Leaves turn bright and crunchy under your feet, and temperatures get more comfortable. Fall is a great time to sign off Facebook and head outside! No matter what the season – spending more time outside is good for your body and your mind.

Healthy snacking can keep you energized and prevent you from pigging out on sweets or other junk. String cheese, a handful of nuts, whole-grain crackers, or an apple, make easy grab-and-go snacks.

Walk or bike to the grocery store. It’s good exercise and you won’t buy more than you need if you are carrying things home.

Cutting salt in your diet can help to reduce blood pressure. Take the salt shaker off the table and use a little hot sauce, lemon, vinegar, or spices to add flavor to foods instead.

If you live less than a mile to your child’s school, walk them to or from school when you can! It’s a great way to spend time together, and everyone benefits from the exercise.

Did you know that having diabetes raises your risk for heart attack? If you are diabetic, work closely with your health care team to control heart attack risk factors.

Say no to one regular 20-ounce bottle of soda per day, and you’ll save enough calories in a year to lose up to 25 pounds. Drink plain water, naturally flavored unsweetened seltzers, or unsweetened ice teas instead.

Exercise doesn’t need to be anything extravagant. Studies show walking for 30 minutes per day leads to lower risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. How will you find your 30 minutes today?

Try something new – explore a local park. Point Gratiot, Lake Erie State Park and Long Point State Park are great places to enjoy lake views while you take a walk.