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Staying Healthy

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Compared with people without disabilties, people with disabilities are more likely to:

• have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• have high cholesterol levels
• be obese

All of these put you at higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and other diseases.

Even though having a disability sometimes makes it harder to get and stay healthy, it is still important to eat right, stay physically active, and take care of your emotional needs. This section will give you tips on how to do all three.