Are you wealthy inside and out? Darren Hardy, SUCCESS Magazine Publisher & Founding Editor, writes in the March 2013 issue, "Wealth is not a state of bank account. It's a state of mind." You decide....is it more important to be wealthy in spirit, heart, and mind or in material goods? At Aqua Flex'n Stretch, our purpose is to keep you wealthy and healthy in body and mind with classes that stimulate you inside and out. Here's to your health and wealth!!
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
LYCOPENE FIGHTS CANCER!
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce your risk of breast cancer and heart disease. You'll find lycopene in bright red fruits and vegetables. And if you add olive oil when cooking some tomatoes for pasta sauce, you'll enhance the power of lycopene to neutralize free radicals, thus preventing oxidative damage to your cells. Healthy cells have the most resistance to cancer. (Pam Stephan, About Cancer, 2/9/11)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
CONSISTENT EXERCISE LOWERS RISK OF DYING FROM COLON CANCER
According to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis physical activity can make the disease less deadly.
“People who were consistently active over the course of their adulthood had a lower risk of death from colon cancer than those who were sedentary,” says first author Kathleen Y. Wolin, ScD. “People often wonder around the start of a new year whether exercise really will help them stay healthy or whether it’s already too late. It’s never too late to start exercising, but it’s also never too early to start being active. That’s the message we hope people will take away from this study.”
Wolin
Wolin, assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Public Health Sciences, says the benefits of starting an exercise program include not just preventing colon cancer and death from the disease, but also reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and other cancers.
She says the greatest benefits seem to accrue in those who have exercised for the largest percentage of their lives. But it isn’t necessary to run marathons or to work out for many hours every day.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE...IT'S OK!
New research that contradicts previous studies on the ill effects of coffee has found that one to three cups of the brew per day may actually protect people from heart disease. The study, which was part of the Iowa Women's Health Study found that up to 60 percent of antioxidants (which protect cells from damage and reduce the inflammation that encourages arteries to narrow) in the diet may come from coffee. The study was based on data of 27,000 older women followed for 15 years, and appears inAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Heart Awareness Month
It's Heart Awareness Month so what have you been doing to keep your heart healthy?? Proper nutrition, exercise, reducing stress, and limiting alcohol consumption are all necessary to help your heart work properly. It's never too late to start an exercise and 'eating right' diet. Do it with a friend to keep you on track. Check magazines for ideas on recipes and exercises. Try something new. Whatever it is, DO IT!
Here's to a healthy heart and body!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Stress Awareness Day, April 16
We throw around the word "stress" so often in just everyday speak (you're stressing me out!), that we often trivialize the real impact it has on our lives. In fact, 66% of Americans say they are likely to seek help for stress as it is so problematic, with over a third of us claiming that we are living with "extreme" stress. Why such stress? 75% of Americans claim that work and money are causing it. Stress can lead to heart attacks / heart disease, cancer, immune system problems, accidents, depression, suicide, lung issues and more. Stress levels have been increasing steadily, with now more than 3 of 5 doctor visits – globally – being directly related to stress problems.
So what can you do?? First, recognize that you're under stress. Second, identify the stressors in your life. Third, make a plan to deal with the stressors (notice I didn't say eliminate since that can be almost impossible). Fourth, incorporate exercise and good nutrition into your daily lifestyle. You all know how great the water feels once you get to the pool. Make a commitment to come regularly. Supplement your water exercise with walking (your dogs will thank you!), elliptical machine workouts, or whatever sport you love (tennis is mine!). Have fun and make social connections. The more you give of yourself, the more you get back. Your body will thank you and you'll feel great as your endorphins are released.
You are in control of your life and body. Take control now and reduce your stress.
So what can you do?? First, recognize that you're under stress. Second, identify the stressors in your life. Third, make a plan to deal with the stressors (notice I didn't say eliminate since that can be almost impossible). Fourth, incorporate exercise and good nutrition into your daily lifestyle. You all know how great the water feels once you get to the pool. Make a commitment to come regularly. Supplement your water exercise with walking (your dogs will thank you!), elliptical machine workouts, or whatever sport you love (tennis is mine!). Have fun and make social connections. The more you give of yourself, the more you get back. Your body will thank you and you'll feel great as your endorphins are released.
You are in control of your life and body. Take control now and reduce your stress.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
DID YOU KNOW????
1. People who exercise regularly are at lower risk for obesity and heart disease.
2. Vigorous exercise is most effective to lower blood pressure, raising one's aerobic capacity, and improving insulin sensitivity.
3. HDL cholesterol, the healthy one, increases an average of 4.6% with exercise.
4. Exercise can decrease falls resulting in injury by 30%, and can reduce the risk of hip fracture 20-40%.
5. Regular exercise lowers the amount of estrogen circulating through the body in the bloodstream. Less estrogen equals less fuel for breast cancers.
6. Exercise pares off hormonally active fat tissue.
2. Vigorous exercise is most effective to lower blood pressure, raising one's aerobic capacity, and improving insulin sensitivity.
3. HDL cholesterol, the healthy one, increases an average of 4.6% with exercise.
4. Exercise can decrease falls resulting in injury by 30%, and can reduce the risk of hip fracture 20-40%.
5. Regular exercise lowers the amount of estrogen circulating through the body in the bloodstream. Less estrogen equals less fuel for breast cancers.
6. Exercise pares off hormonally active fat tissue.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Why Water Exercise?
Joints hurting? Muscles sore? Back stiff? All these ailments and more are soothed in warm water exercise. You'll regain range of movement, increase your blood circulation, relieve stress on joints and muscles, and improve your coordination and balance. In addition, you'll build strength with the resistance of the water keeping your bones strong and healthy as well as the muscles around your joints.
Sound good? You can achieve all this and more in the warm, buoyant water. 'No pain, but gain' is the new mantra.
Sound good? You can achieve all this and more in the warm, buoyant water. 'No pain, but gain' is the new mantra.
TOP 10 REASONS TO GET SPLASHING:
1. improve overall health and fitness
2. increase energy
3. improve sleep
4. control weight
5. strengthen your heart
6. improve your self-esteem
7. reduce bone density loss
8. reduce pain
9. improve flexibility
10. have fun and laugh
Remember, 'NO PAIN, BUT GAIN'.
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