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Stretch marks are red to white, long, sometimes depressed scars
that can stay in your skin for a long time.
When your skin is excessively stretched during pregnancy, weight
gain or growth spurts, stretch marks or striae can show. They can
also be caused by certain medications, including hormones and
steroids. Stretch marks occur when quickly expanding skin is
stretched to its limit and small tears appear in the supporting
layers of skin.
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Baby Boomers Weight Waistlines and Their Heart |
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Written by Dawn C.
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Monday, 04 September 2006 |
You may have promised yourself that you would never end up looking like your parent; overweight, inactive, and with various health problems. Some of us have already broken this promise. Baby boomers learn their lifestyles are just as busy or busier now than when they were raising children. For many of them, they mantain a dual role of taking care of children and elderly parents. These time constraints shows that lunches and dinners are often fast-food choices, and there is no time for any physical activity other than it takes to maintain their home or job operating smoothly
Studies show that sixty percent of the population is either obese or overweight. This means heart health is in trouble in our nation. Just being overweight can cause problems with your heart. The heavier you are, the more at risk for cardiovascular disease you are. Being overweight also increases your chances of high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The higher these numbers are, the higher risk you have of developing a clot large enough to block the blood flow to the heart.
Studies show that even if you have normal sized arms and legs but have a bulging belly, you are still at risk for heart disease. Research shows the larger your belly is, the more risk you have of having a heart related problem.
Reducing your waistline and bringing down your weight can play a big part in decreasing your chance of heart disease. One way to do both is through regular exercise. Research has proven exercise does more than just give you a better looking body, its also important in keeping your heart strong. Facts tell us, people who exercise regularly have a 50 percent lower risk of having chest pains or a heart attack. People who exercise regularly live longer even if they smoke. In fact, they may live longer than a nonsmoker who doesn't exercise.
There are many benefits of exercise to your heart health. You may probably lose weight, or keep a lower weight, lower your cholesterol, and maintain a lower blood pressure. Exercise also affects the heart by keeping blood vessels healthy. Regular exercise will reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, and that will reduce demand on the heart. If you already have cardiovascular disease, you can help keep your heart rhythm normal and expand smaller blood vessels to keep blood flowing around an area which may already be clogged.
Doctors tell us, exercise is the best prescription you can follow for a healthy heart. If you are not used to exercising, do it slowly. Try taking a walk around the block once a day, then twice a day, or stretch your walk out to two blocks. It's vital to listen to your body and not overdo it when you start. Starting slowly will help your heart, encourage you to do more, and exercise will show you over-all healthier.
Another form of exercise for baby boomers to consider is the practice of Yoga. Yoga is low impact and concentrates on breathing and relaxation techniques. Any one of any size or age can start doing Yoga and make an impact on their health. Adding in the relaxation methods used in yoga practice and you can get down your blood pressure and release stress that may be harmful to your heart. Yoga has proven to be effective in relieving stress, calming nerves, and promoting heart health. Many fitness clubs now have yoga classes with certified trainers that can help beginners start yoga safely. Yoga practice urges you to listen to your body and build up to working to your full capacity. Special needs can be discussed with the trainer and routines custom-made to fit your body.
If there are no classes convenient, check out yoga tapes and other low impact tapes which will guide your new exercise routine.
It doesn't matter which exercise you start with, whats important is to make it a routine part of your life. Walking is the easiest and least expensive way to begin exercising. Be sure to buy a good pair of walking shoes to protect your feet and you're all set. Many malls allow walkers to walk inside during bad weather; different park districts also have indoor walking tracks available to the public.
Before starting a physical exercise schedule, contact your doctor. He may also recommend the exercise for you. |
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