Get Fit, & Stay Healthy

Stay active, boost your energy, and improve your self-confidence.

Physical Activity

Regular exercise can improve your health and well-being. Being physically active can help you lose weight, get stronger and improve your outlook on life. Being more physically active also can help you:

Exercise Activity Calculator
How much physical activity do adults need?

Healthy Eating

The energy your body needs comes from the foods you eat. That energy is measured in calories. All foods have calories, but some have much more than others. The basic building blocks of all foods include:

• Carbohydrates (carbs) are your body’s favorite fuel source. Foods like bread, rice, potatoes and fruits are rich in carbs.
• Proteins help your body grow and build muscle. Meat and fish, nuts, beans and dairy (like milk and cheese) have plenty of protein.
• Fats can be turned into energy by your body. Foods with good fats include meat and fish, dairy, nuts, and seeds.

Nutrition and Activity Quiz
Calorie Counter
Visit the CDC’s webpage Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight for more information.

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

There is no right answer for how much you should weigh. Doctors use the body mass index (BMI) that uses your height and weight to determine a person’s body fat. BMI helps you get an idea if you are at a healthy weight. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight includes healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep and stress reduction.

Adult BMI Calculator
Child and Teen BMI Calculator
Learn more about Healthy Eating and Weight: Healthy Weight, Nutrition and Physical Activity

Make a plan to quit and lower your risk for conditions like high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes complications, and others that can result from smoking and tobacco use.

Smoking and Tobacco Recovery

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products (like vaping) harm your body and can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes complications, and heart and lung disease.

Quitting smoking can be a challenge but you can do it. Help is available.

Quiz: How Strong is Your Nicotine Addiction?
Make Your Quit Plan

Use information and tools to help you identify your stress and anxiety, and even screen for depression.

Stress Management

Everyone experiences stress. There are many causes of stress, including work, family issues, money problems, chronic illness, pain or a disability. If you are experiencing too much stress, you may develop health and behavioral issues, such as headaches and other physical pain, drastic weight changes, alcohol or drug abuse, moodiness, or anxiety and panic attacks.

Coping with Stress

Anxiety & Depression

Long-term stress can lead to depression, which is a mood disorder that affects how you feel, think and handle daily activities. Help is available. The first step in getting the right treatment is visiting your doctor. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the results. Your doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and tell you if they are consistent with excessive stress, depression or some other condition. Once a diagnosis of depression is made, you and your doctor can discuss treatment options, including medications and psychotherapy.

Screen for Depression
Mental Health Screenings
Learn more about Depression and Anxiety: Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety