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Are You At Risk For Getting Alzheimer's Disease
Introduction
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults. Alzheimer's...
Cinnamon Helps Diabetics
A survey carried out in the USA has found that Cinnamon when added to our food can help Type 2 Diabetics.
Cinnamon a spice found in many kitchens around the world especially at Christmas time. Although it is used by Jewish people at Rosh...
Diabetes, Recognizing the Signs, and Symptoms
Do you find yourself going to the bathroom more than usual? Are you unusually hungry or thirsty? Is fatigue a normal, everyday feeling? Does spontaneous, blurred vision interfere with you daily life? If this sounds like you, you may have Diabetes....
Study Links Tobacco Smoke With Belly Fat
Study Links Tobacco Smoke With Belly Fat
Exposure to cigarette smoke raises the risk among teens of metabolic syndrome, a disorder associated with excess belly fat that increases the chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, metabolic...
Your Teeth are Fine but What About Your Gums?
(ARA) - When you were a child, you probably remember someone telling you all about the importance of brushing your teeth after every meal. “Look mom, no cavities,” was the expression of the day, and the success of a trip to your dentist’s office...
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Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease!
Shockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's
children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one
in four American children are overweight. The problem this
presents is that these children are more susceptible to
pediatric hypertension, type II diabetes, greater risk of heart
disease, the extra burden of weight on joints, not to mention,
the social effects with peers. The medical community has already
indicated a surge in childhood diabetes and of the children
diagnosed with Type II diabetes, 85% are obese.
Childhood obesity can be caused by a combination of many
factors, but certainly two of the biggest contributors are lack
of exercise and poor dietary habits.
Today's youth spend several hours a day in front of televisions
and computers. These activities, along with the lack of physical
exercise programs at school, are not providing the energy the
body requires to burn off calorie intake. Plus, energy levels
continue to decline as additional weight is gained, inhibiting
the desire to spend the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise
(in addition to what the child may receive during school). The
benefits to physical exercise are extremely important though as
it will reduce the risk of developing heart disease, high blood
pressure and high cholesterol, along with reducing or
maintaining body weight. Additional benefits include,
building
healthy muscles, bones and joints and improving depression and
over all psychological well-being.
Dietary habits contribute to obesity as well and have changed
greatly over time. Due to the busy lifestyles of two income
households, the demand for quick and easy microwaveable food,
fast food and snack foods have increased drastically. Also, many
children are substituting soda and vending machine snacks for
school lunches. Unfortunately, most of these types of foods are
high in salt, sugar, fat or calories and have low nutrient
content.
Bottom line, children look for role models. If they see the
adults around them exercising regularly and eating a balanced
diet, they will be more apt to do those things as well. Fun
family activities could include a walk, a bike ride, playing at
the playground and shooting hoops on the basketball court.
A final note, if your child is overweight, consult your doctor.
Rare hormonal disorders and/or other medical conditions can be
diagnosed with blood tests and medical exams.
About the author:
Ray Kelly is an Exercise Scientist with 15 years experience in
the health and fitness industry. Find out more about symptoms of
heart disease at Risk Factors for Heart Disease or
http://www.free-online-health.com
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