Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD's)

Non-communicable diseases(NCD's)have become a 21st century health challenge.

Whereas diseases such as HIV, malaria,tuberculosis and the H1N1 virus have been given global attention, they have gone un-noticed.

The World Health Organization (WHO)and the United Nation Secretary General called for urgent action to solve the NCD's catastrophe.

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United nations Highlights threat of Non-communicable diseases.

The major NCD's take 67% of the global deaths, they are:

-Cancer -Diabetes -Cardiovascular diseases -Respiratory diseases

By taking action to reduce one or more of these risk factors you are playing a role in solving this catastrophe while promoting your health.

The risk factors are: smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating,obesity and air pollution.

Making a resolution to reduce or eliminate one of them is a way to prevent illness and premature deaths due to NCD's.

To take an active role start with our tutorial on Health Risk Factors, the program is self-directed.

You may also join the program through Facebook by becoming a Fan.

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Tips For Staying Fit While flying

If you are flying and are 30,000 miles up, there are things to consider to keep your health and fitness level in check.

A trip of 5 or more hours could result in several hours of sedentary time.

With limited space to move and change positions this could mean added risks to health and wellbeing.

Here are some tips on how to maintain a keep fit llifestyle while flying. I want to share them with you.

They include tips on: 1-Making most of your time in line 2-Working out before you board 3-Staying hydrated 4-Doing some research 5-Moving about in your Cabin

Click this link for details on how to use the tips. TheSpec - Tips for staying fit at 30,000 feet