Find Your Best Friends- And Improve Your Health!

By Tierany Rugg ,University of Wisconsin, Division of Extension-Florence County

Tierany.Rugg@wis.edu, 715-528-4480 ext. 5

When many people think of health, fruits and vegetables come to mind. While eating well is a great part of a healthy lifestyle, there are so many other important factors involved in truly being healthy. One factor that often gets overlooked is maintaining a healthful social life. Social networks are wonderful for making women feel they are valued and supported. When you feel valued and supported, you are happier, which can improve mental health. Better yet, if you are able to exercise with a social circle, you are helping your mental and physical health. Good mental and physical health are key to healthy aging. 

It is common to feel your social circle continues to get smaller as you age, resulting in loneliness. However, social circles do not have to shrink simply because you are aging. 

Luckily, you can increase your social circle and improve your physical health at a program right here in Florence County! The program is called StrongBodies, and it is an evidence-based  strength-training program for older men and women. It will increase your strength and bone density, improve arthritic symptoms and flexibility, and reduce your risk for falls. On top of all this, you will increase your social circle by being surrounded by a group of amazing, supportive women. Please visit the UW-Extension Florence County website, the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionFlorenceCounty or call the Florence County Extension line 715-528-4480 for more information. Make your mind and body healthy by starting your journey to active, healthy aging and increasing your social circle at StrongBodies Florence County!