Healthy Life Style

Jennifer T.
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  1. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
    Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories.
  2. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
    You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean?
  3. nutritional
    of or relating to or providing nutrition
    Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you're at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items.
  4. obese
    excessively large
    One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.
  5. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
    We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time.
  6. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
    One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.
  7. cholesterol
    a substance in the blood that can cause heart disease
    One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.
  8. diabetes
    a disease characterized by high glucose levels in the blood
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  9. blood pressure
    the force exerted by fluid pumped through the circulatory system
    One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.
  10. exercise
    the activity of exerting muscles to keep fit
    In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises.
  11. flexibility
    the property of being easily bent or shaped
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  12. heart disease
    a disease of the heart
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  13. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    •Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family.
  14. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  15. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
    We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time.
  16. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  17. stroke
    a single complete movement
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
  18. disease
    an impairment of health
    Just adding a little movement to your life can:

    •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
    •Improve joint stability
    •Increase and improve range of movement
    •Help maintain flexibility as you age
    •Maintain bone mass
    •Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
    •Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
    •Enhance self esteem
    •Improve memory in elderly people
    •Reduce stress
    So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you ...
Created on Wed Sep 29 10:23:39 EDT 2010 (updated Wed Sep 29 10:25:08 EDT 2010)

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