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Exercise<\/p>\n

Exercise can help control weight \u2013 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Keeping active can help people stay at a healthy weight or lose weight. It can also lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, as well as reduce stress and boost mood. Inactive (sedentary) lifestyles do just the opposite. For more information, please visit Harvard School of Public Health<\/a>.  <\/div>\n
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Physical Activity for Everyone: The Benefits of Physical Activity \u2013 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help control weight, reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases, reduce risk of Type 2 Diabetes and improve many health conditions. For more information, please link to US CDC<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity \u2013 Mayo Clinic<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Check out these seven ways exercise can improve your life<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Handout on Health: Sports Injuries \u2013 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease<\/div>\n
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This publication is for athletes at all ages and levels, for people who exercise, as well as for health care professionals, coaches, and others who want to find out more about sports injuries. This publication describes the different types of musculoskeletal sports injuries, how they can be treated and prevented, and recent treatment advances from research. More information please visit NIH<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nDiets<\/p>\n

Food Pyramids and Plates: What Should You Really Eat?-Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/strong><\/div>\n

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans evolve with each new version. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 continues this trend of routine updates. It also continues to reflect the tense interplay of science and the powerful food industry. For more information on food pyramids and plates, visit Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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The Right Tool to Balance Your Diet- Food Drug Agency<\/strong><\/div>\n
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You probably already use the Nutrition Facts label in some way\u2014maybe to check calories, fat or sodium content. But, the more familiar you are with the information, the more you\u2019ll want to use it daily to ensure you\u2019re eating a healthy, balanced diet. More information on nutrition facts, please visit FDA<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Nutrition and healthy eating \u2013 Mayo Clinic<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Do you want to adopt a healthy diet but aren’t sure where to start? As you consider the parade of healthy diets in magazines and cookbooks, make sure to look for one that\u2026 More information please visit Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nTobacco Smoking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harms of Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting-National Cancer Institute<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Tobacco smoke contains many chemicals that are harmful to both smokers and nonsmokers. Smoking has been found to harm nearly every bodily organ and organ system in the body and diminishes a person\u2019s overall health. Substantial benefits of health are quickly emerging after quitting smoking. More information please visit NCI<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking-US Center for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones. For more information, please visit CDC<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Smoking: Do you really know the risks?-American Heart Association <\/div>\n
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You probably know about the relationship between smoking and lung cancer, but did you know smoking is also linked to heart disease, stroke and other chronic lung diseases?  Smoking can also increase your risk for cancer of the bladder, throat and mouth, kidneys, cervix and pancreas. For more information, please visit American Heart Association<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Alcohol Drinking<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Alcohol use: If you drink, keep it moderate-Mayo Clinic<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Alcohol use can be a slippery slope. Moderate drinking can offer some health benefits. But heavy drinking can have serious consequences. When it comes to drinking alcohol, the key is doing so only in moderation. Mayo clinic<\/a> provides more information on alcohol drinking and health. <\/div>\n
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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body \u2013 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Drinking too much \u2013 on a single occasion or over time \u2013 can take a serious toll on your health.  For more information on how alcohol can affect your body, please visit NIH<\/a>. <\/div>\n
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Fact Sheets- Alcohol Use and Your Health-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking (drinking 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men or 4 or more drinks on an occasion for women), can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver diseases, and cancer. The CDC Alcohol Program<\/a> works to strengthen the scientific foundation for preventing excessive alcohol use.<\/div>\n
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\nWeight Control<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong><\/div>\n
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People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including the following: All-causes of death (mortality), High blood pressure (Hypertension)\u2026, for more information about overweight and health problems, visit CDC<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Do You Know Some of the Health Risks of Being Overweight?- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and your child. This fact sheet tells you more about the links between excess weight and many health conditions. It also explains how reaching and maintaining a normal weight may help you and your loved ones stay healthier as you grow older. For more information, visit NIH<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Weight Control \u2013 NIH MedlinePlus<\/strong> <\/div>\n
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Keeping a healthy weight is crucial. If you are underweight, overweight, or obese, you may have a higher risk of certain health problems. A weight- control strategy might include choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods, eating smaller portions, drinking water instead of sugary drinks and being physically active. More information and links on weight control, visit here<\/a><\/div>\n
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The Underweight Adolescents-University of Minnesota School of Public Health<\/strong> <\/div>\n
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Underweight status represents depleted body fat and\/or lean tissue stores. Underweight status has been associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality, although to a lesser extent than obesity. For more information about underweight and health, visit University of Minnesota School of Public Health<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Sleep and Health<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Explore Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency \u2013 National Institute of Health<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs if you don’t get enough sleep. Like other needs, sleeping is a vital part of the foundation for good health and well-being throughout your lifetime. Sleep deficiency can lead to physical and mental health problems, injuries, loss of productivity, and even a greater risk of death. For more information about mechanisms of sleep, how much sleep is enough, who is at risk and how to get enough sleep, visit NIH<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep-Mayo Clinic<\/strong><\/div>\n
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You’re not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine. For more information on better sleep, visit Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Sleep \u2013 National Institute of Child health and Human development (NICHD)<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sleep is essential for day-to-day functioning, performance, learning, and overall health. Sleep disorders, including insomnia, are a leading cause of accidents, lost productivity, and illness. The NICHD provides information on sleep, including how the process of sleep occurs, the impact of inadequate sleep on health and behavior, and conditions that disrupt sleep. More about this topic, visit NICHD<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exercise Exercise can help control weight \u2013 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health   Keeping active can help people stay at a healthy weight or lose weight. It can also lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, as well as reduce stress and boost mood. Inactive (sedentary) lifestyles do just the opposite. For more information, please visit Harvard School of Public Health.     Physical Activity for Everyone: The Benefits of Physical Activity \u2013 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   Regular physical activity is one of the most important things…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":921,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1756","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1756"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1757,"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1756\/revisions\/1757"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}