Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams with HealthSaver: A New Year,... (live longer and stay sharp in your later...)

Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams with HealthSaver: A New Year, A New You

Date:1/24/2008

live longer and stay sharp in your later years.

-- Stay active and you not only reduce your risk of heart disease, but

also increase your ability to fight depression.

-- According to the U.S. Department of Health, 60 percent of Americans

do not participate in the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity

five or more days a week, putting them at greater risk for cancer,

diabetes and stroke. Squeeze in your 30 minutes of exercise in three

10-minute intervals throughout the day.

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-- Three out of five Americans are overweight, and face an increased

risk for high blood pressure. Vow to adopt a well-balanced diet with

maximum nutrients for your calorie intake.

-- Healthier eating could reduce cancer deaths in the United States by

35 percent. Fill your plate with more vegetables than meats and

carbohydrates. Then, each week, make a small change, such as

switching from soda to water or trading cookies for fruit as an

afternoon snack.

-- Portion sizes can be deceptive. Aim for food portions no larger than

your fist.

-- Quit eating on the go. Your brain needs 20 minutes to register that

your stomach is full. To avoid binge eating, eat before you get too

hungry.

-- At the grocery, pay attention to nutrition labels. Stay clear of any

foods that contain more than 20 percent of your daily fat intake.

Also use a grocery list -- and stick to it -- to avoid the impulse

buys that may add empty calories to your diet.

-- You probably learned at an early age, but may have lost sight of diet

rule No. 1: Eat your fruits and vegetables. The more fruits and

vegetables you eat per day, the less likely you are to develop

cardiovascular disease.

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