Daily Archives: October 9, 2009

Doctor’s Orders

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Here are some doctor’s order to keep your health at the most, healthy :)

Skip the 11 o’clock news, respect your mouth and 18 other stay-healthy musts

  1. Learn How to Relax
  2. Know Your Resting Heart Rate
  3. …And Your Waist Size
  4. Respect Your Mouth
  5. Drink Tap Water
  6. Skip the 11 O’clock News
  7. Volunteer for a Cause You’re Passionate About
  8. Get Familiar with "C"
    As in c-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation (checked with a blood test) that experts think may play a role in the formation of clots that block the flow of blood to the heart. Researchers in the landmark JUPITER study of more than 17,000 women 60 and older and men 50 and older found that those who had normal cholesterol levels but slightly elevated levels of c-reactive protein reduced their risk of heart attack and stroke by taking a statin–meaning that CRP levels may be worth keeping tabs on. However, keep in mind that experts are still trying to figure out CRP’s exact role, and whether or not it directly causes heart disease or is a sign that it’s developing. "Men and women in this age group with normal cholesterol should ask their doctors about CRP," says Dr. Goldberg.
  9. …And "D"
    "Mountains of research show the benefits of vitamin D," such as lowering the risk of osteoporosis, "but many women don’t know their levels," says Marjorie Jenkins, MD, executive director of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health in Amarillo, Texas. And 60% of American women are deficient, whether they live in Boston or sunnier climes like San Diego. (Your body produces D when it’s exposed to sunlight.) Because D is fat-soluble, you can get too much of it–so ask your doc to check your levels before you start taking a supplement.
  10. Treat Your Body as Well as You Treat Your Car
  11. Reapply Sunscreen-and Make Sure You’re Using Enough
  12. Don’t Keep Bedroom Troubles to Yourself 
    Another study found that frequently hugging your partner can help reduce blood pressure and heart rate.
  13. Think of Your Home as Your Gym
  14. Know Your Family Health History
    The genes you inherited play a large role in your risk of disease, so gathering the details is a must!
  15. Be Organized
  16. Get Your Flu Shot
  17. Stretch It Out
  18. Don’t Discount Hormone Therapy
  19. Make Friends with Bacteria
  20. Go Low-Tech-At Least Sometimes

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