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exercise 30 minutes a day, exercise, friends, exercise , a powerful tool, healthy habits maintaining good health habits cannot guarantee a longer life, certainly improve the quality of life, following few simple factors, practiced regularly, minimize the risk of illness, enrich life, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, drug abuse, drink no more than a moderate amount alcohol, don't drink any alcohol, history of alcoholism, control weight, keep a balanced, healthy diet, take care of teeth, manage high blood pressure, follow good safety practices, exercise, exercise, key factor in staying healthy, exercise strengthens the bones, heart, lungs, tones muscles, improves vitality, relieves depression, helps sleep better, starting an exercise program, have any pre-existing conditions, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, ask doctor, an exercise stress test, help establish safe limits, exercise program, tips, healthy exercise, exercising gradually, perhaps, brisk walking, don't expect to "get into shape" overnight, fitness should start to improve, 3 months, provided maintain a consistent regimen, should work hard enough to sweat, each exercise period, not so hard that cannot carry on a conversation, plan an exercise routine that lasts 20, 30 minutes, perform the workout at least 3, 5 days a week, stretching, after exercise, help avoid injury, remember to start slowly, listen to body, hurts badly, overdoing it, exercises weight lifting develop strength, in the muscles, the fitness, the heart, aerobic exercises strengthen the heart, lungs, the fitness routine, examples of good aerobic exercises include walking, running, jogging, swimming, cross-country skiing, rowing, rope skipping, dancing, racket sports, cycling, the biggest benefit, aerobic exercise must be sustained, at least a 10- to 12-minute period, adjustments in exercise programs need to be made, children, pregnant women, elderly, obese, disabled, heart-attack survivors, programs should also be modified, high altitudes, extreme hot, cold conditions, more information see physical activity, smoking, cigarette smoking, single most preventable cause of premature death, than 400,000 americans die each year from cigarette smoking, one out of every five deaths annually is either, indirectly, smoking, secondhand cigarette smoke exposure causes, approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths in adult nonsmokers, in the united states each year, studies have also linked secondhand smoke, heart disease, serious diseases most frequently, smoking, lung cancer, risk, smokers is 10 times greater than, nonsmokers, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart attack, stroke, risk, smokers is 3 times greater than, nonsmokers, heart pains, a result of coronary artery disease, angina, leg pains, a result of blockages in lower extremity arteries, claudication, never too late to quit smoking, two years after stopping, risk of heart attack returns to average, lung cancer risk drops, a third, after 10 years of not smoking, risk, lung cancer returns to near normal, smoking, smokeless tobacco, alcohol use, consumption of alcohol gradually depresses brain function, emotions, thought processes, judgment, first to be, alcohol consumption, continued drinking, motor control becomes impaired, causing slurred speech, slower reactions, poor balance, increased body fat, drinking on an empty stomach speed the rate of alcohol intoxication, alcoholism, alcohol use, diseases most frequently, alcoholism, acute, chronic pancreatitis, cancer of larynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, cardiomyopathy, cirrhosis, the liver, bleeding esophageal varices, hepatitis, impotence, in men, mallory-weiss tear, menstrual irregularity, in women, sleep disorders, wernicke-korsakoff syndrome, "wet brain", avoid alcohol consumption, pregnant, health damage, unborn child, significant, fetal alcohol syndrome, most common known cause of mental retardation, parental responsibilities, educate children by example, by telling them about the dangerous effects of alcohol, establish a trusting communication, children so that sensitive issues, discussed, don't allow children to be guided completely by peers, children need firm, loving guidance, parent much more than they need you, a friend, call local alcoholics anonymous, aa, alcoholism, support group, drug use and abuse, everybody reacts differently to medications, always tell doctor, the drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, drug interactions, have serious health consequences, elderly people, particularly careful, drug interactions, multiple medications, should closely monitor this situation, it applies, carry a list of current medications, going to different doctors, the treatment of different problems, avoid drinking alcohol on medications, combination, very dangerous, tranquilizers, painkillers, mothers-to-be should avoid taking any unprescribed drug, pregnancy, first trimester, fetus is very sensitive to drugs, in the mother's body, have been taking any drugs, becoming pregnant, inform doctor, always take medication, taking any drug, manner other than, intended, in quantities other than directed, considered drug abuse, abuse, addiction, not just associated, illegal "street" drugs, legal drugs laxatives, painkillers, nasal sprays, diet pills, cough medicines, misused, resulting in serious health problems, addiction is defined, compulsive use of a substance despite continued negative consequences, simply needing a drug, a painkiller, antidepressant, taking it, prescribed is not addiction, signs, symptoms of addiction, different, but, insomnia, unpredictable moods, agitation, personality changes, excessive sweating, unexplained weight loss, bloodshot eyes, flushed skin, persistent running nose, dazed appearance, signs of drug abuse in teenagers, apathy, temper tantrums, missing school, sloppy dress, lack of interest in school, excessive demands, privacy, secrecy, a change in type of friends, teens in trouble, none of these symptoms, more information see drug abuse, dealing, stress, stress is normal, a great motivator, in small amounts, improve health, excessive stress, cause headaches, sleeping problems, stomach problems, mood problems, learn to recognize the things most likely to cause stress in life, not be able to avoid all of them, knowing the source of stress, feel more "in control", more control feel have over life, less damaging the stress, smore information, stress reducing tips, stress, anxiety, obesity, number of obese americans has dramatically increased, in the last 20 years, much so that experts, calling the problem an "epidemic", obesity is serious health concern, adds stress, heart, bones, muscles, increases the risk, hypertension, high blood pressure, stroke, varicose veins, breast cancer, gallbladder disease, overeating, an unhealthy diet, a lack of physical activity, lead to obesity, family history also plays a role, more information see obesity, diet, a general rule, should choose foods, low in saturated, trans fat, low in cholesterol, limit intake of sugar, salt, sodium, alcohol, eat more fiber, found in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grain products, nuts, balanced diet, tooth care, good dental hygiene is essential in preserving teeth, lifetime, children to start young, good dental habits, proper hygiene should, daily flossing, twice-daily brushing, the teeth, use of fluoride toothpaste, regular dental checkups, limiting sugar intake, using a toothbrush, soft bristles, replace the toothbrush, a new one, the bristles, become bent, having the dentist instruct on proper brushing, flossing techniques, aware that "tartar-controlled" toothpastes have little, no effect on tartar below the gum line, not provide a safeguard against gum disease.