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> 1. Healthy food intake - Eat at least 5 servings of fruit
> and vegetables a day and avoid saturated fat. Beware of
> processed foods, which often contain high levels of salt.
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> 2. Get active & take heart - Even 30 minutes of
> activity can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes and
> your work will benefit too.
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> 3. Say no to tobacco - Your risk of coronary heart disease
> will be halved within a year and will return to a normal
> level over time.
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> 4. Maintain a healthy weight - Weight loss, especially
> together with lower ed salt intake, leads to lower blood
> pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor
> for stroke and a major factor for approximately half of all
> heart disease and stroke.
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> 5. Know your numbers - Visit a healthcare professional who
> can measure your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose
> levels, together with waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index
> (bmi). Once you know your overall risk,you can develop a
> specific plan of action to improve your heart health.
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> 6. AVOID alcohol intake -
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> 7. Insist on a smoke-free environment
> Demand a tobacco ban - ensure your workplace is 100%
> smoke-free
> Support the adoption of smoking - cessation services
> encourage your employer to provide help to those wanting to
> quit tobacco
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> 8. Bring exercise to the workplace - Include physical
> activity in your working schedule - cycle to work if this is
> possible, take the stairs, exercise or go for a walk during
> your lunch breaks, and encourage others to do so too
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> 9. Choose healthy food options- GO for healthy food at
> your work canteen, or find nearby cafes or restaurants that
> serve healthy meals
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> 10. Encourage stress-free moments -whilst stress has not
> been shown to be a direct risk fact or for heart disease and
> stroke, it is related to smoking, excessive drinking and
> unhealthy eating, which are risk factors for heart disease.
> - Take time for lunch away from your workplace to get some
> fresh air
> - Have regular breaks during the day - try stretching or
> exercising for 5 minutes twice a day
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> ONE WORLD, ONE HOME, ONE HEART
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