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Balance and strengthening exercises supervised by experienced physiotherapists.
Research shows that exercise is one of the most effective ways of decreasing risk of falling.
Regular exercise will lead to stronger muscles, better balance and improved ability and mobility.
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Can chocolate really be good for you?@MayoClinic

By Laurel Kelly

Consumer Health: Can chocolate really be good for you?
November 1, 2020
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And eating a heart-healthy diet is one lifestyle strategy to prevent heart disease.

Healthy chocolate sounds like a dream come true, but a growing number of studies suggest that it can be a heart-healthy choice. Most commercial chocolate has ingredients that add fat, sugar and calories, though, so too much can contribute to weight gain — a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.

Learn more from Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, about making chocolate part of your healthy diet.

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Mayo Clinic@MayoClinic·Can chocolate really be good for you? Learn more from @KZeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, about making chocolate part of your healthy diet. https://mayocl.in/3euXw8V