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10 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure

7 Tips to a Healthier You Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems.

Am I at risk of developing diabetes? Researchers don't fully understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes and others don't. a

Am I at risk of having a stroke? Many factors can increase your risk of a stroke. A number of these factors can also increase your chances of having a heart attack.

Breakfast - The intelligent meal Breakfast not only starts your day off right, but also lays the foundation for lifelong health benefits.

Check Your Physical Activity & Heart Disease I.Q.

Diabetes - Exercise What you eat and when also depend on how much you exercise. Physical activity is an important part of staying healthy and controlling your blood glucose.

Eating out & Diabetic - What should I look out for Whether it's a business meeting over lunch, dinner with your friends at a posh restaurant, or a fast-food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out because it's easier than cooking, and it's fun. But is it healthy?

Exercise - Why it is so critical Physical activity simply means movement of the body that uses energy

Five finger tips for good health Eat a balanced and varied diet that contains fruits and vegetables, bran and other whole grain breads and cereals, beans, dried plums and nuts.

I am a Vegetarian - How can I ensure I am getting adequate nutrition A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type of vegetarian diet.

Ideas for Calcium-Rich Meals & Snacks

Learn To Recognize A Stroke Stroke is a medical emergency. Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others.

Lifestyle - Move it or Lose it Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body

Lifestyle - Yoga Yoga means unity and signifies oneness. Through yoga exercises, participants can stretch and strengthen muscles, loosen joints and tone internal organs while focusing on breathing.

Measure Yourself on the "Richter Scale" Acid Test What are the chances that it is something more serious? A panel of experts from the American College of Gastroenterology developed a self-test to help gauge the severity of heartburn problems.

Tips For Limiting Cholesterol & Fats Besides avoiding high-sodium foods, people with heart failure should limit their intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. Eating too much saturated fat and cholesterol raises blood cholesterol, and high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for developing other types of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, which often contribute to heart failure.

Why is salt important for my diet? Table salt is made up of the elements sodium and chlorine - Your body needs some sodium to work properly. It helps with the function of nerves and muscles. It also helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body. Your kidneys control how much sodium is in your body. If you have too much and your kidneys can't get rid it, sodium builds up in your blood. This can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to other health problems.