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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

ODPHP Director

ODPHP guides the nation toward better health through disease prevention and health promotion efforts. Health and Well-Being Matter is a blog series from the ODPHP Director that features information about timely national public health priorities, observances, events, and initiatives. Read the Director's thoughts on efforts to improve health and well-being for all people.

It’s Never Too Late to Make Every Bite Count

Posted on March 18, 2022 by ODPHP

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Maintaining a healthy eating routine is a lifelong pursuit with immense consequence. Despite the critical role that proper nutrition plays in maintaining overall health and well-being, typical American dietary patterns don’t align with the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Fortunately, there are some basic steps we can all take toward better maintaining a healthy eating routine.

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Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure Is About More Than Just the Numbers

Posted on February 17, 2022 by ODPHP

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The old adage should always apply: Treat the person and not the disease. Preventing, identifying, and treating hypertension should be about much more than just measuring blood pressure and prescribing medicine. Instead, addressing high blood pressure should be an exemplar of comprehensive, person-centered care — promoting greater overall health, well-being, and personal resilience.

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Equity and Enhanced Individual and Community Resilience Are Integral to a Meaningful Recovery

Posted on January 27, 2022 by ODPHP

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Health and well-being are essential to individual and community resilience and thriving. Promoting enhanced individual and community resilience is foundational to equitable long-term recovery and resilience for the nation. It is also central to ODPHP’s mission of encouraging all Americans to lead healthy and active lives.

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Physical Activity Is Good for the Mind and the Body

Posted on December 15, 2021 by ODPHP

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Increasing physical activity directly contributes to improved mental health and better overall health and well-being. Physical activity has many well-established mental health benefits that include improved brain health and cognitive function, a reduced risk of anxiety and depression, and improved sleep and overall quality of life.

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