What is the number one killer of women in the United States? It’s not car accidents, breast cancer, or diabetes – it’s heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women; half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were women.”
If that statistic doesn’t alarm my female readers, this additional one from the CDC will: “almost two-thirds of the women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be
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Ban Belly Fat This Year
Belly fat…most people over 40 years-old know how difficult it can be to lose. Sit ups don’t work, diet alone doesn’t work, and of course, there is no magic pill to melt it away. So what can a person do to get rid of this unsightly fat? Health news sites suggest that a simple plan, one that includes exercise and a sensible diet can help take off unwanted inches.
To begin thinking about belly fat, one must remember that the fat you can see is not the only fat around your middle. Where an outer layer of fat exists, an
To begin thinking about belly fat, one must remember that the fat you can see is not the only fat around your middle. Where an outer layer of fat exists, an
New Cigarette Warning Labels
In September 2012, if all goes as planned, cigarette companies will have to place graphic warning labels on their packaging. Considering it has been 25 plus years since there has been any change in these labels, it seems to be time for this to happen.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sees this change as important, as they state that “Tobacco use is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the United States, and claims almost half a million lives each year. Requiring larger, more prominent warnings on cigarette packaging and advertisements is part of a
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sees this change as important, as they state that “Tobacco use is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the United States, and claims almost half a million lives each year. Requiring larger, more prominent warnings on cigarette packaging and advertisements is part of a
Danger Ahead: Prescription Pain Killers
A new danger threatens Americans – death by overdose of prescription pain killers. Information supplied by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) web resource, Vital Signs, states that “deaths from prescription painkillers have reached epidemic levels in the past decade. The number of overdose deaths is now greater than those of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined.”
Why is this happening? First, pain medications have become more available to the general public. As compared to 1999, there were 4 times as many prescription drugs supplied to medical providers in 2010. In addition, patients have begun to shop around for doctors
Why is this happening? First, pain medications have become more available to the general public. As compared to 1999, there were 4 times as many prescription drugs supplied to medical providers in 2010. In addition, patients have begun to shop around for doctors
Alzheimer’s: Another Reason to Exercise
In the 1980’s my grandfather succumbed to the devastating disease, Alzheimer’s. The once vigorous man, who loved to play jokes almost as much as he loved Cubs baseball, lived the last months of his life unable to even recognize his wife. In those days, not much was known about preventing this devastating disease, but now scientists have determined ways to help prevent the onset of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s.
First, make sure to keep exercising as you age. A study by the National Academy of Scientists showed that walking helps to build a part of the brain called the hippocampus.
First, make sure to keep exercising as you age. A study by the National Academy of Scientists showed that walking helps to build a part of the brain called the hippocampus.
