Page 12 - June Hernando 2020 Senior Voice

12 • JUNE 2020 - Senior Voice of Hernando County Health Connections
12 • JUNE 2020 - Senior Voice of Hernando County

Men Encouraged to Make Healthy Choices

Department of Health is hours of sleep. Insufficient (legs, hips, back, abdomen,
raising awareness about men’s sleep is associated with chest, shoulders, and arms)
health. During this month, several chronic diseases and on two or more days a week.
fathers, husbands, sons, conditions, such as diabetes, You don’t have to do it all at
grandfathers, and friends cardiovascular disease, once. Spread your activity out

are encouraged to reflect obesity, and depression. Also, during the week and break it
on making healthy choices poor sleep is responsible for into smaller amounts of time
that will lead to longer and motor vehicle and machinery- during the day.
healthier lives. related accidents. Eat healthy

By Ashley D. Thomas, In addition to regular check- Be active
Prepare healthy and delicious
Public Information Officer, Attention Medical
ups by health professionals,
Director of Chronic Disease men can take control of their Plan activities that keep you meals at home. Eat a variety
Prevention health by following these and your family physically of fruits and vegetables every
Professionals.
Florida Department of simple steps: active. Adults need at least day. Fruits and vegetables
Health in Hernando County 2½ hours of moderate- have many vitamins and
Get good sleep intensity aerobic activity minerals that may help
June is National Men’s Health every week, and muscle protect you from chronic
Month, and as Father’s Day According to the CDC, strengthening activities that
approaches, the Florida adults need between 7-9 work all major muscle groups Continued on page 17

Attention Medical

Professionals.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving

for Better Balance

Hernando County Health Department
is pleased to announce a LIVE online
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

workshop facilitated by Laura Gamba
April 27 - July 20
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Bringing patients to the table
*NO CLASS ON MONDAY MAY 25*
Participants must have internet access and
be able to access ZOOM on a smart phone, Bringing patients to the table
is what we do best.
tablet or home computer with a web cam.
ZOOM is Free! is what we do best.
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To register please email Wendy Bonilla Try advertising in the Senior Voice. You
bonillaw@agingresources.org
won’t be disappointed.
won’t be disappointed.
For more information please In Hernando County call (352) 277-6309
In Hernando County call (352) 277-6309
call Wendy 352-692-5234 In Citrus County call (352) 419-6994
In Citrus County call (352) 419-6994