b'Reclaim continued from page 20MAKE HEALTHY MENU CHOICESA healthy eating plan is a well-rounded diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables (at least 4-5 servings each day). In fact, researchers at the University of Columbia found each daily serving of fruits or vegetables was associated with a 4% lower risk of coronary heart disease and a 5% lower risk of stroke. Other smart choices for your menu include nuts and seeds, whole grains, lean proteins and fish. Limit sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and fatty or processed meats.GET MOVINGYou likely know exercise is good for you, but an Oxford University study revealed simply swapping 30 minutes of sitting with low-intensity physical activity can reduce your risk of death by 17%. Mortality aside, in its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted physical activity offers numerous benefits to improve health, including a lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, improved mental health and cognitive function and lower risk of depression.The greatest impacts come from getting the recommended amount of activity: at least 150 minutes of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination of those activities per week. Be sure to discuss with your doctor which activities may be best for you. If youre having trouble getting motivated, small steps like walking your dog can lead to big changes over time. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association on pets and heart-health showed dog parents are more likely to reach their fitness goals than those without canine companions.Before his stroke, Lee Stroy, a father of five, considered himself to be a healthy person. My gauge of being healthy was my ability to wake up in the morning, get to work, take care of my family and live another day to do it again, Stroy said. That is, until I couldnt. In December 2014, Stroy woke up disoriented and scared after suffering a stroke at just 38 years old. He quickly Reclaim continued on page 27Bobs Discount CarpetHUGE SELECTION IN-STOCK DISCOUNT FORRemnantsHardwood FloorsTile VETERANSCarpetsArea RugsRunners & SENIORSCar & Boat CarpetingVinyl SERVING NEVADA COUNTYSOutdoor CarpetingSupplies FLOORING NEEDS SINCE 1977530-272-2100995 Golden Gate Terrace, Grass Valleybobsdiscountcarpetinc.com22SENIOR DIRECTORYWestern Nevada County Edition 2022-2023'