Public Health Experts practice what they preach
Wednesday 8 June 2005
Public Health Experts practice what they preach at the Faculty's Annual Scientific Meeting.
Public health experts today practised what they preach when they took part in a health and well-being session which included yoga, tai chi and meditation.
The session, held at the Faculty of Public Health’s annual conference, was aimed at promoting a better work/life balance. Faculty President, Professor Rod Griffiths – who also took part – said: “Life today can be pretty stressful. Fitting an hour down the gym everyday isn’t always practical. The session showed people what they could do to relieve stress and tension – wherever they are, however busy they are.”
Public
health experts know only too well the important role physical activity
plays in promoting health and well-being. Current recommendations say
we should take at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five times a week.
This can be broken down into ‘manageable’ chunks throughout the day. Regular
physical activity, such as brisk walking, swimming and gardening, can
help to prevent the major killers, such as cardiovascular disease and
stroke. Exercise also improves mental well-being – it makes us feel better.
The Faculty’s annual conference runs until 9 June. It brings together national and international public health professionals to share best practice to improve the public’s health. The Faculty is an authoritative public health body which maintains and improves standards in the public health workforce to improve the health of the population.
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