Remember when you ran through the sprinkler on a hot summer day, played Frisbee with a frolicking pet, or ran simply for the joy of it? Bring out your playfulness, and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits.
Research shows that most children stay active into their ‘tweens. After that, activity levels decline sharply as active playtime turns into sedentary teenage leisure. Once people launch their adult lives, physical activity competes with busy living. The result: a sedentary lifestyle as a risk factor for many health problems.
Wind up your summer with active play.
- Play actively with kids. Play tag, jump rope, or hide-and-seek.
- Take a vacation day to play. It’s good for your head!
- Feel free to move with the childlike spirit of youth. With that mental outlook, you’ll stay healthier and feel younger, too.
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