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Introduction: Cardiovascular Health: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure |
Improving cardiovascular health by managing blood pressure and cholesterol (e.g., making lifestyle changes, monitoring blood pressure) |
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Food and Nutrition |
Benefits of good nutrition and improving healthy eating (e.g., reading a food label, managing portion size) |
3 |
Physical Activity Guidelines and Fitness |
Benefits of physical activity (e.g., importance of strength training, avoiding injury when exercising) |
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Diabetes |
Managing/preventing diabetes and recognizing the signs/symptoms (e.g., importance of monitoring blood sugar) |
5 |
Screening and Preventative Health Care |
Cancer-related screening and preventative measures (e.g., mammogram guidelines, remembering appointments) |
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Injury Prevention and Response |
Fall prevention (e.g., removing tripping hazards) and emergency plans (e.g., carrying your cellphone with you) |
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Health Care Information |
Obtaining and understanding healthcare information and overcoming barriers to receiving medical care (e.g., understanding medical bills, medication costs) |
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Maintenance Education: Cardiovascular Health/Food and Nutrition |
Reinforcing the importance of managing cardiovascular health and eating a healthy, balanced diet |
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Maintenance Education: Physical Activity Guidelines and Fitness/Diabetes |
Reinforcing the importance of increasing physical activity and managing diabetes |
10 |
Maintenance Education: Screening and Preventative Health Care/Injury Prevention and First Aid |
Reinforcing the importance of preventative health care and preventing falls from occurring |