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Healthy Living in Tennessee

The team at Rush ACLS created the following section of our website to give our Tennessee ACLS, BLS and PALS certification customers a resource for healthy living. Please read below to discover some ways that you can be physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle in Tennessee.

Active Living

Staying active is one of the best ways to prevent cardiac-related ailments. The rate of heart disease in Tennessee is 4.8% and the rate of people who suffer from heart attacks is 5.2%. Here are some ways that the residents of Tennessee can stay physically active.

State Parks

Visiting a state park is a great way to engage in a variety of physical activities. At state parks, you can find hiking, camping, canoeing and more. Here is a site that will help you plan you next state park visit. http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/

Bicycle

Cycling is a great way to get daily physical activity. This website will help you get started on your next cycling adventure in Tennessee. http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/bikeped/routes.htm

Daily Routine

One of the best ways to increase your level of daily physical activity is to change some of your regular habits.

  • Wash your car by hand instead of taking it to the car wash
  • Do push-ups or squats during commercials of your favorite TV shows.
  • Ride a bicycle to work or around the neighborhood.
  • Walk around during your break.
  • Park your car at the far end of the lot to increase your walk

Healthy Diet

The rate of obesity in Tennessee is approximately 32%. As our Tennessee PALS, BLS and ACLS certification customers know, obesity is linked all sorts of heart-related issues. Here are some tips for maintaining a better diet.

  • Reduce the amount of grain in your diet. If you are going to eat grain, make sure to eat whole grains.
  • Eat more lean protein like chicken and fish.
  • Serve dinner up on a smaller plate. You will eat less.
  • Avoid pre-packaged and processed foods.
  • Eat slower. You will eat less food.

Visit a Tennessee Farmers Market to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. The following site will help you find a local farmers market. http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/Tennessee.htm

For the Children

Here are some activities for the kids in Tennessee.

  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo – 478 Happy Hollow Lane, Sevierville, TN
  • Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway Mall – 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
  • Nashville Shores – 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage, TN
  • Tennessee Aquarium – One Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN
  • Other Kids Activities - http://attractions.uptake.com/tennessee/family.html

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