The RLE Group Newsletter
May 2014 Volume 14, Issue 5
TIPS
by Amanda MacMillan
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for Staying A
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When it comes to heart health, it’s important that we think not only of our own cardiovascular
health but also that of future generations. A study last year found that obese children and teens
have as much plaque in their arteries as a 45-year-old adult, setting them up for heart disease
and other serious health conditions much earlier than their parents.
If you’ve got kids, of course you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy. But you also
know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity. Still, setting a healthy example is a
good start; research shows that parents who are physically active increase the likelihood that
their kids will be active as well. So if you’re looking for ways to get your kids involved, check out
these tips.