No big surprise here: Exercise is good for you... 30 minutes a day, with some of the exercise being vigorous, is all it takes....
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Get your flu shot! It protects you as well as those around you.
Eating out can be hazardous to your health. Many times, restaurant food is very high in calories, salt and fat. I vote for home cooking.......
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Go out and take your dog for a walk....Studies show that it is good exercise for everyone...
You may be trim and fit.....and yet you may still have heart disease. There are five major risk factors for heart blockages: FAMILY HISTORY, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking. Hence, even if you are a non smoker with a terrific blood pressure, good blood sugar and a normal cholesterol level, if you have a family history of heart disease you are at risk. For people with risk factors, I continue to recommend an ultra-fast CT of the heart vessels to get a better idea of the cardiac status.
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If you have atherosclerosis, it is now proven that a statin PLUS Vascepa ( a prescription fish oil with only EPA) prevents a cardiac event better than just a statin only. The over the counter fish oils are not pure or potent enough to have this benefit.....
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Is it time to reconsider low dairy diets? Cheese and yogurt may not be as evil as once thought.....
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Why take diet advice from a caveman? You probably shouldn't..... The Mediterranean Diet is the way to go... Read more
Public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be hazardous to your foot health. They are breeding grounds for fungus....Wear flip flops and keep your toe nails short to help prevent athlete's foot.
Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep. Four out of five people say that they suffer from sleep problems at least once a week and wake up feeling exhausted. So how do you become a more successful sleeper? You need good sleep hygiene!:
Bedtime: Go to bed at about the same time every night, includingweekends.
Don’t Sleep In: Keep your wake-up time consistent. Don’t sleep in on the weekends..
Avoid Screens: Turn off the tablet, the television and the phone. The blue light in your screen has the same effect on your brain as sunlight, which means it wakes you up just when you want to be drifting off..
No Night Eating: Don’t eat meals close to bedtime and avoid evening and late night snacking. If your body is churning through a big meal, it’s certainly not going to get the rest it needs. And if you’re overweight or prone to digestion problems, you’re likely to experience painful heartburn and reflux if you binge too close to bedtime.
Keep It Cool: Cool bodies sleep better, but most people keep their bedrooms too warm at night, which can interfere with sleep. Taking a hot bath before bedtime is a good idea, because once you get out of the bath, your body cools down more quickly, which will help you drift off to sleep.
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