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Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

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Written by AstroNutrition 15 February 2010
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Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. In honor of heart month this February, here are the top 10 things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease.

The first 6 recommendations have to do with adopting a healthier lifestyle.

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Risk Factors of Diabetes

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Written by AstroNutrition 4 April 2008
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Millions of people worldwide have diabetes, yet there still seems to be lack of knowledge when it comes to the disease, and how to prevent it. Sometimes diabetes is hereditary but in many people it can be prevented. It is important not only to recognize prevention methods, but how to read the symptoms.

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You Can Talk-The-Talk But Can You Walk-The-Walk?

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Written by AstroNutrition 16 March 2007
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Walking. We all do it every day without much thought. Some claim they walk a lot, but why aren’t more people reaping the health benefits from this free activity? The trick is to take a focused, brisk, long fitness walk to promote a healthier lifestyle. Here’s some reason to walk for life:

Brief Description: Walking. We all do it every day without much thought. Some claim they walk a lot, but why aren’t more people reaping the health benefits from this free activity? The trick is to take a focused, brisk, long fitness walk to promote a healthier lifestyle. Here’s some reason to walk for life:
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1. A recent study found that walking 45 minutes a day at a 16-minute-mile pace increased the thinking skills of the participants, all over 60 years of age, who began the program at 15 minutes of walking and gradually increased their speed and time.

2. Studies show that walking lowers blood pressure, reduces high cholesterol, enhances mental well-being, increases bone density, reduce the risk colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease; and helps flexibility and coordination.

3. 30 minutes a day of walking can add 1.3 healthy years to your life. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed exercise levels were directly related to years lived free of cardiovascular disease.

4. No matter which plan you choose, move slowly into your regime. Start by walking a few minutes a day or add more vegetables to your plate at dinner - the small changes you make now will prepare the body for a more vigorous fitness program.