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Five bad health habits to break

Article By: Jennifer Gruden

Ditch these five bad health habits to live longer - and better.

Aging well is not just about length of life, it's also about quality of life. Many of us plan carefully for retirement finances – working for promotions to increase earnings, managing our retirement savings. But we can also plan for a healthier, more active retirement. Here are five bad habits to ditch on your road to “freedom 55,” and some sites to help you do it.

Smoking
More than 45,000 people will die this year in Canada due to smoking. But it's not only death that smokers should fear: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other breathing problems can seriously cramp your lifestyle.

Health Canada provides free help for smokers wanting to quit at their website. One of the programmes they offer includes the E-Quit programme. Free daily e-mail messages support individuals through their quitting process, one day at a time.

According to the website, since E-Quit's launch in 2002, hundreds of people have written Health Canada to praise the program. People like the non-judgmental and supportive tone of the messages. They enjoy the program's pace and the sense of accomplishment they achieve by reaching each goal. For some, it was like having a personal coach to help them through the day.

Lack of exercise
In the rush of other commitments, and the siren call of the television and the Internet, exercise can be something we all just put off. But a sedentary lifestyle is a factor in many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. Moving now will help keep you moving in the future. 20 minutes of brisk walking a day can be all it takes to start.

Canada's 90-second inspirational team, the Body Break duo, has a great website at www.bodybreak.com. Lighthearted and quick tips can help inspire you to get up off the couch (or office chair).

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Visitors comments

Things that everyone knows, or should know, but we don't put to practise for one reason or another.
enriqueul

EXCELLENT REMINDER! I suffered a mild stroke 6 years ago and have recovered pretty well. I retired and gained a lot of weight. I have tried too many diets....and performed the yoyo syndrome. I will attemtp to get more active today (walking)and every other day to start me on the trail. No diet....just sense. Let 's make this one is the right path..... louhuz2001@yahoo.com
Lou

One thing that I pay close attention to is that I try to stay regular...yes, that nasty word that no one wants to talk about BMs...Bowel Movements. As we age, the slower our metabolism, the less active, more medications can all lead to becoming constipated. Colon Cancer is on the rise. We tend to eat less wholesome foods and more processed foods. I also encourage one to be drinking more water, try to aim for 8 glasses of water per day. But for me I am quite a few medications that tend to slow down my metabolism, I have to be so careful. I try to eat whole wheat pasta, plenty of fruit, vegetables and beans (legumes).
Bairdsy

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