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Diane obtained another certification from
International Sports Sciences Association, (ISSA), in Fitness Therapy, the
science and practice of rehabilitative exercise.
Baby Boomer
Quick Tips and Facts
How long does it take to walk off
that Snickers Bar? Check out these
numbers! Do you really want to walk
3 miles to work off that little candy bar?
|
Food |
Calories |
Steps to burn it off |
Distance |
|
Big Mac |
600 |
16, 200 |
6 miles |
|
Snickers Bar |
280 |
7,560 |
3 miles |
|
Glazed Donut |
180 |
4,860 |
2 miles |
|
3.5 ounce glass of white wine |
70 |
1,890 |
0.75 miles |
63% of Baby Boomers feel younger
than their actual age. Although Boomers
are getting older and facing more health concerns, there is a seven year gap
between Boomer’s biological age and the age they feel. The age gap is attributed to attitudes
about age (41%), good health (26%), and staying in good shape and exercising
(19%).
Survey of Baby Boomers’ Expectations
for Refirement
Do you want to recover quickly
following surgery? People who
prepare mentally and physically before the operation have fewer complications,
less pain and faster recovery periods according to the Women’s Healthcare
Alliance. Full understanding of an
upcoming surgery, deep breathing, meditation and visualization are emotional
factors that positively influence surgical outcomes. To prepare physically, quit smoking,
discuss with your physician all current prescription medications and
over-the-counter supplements, avoid alcohol, eat a balanced diet and avoid
aspirin or other aspirin like medications.
Physical fitness is related to
work performance. HealthPartners Research Foundation
published research findings in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine that shows workers engaged in moderate exercise programs have higher
work quality and better job performance than those who lead sedentary
lifestyles. Those with high levels
of cardiovascular fitness perform more work, using less effort.
Alternative to hormone therapy. Antidepressants such as Prozac are
beneficial to women without symptoms of depression for relieving hot flashes.
However, hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for symptoms of
menopause. Dr. Nanette Santoro of
the
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