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Health Tip: Prevent Weight Gain
By LadyLively on January 22, 2018
As people age, the amount of muscle decreases and the amount of body fat increases, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
This slows a person’s metabolism and makes it easier to gain weight, which heightens a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain forms of cancer.
The CDC suggests how to maintain a healthy weight:
- Develop an eating plan that focuses on the number of calories that you need to maintain a healthy weight.
- Exercise daily.
- Closely monitor your weight and activity. If you do gain weight, adjust diet and exercise accordingly.
Source: HealthDay
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