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Here
are ten things you can do to help live longer, live better,
and live happier:
Number
1: Be Happy. Take time for yourself. Get connected
with family, friends, and community. Do things you enjoy!
Number 2: Get Moving.
The other secret to good health: just 30 minutes of physical
activity, accumulated over the course of each day, can radically
improve the way you look and feel, both physically and mentally.
Number 3: Eat Smart. It's
the secret to good health. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables,
and grains. Enjoy a variety of foods, balance foods from each
food group, and exercise moderation.
Number 4: Don't Smoke.
It's the leading preventable cause of death in our country.
Number 5: Get Checked.
Get regular checkups, preventive exams, and immunizations.
Don't forget self-exams, too.
Number 6: Play It Safe.
Avoid injuries. Buckle up. Wear a bike helmet. Use smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors. Wear sunscreen and UV protected
sunglasses. Use street smarts and common sense. Practice safe
sex.
Number 7: Take Medicine
Wisely. Read the labels, follow the instructions carefully,
and remind your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines
or supplements you might be taking that could interact with
your medication. If you have any questions about possible
side effects call your doctor or pharmacist.
Number 8: Avoid Illegal
Drugs and Alcohol. And where illicit drugs are concerned there
is no such thing as "moderate" use.
Number 9: Be Good To Your
Bones. For healthy bones, be sure to replenish your stock
of calcium every day with plenty of foods like milk and dairy
products, tofu, leafy green vegetables, canned salmon or sardines,
and calcium-fortified juices or breads. Speak with your doctor
about calcium supplements.
Number 10: Be Informed.
For health information you can trust from both governmental
and non-governmental sources,
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Statistically,
men live 7 years less than women and face major health risks that
can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. Women
need help to learn more about the leading health concerns of the
men in their lives because women are their major health caregivers/providers
and consult a doctor 150% more frequently. Therefore, women can
play a key role in preserving the health of the men they care about.
Helping men to adopt healthy lifestyles and obtain important preventive
screenings are great ways to show your love and concern!
