Healthy Ways Brighter Days Eat right and stay active

Get your body moving

Do things that you enjoy. For example, commit to walking every day and invite a friend to keep you company. The activity doesn’t have to be physically difficult.

Keep your plan simple

Start slowly and work up to the following:

• For your heart: Exercise for 30 minutes, five days a week to temporarily increase your breathing and heart rate. Try walking, biking, swimming or dancing.

• For your muscles: Do activities like lifting weights, exercise bands or even yard work for 30 minutes, two days a week.

If you feel dizzy or feel weakness, stop immediately and call your primary care provider (PCP). Talk with your PCP before starting an exercise program.