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Updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Now Available

Posted on November 12, 2018 by ODPHP

This morning at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, ADM Brett P. Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health launched the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The second edition is based on the latest scientific evidence that shows that physical activity conveys even more health benefits than previously known...

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Celebrate Go4Life Month in September

Posted on September 5, 2018 by ODPHP

By Stephanie Dailey, Director, Go4Life Campaign, National Institute on Aging This September, join the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and our network of Federal, national, and local partners to celebrate the fourth annual Go4Life Month! Highlighting the Importance of Exercise as We Age Go4Life® is NIA’s national campaign to help adults 50+ fit exercise and physical activity into their daily life...

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