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  3. Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever wondered, "What is the price I must pay to live a healthy life?" Most of us want t

Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever wondered, "What is the price I must pay to live a healthy life?" Most of us want t

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    Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever wondered, "What is the price I must pay to live a healthy life?" Most of us want to live a long, prosperous life, free of【C1】______ and physical disability, right? Well, what does it take to increase our chances of doing that?
    Heredity plays a part in creating tendency, not destiny. So, we’ll admit the role it plays. Then we’ll work to【C2】red______its negative effect and optimize its benefits.
    Must money play a significant role in living a healthy life? No. Avoiding smoking or tobacco products is a top【C3】______(prior)for someone who wants a long life. 【C4】Cig______cost money. So, if you don’t smoke it saves you money up front, and long term in reduced medical expenses and sick days.
    Research shows that optimists live longer and happier than pessimists. A positive attitude doesn’t cost money. It is our free choice to be an optimist or a pessimist.
    The diet we choose to eat strongly affects our likelihood of developing heart disease, the No. 1 killer in America. A diet low in red meat and other saturated fats and high in complex carbohydrates is【C5】______(expensive). This puts proper eating within the reach of everyone.
    Ignorance might be the costliest part of trying to live a healthy life. What we don’t know can certainly hurt us. 【C6】H______, is it expensive to learn about good health, diet and stress management? No. Libraries are free and open to everyone. And, most people now have access to the Internet, either directly, through friends or at the library.
    Practicing proactive, preventive healthcare is a good idea. Getting annual physicals, including blood scans, chest X-ray, age-relating pap smears for women and PSA tests for men, can be expensive. If their health insurance policies don’t cover routine physicals, many people do nothing. Your health is your responsibility. Does your health insurance cover going to the movies, or out to dinner, or an【C7】______(extend)weekend vacation? No. You pay for these yourself. Isn’t your health something worth paying for? Ask your doctor how【C8】______you should have a physical exam. Ask what the cost will be for a thorough exam, including all tests appropriate for your age. Then, find the money and get the physical. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. "
    Relaxing regularly can help reduce blood pressure and stress levels. Stress and high blood pressure are risk factors for many disorders. Studies show that laughing regularly【C9】prod______ hormones that strengthen the immune system. And, a stronger immune system fights off disease better. If you had to drop an income producing activity to make time to relax in your life, laughing and relaxing could cost you money.
    What is the price of a healthy life? Little of the price involves money. Most of the price relates to changes in attitude,【C10】______(perceive)and our approach to life. After thinking about it, isn’t it worth for the chance to have a happier and healthier life?
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答案reduce
解析 (此处应填入一个动词，与negative effect搭配，联系“optimize its benefits(优点最大化)”可知此处应填reduce。)
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