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Are You On The Path To Wellness?
Being healthier is not an all-or-nothing proposition. You can begin on the path to wellness by making small changes.

Do you know how your health habits can affect longevity?
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Are you healthier than you were five years ago?
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Do you exercise regularly?
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Do you limit the amount of refined sugar, fat, sodium, and cholesterol in your diet?
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Do you have techniques for identifying and handling the stress and tension in your life?
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Answers:
  1. By eliminating some unhealthy habits from your life and adding other healthy ones, you could add years to your future.
  2. It is a myth that as you age, your health and well-being is guaranteed to suffer. You can make lifestyle changes and live a healthier life at any time.
  3. Regular exercise can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. It can also help keep you trim and increase your mental alertness.
  4. You are what you eat. Small changes in your diet can affect many areas of health, from cholesterol and weight control to high blood pressure.
  5. Being able to identify what causes you stress is the first step in getting your life under control. The next step is learning how to change your reaction to what stresses you.

 
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