Exercise and Cancer Prevention in Women

[ladirushfan80]

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[porthleven's rose]

--fascinating thread to read--thanks to all---

 

I'd just like to say--as you get even older,(!!!) the need to exercise

 

sensibly is even more important-and to watch what you eat.

 

If you can reach the age of 65,go gardening 7 days a week,still wear

 

skintight jeans without looking a total pratt,AND--follow the best Rock

 

Band ever(!!!) that's something to be proud of--

 

So,take note of this brilliant thread,all you youngsters!!!!

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shame on me!!!

 

 

All the News That's Fit to Eat

 

Embarrassment is No Excuse

I have never met a woman who ranks exams such as Pap smears and mammograms on her list of favorite activities. If you're overweight, the embarrassment and/or dread of having a health professional lecture you about your weight can add to the desire to postpone those types of tests. A recent study demonstrates that fact. The researchers reported that women who are severely obese have 83 percent lower odds of following recommendations for Pap smears, and 51 percent lower odds for following doctors' recommendations for mammograms. Regardless of your weight, remember: you're worth taking the time for those tests.

 

Women and Heart Attacks

And while you're taking time for those tests... tend to your health by learning more about heart attack symptoms. Researchers revealed at the American Heart Association's 8th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke that most women aged 55 and younger didn't recognize their own heart attack symptoms. Almost 90 percent of the women studied, however, actually suffered from chest pain. Yet they tended to think that the symptoms were due to heartburn or indigestion. Researchers said that some of the women also had jaw or shoulder pain, sweating, nausea, and/or shortness of breath. Be aware of both typical and unusual symptoms, and talk with your doctor about your own risk factors.

 

Get Fiber... The Right Kind

Want to reduce your risk of diabetes? Add foods rich in fiber to your shopping list. Just make sure it's grain fiber, such as the variety listed in some breads and cereals. German researchers report that consuming more foods with whole grain fiber, as well eating foods high in magnesium such as spinach and chard, help to prevent type 2 diabetes. One caution: read that nutrition label on the cereal box or bread wrapper before you buy it. For example, one-third cup of Bran Buds contains about 8 grams of fiber. One cup of Rice Krispies doesn't even contain one gram of fiber.

 

The Silent Killer

The so-called silent killer is spreading throughout the world. Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, typically has no symptoms. Yet this condition is one of the main causes of heart disease. It can also add to the risk for strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and dementia. A recent study revealed that more than one and a half billion individuals will have hypertension by 2025. Currently in the United States, almost one in three adults has high blood pressure. One problem: because there are often no symptoms, many of us forget to take our medication - or delay getting refills because it seems like a "waste of money." Don't play that game with your health. If you have hypertension, follow your doctor's advice carefully. You say you don't know what your blood pressure is? Check your local drug store: many have free blood pressure monitor machines. A normal reading is 120 over 80 or less. If yours is higher, make an appointment with your doctor today. Remember: there's a reason it's called the silent killer.

 

 

[blonde77th]

Good Post Ladi

[Daylin]

QUOTE (blonde77th @ May 21 2007, 09:20 AM)

Good Post Ladi

Yes

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