Heart Health
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in most industrialized countries. Stroke is #4. Health research has identified several important factors that are linked to the development of coronary heart disease and stroke. By identifying any risk factors you may have and by taking some action to prevent developing coronary heart disease and stroke, you may be able to reduce your risk.
Best Practices:
It is important to know that there are some things you cannot control. The following are closely related to increased risk:
Getting to a Healthy Weight
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If you are overweight, you are not alone. We live in a world that discourages physical activity and encourages overeating. Today, people move less, eat out more, and eat larger servings. The result is a growing rate of obesity in the United States.
Eat. Move. Feel.
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The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about short-term changes. It's about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing the number of calories you eat with the number of calories your body uses. Staying in control of your weight contributes to good health now and in the future.
Watch the video below to learn ways to maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Body Mass Index or BMI is a number calculated from a person’s body weight and height.
Body Fat Percentage
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Have your body fat percentage checked at Health Plus. Maintaining a healthy body fat percentage has many benefits.