Council), discussed the challenges and opportunities for improving the mental health and well-being of Americans through physical activity...

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Last Chance: “Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops” Content is Leaving odphp.health.gov

Posted on May 31, 2024 by ODPHP

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On June 28, ODPHP will be removing the Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops page from odphp.health.gov since this content is no longer up to date. The 6 community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020 and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We appreciate your support in implementing the workshop series and promoting healthy eating and physical activity in your community...

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Walk with a Doc: Bringing Communities Together Through Movement and Conversation

Posted on May 29, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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