Here's some info i took of the website of a canadian wellness center:

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases the risk of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, gallbladder disorders and arthritis in weight bearing joints. A diet rich in fiber and low in fat combined with regular physical activity can help you lose weight and keep it off.

Physical activity. Exercise helps prevent heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression and contributes to your health général.Quelle much exercise should I do? The important thing is not the quantity but to do so. It is generally recommended to do 2 to 3 times per week for 30 minutes each time. Get used to do regularly, climbing the stairs rather than taking the elevator, either by a daily walk.

Avoid exposure to sunlight and tanning salons. The skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, is linked to sun exposure. It is better to avoid sunlight or wear protective clothing and a hat to protect you from sunlight. If you expose yourself, use a sunscreen before exposure.

Give yourself enough sleep each day. You'll feel better. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each day. If you do not sleep the day is that you are well rested.

If you have sex, protect yourself. Sexual intercourse is safe if it involves two people who still restrict the same partner and who have no sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and do not share needles for injecting drugs. Sharing needles puts you at risk of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and other diseases.

You can reduce your risk of having an STD, using latex condoms and spermicide (which kills sperm). If you fear being at risk for STDs, consult your doctor for a test.

Learn to manage or reduce stress in your life. Stress can cause health problems or worse.Some health problems may be related to stress: fatigue, headaches, heartburn, stomach ache and even crisis cardiaque.Vous can reduce stress-related problems by avoiding stressors and learning to live with the stress you can not avoid. There are ways to manage stress: exercise, practice relaxation techniques and refer its concerns to others.

In depression, seek help. If you have signs of depression, talk to your doctor. These signs include fatigue, a feeling of sadness or hopelessness, decreased or increased appetite and sleep, poor concentration and suicidal thoughts. Counselling and medication can treat depression.

Watch your cholesterol. Eat healthily and do regular physical activity can help keep your cholesterol to normal levels. If you have a family history of heart disease, and / or high cholesterol, ask your doctor whether you need to check your cholesterol.

A word about the "other foods"

Water. Drink water often, even if you're not thirsty. Drink more in hot weather or during intense activity.

Caffeine. Caffeine found in beverages such as coffee, tea, colas and cocoa-based foods. There are also medicines against cold or headache. Use it sparingly.

The salt and sodium. A high intake of salt and sodium increases the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). It's best to limit daily consumption because Canadians consume too much salt and sodium compared to the needs of their organization. To do this, eat less snack very salty (eg chips and crackers), use less salt at the table and in cooking and read the labels at the grocery store.

Saturated fat. Saturated fats include animal fats, hydrogenated vegetable oils and tropical oils (coconut oil and palm oil). A diet rich in fat increases your risk of heart disease, breast and colon, and gallbladder disease.

Check your blood pressure. How? By having it checked at least once a year at your annual medical examination. If it starts to rise, change your lifestyle by eating more healthily and making the physical acitvité. Limit your intake of salt and alcohol and quit smoking. Make sure you take drugs you will be prescribed by your doctor.

Keep your immunization schedule updated. Adults should be vaccinated against tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years. Ask your doctor if you need vaccines to protect against measles, mumps and rubella, pneumonia, influenza and hepatitis B.

Take care of your breasts. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer.

Examine your breasts every month at the age of 20 years. Ask your doctor how to do the examination of your breasts.

Please check your breasts by your doctor annually or every two years from the age of 30 years and each year at the age of 40 years.

Also ask your doctor about the appropriate time to undergo a test called a mammogram. Most women should begin to take the test after 50 years.

Have regular cytology and pelvic examination. Among women, cytology (Pap smear) and pelvic exams can prevent cancer of the cervix (opening to the uterus). Begin to undergo such examinations as soon as you start having sex or at the 18. At first, it is good you submit once a year until you have three consecutive normal Pap smears. Subsequently, at least once every three years, unless your doctor thinks it would be good to have the test more often.