How to live a healthy life

1. Step 1

   1.Drink Alcohol in Moderation: If you choose to drink alcohol, the key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation
   
   -Known the alcohol content of different drinks
   -DO NOT mix alcohol and drugs
   -DO NOT Drink and Drive
   -DO NOT drink if pregnant
   -DO NOT make drinking a habit

2. Step 2

   2. Check Up on Your Health: The key to staying well and living long is catching a problem before they become serious
   
   -Get regular medical checkups
   -Ask about immunization: Women planning pregnancies should review their immunization status before conceiving. If you are over age 65 - you may need to immunization for INFLUENZA and PNEUMONIA.

3. Step 3

   3. Eat Healthfully: A proper diet can help prevent illness
   
   -Select foods with important nutrients
   -Protein: 15% of calories
   -Carbohydrates: 50% of calories
   -Fats: less than 30% of calories
   -Fibers: 25 - 30g daily
   -Vitamins and minerals: A, B6, C, D, calcium, sodium, iron ...
   -Watch calories
   -Eat unprocessed foods
   -Drink plenty of water
   -Watch fat and cholesterol
   -Reduce salts and sugars
   -Get into good eating habits

4. Step 4

   4. Prevent Drug Abuse
   
   -Learn about ANY drug you take!
   -Avoid drug abuse situations
   -Use medication ONLY as directed

5. Step 5

   5. Exercise
   
   -Begin an exercise program
   -Choose a workout that you enjoy
   -Begin gradually
   -Use the right equipment
   -Exercise the entire body
   -Warmup before and cool down after
   -Make working out a habit: write down your workouts and set goals!
   -Find an exercise partner
   -DONT workout every day; break up your workouts with a day off in between

6. Step 6

   6. Stay Safe
   
   -Protect yourself when playing any sport
   -Wear sunblock when outdoors
   -Accident proof your home; CLEAN UP THE CLUTTER!
   -Wear a seat belt
   -Practice safe sex
   -Have a list of emergency phone numbers

7. Step 7

   7. Get Good Sleep
   
   -Exercise and eat right; Just not before you go to sleep
   -Limit caffeine intake
   -STOP smoking
   -Avoid drinking a "nightcap"
   -Make your sleeping environment as quiet and comfortable as possible
   -ROUTINE, ROUTINE, ROUTINE!
   -Put your mind at ease

8. Step 8

   8. Manage Stress
   
   -Identify the problem
   -Practice relaxation techniques
   -Use medications if needed
   -Change the way you behave; think positive not negative

9. Step 9

   9. Avoid Tobacco
   
   -DO NOT start
   -Teach your children
   -Set a quit date and stick to it!
   -Become smoke-free in your home

10. Step 10

    10. Control your weight
    
    -Strike a balance between calories you take in and calories you burn
    -Eat Less
    -Eat small and sensible portions
    -Avoid fats and grease
    -Avoid eating late at night: THIS IS A BIG ONE!
    -Exercise
    -Be patient

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