Tag: childhood obesity

Pass On An Inheritance of Heart Health | World Hypertension Day

My family history has a history of hypertension. Because of this, I’m at a higher risk for hypertension.  May 2020 is National Stroke Awareness Month (#StrokeMonth). Interestingly enough, World Hypertension Day (#WorldHypertensionDay) is on May 17.

This is the world asking you if you know where you stand. Do you have Hypertension?

What Is Hypertension?

Just like most medical terms, there is usually a common, more relatable term to describe it.

Poop = Feces

Microorganisms = Germs

Hypertension is the term used to describe High Blood Pressure. 

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4 Reasons Why You MUST Promote Physical Activity On FATHER’S DAY!

Prevention Through Physical Activity Starts With DAD!

As fathers, we are called to lead your households. As parents, we are, or should be, the number one influence in our children’s lives. Nothing reminds me of this fact more than having my toddler straight up emulate my actions (I know it gets trickier the older they get, at least I am told). If there is a time for you as a man to look yourself in the mirror and evaluate what kind of impact you are having on your child, Father’s Day is that time! Maybe this Father’s Day is the perfect time to join the #LetUSBeGreat Challenge, sit down and have that tough conversation with you wife on how prioritizing physical activity is important to you and the FAMILY. Frankly, this type of self-reflection should occur more often, but if you need a built-in calendar reminder, FATHER’S DAY, says it ALL. There are many aspects of your child’s life you can endeavor to leave a positive impression but allow me to state the case for physical activity (I mean, this is Active-Dad.com after all).

Inadequate Physical Activity comes at a GREAT COST!

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