Physical Health
Being fit (physically healthy) helps people keep their positive mental health.
Some people with a learning disability do not keep themselves fit or eat the right foods and this can cause physical and mental ill health.
There are lots of reports and research linking diet and exercise to mental health
This doesn't mean you need to be running marathons (unless you want to!) but keeping fit will help with mental health. 30 minutes exercise a day is recommended so walk the dog, do some gardening, walk to the shops instead of catching the bus - anything.
Diet and exercise are important so try to manage these (not too much chocolate or chips and walk instead of getting the bus!) and if you smoke try and stop.
For lots of good information about general health go to 
Exercise with other people is often better so join a walking group or a gym, go swimming with someone else, join a football team. Ask other people what they do.
Read the report - Exercise and mental health
What you eat is also important, try to eat fresh food with plenty of fruit and veg.
Read the report - Diet and mental health. The Caroline Walker Trust have a report called 'Eating Well Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities' which ca be downloaded from the trusts website
Smoking is very damaging to physical health, and the links between physical health and mental health are clear. Smoking is more common in those with a mental health problem than the general population, the Mental Health Foundation has published a report on Smoking and Mental Health. Read the report Smoking and Mental Health
Some health conditions are more common for people who have a learning disability than the general population. Click here for a simple A-Z guide
For lots of easy to read information about health go to the Easy Health website