Healthy Is What We Do Best
Some Fun Facts That Shouldn’t Just Surprise You, But Excite You To Do Better!
Healthy (Fun Fact #1)
Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.
Your skin works hard. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but it defends against disease and infection, regulates your temperature and aids in vitamin production.
Choices (Fun Fact #2)
Smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory so catch a whiff before a test or important meeting.
Almonds, avocados and arugula (the three ‘A’s) can boost your sex drive and improve fertility.
Fitness (Fun Fact #3)
A lack of exercise now causes as many deaths as smoking.
Less than 1% of Americans ride their bike to work, while 50% of Copenhagen residents bike to work or school.
The Facts About Your Health & What You Can Do To Improve it
Harvard Institute Of Health & Science Says...
What you eat is closely linked to your health. Balanced nutrition has many benefits. By making healthier food choices, you can prevent or treat some conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A healthy diet can help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol, as well.
The American Medical Association Advises...
Men should have no more than 2 drinks a day. Women should have no more than 1 drink a day. One drink is equal to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. Too much alcohol can damage your liver. It can cause some cancers, such as throat, liver, or pancreas cancer. Alcohol abuse also contributes to deaths from car wrecks, murders, and suicides.
Centers For Disease & Control Says...
Smoking and tobacco use are harmful habits. They can cause heart disease and mouth, throat, or lung cancer. They also are leading factors of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Time Magazine Reports...
Sun exposure is linked to skin cancer. This is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It’s best to limit your time spent in the sun. Be sure to wear protective clothing and hats when you are outside. Use sunscreen year-round on exposed skin, like your face and hands. It protects your skin and helps prevent skin cancer. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. It should be at least an SPF 15. Do not sunbathe or use tanning booths.
Fitness Magazine Says...
Exercise can help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer. It can help treat depression, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure. People who exercise also get injured less often. Routine exercise can make you feel better and keep your weight under control. Try to be active for 30 to 60 minutes about 5 times a week. Remember, any amount of exercise is better than none.
Shape Magazine States...
Studies have shown that the powerful antioxidants found in red wine protect against heart disease, colon cancer, anxiety and depression.