Tag: Diy Health

The Takeaway

DIY Checkup: Longterm Priorities for a Healthy Life

Monday, June 21, 2010

How do we plan for a longer, healthier life?  According to an Annals of Internal Medicine study, there are four simple priorities people need to have in order to get healthy: quit smoking; eat five servings of fruits or vegetables each day; get to a "healthy" weight; and exercise vigorously for 100 minutes each week.

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The Takeaway

DIY Checkup: Taking Control of Our Health

Monday, June 14, 2010

What does "healthy" mean in America today? From trendy diets to calorie-burning shoes, we get so many confusing messages about what we need to do to be healthy that we lose sight of the goal. Maybe it's time to reconsider how we define health.

What does healthy mean to you? When it comes to maintaining your health, what works for you?

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