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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
What Keeps Me Healthy
Having a good balance of food and exercise is good for your health.
Good Food, Exercise & Not Smoking
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Fruit & Veg
Eating 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables per day.
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Fibre
Eating food that has fibre in it, such as brown rice, porridge and brown bread.
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Water
Drinking 6-8 glasses of water every day.
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Weight
Keeping to a healthy weight.
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Exercise
Being more active in everyday life, this includes walking more and sitting less.
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Not Smoking
Smoking tobacco is probably the worst thing you can do for your health.