Pearing down the mid-section
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August 29, 2010 |
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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but here are some ways to keep down the mid-section from growing and causing health problems. The fat tissue that lines the abdomen, the adipose fat, is high in the inflammatory markers that lead to heart and cholesterol problems.
Dr. Mary Ann McLaughlin, a cardiologist with Mount Sinai Medical Center suggests a number of ways to counter these...
Try this exercise….
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August 25, 2010 |
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Call this one “Pushing a Wheelbarrow” -or- “Modified Plank” and probably should not be done at work.
Lie on a mat, supporting your upper body with your forearms and your lower body with your knees; your stomach stays raised off the mat as you keep your body in a straight line without arching your back.
Hold for 15 seconds, working up to 60...
A quit smoking quiz
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August 15, 2010 |
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True or False? Smokers can never reduce their risk for cancer or other conditions.
FALSE. If you quit before age 50, your risk of dying within 15 years goes down by 50 percent.
For women, most of smoking’s health risks, including cancer and lung problems, are erased within 20 years of quitting.
‘Thanks to Aetna, Healthy Outlook. Spring...
Try this exercise….
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July 25, 2010 |
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I call this one “Countertop Pushup”. Stand facing a countertop with your hands shoulder-width apart on the counter.
Tighten your abdominal muscles and keep your back straight as you bend your arms into a pushup position. Straighten your arms and repeat 15...
A quit smoking quiz
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True or False? Smoking can affect your eyes, bones, bladder, stomach and children.
TRUE. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. It can lead to osteoporosis and hip fractures, heartburn and ulcers, cancers such as bladder cancer, and blinding eye conditions.
It also can decrease your fertility and boost your babies’ risk for stillbirth and sudden death.
‘Thanks to...
Try this exercise….
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June 28, 2010 |
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Called the “Bird Dog”. Get down on all fours with your hands underneath your shoulders and your knees underneath your hips. Tighten your abdominal muscles while simultaneously raising your right arm and straightening your left leg, keeping your back straight and horizontal.
Hold for 6 seconds. Return to the starting position. Switch sides, and repeat 10...
A quit smoking quiz
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June 15, 2010 |
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True or False? Because smoking keeps your weight down, it also lowers heart risks.
FALSE. It’s true that some smokers weigh less than nonsmokers and that quitting can lead to weight gain… But smokers tend to store fat in their bellies. This raises the risk for diabetes and heart trouble.
‘Thanks to Aetna, Healthy Outlook. Spring...
A quit smoking quiz…
Posted by
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May 28, 2010 |
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True or False? Smokers can never reduce their risk for cancer or other conditions.
FALSE.
If you quit before age 50, your risk of dying within 15 years goes down by 50 percent. For women, most of smoking’s health risks, including cancer and lung problems, are erased within 20 years of quitting
Thanks to ‘Healthy Outlook,...
A quit smoking quiz…
Posted by
Beemer in
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May 15, 2010 |
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True or False? Smoking can affect your eyes, bones, bladder, stomach and children.
TRUE!
Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. It can lead to osteoporosis and hip fractures, heart-burn and ulcers, cancers such as bladder cancer, and blinding eye conditions. It also can decrease your fertillity and boost your babies’ risk for stillbirth and sudden death.
Thanks to...
A quit smoking quiz…
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May 6, 2010 |
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True or False? Because smoking keeps your weight down, it also lowers heart risks.
FALSE!
It’s true that some smokers weigh less than nonsmokers and that quitting can lead to weight gain. But smokers tend to pack fat in their bellies. This raises the risk for diabetes and heart trouble.
Thanks to ‘Healthy Outlook,...
