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Best Back-To-School Tips: Exercise and Sleep

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girljumpingrope6 "Bests" About Kids' Exercise

At least one hour of physical activity a day helps kids to:
*Feel less stressed
*Feel better about themselves
*Feel more ready to learn in school
*Keep a healthy weight
*Build sturdy muscles, bones, and joints
*Sleep better at night

 

 

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Getting Enough ZZZZ's

*Sleep Facts: School-aged children and teens need at least nine hours of sleep a night. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night.
*Sleep Tips: Set a sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up the same times each day. Keep room temperature on the cool side. A TV or computer in the bedroom can be a distraction.

Read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/fall13/articles/fall13pg20.html