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Prescription for Wellness

Overview:
We're used to getting a prescription when we're sick, but what about a prescription for wellness? There are many things we can do to be healthy, such as incorporating exercise into our daily life and eating healthier foods, regardless of our age, health status or fitness level. This program covers the many things all of us can do to stay healthy and active as we age.

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Part One:

Health benefits of exercise
Exercise intensity, duration and frequency
Finding time to exercise
How much exercise do you need?
Exercise at home versus a gym
Aerobic endurance
Strength training
Flexibility

Part Two:

Health risks of obesity
Reading food labels
Why food variety is important
Healthier fats and oils
Role of vitamins and minerals

Guest:
Dr. Yvette Rooks, family medicine specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and assistant professor of family and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Rooks is also one of the team physicians for the University of Maryland Terrapins.

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