During February, the American Heart Association (AHA) has a series of promotions aimed at both men and women concerning optimum heart health. Today is their Go Red for Women Day celebration. On this first Friday in February, men and women are asked to wear the color red to symbolize the toll that heart disease takes on American women.
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States today? Because of this, the AHA hopes to educate
Imagine life when you are 80. Do you see yourself sitting in a chair, watching television or doing a crossword puzzle? Or do you picture yourself outside, enjoying the day: gardening or playing golf?
The fact is, many Americans now live well into their 80s and beyond. Gone are the days when old age automatically means inactivity. Of course, there are people who have health complications that prohibit vigorous exercise, but the vast majority of us can continue exercising to ensure we remain active for years to come.
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
The cliche, turning over a new leaf, connects beautifully with autumn. As the gold, orange, and red leaves fall from the trees, one can choose to think about the tiny buds that will take their place next spring instead. It may sound counter-intuitive, but I propose that we should think of fall as a time for beginning again, and not as a time to curl up into a ball for hibernation.
For a man who has let his health go, now is the time
It's about that time again. Here in New England, there are already a few trees with their leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. Luckily, fall is one of the best seasons for exercise. The temperature drops a bit, but there's still enough daylight to catch a bit of sun before or after work.
As the summer comes to an end, it's the perfect time for a lifestyle assessment. Did you exercise as much as you had hoped? If yes, do you think it's time to take
