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Physical fitness is important to your overall health<br />
Staying active can keep our bodies healthy and it can improve your overall<br />
well-being and quality of life. Here are some ways physical activity can help<br />
you feel better, look better and live better.<br />
<strong>JAN</strong>UARY<br />
Meet Our Case Manager<br />
Crystal Gott, RN, CCM<br />
It lifts<br />
your mood<br />
Regular physical activity<br />
can relieve stress, anxiety,<br />
depression and anger.<br />
Being more active can help:<br />
• Lower your blood pressure<br />
• Boost your levels of good cholesterol<br />
• Improve blood flow (circulation)<br />
It keeps you<br />
physically fit<br />
and able<br />
Too much sitting and other<br />
sedentary activities can<br />
increase your risk of heart<br />
disease and stroke.<br />
It helps keep<br />
the doctor<br />
away<br />
Exercise increases<br />
muscle strength, which<br />
increases your ability to<br />
do other activities.<br />
• Keep your weight under control<br />
• Prevent bone loss<br />
It can help you live longer<br />
Staying active helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with aging.<br />
Other benefits of physical activity:<br />
• Helps you quit smoking and stay<br />
tobacco-free.<br />
• Boosts your energy level so you can<br />
get more done.<br />
• Helps you manage stress and tension.<br />
• Promotes a positive attitude and outlook.<br />
• Helps you fall asleep faster and sleep<br />
more soundly. Improves your self-image<br />
and self-confidence. Helps you spend<br />
more time outdoors.<br />
A BlueAdvantage<br />
Administrators<br />
of Arkansas case<br />
manager, Crystal,<br />
has been a registered<br />
nurse for 24 years. She<br />
has experience in the<br />
emergency department,<br />
trauma, orthopedics,<br />
medical surgical,<br />
critical care and case management.<br />
A recent empty-nester, in Crystal’s spare<br />
time, she enjoys walking her grand-dog,<br />
Major, swimming and spending time with<br />
her adult children.<br />
“I enjoy sharing educational information with<br />
our members about their healthcare benefits,<br />
as well as resources available to them, like<br />
social workers, dietician and pharmacy<br />
consults. I help our members gain access<br />
to care, resources and medications they<br />
were not aware they could access<br />
or were having trouble accessing.”<br />
The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity<br />
aerobic activity each week. That’s just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.<br />
00078.06.01.122<br />
SOURCE: American Heart Association
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