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    When you pick something up, squat from the knees rather than bend at the waist. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength. --MedicineNet.com

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    When shopping for groceries, look high and low--literally--for good values from smaller manufacturers who can't afford to stock their products in the eye-level sweet spot. --Reader's Digest

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    Protect yourself from sun exposure all year round, and remember that ultraviolet (UV) rays can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. Wear a sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher that offers both UVA and...

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    Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. It will add veggies to your meal and help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods. --MedicineNet.com

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    Drink water or low-fat milk instead of regular sodas, juices and energy drinks which usually contain empty calories that you don't need. --TeensHealth

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    Seek counseling after traumatic calls, especially ones involving child or spousal abuse. --Carl J. Post, EMS consultant

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    Every time you stop at a traffic light, tighten and release your thighs and butt muscles as many times as you can. This firms leg and buttock muscles and improves blood flow. --www.medicinenet.com

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    Keep a food journal and activity log. --Bryan Fass, paramedic, trainer & strength/conditioning expert

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    Wear shoes that fit properly. One hour of strenuous exercise subjects your feet to nearly a million pounds of pressure. --Adventist Healthcare

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    Avoid fried foods. Choose baked, broiled, boiled, roasted, steamed or grilled. --www.heartpoint.com

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    I always pack my own lunch for at least one meal during a shift, making sure to include a sandwich on whole-grain bread and several pieces of fruit. I also always pack several granola bars for snacks. --Greg Friese, EMS e-learning specialist

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    Choose family, date and day-off activities that require movement: e.g., hiking, bicycling, sports. --Bryan Fass, paramedic, trainer & strength/conditioning expert

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    Floss your teeth. Recent data links flossing to living longer. Why? Maybe those who floss take better care of themselves overall. Regardless, a nice smile never hurt anyone. --www.health-fitness-tips.com

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    Bend your elbows when walking. This causes your arms to swing faster, in turn helping your legs move faster. --www.workoutsforyou.com

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    Eat five helpings of fruits and/or vegetables daily. --Carl J. Post, EMS consultant

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