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Quit Smoking To Prevent Another Stroke

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health educator on Monday, September 23, 2013, In : smoking cessation

Give smoking cessation support and encouragement to a family member or friend, it could save their life.

If you or a family member is a smoker, there are reasons to quit. if you or a family has had a stroke attack, there are still reasons to quit.

In a recent study, researchers found that people who are smokers at the time of a stroke attack are 30% more likely to have another stroke.

The study involved 1,500 survivors who had a stroke between 1996 and 1999; they were followed f...

The Benefits of Regular Exercise

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : Articles

Physical activity is important to everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or country of residence.

Physical activity is necessary to prevent non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

The recommended for overall health and longevity is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity 150 minutes per week, this can be achieved by brisk walking.

More vigorous and more prolonged activity has additional health benefits.

If you are someone who are not used to 150 min...
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Ageing And Health- A Call To Action

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, In : Articles

April 07 is World Health Day, World Health Day is celebrated every year to honour the founding of World Health Organization (WHO).

Every year, World Health Day focuses on a single health challenge with global impact.

"World Health Day 2012 focuses on how good health can add life to years, enabling older men and women to not only live longer, but also to extend their active involvement in all levels of society."

This year the theme is : ' Ageing and Health.'

The slogan is: "Good health adds l...
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