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Here's a couple things you can do now to make an immediate change in your community

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Start

Small

Fitness

Go for a run
Take the stairs
Walk or bike to where you are going

Mental Health

Develop a positive attitude
Get proper sleep and rest
Make Leisure time a priority
Limit alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs
Get professional help and advice when necessary

Nutrition

Drink more water and milk
Eat low-fat, low-sugar snacks
Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
E-mail a healthy recipe to a friend

Preventing Injury and Illness

Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough
Get a flu shot
Know your HIV staus
Have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked
Practice safe sex
Quit smoking
Wash your hands several times throughout the day
Wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboarding, or doing anything else that might lead to a head injury
Wear a seat belt

Protecting the Environment

Buy locally grown produce from a neighborhood market or farm
Carpool
Plant a tree
Recycle
Use a car-sharing service
Use public transportation

Think

Big

Community Policies

Advocate for policies that improve the health of your community
Organize a campaign for more sidewalks and bike lanes in your community
Push for your local businesses and public areas to go tobacco free

Preventing Illness and Injury

Fundraise for a free clinic in your community
Start a quit-smoking support group
Ask Health Professionals to volunteer time to conduct free health screenings for residents without health insurance

Promoting Fitness and Nutrition

Educate others about good nutrition habits
Lead a low-impact exercise class at a local senior center
Plan a health fair
Start a community walking group
Start a community weight-loss program
Start an organic food co-op
Work with a local gym to provide reduced-cost or free workout time for lower-income families and individuals

Protecting the Environment

Build a playground or nature trail
Organize volunteers for a community clean-up day
Purchase and drive an energy-efficient vehicle
Serve on your local transportation planning board
Start an alternative transportation program to help those who need help accessing health services

Public Health Advocacy

Send action alerts to Capitol Hill
Visit Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, or your state capital and demand better public health programs
Encourage representatives to support public health-friendly policies

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