No disrespect meant to miracle drugs, but a few commonsensical
health rules may offer your most powerful defense against
disease. A major new study shows that people who avoid smoking,
exercise three and a half hours a week, maintain a body mass
index of less than 30 (the cutoff point for obesity), and eat a
diet favoring fruits, vegetables, and whole grains cut their
risk of developing diabetes, heart attack, stroke, or cancer by
a whopping 78 percent. How to Reduce Major Health Risk Factors
Eating a healthy diet and exercising could help you avoid major
health risks.Condensed from from Reader's Digest, | November
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