Health Tip: Offer Kids the 5 Food Groups

Here are suggested healthier choices

Long Sleep Time, Higher Stroke Risk?

More than 8 hours a night linked to greater odds in study, but cause-and-effect not proved

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Stroke

Media Advisory: Data on Children’s Use of Complementary Health Approaches

What: The release of data from a nationwide government survey on American Children’s use of natural products such as melatonin, Echinacea, probiotics, as well as on the use of mind and body approaches such as yoga, chiropractic, massage, and meditation. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold a webinar/telephone briefing to discuss the findings of the most recent reports from the National Health Interview Survey.

U.S. Officials Pinpoint Common Sources of Foodborne Illnesses

Almost 2 million Americans fall ill each year, report notes

The First Lady Has a Challenge for You: #GimmeFive

Posted by:

Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move!

Have you been making healthier choices over the past five years? #GimmeFive! Have you planted a garden, joined a dance class, eaten more fruits and vegetables? #GimmeFive! And, in the spirit of Let’s Move! – whether it’s pushups or recipes or hours spent on your health – can you #GimmeFive more?

As part of the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move!, the First Lady is encouraging Americans across the country to give out high-fives when they see someone making healthy choices. And she’s challenging everyone to #GimmeFive things they are doing to eat better, be more active, and lead a healthier life.

Are you ready to #GimmeFive?

Share what you’re doing to lead a healthier life on Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Facebook, or Tumblr using #GimmeFive and then pass on the challenge to your family, friends, and followers!

Stay involved in the #GimmeFive challenge and the fifth anniversary activities by following us:

On Twitter: @LetsMove and @FLOTUS, the official Twitter account for the Office of the First Lady

On Instagram: @MichelleObama, the official Instagram account for the Office of the First Lady

On Facebook: facebook.com/letsmove

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