Health Tip: Protecting Your Health

While getting healthy is no easy chore, neither is staying that way.

The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends:

Avoid smoking and using tobacco.
Don’t have more than one daily drink if you’re a woman, or no more than two daily if you’re a man.
Follow a healthy-eating plan to protect your heart health and weight.
Lose any excess weight through diet and regular exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise four-to-six days per week.
Get tested for sexually transmitted infections.
Avoid tanning booths, and wear sunscreen daily.
Get all recommended vaccinations, health screenings (including mammograms and Pap smears) as recommended by your doctor. Also get an annual physical.

Source: HealthDay