If you don't exercise at all, a brief walk is a great way to start. If you do, it's a good way to add more exercise to your day.
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Lifting a hardcover book or a two-pound weight a few times a day can help tone your arm muscles. When that becomes a breeze, move on to heavier items or join a gym.
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Fruits and vegetables are inexpensive, taste good, and are good for everything from your brain to your bowels.
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Start the day with some fruit and a serving of whole grains, like oatmeal, bran flakes, or whole-wheat toast.
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Cutting out just one sugar-sweetened soda or calorie-laden latte can easily save you 100 calories a day. Over a year that can translate into a 10-pound weight loss.
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Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and other nuts are good for your heart. Try grabbing some instead of chips or cookies when you need a snack, adding them to salads for a healthful
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Scrubbing up with soap and water often during the day is a great way to protect your heart and health. The flu, pneumonia, and other infections can be very hard on the heart.
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Try breathing slowly and deeply for a few minutes a day. It can help you relax. Slow, deep breathing may also help lower blood pressure.
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Eat fish or other types of seafood instead of red meat once a week. It's good for the heart, the brain, and the waistline.
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Taking a moment each day to acknowledge the blessings in your life is one way to start tapping into other positive emotions.
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