Resources

Changing old habits isn’t easy. The good news is, you’ve come to the right place for help! These resources will help guide you on your path to wellness

General Health and Wellness

• ADPH Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
• Alabama Cooperative Extension System
• National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
• Prediabetes Risk Test
• Surgeon General’s Call to Action: Physical Activity and Obesity
• Scale Back Alabama Health Tips
• Scale Back Alabama Blog

Nutrition

• American Heart Association Recipes
• American Diabetes Association Recipes
• MyPlate Recipes
• Chews Wisely Alabama Recipes
• Eatright.org Recipes
• Have a Plant Recipes
• Make a Good Choice: ReThink Your Drink
• Grocery Store Tours

If you struggle to have enough food for an active, healthy life, this list of Food Access Resources may help you find assistance.

Physical Activity

• 100 Alabama Miles Challenge
• Deskercise – 20 Ways to Get Moving While at Work
• Fresh Air Family
• Get Moving Alabama
• Physical Activity Guidelines from CDC
• Step It Up! Walkable Communities from CDC
• Physical Activity with Trainer Ashley Gardner
• Yoga with Adriene
• What’s Your Move?
• Strength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner Healthier
• Resistance Training for Health

Managing Stress

• Effective Stress Relievers for Your Life
• Ways to Manage Stress

Weight Loss

• Losing Weight (CDC)
• Keeping a Healthy Body Weight

Sleep

• Basics About Sleep (CDC)
• Sleep and Health
• Healthy Sleep Habits