Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure can help reduce your risk of another one.

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While on a field trip to Crowder Lake University Park, Summer Playground director Debbie Carlisle received a lesson on how to shoot from, from left, OHP Lake Patrol Officer Chris Newcomb; Capt.

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Ella Powers talks with Salisbury Pharmacy owner Greg Adams about their large selection of mobility equipment.

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Den Cole of Putnam is examined by Certified APRN Angela Bailey at Blakeburn Clinic.

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At Western Drug, Joanna Flores and pharmacist-manager Ross Foster demonstrate the drive-thru window at their new location on the intersection of Gary Boulevard and Modelle.

No matter how old or out of shape you think you are, it is never too late to add more physical activity to your life. Regular and consistent exercise can:

• Help you control your weight. Along with healthy diet, exercise plays an important role in preventing obesity.

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Harold Hunter of Clinton gets help trying on a new pair of glasses from Clinton Vision Source optician Amber Hansen. Yearly eye exams are recommended for everyone.

(BPT) After 30 years of painting commercial buildings, Mario Martinez of San Jose, California, had experienced days like this before — grueling hours under a sun-soaked sky, doing back-breaking work. He loved his job, but after spending hours outside he was ready to go home.

Many think a heart attack and SCA are the same, but they are very different. Recent heart attack victims have a higher risk of SCA, but there are life-saving treatment options available.

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