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… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general … risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and … that contains bacteria (germs); To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with …
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… Forms and Checklists Healthwise Self-Care Checklist Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight High Blood Pressure: … Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? Hearing Loss: … Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: …
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… belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: footnote 1 Less than 102 cm (40 in.) for … Policy and Promotion, Health Canada (2003). Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults . …
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… Overview How do you make healthy food choices when trying to lose weight? There are … drinks per week. If you'd like some help planning meals, a dietitian can help you create a plan that fits your … Department of Health and Human Services (2020). Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 , 9th ed. December 2020. …
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… other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes. Diabetes also … body weight and blood sugar control do not change. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults living with obesity, … and staying safe with physical activity. Being Active for a Healthy Weight (Exercise is Medicine, USA) This handout …
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… muscle, fat, or both. Exercising to build muscle and eating healthy foods are part of treatment. Healthy eating Eating a healthy, balanced diet with enough protein and calories may help you keep … Is safe. Improves strength and endurance. Improves heart and lung fitness. May help you feel less tired. …
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… it increases the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to prevent a … Stroke Citations Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement …
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… in other arteries in your body. This raises your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Medicines and lifestyle changes may … and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Making healthy lifestyle changes and taking medicines can lower … a health condition. High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Cause The most common cause of PAD is the buildup of …
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… recommended for adults by the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines is at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigourous … have built outdoor parks to help older adults stay healthy. Talk to a fitness professional for free Talk to a … sit less Sitting for long periods can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you are doing something that …
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… fih-bruh-LAY-shun") is a common type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Normally, the heart beats in a … can also help manage atrial fibrillation by having a heart-healthy lifestyle. Atrial fibrillation caused by a condition … used in some people who cannot take a blood thinner. Heart-healthy lifestyle You can live well and help manage atrial …