This calendar of health and wellness ideas for the month of May is brought to you by United Health Care:

Sat, May 5 - Gardening, dancing and cleaning all count as exercise.

Mon, May 7 - Lift soup cans while you’re waiting for your meal to cook.

Sat, May 12 - Walking is one of the easiest and best forms of exercise.

Wed, May 16 - Exercise can help lower your risk for certain diseases.

Thu, May 24 - If you do something you find fun, you’re more likely to stick with it.

Tue, May 29 - Walk a lap around the store or the mall before you start shopping.