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Avoiding junk food
A good diet is central to overall good health, though avoiding certain foods and drinks may help
prolong your life. Eating too much high-calorie food rich in simple carbohydrates (sugars) or fat could
lead to weight gain or (1).
Some fats are known to be particularly bad for you. Trans-fats, made (2)
hydrogenated vegetable oil, can be found in margarine, biscuits, cakes and fast food. It can raise the
level of our 'bad' cholesterol, significantly increasing the risk of atherosclerosis which blocks arteries,
leading to heart disease and stroke.
Reducing salt intake is also important (3)
your heart healthy, as eating too much
salt could lead to high blood pressure. which in turn may lead to heart failure, stroke and other
complications.
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Drinking too much alcohol can also have devastating effects on our health - not only can it leave a
us with a hangover the next day, but drinking more than the recommended intake on a regular basis can
also cause long-term (4)
to the body's internal organs. Chronic misuse is one of the major
causes of liver disease.
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Ditching cigarettes is also a key. Smoking increases your risk of more than 50 serious health
conditions. It causes about 90% of lung cancers, damages your heart and your blood (5)
worsens respiratory conditions.
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