Denton County Living Well Magazine Fall 2015

When men age there is a decrease in muscle mass but also the accumulation of fat in several areas. Linked to this is the famous beer belly. In this situation the liver burns alcohol instead of fat. Let us not forget that alcohol can increase your appetite. A person ends up drinking lots of empty calories (sometimes in one sitting) and consuming the usual “fat munchies” that goes with it such as pizza and fried foods. Different from women, men have less subcutaneous fat all over the body but they tend to store more in the belly area. In addition, studies suggest that a large belly in men had been linked to erectile dysfunction in older men (over age 60 and still under research). What can be done? • Start a healthy lifestyle by modifying eating habits • Decrease or avoid foods high in simple sugars or saturated fat • Increase physical activity • Start in a support group for a more active lifestyle A big number of studies agree that by increasing physical activity and cutting certain fats and foods can reduce total body fat, including belly fat. As Plato once said, “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and physical exercise save it and preserve it.” Julie Alvira, MD, holds an MBA in Healthcare Management. She is the owner of AJBodysculpt and is a fully bilingual health and wellness writer and speaker. She is also available for health and fitness coaching. View her fitness videos on YouTube: AJBodysculpt, her podcasts through Spreaker app and Broadcast radio. North Texas Center for Sight Our mission is to provide the best eye care possible and improve your vision as much as medically possible. Full Service Optical & Eyewear Gallery Contact Lens Exam & Fitting Optometry Services: ✔Comprehensive Eye Exams Comprehensive Ophthalmology ✔Eyelid Surgery ✔Glaucoma & Diabetic Management ✔ARMD Management ✔Laser Surgery for Glaucoma & ✔Diabetic Retinopathy ✔Dry Eyes & Allergies ✔Micro Incision Cataract Surgery ✔Restor Multi-Focal & Toric Lens Implants txeyemd.net 940-243-2020 Nicki Sayani, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology 2220 Emery Street Denton, TX 76201 Sonam Patel, OD Therapeutic Glaucoma Specialist All major health insurance and vision plans accepted. DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | FALL 2015 31

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