part 6 - 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems w/Exercise

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Menopausal? Combine Weights and Cardio

Keep active by lifting weights and performing cardiovascular exercise and you'll be less likely to gain weight after menopause. Hormonal changes and a drop in muscle mass during menopause can make it harder to lose weight, which often accumulates around the abdominal area. (What are the symptoms of menopause?) "Weight lifting increases muscle mass and keeps your metabolism stoked," says Geier. "Resistance exercise 2 to 3 times a week also helps keep bones strong and reduces your risk of osteoporosis after menopause." Add regular walking, swimming, biking or other cardiovascular activity 30 minutes, 5 days a week or perform 3, 10-minute mini exercise bouts to reap the same health benefits, as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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part 5 - 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems w/Exercise

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Depressed? Get Moving

Feeling down? Join a class or go for a run. "Mild exercise is effective to a certain extent against virtually any form of depression," says Dr. Ali. "But more intense movement and exercise can be carried out if you've been working out consistently for a long period of time. Being around other people can help lift your mood as well, especially if loneliness brings on depression." (What are the symptoms of depression?)

Join an exercise class or a running or walking club. You'll combine the physical benefits of exercise with the psychological lift of social interaction. Or go for a long run. Runners often report a euphoric state called a "runner's high" after running long distances [2]. "Cardiovascular exercise is most likely to release the feel-good neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and trigger a 'high,'" says Geier. 

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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part 4 - 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems w/Exercise

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Osteoporosis? Up the Weights

If your last bone mineral scan was less than optimal, resistance training can help stimulate bone growth. "Any exercise is good," says Geier. "But focus on weight bearing or resistance training. Even light resistance in addition to walking has some impact." The most effective exercises work multiple joints, such as the squat [1]. Keep in mind, however, that an exercise affects only the bone(s) involved in the move, says Mark Nutting, CSCS, NSCA personal trainer of the year 2009, of Saco Sport and Fitness, Maine. "So exercises that strengthen your legs, hips and spine won't benefit your wrists," says Nutting. Strive for a full body resistance program focusing on large muscle groups. Include squats and overhead shoulder presses, which strengthen the bones most often weakened by osteoporosis.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

 Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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part 3 - 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems w/Exercise

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Headaches? Breathe Easy

If you're leaving work with a headache from a hectic day and heading to the gym, take a few minutes to relax, says Karilee H. Shames PhD, RN, author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled? (Hudson Street Press, 2005) and a Certified Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing and in Holistic Nursing. "Sit in your car or other quiet place and do some slow deep breathing before you go into a noisy gym." Or consider skipping the gym and walking outdoors in nature or walking on a home treadmill instead (if home is quieter).

 If you enjoy walking, try picking up the pace, says Naheed Ali, MD, author of Are You Fit To Live? 4 Steps to Improving Your Health (SabellaPress, 2009) and a faculty member of The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. "Speed walking loosens you up and allows for much better circulation throughout all regions of the body, including the brain," says Dr. Ali.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

 Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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part 2 - 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems w/Exercise

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Arthritis? Just Add Water

Movement helps achy joints feel less achy, but getting started can be tough when you hurt. If exercising on land is too uncomfortable, seek out a pool. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, so you strengthen muscles without stressing your joints.

 Also consider other ways to modify your current routine. If you're on a treadmill, for example, raise the incline to increase the challenge instead of jogging or running, which can impact joints. Plan to exercise later in the day if you wake up with painful joints. And be sure to warm up thoroughly by taking a hot bath or shower and/or starting out slowly. Keep in mind the 2-hour rule: "If you still hurt 2 hours after exercise, cut back on the intensity," says Nutting.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

 Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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Part 1- 7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise

From an article found on MSN.com. "7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise"

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Endorphins and Your Mood:

Ever notice how much better you feel when you exercise after a stressful day? It's more than just psychological, says David Geier, Jr., MD, sports medicine director of the Medical University of South Carolina. "Exercise kicks in natural brain chemicals called endorphins that elevate your mood." And that's just the beginning. "Exercise is good for all kinds of health problems," says Dr. Geier. Read on for ways to add to or alter your current exercise program to maximize benefits for what ails you.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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Eating During Cancer Treatment

Found this on MayoClinic.com

Eating During Cancer Treatment

It goes through helping you if foods seem bitter or too sweet. Lots of great ideas!

Eating is often hard, but very important to help keep your enjoy level up! 

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Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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Belly Fat is Unhealthy

While the article discusses belly fat specifically in men, it is a health concern for women too.

" . . .People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems than are people who accumulate fat in other areas. . . . . Having a large amount of belling fat increases your risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Some types of Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes. . ."

Read on for more

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty, 

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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Managing Emotions after Cancer Treatment

Thank you to MayoClinic.com.

Managing Your Emotions After Cancer Treatment

A very well-thought out article.

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty, 

Sharron C. Grzybowski
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5 Fitness Myths To Forget

Found this on Yahoo. Not a long read but GREAT information.

5 Fitness Myths To Forget

Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty, 

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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