This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on physical activity. Jennifer R. Jones, MPH, community engagement coordinator with the University of Pittsburgh CTSI, and Esther L. Bush, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, sat down to have a lively conversation about the featured topic.
JJ: Good afternoon, and Happy New Year, Ms. Bush. Can you believe this is our first health page of 2016?
EB: Happy New Year to you, too, Jennifer. We’re only a few days into 2016, and I have already heard much chatter about starting the New Year off right. Many friends and colleagues, myself included, are setting goals to be healthier in 2016. Physical activity is a timely topic for this month.
JJ: Yes, it is. I like that this page shows the importance of physical activity for both children and adults. There is so much research that shows us that physical activity is good for the entire body. As Dr. Ross mentions, being active has benefits for not only weight loss but for our brains, our hearts, our moods and even for our sleep patterns. Dr. Ross’s overview highlights easy ways that people can fit physical activity in their normal daily routine.
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