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September Health Tip

September always feels like a new year of sorts! Summer is over, school is back in session. Start your fall new year with some healthy changes!

•  Keep a food diary; write down what you eat, how much, when and why. Maybe you're not really hungry. Eat only because you're hungry, not because you're bored, tired or stressed. Use alternative to eating when you're not hungry; take a walk, play a game, read a book or call a friend.

•  Record your physical activity: how long, how often and how hard do you work out?

•  Eat only at the kitchen table. Don't drive, watch television or talk on the phone while you eat. This helps you focus on how much you're eating, which can prevent overeating.

•  Put out your exercise clothes the night before as a reminder to walk or work out in the morning or after work.

•  Set goals you can achieve. For example, aim for eating more vegetables and fewer high-calorie foods.

•  Don't “size-up” your favorite drink—32 oz. of regular soda has up to 400 calories! Choose a diet drink or water instead.

•  Eat only until you're not hungry and push the plate away. Don't stuff yourself!

Maybe by the time you reach the "real" new year, you won't need so many resolutions!

 

If you would like to contribute to Better Health's mission,

please make your gift here or by mail to:

1422 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC 28301

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Better Health was founded in 1958 by a group of ordinary, yet extraordinary, citizens who were concerned that the indigent could not afford their medications. From that simple starting point Better Health has bridged the gap in healthcare for 51 years. One of these founders, Ruth Peters, served as Executive Director for the first 25 years, providing assistance from her home!  In 1992, Better Health named its highest volunteer award in her honor.  Her life spanned the gamut from the Army Nurse Corps during World War II in India to one of the top five North Carolina Senior Citizen Jaycees in 1987. 

 

Better Health became a United Way agency in 1959 and was incorporated in 1991 as a non-profit organization under federal law 501(c)3. The agency expanded to become a full time, full service agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

 
 

 

Welcome to the homepage of Better Health. Better Health is a local not-for-profit agency that was established in 1958. Our mission is to provide for the unmet healthcare needs of Cumberland County residents through assistance, referral and education. All services are designed to create a "healthier community".


Better Health
1422 Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 483-7534
Fax: (910) 483-2157
 

 

 

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