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| Valentine's Day is a day that traditionally focuses on
love and letting loved
ones know that you care. It�s celebrated by adults and children �
remember
giving cards to your school classmates? Whether you plan to
celebrate on your
own or with others for Valentine�s Day, give the gift of health
to yourself and
your loved one. Below are a few tips to help keep you and your
valentine safe
and healthy on Valentine�s Day and all year long.
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Be balanced in your diet.
Balance the candy and dinner out with healthy foods. Eat plenty
of fruits and
vegetables, choose foods low in fat and added sugars, and watch
your portion
size. Need ideas for a romantic dinner at home? Browse our Fit
Foods. Don't
forget to log your fruits and veggies!
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Be active.
Include some physical activity in your celebration plans. For
example, take a
walk or go dancing. Physical activity need not be strenuous to be
beneficial;
people of all ages benefit from participating in regular,
moderate-intensity
physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or
more times a
week. Don�t forget to log your activity! Looking for the closest
park to your
house or one with an indoor pool? It�s easy, just visit the
Park Locator.
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Be smoke-free.
If you smoke, quit today! Keep you and your loved ones healthier
by not smoking
and by avoiding secondhand smoke. Visit
www.goforatmosphere.com for tips on how to quit and
to locate smoke
free dining options for your romantic dinner.
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Be heart-healthy.
February is American Heart Month. Take steps to be heart-healthy,
including
getting regular exercise, eating a nutritious diet, and
maintaining a healthy
body weight. Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and
act immediately
by calling 911 if you or someone you know experiences them. A
person's chance
of surviving a heart attack is increased if emergency treatment
is administered
as soon as possible.
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