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Your whole diet is most important to prevent heart disease
For many years, low-fat diets have been advocated to lower the risks of coronary heart disease. Low-fat diets help lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood stream, and “bad” LDL cholesterol blocks blood flow, which can lead to stroke and heart disease (American Heart Association).
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Robocall and human call yield same amount of physical activity
For one year, people in midlife and older who were inactive participated in a physical activity telephone intervention. About half (n=73) had a human advisor and 75 received reminders and information from an automated, interactive system.
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Mentors help maintain the walking habit
In the United States, Maine in Motion is a statewide initiative to encourage residents to increase their levels of physical activity through setting goals, tracking levels of daily activity on the website and counting steps using a pedometer.
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Feeling in control of life can increase longevity
How well people feel in control of their environments and their lives may well have an influence on their years of life, according to the results of a new study.
moreEmotional wellness
Strengthening the core muscles can benefit balance
“Core strengthening” refers to exercises that target the muscles in the middle of the body; core exercises require the abdominal and back muscles to work in coordination (Mayo Clinic).
moreBalance and falls
Worries about retirement may depend on age
In Canada, an online survey was answered by 2,014 people ages 18 years and older. Among all respondents, 31% felt their retirement years would be better than those experienced by earlier generations, 32% said they would be similar and 36% believed their years would be worse.
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