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This habit can increase the risk of chronic disease.",{"type":34,"attrs":125,"content":126},{"textAlign":36},[127],{"text":128,"type":40},"That's why regular movement throughout the day is essential, as it reduces the risk of disease and keeps our joints working as they should.",{"type":34,"attrs":130,"content":131},{"textAlign":36},[132],{"text":133,"type":40},"Now, this doesn't mean you need to go to the gym or run a marathon, but you can introduce these daily habits to start:",{"type":34,"attrs":135,"content":136},{"textAlign":36},[137],{"text":138,"type":40},"• Go for a short walk after every meal",{"type":34,"attrs":140,"content":141},{"textAlign":36},[142],{"text":143,"type":40},"• Take the stairs rather than a lift or escalator when out and about",{"type":34,"attrs":145,"content":146},{"textAlign":36},[147],{"text":148,"type":40},"• Get up and move around during TV adverts",{"type":57,"attrs":150,"content":151},{"level":59,"textAlign":36},[152],{"text":153,"type":40,"marks":154},"3) Create a Safe(r) Space at Home",[155,157],{"type":65,"attrs":156},{"color":67},{"type":69},{"type":34,"attrs":159,"content":160},{"textAlign":36},[161],{"text":162,"type":40},"Our homes are already our safe spaces, but they are also the place where we're most likely to have a fall.",{"type":34,"attrs":164,"content":165},{"textAlign":36},[166],{"text":167,"type":40},"It's easy to make your home a safe(r) space. 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It can also reduce the risk of diseases, boosting your immune system.",{"type":34,"attrs":208,"content":209},{"textAlign":36},[210],{"text":211,"type":40},"It's recommended that we eat:",{"type":34,"attrs":213,"content":214},{"textAlign":36},[215],{"text":216,"type":40},"• Leafy greens and vegetables, with some protein-packed foods",{"type":34,"attrs":218,"content":219},{"textAlign":36},[220],{"text":221,"type":40},"• Fruits, nuts, and whole grains",{"type":34,"attrs":223,"content":224},{"textAlign":36},[225],{"text":226,"type":40},"• Drink plenty of water and limit sugary drinks as well as processed meats",{"type":57,"attrs":228,"content":229},{"level":59,"textAlign":36},[230],{"text":231,"type":40,"marks":232},"5) Listen to Your Body",[233,235],{"type":65,"attrs":234},{"color":67},{"type":69},{"type":34,"attrs":237,"content":238},{"textAlign":36},[239],{"text":240,"type":40},"Never ignore aches or pains! Your body has a voice, and when you're feeling run down, it tries to tell you. 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