Week 1: Oral health
The 28-day well-being challenge
Your oral, overall, and emotional health are impossible to separate. That’s why this 28-day challenge helps you develop healthy habits. By starting small and adding a new goal each week, you’ll boost multiple areas of your well-being!
A regular brushing and flossing routine is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums.
It’s not just about your smile — maintaining your oral health is also tied to a reduced risk for overall health risks like stroke and heart disease. We’ll start the challenge by keeping your smile healthy!
Daily goal: Brush twice daily for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, and floss once.
Week 2: Better sleep
Did you know the glow from cell phones, laptops, and TVs can throw off your sleep cycle? Limiting late-night screen time can help.
Improving sleep can reduce stress, improve memory, and helps you avoid tooth grinding (bruxism), which can crack your tooth enamel or cause headaches and jaw problems.
Daily goal: Your week 1 goal and avoid glowing screens at least one hour before you go to bed.
Week 3: Improved nutrition
Experts recommend eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day, but only 10% of Americans reach that amount.1 That’s why this week’s goal is about boosting your nutrition.
Berries and leafy green vegetables have vitamin C to support healthy gums.
Daily goal: Your weeks 1-2 goals and eat a fresh fruit and vegetable (or more!) each day.
Week 4: Ease into exercise
Now that you’re eating better and have more energy, let’s add some exercise to the mix! You can walk, run, do jumping jacks while you watch TV, anything really — just as long as you’re active.
If you need more structure for a workout, research online instructors and programs until you find the right one.
Daily goal: Your week 1-3 goals and exercise for 20 minutes three to five times this week.
Keep on keepin’ healthy
All areas of your health are tied together — set small, achievable goals for different areas of your life to find balance and improve your overall well-being!
1Deliso, M. Only 1 in 10 adults eating enough fruits and vegetables, CDC finds. (2022, January) from https://abcnews.go.com/Health/10-adults-eating-fruits-vegetablescdc-finds/story?id=82117939