What can you do to improve your physical health?

Increasing your physical activity can lead to major health benefits, Building muscle and maintaining a healthy weight can allow you to continue being able to perform physical activities, such as pushing a vacuum cleaner, playing golf or climbing a flight of stairs.

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Talk With Your Doctor

Talk to your doctor or health care provider about your level of exercise or physical activity. Some things your doctor may suggest include:

  • That you use a cane or walker
  • That you do an exercise or physical therapy program
  • Managing pain that you may be experiencing with physical activity