Nutrition and Exercise – Healthful Balance For A Healthful Heart
The food a individuals consumes can affect the way blood flows through the heart and arteries. A diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol can slowly cause a buildup in the arteries. That buildup slows down the blood flow and blocks small arteries. If the blockage happens in an artery that carries blood to the [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Almost 2 million people have Rheumatoid Arthritis. It’s more common in women. Rheumatoid Arthritis is caused by a problem with the immune system. Instead of protecting healthy joints and bones, it hurts them. This causes changes in the joint, pain, and stiffness.
No one knows what causes Rheumatoid Arthritis. A person’s genes and the environment [...]
Cigar Smoking Is Perilous to Your Health
Cigar tobacco use has increased more than 50 percent in the last decade. Among women, cigar tobacco use has increased 5-fold.
Who smokes cigars? Mostly men aged 35 – 64 with higher education and incomes.
Smoking cigars has risks.
• Cancers of the lung, lip, tongue, mouth, throat, larynx (voice box), and esophagus are linked [...]
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the 3rd leading cause of death. More than 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year.
A stroke occurs when the part of the blood supply to the brain is stopped and brain cells do not get enough oxygen. Strokes can lead to difficulty speaking and paralysis.
The risk of stroke increases with age. Having a stroke can happen at any age, but the chance of having a stroke greatly increases [...]
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism FAQs
What is alcoholism?
Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is a disease that has four main features. These are –
• Craving or a strong need to drink alcohol.
• Loss of control or not being able to stop drinking once you have started.
• Physical dependence on alcohol which is having withdrawal symptoms after you stop drinking. [...]
Types of Activities
Aerobic Exercises
Aerobic exercises are important for your health. These activities include brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or dancing. Other activities you can do include playing with your kids or your grandchildren, doing housework or working in the garden.
If you are not active, begin gradually. The goal is at least 30-minutes of activity most days of [...]
What You Need to Know About
Cholesterol
What is cholesterol?
• Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s produced by the liver. It’s also in certain foods such as meat, eggs, dairy products and cheese. Your body needs some cholesterol, but the liver makes all that the body needs. When there’s too much cholesterol in the body, it builds up in the arteries. [...]
Preventing Falls and Injuries
Taking care of yourself
Did you know?
o A fall could be a life-altering event.
o Nearly 1 in 3 adults aged 65 and older fall each year.
o Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults.
Individuals of all ages fall and there are many reasons why.
o Changes in vision and hearing [...]
Facts about Osteoporosis
Bone is living tissue. Each day, the body builds up and breaks down bone. When somebody has osteoporosis, new bone isn’t built as fast. This makes bones thinner and more fragile. Thin and fragile bones can break more easily. Fractures or breaks in the hip, spine, and wrist are most common.
A lot of older [...]
Strategies for Cutting Down
Small changes could make a big difference in lowering your chances of having alcohol-related problems. Here are some strategies to attempt. Be sure to check off some to attempt the first week, and add some others the next.
Keeping track
Make certain to keep track of how much you drink. Find a way that works [...]
