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1. Diet & Nutrition
Try low sodium, low fat, low
cholesterol, high fiber recipes. To
increase the nutritional value use fresh
veggies, lean meat and seafood.
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2. Physical Activity
The aerobic fitness component of dance
improves the strength and efficiency of
the cardio-respiratory system and
reduces excess body fat, which plays a
major role in the increased risk of
chronic diseases such as cancer,
diabetes, and heart disease.
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Allocate time to practice what you
learned in your Chicago Steppin dance
class.
Practice! Practice! Practice!
Use a pedometer to track your
10,000 Steps a day.
Click here for pedometers
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3. Health Screening
Heart attacks and strokes account for
more deaths and disabilities than all
cancers combined. Early detection
through regular health screening can
reduce the numbers of premature deaths.
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Do you know what to do in case of a
heart attack?
Heart Attack Signs
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime/index.htm
Ten Year Risk for having a Heart Attack
Information Source
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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Check with your doctor for
recommended health screening.
Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes,
Breast Cancer, Blood Pressure,
BMI (body fat analysis)
Podiatry, Sickle Cell Screenings,
Eye Exams, Dental, Nutritionist
Prostate Screening, HIV etc.
4. Stress Reduction
How we choose to manage stress can
influence our overall health and
emotional well being. Stress is
disagreeable to the body.
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Try this breathing exercise,
inhale on the count 1234567, hold
1234567, exhale 1234567.
Prayer, yoga, meditation, nature walks,
comedy shows and above all avoid self
defeating thoughts.
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A Healthier U Lifestyle
Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle begins with U and your commitment to the journey. There are four main components that are
essential to living a healthy lifestyle. The four essential components are Diet & Nutrition, Physical Activity, Health Screenings, Stress Reduction.
Develop & Maintain A Healthier U Lifestyle
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