1. Every body needs regular physical activity
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Every body needs regular physical activity

2. Plan your meals
People who eat regular meals find it easier to maintain a healthy weight than do people who overeat, skip meals, or snack.
Planned meals are normally more nutritious
Reduce fat by eating more fruits and vegetables

3. Be Tobacco-Free
Quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to improve your health
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and strokes
Lung damage that smoking causes is not reversible; however, quitting prevents more damage from occurring

4. Manage Stress
Stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to have a negative impact on you
Diet, exercise, sleep, and avoiding drugs and tobacco all affect stress levels

5. Take Care of Your Teeth
They will last a lifetime if you take care of them
Brush at least twice a day for 3-5 minutes (your tongue too!)
Floss at least once a day to remove plaque from below the gums and between the teeth
Avoid high-sugar foods, especially sticky, sweet foods (suckers, etc.)

7. Dental check-ups Everybody should visit a dentist at least once a year
The dentist may take x-rays and will check for signs of tooth decay and gum disease
Normally your teeth will be cleaned as well

8. Practice Safety
Have an emergency plan in case of accidents, fire, or injury.
Smoke/CO2 detectors and a fire extinguisher are all essentials
Wear seat belts and/or helmets, use equipment only in good-working condition.

9. Pursue Healthy pleasures

10. (Cont’d) Make a list of 10 (or more) things that give you pleasure
Do at least 1 of the things on your list every day for 1 week (as long as you have the time!)
Enjoy and repeat!