Are You Active or Inactive?

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Inactivity leads to a greater risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood fat levels and obesity.

How Much is Too Much?

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According to the American Heart Association, women should eat only 100 calories a day of added sugar and men should have only 150 calories per day of added sugar.

Sugar Consumption Up? Yep! Duh!

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Did you know between 1970 and 2005, American's sugar consumption increased by 20 percent? Most Americans now consume 22 to 30 teaspoons of sugar daily. This adds up to 350 to 475 empty calories.

Have You Tried This?

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For a tasty, crispy snack, toss raw kale with a little olive oil to lightly coat the leaves, spread onto a baking sheet, and bake in a 350 degree oven until crisp (about 15 minutes).

Are You Eating Enough Dark Leafy Greens?

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Dark green leafy greens have been associated with lowering people's risk of diabetes, stroke, colon cancer, cataracts, bone loss and memory loss.

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Are You Overweight? Maybe Sleep Deprivation is the Cause!

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Studies show that people who are sleep deprived produce an excess of certain hormones such as cortisol, grehlin and neuropeptide Y that can stimulate hunger and lead to overeating.

Airbags and Seatbelts Work Together!

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Airbags and seat belts work best together.
The airbag softens the impact of the crash, the shoulder and lap belts hold the passengers at a safe distance from the air bag.

Plants Help Filter Allergens? Yep!

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Philodendrons, ferns and dracaenas filter many allergens from the air naturally. For maximum benefits, have one plant for every 100 square feet of space.

What's "Aerobic"?

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Aerobic exercise such as dance, bicycling, jogging, jump roping, cross country skiing, rowing, swimming and walking use the body's large muscles which cause the heart, circulatory system and lungs to work harder.

Are You Omega-3 Deficient?

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Symptoms of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include poor memory, dry skin, fatigue, heart problems, mood swings or depression and poor circulation.

Want to be Happy and Calm? Read This!

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Research shows that during positive interactions, the brain produces higher levels of dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin, the chemicals in the brain which promote feelings of happiness and calmness.

Take TIME Every Day to De-Stress!

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To counteract a stressful lifestyle, take time each day to take care of yourself and relax such as going for a walk in nature, reading a book, taking a warm bath, watching a movie or spending time with friends.

Visualize Yourself Having Achieved Your Goals......And You Will!

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"The more you visualize yourself having achieved your goals, the more your brain decides that this is the real you and the more it works to promote the behavior that drives this to be true." Kelly Traver, MD

Why Are You Gaining Weight?

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The most common causes of weight gain are lack of sufficient exercise and large food portions.

What Do the Quality of Your Relationships Predict?

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Studies show that having positive relationships with friends and family leads to a higher quality of life and promotes a longer life.

Why Exercise Regularly?

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Research studies show that people who exercise regularly enjoy longer lives and have higher- quality lives than those who remain sedentary.

See It As It Is? No! See It As You Want It To Be!

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As you create health goals, spend time everyday visualizing yourself as if you have already achieved your goals.

Want to Make BIG Lifestyle Changes? Do It One Baby Step At a Time!

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People who are successful at initiating and maintaining major behavioral changes make the changes gradually, one at a time.

Avoid Canned Foods with High Sodium Content!

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Canned food; especially beans and soups, are often high in sodium. To reduce sodium intake, select no-added salt items or if unable to find no-added salt options, rinse well before using canned products.

Or, eat raw fruits and veggies which have no sodium!

How Much Sodium Do You Eat Daily?

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The recommended daily intake of sodium for healthy adults is 2300 mg. If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, or are middle-aged or older it is recommended you consume no more than 1500 mg of sodium daily.

Too Much Sodium in Your Diet?

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Too much sodium in your body can lead to high blood pressure, which puts you at high risk to develop heart disease, kidney disease and congestive heart failure.

Are You Protected?

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One third of people over 65 have some
degree of hearing loss. Protect your
hearing by wearing ear plugs or ear
muffs when exposed to loud noise.
Loud noise will kill the nerve cells
in your inner ear, and they don't grow
back.

Deep Breathe When Working at the Computer, Standing in Line or Sitting in Traffic

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Create a healthy habit of deep breathing whenever possible, such as when working at the computer, standing in line, sitting in traffic or feeling stressed

The Many Benefits of Deep Breathing

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Deep breathing has many benefits such as relieving stress, increases oxygenation to vital organs, helps clear and focus the mind, lowers blood pressure and can relieve discomfort.

Is Daily Exercise a Habit for You?

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Regular exercise is essential for maintaining health. Make daily exercise part of your routine, find activities you enjoy so that you look forward to your daily activity and sneak exercise into your day whenever and wherever you can.

Food Diary? It Really Works!

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Studies show that keeping a food diary aids in losing and maintaining weight. A food diary will help you be more conscious of what you are eating and identify patterns in your eating habits.