Here are some tips from the Wellsphere Health Portal to help your Dad be healthier.
These were put together by Erika Schwartz, MD, a general internist, an authority on preventive health, and a patient advocate. She suggests these 12 easy, fun and effective ways to help improve Dad’s overall health and outlook on life, just in time for Father’s day.
Start a new tradition on Father’s Day – help Dad get and stay healthier. There’s no better gift than health.
P Take him for a morning walk after a healthy Father’s day breakfast (egg whites, berry smoothie, chicken sausage and Green tea).
P Get him a set of 20 pound weights to use every day before dinner or at work, if that is feasible.
P Get him a 5 pound bag of apples or other fruit and nuts he likes as snack basket he can enjoy every day for the next week.
P Get him a six-pack of soda water to replace colas, other caffeinated drinks and beer.
P Get him a muscle vibrator that will help relax his shoulders (a better after-work stress reliever than a cocktail)
P Buy him golf lessons or a month’s membership at a gym
P Find a walking or cycling group and join together (or just get him a bike)
P Clear his work materials from his bedroom so he can get a better night’s sleep.
P Get him a video on good nutrition
P Go away for a weekend together on an activity trip (walking, boating, camping)
P Line up his father or brother to engage in family-designated physical activity days.
And finally remember to....
Give him hugs
With these positive gifts you can help your Dad to stay with you longer.
Here are some tips from the Wellsphere Health Portal to help your Dad be healthier.
These were put together by Erika Schwartz, MD, a general internist, an authority on preventive health, and a patient advocate. She suggests these 12 easy, fun and effective ways to help improve Dad’s overall health and outlook on life, just in time for Father’s day.
Start a new tradition on Father’s Day – help Dad get and stay healthier. There’s no better gift than health.
P Take him for a morning walk after a healthy Father’s day breakfast (egg whites, berry smoothie, chicken sausage and Green tea).
P Get him a set of 20 pound weights to use every day before dinner or at work, if that is feasible.
P Get him a 5 pound bag of apples or other fruit and nuts he likes as snack basket he can enjoy every day for the next week.
P Get him a six-pack of soda water to replace colas, other caffeinated drinks and beer.
P Get him a muscle vibrator that will help relax his shoulders (a better after-work stress reliever than a cocktail)
P Buy him golf lessons or a month’s membership at a gym
P Find a walking or cycling group and join together (or just get him a bike)
P Clear his work materials from his bedroom so he can get a better night’s sleep.
P Get him a video on good nutrition
P Go away for a weekend together on an activity trip (walking, boating, camping)
P Line up his father or brother to engage in family-designated physical activity days.
And finally remember to....
Give him hugs
With these positive gifts you can help your Dad to stay with you longer.