We all should be exercising. Getting started is often the biggest problem. You need to understand your primary motivation; set realistic, specific, short term goals; create a program; find something that you enjoy.....and put it in your daily "to do" list. Read this terrific article to learn more about how to start working out.
Not quite ready to "call it quits"? Want to live longer? You will need to adopt a healthy diet; not smoke; get physical exercise; drink alcohol only in moderation; obtain a normal weight. These five habits will get you 12-14 extra years.....
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I am still a big believer in the ultrafast CT of the heart. For $139 dollars, this test can indicate the chances of having a heart attack. A score of zero provides much relief. Higher scores can motivate healthier habits. Read the following article for more information:
33 percent of the population will eventually get shingles (reactivated chicken pox). Many will have horrible cases of rash and pain while an equal amount will develop post herpetic neuralgia. If you are over 50, the new shingles vaccination is now available.
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This study concludes that all diets are equally efficacious. It is just what one can stick to. I remain an anti-carbohydrate guy.... For me, it is easier to limit fats and protein and have NO carbohydrates than to try to just cut down on carbohydrates and avoid all fats...
Traveling on an airplane is hazardous to your health. You can decrease your chances of getting sick from air travel by choosing a window seat and avoiding the plane's bathrooms. Better yet, just stay home: Milwaukee-a great place on a great lake.
My wife complains bitterly about the dog in the bed. This study confirms that both the dog and the human sleep just fine together. (My wife indeed doesn't kick the dog out of the bed.....)
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Beware: People with colds are contagious for 3 days; Flu sufferers are contagious for 5-7 days. Duration of illness is a better indicator of contagiousness than the severity of symptoms. The best defense against getting a cold or the flu is to avoid these "Typhoid Marys".... Don't be rude but STAY CLEAR....
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Sugar is OUT in my household. (Wife's rule) We'll see if it helps our waistline.
Read more about how it is about the quality, not quantity of what we eat which impacts our weight.
Vitamin D levels do plummet in the winter for people living in our "sunshine" state. Hence, in the winter months, we either need to eat more foods which are high in vitamin D, take a Vitamin D supplement or plan a warm weather vacation. I recommend the later.
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