My brother just had a heart attack. How do I prevent getting a heart attack myself?
If your brother had a heart attack at a young age, that puts you at risk. You should:
1. Avoid smoking.
2. Lose weight so that your BMI or body mass index is less than 25.
3. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
4. Exercise.
Taking omega three fatty acids can also help. Also, see a doctor who will check your cholesterol, and consider medication if appropriate, including aspirin, and medicine to lower cholesterol.
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Spring into Fitness
by Lori Sciame April 19th, 2011 | Exercise
Spring is the perfect time to jump start your exercise routine. This is because after months of short, cold days the increase in sunlight ushered in by this season brings a resurgence of energy in most people. Maybe you’ve been craving sleep and carbohydrates all winter. With spring, the tendency to want to stock up on calories so you can hibernate will come to an end. What better time to begin your exercise routine anew than when the world seems full of possibility?
(Caution! Before you begin any new exercise plan, it’s a good idea
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(Caution! Before you begin any new exercise plan, it’s a good idea
Insuring the Safety in Exercising
by Chang Song December 31st, 2010 | Exercise
Here in the United States of America, many Americans are obsessed with having the perfect body type. That being said, Americans are obsessed with getting a tan and working out what seems like 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a the year. It is quite ridiculous how many people still go to the gym even on Christmas Eve; I mean aren’t they supposed to use this time for last-minute Christmas shopping? For those avid gym-goers out there, working out is great for both the mind and the body, but you do need to take
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Exercising Against the Climate
by Chang Song December 3rd, 2010 | Exercise
It is easy for people to give up on exercising outside in the winter because of the frigid climate and dullness of running on a treadmill for 4 months straight. However, people don’t have to put their outdoors exercising routines on the back burner like their T-shirts and shorts by gearing up appropriately for outdoor exercises during the winter months.
The most important tip to exercising outdoors during winter months is dressing appropriately. People usually make two common mistakes: they either wear too much or too little. For those who put on too little, I am sorry to break it
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The most important tip to exercising outdoors during winter months is dressing appropriately. People usually make two common mistakes: they either wear too much or too little. For those who put on too little, I am sorry to break it
Sweating
by Bea October 11th, 2010 | Health News, Health Research
A recent article in CNN Health wrote about "Who is Better at Sweating: Men or Women?"
Just to be on the same page, allow me to explain what "sweat" is. Yes, it can smell sometimes, but there are a lot of benefits to it. There are a few types of sweat. Perspiration is made up of water, salt, and a small amount of electrolytes. The purpose of it is to regulate the fluid balance in your body. One type of sweat cools the body because it evaporates on the surface of the skin. This type of sweat develops from the
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Just to be on the same page, allow me to explain what "sweat" is. Yes, it can smell sometimes, but there are a lot of benefits to it. There are a few types of sweat. Perspiration is made up of water, salt, and a small amount of electrolytes. The purpose of it is to regulate the fluid balance in your body. One type of sweat cools the body because it evaporates on the surface of the skin. This type of sweat develops from the