Category: Wellness (Page 74 of 116)

      A Pricey Gym Membership Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss

      November 10, 2011 /

      You don’t need to hit the gym to lose weight.

      Making activities fun and convenient means that you are also, more likely to stick with a regime.

      Committing time, travel and money to a work out can prohibit how often you will actually exercise.

      But allocating a few minutes, consistently, to at-home exercise can yield real results.

      Don’t be blinded by the illusion that the only way you can lose weight is if you hit the gym – people are losing weight and staying in shape every day by using the tools they have at home and investing a little money (far less than they would invest in a gym membership!) to buy a few key fitness tools. Follow these tips and clean up your eating habits and you’ll be shedding the pounds in no time.

      Nutrition, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Be Aware of Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms

      November 10, 2011 /

      Stroke and heart attack symptoms can be similar and both conditions require immediate action.

      In a heart attack, the longer the heart stops pumping blood, the faster your internal organs begin to die. During a stroke, the longer your brain is deprived of oxygen-rich blood, the more brain cells are damaged beyond repair. The bottom line is, whether it’s a stroke or a heart attack, the longer it takes to get medical assistance, the greater the chance of permanent damage or death.

      Timing is critical for both events, and any initial symptoms need to be reported immediately!

      Unfortunately both conditions can strike without warning, meaning strokes and heart attacks happen with virtually no symptoms at all. So it’s important to learn how to recognize even the most unlikely cues.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      People Sick in The United States are Likely to Skip Care

      November 10, 2011 /

      Ill Americans are not getting the care they need.

      In a country with the most sophisticated health care system many often forgo care in lieu of taking care of other expenses.

      “Despite spending far more on health care than any other country, the United States practically stands alone when it comes to people with illness or chronic conditions having difficulty affording health care and paying medical bills,” Commonwealth Fund president Karen Davis said in a statement.

      “This is a clear indication of the urgent need for Affordable Care Act reforms geared toward improving coverage and controlling health care costs.”

      Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Too Much Sitting May Increase Your Cancer Risk

      November 6, 2011 /

      So, get off your seat and move!

      No good comes from sitting around all day but sometimes jobs make it difficult to get the exercise we need.

      Here are a few tips to incorporate more movement into your otherwise sedentary day.

      The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends the following tips for breaking up your sitting sessions:

      Set a timer on your computer to remind you every hour that it’s time to step away from your desk, and take a short walk down the hall.

      Instead of emailing a co-worker, chat with him or her over a walk.

      If possible, stand up and walk around during phone calls and meetings.

      Keep light hand weights in your office to use while reading email or talking on the phone.

      Research, Wellness

      Breast Cancer Risk Increases With Alcohol Use

      November 6, 2011 /

      Breast cancer risk rises with alcohol consumption in women.

      The research, which looked at the habits of more than 100,000 women over 30 years, adds to a long line of studies linking alcohol consumption of any kind — whether beer, wine or spirits — to an increased risk of breast cancer. But until now the bulk of the research largely focused on higher levels of alcohol intake. The latest study is among the first to assess the effect of relatively small amounts of alcohol over long periods of time, drawing on a large population of women to provide new detail about the breast cancer risks associated with different patterns of drinking.

      So, it seems that women need to weigh their risks of developing breast cancer from alcohol consumption or mitigating the risk of cardiovascular disease by consuming small amounts of wine.

      While the conflicting information is confusing each women needs to consult with her physician to plot the best regime for her potential health risks.

      Research, Wellness

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