7 Steps to a healthier life

Did you know that:

• Stress can harm the area of the brain that’s key for memory?
• Preserving muscle mass helps stop a trip from turning into a fall but also lowers your risk for heart disease?
• Women may have a heart attack even though their arteries are clear?
• High calcium intake may not help your bones and could raise your risk of kidney stones?
• Exercise can help ease arthritis pain and help you move more easily?
• Getting sufficient sleep — from seven to nine hours a night — will not only boost your energy but also help you lose weight and keep it off?
• Women who exercise regularly are less likely to feel depressed and anxious and less likely to develop a host of chronic debilitating conditions?

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