My doctor wants me to do a stress test; however, I am unable to walk on the treadmill, because I have a bum knee. He said he can do a test with chemicals instead, but that sounds dangerous. He says it is safe, but is that true?
Cardiologists use certain chemicals that basically simulate exercise in order to perform stress tests to look for blockages in the heart arteries. Some of these chemicals raise the heart rate to mimic exercise, and others just dilate (or open) the arteries a little extra to see how the heart performs under stress.You may
UV Safety While Exercising
by Lori Sciame July 12th, 2012 | Exercise, Health Observance
We love to exercise in the sun. The warm rays feel good on the skin, and the bright light improves our mood. Yet, we forget that the sun can actually harm exposed skin and unprotected eyes. As stated by the American Cancer Society, ultraviolet radiation, (UV) is major risk factor for most skin cancers. In addition, prolonged exposure to sun can cause cataracts in the eye. Â How can someone who loves to exercise outside protect himself or herself? Read on to learn basic precautionary steps.
1. Â Always wear sunscreen when going outside. Â Apply SPF 15, or better yet, SPF 30.
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1. Â Always wear sunscreen when going outside. Â Apply SPF 15, or better yet, SPF 30.
Hotel Tips for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
by R. Carnavale July 10th, 2012 | Heart Health, Prevention
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is important, especially when you’re traveling. Your choice of hotels is a key factor in having healthy heart. Before you book a hotel room, consider if any or all of these three heart-healthy amenities will be provided:
Healthy Meals
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Healthy Meals
- Does the hotel provide nutritious, tasty meal choice options for its guests? Consider brands like Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus, a new menu available upon request that caters to guests with heart and other health issues. The menu includes a selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts for heart-healthy diets, and it is designed to contribute to
Taking a Mental Health Day
by Jessica B. July 9th, 2012 | Mental Health
Stress, pressure, depression, running around doing fifty different things every day? These days it doesn’t matter where you are in life. You may be a young parent, a young professional, a student or at the peak of your career, the demands on you are endless. Or are they? Sure, your to-do list is always full, but how many of those things are essential to your well-being? Before you answer ‘All of them’ take a step back and really think about it.
When I was in grammar school I had a teacher who used to make us recite ‘The only thing
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When I was in grammar school I had a teacher who used to make us recite ‘The only thing
