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Let’s check your lifestyle

Please answer yes or no to the following questions
(Director of Nakaya Clinic )
Life Habits
1. I go get a health examination periodically. YES NO
2. I am not too fat. YES NO
3. I don't drink too much. YES NO
4. I don't smoke cigarettes. YES NO
5. I lead a regular life. YES NO
6. I am not short of sleep. YES NO
7. I'm taking enough rest. YES NO
8. I'm not laying around at home on holidays. YES NO
9. I'm enjoying the hobby etc. YES NO
10. I take interest in a healthy lifestyle. YES NO
Eating Habits
1. I eat 30 different types of food each day. YES NO
2. I consume more vegetable fat than animal fat (more fish than meat) YES NO
3. I eat enough vegetables. YES NO
4. I keep my salt intake at less than 10g a day. YES NO
5. I keep my sugar intake at less than 50g a day. YES NO
6. I try to keep my food intake at less than full each meal. YES NO
7. I try to keep my meals at regular times. YES NO
8. I try to eat enough at breakfast. YES NO
9. I try to eat slowly at meals. YES NO
10. I try to hold back on eating out. YES NO
Exercise Habits
1. I have a regular exercise habit. YES NO
2. I walk 10,000 steps a day. YES NO
3. Three times a week, I exercise for at least 20 minutes. YES NO
4. When I can I use the stairs. YES NO
5. I try to get off one station before my stop to walk home. YES NO
6. I take a walk to do my shopping every week. YES NO
7. I try to keep a fast pace when I walk. YES NO
8. I take a walk three times a day. YES NO
9. I take a walk to the gathering of our hobby. YES NO
10. I enjoy exercising. YES NO

 
 
Let's make walking our daily lifestyle
Walking can be done any time any where. Try to set your pace so that you are breathing a little fast and try to walk for 30 minutes at this pace. Set your walking steps to about 10,000 steps a day, this is the way to build your health up. What are you waiting for?
How about starting now!
 
The Good Effects of Walking
Stimulates your brain tissues
The brain is activated
Your heart and lungs get better
You will acquire proper posture
Your digestive function improve
Improves your general outlook and relieves stress
Defends against the aging of your blood vessels
Protects against obesity
Defends against aging of the knee joint
Strengthens the bones and muscles

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