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You can control some of these risk factors,
others you cannot.
It is very important to evaluate what steps
you can take to prevent disease or to try to prevent further problems
in the future. Some general steps to take now:
- Quit
smoking
- Exercise
- Eat a healthy low-fat, low-cholesterol,
low-sodium diet
- Gain control of handling your stress
positively
- Keep your weight in a normal range ·
See your doctor for regular checkups
- Control your blood sugar if you have
diabetes
- Follow your doctor's orders for taking
medications
- Get treatment for high blood pressure.
Don't ignore any warning signs
Please
check with your physician before starting an exercise program.
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