11 Tips for a Healthy Fall
As the days get shorter and cooler and the leaves change color, “fall” into these 11 healthy habits that help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Get Active
Adults need at least 150 minutes
of moderate-intensity aerobic
activity every week, plus
muscle-strengthening activities
at least 2 days a week.
Be Sun Safe
Wear long shirts and pants,
a wide-brimmed hat, and
sunglasses and use broad
spectrum sunscreen with
at least SPF 15.
TIP | Even if the weather is cooler, the sun can still damage your skin. UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage.
Rethink Your Drink
Substitute water for sugary
or alcoholic drinks to reduce
calories and stay safe.
Learn Your Family
Health History
Talk to your family and
your doctor about your
family health history.
Get Your Screenings
Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services like cancer and diabetes screenings.
DID YOU KNOW? Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
For more about how to prevent chronic disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, follow @CDCChronic on Twitter or visit cdc.gov/chronicdisease.
Page last reviewed: October 3, 2018