Your Health Now: Chronic medical conditions

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Chronic medical conditions can often mean living with pain, fatigue and more frequent trips to the hospital. Understanding the condition and how to manage the disease can make life much better for those living with chronic conditions..

Chronic medical conditions need to be managed on a daily basis:

  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • High Blood Pressure

Living a healthy lifestyle is key to chronic disease prevention. Try:

  • Exercising
  • Eating well
  • Adequate rest
  • Maintaining an ideal body weight

“It’s All About You” self-management workshops. What it entails:

  • Healthy eating
  • Importance of exercise
  • Dealing with difficult emotions
  • Effective communication skills
  • Workshops meet weekly for 6 weeks
  • No cost to attend the program.
  • Various sites throughout Lee County
  • Open to anyone with a chronic health condition or caregivers

It’s All About You Presentation
New Healthy Life Center at Coconut Point Mall
Friday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m.
For more information, visit LeeMemorial.org

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