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One way to improve your mental health is to simultaneously improve your physical health. Here, you can find articles and videos on exercise & physical fitness, sleep habits for improved mental health, superfoods & nutrition, and body positivity.

EXERCISE & PHYSICAL FITNESS

Exercise and Physical Fitness: MedlinePlusExercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The key is to find the right exercise for you. Get the facts about fitness.

5 steps to start a fitness programStarting a fitness program is easier than you might think. Follow these five steps.

10 Surprising Benefits of ExerciseDiscover other perks—besides weight loss—to working out regularly

Physical Activity vs. Exercise: What’s the Difference?30 minutes of exercise each day might not be enough if you're sedentary the rest of the day. Learn about physical activity vs. exercise from ACE Fitness.

SLEEP HABITS

What Affect Does Sleep Have on Mental Health?Lack of sleep has an impact on mental health conditions and general health, but it also has effects on a number of mental health conditions.

Sleep and mental healthLife constantly throws up challenges and difficulties. Resilience is the ability to manage and cope with these. It is believed that having enough sleep is an important factor in our ability to deal with adversity and the demands of a busy life. Sleep in many respects is a built in biological source of resilience and th

Why Not Getting Enough Sleep Could Be Harming Your Mental HealthStudies show a link between sleep and mental illness. Here’s exactly how sleep impacts several mental health conditions, from anxiety to schizophrenia.

Get Enough SleepHOW SLEEP HELPS Sleep may seem like a waste of time. You could instead be answering e-mail, doing the dishes, repairing the deck or decking the halls. But research shows that you're more likely to succeed at your tasks—and enjoy greater well-being—if you get some serious shuteye.

The Complex Relationship Between Sleep, Depression & Anxiety | Sleep FoundationExcessive sleepiness not only affects your physical health, it has a big impact on your mental health as well. When you don't get the 7-9 hours of quality

Sleep and Mental Health: Why Our Brains Need SleepSleep for the brain is like gas for a car. When the tank is full we get where we need to be. But as time goes on, the gauge falls lower and lower until the gas is gone and the car stops. Without the fuel it needs, the car is useless.

HEALTHY EATING

One Small Change: What Makes Superfoods So Super?Superfoods have been all the rage for years, but what makes them so super? Should you spend extra money on exotic ones, or can you find them in your grocery store?

Importance of Good NutritionYour food choices each day affect your health — how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Choosing Healthy Meals As You Get OlderGood nutrition is part of healthy aging! Read about healthy eating and meal plans, and get 10 tips for choosing healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle.

Important Nutrients to Know: Proteins, Carbohydrates, and FatsNutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and fats can help you stay healthy as you age. Make sure you get the right amount of each.

Recipes - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankOur colorful recipe cards offer clear step-by-step instructions to help families make use of unfamiliar produce, or shake up an old favorite with new ideas. Our recipes keep the health needs of our individuals and families in mind and make it easy to include the whole family. These are three popular recipes that can help bring … Continued

Additional Resources from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheets

Feeding PA's Healthy Pantry Initiative

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