It’s easy to fall into a harmful cycle of fatigue, poor eating
habits and stressful living. Too much stress affects a good night’s
sleep, which leads to fatigue. For quick pick-me-ups during the day,
fast food and snacks are a convenient solution. When its time to wind
down, cigarettes, alcohol, sleep aids or recreational drugs may seem
like the easy answer.
Hardly a prescription for living well, it’s an all too familiar
custom for many of us. Although it’s not always easy to choose
a healthy lifestyle, making healthier choices means taking control
of your life and health. See and feel the effects of choices that
improve the odds of living longer and better.
Eating right…
• helps digestion
• helps control weight gain
• lowers the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
• increases energy and stamina.
• helps ward off certain diseases, including diabetes and cancer.
Regular exercise…
• can boost the sense of well-being.
• reduces stress.
• can help quitting smoking.
• helps control weight.
• reduces high blood pressure.
• gives energy, strength and endurance.
• lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
• encourages restful, healthy sleep.
Avoiding nicotine, caffeine, alcohol and other drugs…
• reduces tension and sleeping problems
• helps improve your nutrition.
• may be the most positive step for long-term health.
• reduces the risk of developing certain diseases.
• can give the immediate benefit of living life to the fullest.
Controlling Stress …
• can minimize muscle and backaches and digestive problems.
• may help reduce blood pressure and the vulnerability to heart
disease and stroke means taking time for yourself, so situations can
be faced with more control.
• promotes relaxation and allows more enjoyment out of life.
• improves the assurance of a good night’s sleep.
Decide today to start making health-supporting choices. Live longer
and feel good by living better.
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