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a healthy lifestyle
 
 

 

 

Simple Steps To Better Health

 

A Healthy Lifestyle

 

Prevent Diabetes

 

Eat Healthy

 

Stay Active

 

Heart Health

 

Quit Tobacco

 

Team Up With Your

Health Care Provider

WELCOME TO SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

 

Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot change, such as the genes you are born with or your age. But many you can control by changing how you live. Even small steps toward healthy living lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other serious health problems.

Small changes can bring big results. Pick one or two areas to start making a healthier you.

  • Eat healthy food
  • Keep a healthy weight
  • Exercise more often
  • Be tobacco free
  • Limit alcohol use
  • Check your cholesterol
  • Watch your blood pressure
  • Prevent or control diabetes
  • Know your family health history
  • Talk with your doctor, nurse or other health care provider
  • Take medicines as directed

Start small. For example, eat more fruit and vegetables and take a brisk walk every day.

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

www.cdc.gov/HealthyLiving

 

American Heart Association