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Abstract: . . . your smoking history, habits, and goals, and will suggest a program that fits your needs. 3. Enroll in the free I Can Quit program by choosing one of the following options: A telephone support program for: - those who are ready to quit - those who are not yet ready to quit, but have a desire to work toward quitting - pregnant women A support program for those who are highly motivated and prefer a self-directed or web- based approach. How can I enroll in a smoking cessation class? Smoking cessation classes are available for those who are ready to quit and want the support of a group. To learn about approved classes, visit mcare.org or . . . . . . insurance forms Giving patient history Public health training Assessments for allied professional programs, such as social work and speech-language pathology Literacy level from page 3 At M-CARE, we take special care to ensure all materials are written and designed to be easy to understand and use. For more information on health literacy, visit www.med.umich.edu/multicultural/ccp/ Language.htm . . . . . . from Healthwise. Always ask your physician or other licensed health care provider any questions you have about a medical condition or this information. Healthwise disclaims any liability from your use of this information. Top 7 ways to control cholesterol The goal in treating high cholesterol is to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Most people need to adjust their lifestyles to eat less saturated fat, be more active, and lose weight if needed. Others may need to take one or more medicines. No matter what approach you need, your treatment will focus on lowering your bad LDL cholesterol. You may also need to raise your good HDL . . . . . . arteries. Check out these simple tips to help keep your cholesterol under control: 1. Eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol. 2. Be physically active at least 30 minutes most days of the week. 3. Maintain a healthy weight. 4. If you smoke, quit. 5. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or coronary artery disease or if your cholesterol is high, talk to your doctor to see if you need to start on medicine. 6. Have a cholesterol test to make sure the lifestyle changes you are making or the medicine you are taking is working. 7. Follow all of your doctors recommendations. Source: 2005, Healthwise, Incorporated. Adapted by M-CARE from Healthwise . . . --3000,4,375,3040,24921
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