Tips for Staying Healthy

Get enough sleep (at least 8-9 hours a night)
Eat a healthy diet including at least 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Take a multivitamin with folic acid and get at least 1300 mg of calcium every day
Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week
Don't smoke
Learn to manage stress
Take time every day to do something you enjoy! Spend time with friends, play sports, work with your hands, play music, read, make art, cook, etc.

Written by the CYWH and YMH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

Updated: 2/21/2008

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