Medicare cites West Houston Medical Center with a violation over patient care concern
Hospital's 12th violation since March 2012
Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition
In 2008, the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued the federal government’s first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Guidelines) to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits. Given the extensive amount of new information available over the past decade, DHHS released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 12, 2018. #1 How many Americans meet the Physical Activity Guidelines? In 2017, only about 20% of high school students and 25% of adults reported getting enough physical activity to meet the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines. #2 How much physical activity do school-aged youth and adults need? The guidelines for children and adolescents are as follows: It is important to provide young people opportunities and encouragement to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable an...
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