National Gardening Exercise Day

About National Gardening Exercise Day

Whether it's weeding, planting, pruning or simply watering, getting outside and tending to your garden is a great exercise for all ages. 

According to the American Horticultural Therapy Association,  gardening is an ideal form of exercise because it combines three types of fitness: Strength, endurance, and flexibility. Bending and stretching to pull weeds or reaching up high provides flexibility.

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Festival of Sleep 💤

• Health
• USA

A day to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep to our health and well being.

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26Jan

National Preschool Fitness Day

• Health
• USA

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1Feb

National Children's Dental Health Month

• Health
• USA

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

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• Health
• USA

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• Health
• International

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• Food
• USA

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• Culture
• USA

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• Sports
• USA

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