• Eat more fruits and vegetables and less fatty foods.

• Quit smoking! • Visit the doctor or clinic when you begin feeling sick, instead of waiting.

• Drink more water and less sugary drinks.

• Don’t use as much salt. Instead flavour your food with fresh herbs and garlic.

• Be faithful to your partner.

• Limit your time in the sun to protect your skin from being damaged.

• Offer assistance to someone in your community who is sick or needy.

• Drive safely! Use your safety belt and follow the rules of the road.

• Wash your hands more often.

• Test for HIV! Know your status. After you test, encourage family and friends to test too!

• Have your blood pressure taken.

• Go to the dentist.

• Laugh more.

• Learn about illnesses that affect your community. Knowledge is power.

• Exercise more to reduce your risks for heart disease and obesity.

• Get enough sleep each night to feel better each day.

• Protect yourself against mosquitoes and malaria.

• Take de-worming pills every 6th months.

• Condomize. Protect your self from STIs, including HIV.