Health&Wellness Magazine December 2015 | Page 14

14 & December 2015 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | Like us @healthykentucky When stress T H E Y E A R WA S 1 9 8 5 … makes you Ronald Reagan was the 40th president. “The Golden Girls” were fast becoming friends on their first season A gallon of gas cost one dollar and twenty cents. feel bad, do something And that makes The Lafayette you feel New Heart Health opened 9A8S 5 1 …9 8 5 … Research Targets Men T H E YTEHAER YWE AARS W1good. its doors. Exercise, diet, managing stress are important factors you can control By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer Heart disease is one of the most actively researched areas of health, and new strides are being made for men’s heart health, with a larger focus on lifestyle and modifiable factors men can control. There are basic things men can do to make a big difference in their cardiovascular health, starting with paying attention to diet. “New research shows that men who skip breakfast may be more likely to have a heart attack or die from coronary heart disease than men who do not,” said Matt Rountree, senior director of communications and marketing for the American Heart Association in Lexington. “Starting your day with a healthy balance of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals is always a good idea.” It’s also important to get moving. “Older men who walked at least one to two hours each day had a reduced risk of stroke, according to a large population-based study,” said Rountree. “Sitting for long periods increases heart failure risk in men, even for those who exercise regularly, according to new research.” It doesn’t matter what activity disease are more likely to develop erectile dysfunction than men who do not have early-stage vascular disease. Men with coronary artery calcium scores greater than 100 Agatston Ronald Reagan Ronald was the Reagan 40th was president. the 40th president. units were 43 percent more likely to later self-report erectile dysfunction “The Golden Girls” “The Golden were fast Girls” becoming were fast friends becoming on theirfriends first season on their onfirst TV.season on TV compared to otherwise identical A gallon of gas A gallon cost one of men dollar gas cost andone twenty dollarcents. and twenty cents. with normal calcium scores.” And And PART OF THE COMMUNITY The Lafayette The Lafayette opened opened Join us for you do as long as you are consistent. Ideally, you need to get at least 150 its doors. itsTHE doors. LAFAYETTE’S minutes a week of moderate-intensity FOR 30 YEARS 28TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRAT aerobic activity to reduce your risk for heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. Not smoking and stress management are also vital. • You can learn to deal with stress Join us for Join us for on the spot. “Count to 10 before you speak; take three to five deep breaths Dinner 4:30-7:00pm with Violinist Bryce Farrar or walk away from the stressful situation,” Rountree said. “Set your watch Carriage Rides by Lexington Livery 5:00-7:00pm five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the Dixieland Band 5:30-7:30pm stress of being late, and break down • 4:00-7:00 Thursday, Thursday, May 9th May 9th • 4:00-7:00 pm pm big problems into smaller parts. – Since 1985 – Consider meditation or prayer to Dinner 4:30-7:00pm Dinner 4:30-7:00pm with Violinist with Bryce Violinist Farrar Bryce Farrar break the negative cycle.” When stress Carriage Rides Carriage by Lexington Rides by Livery Lexington 5:00-7:00pm Livery 5:00-7:00pm makes you feel bad, do something Dixieland Band Dixieland 5:30-7:30pm Band 5:30-7:30pm that makes you feel good. One way doctors assess men’sKindly risk RSVP Kindly to 859-278-9080 RSVP to 859-278-9080 by May 6th by–May Seating 6th is – Seating limited is lim of heart disease is to look at patients’ Agatston score, which measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It may surprise you 690 Mason Headley Road • Lexington, KY 40504 to learn erectile function can be a 859-278-9080 690 Mason Headley 690 Mason Road •Headley Lexington, Road KY 40504 • Lexington, KY 40504 window into men’s heart health and www.LafayetteLexington.com 859-278-9080 859-278-9080 overall wellness. Pet Friendly ©2013 Five Star Quality Care, Inc. www.LafayetteLexington.com www.LafayetteLexington.com “Erectile dysfunction and cardioPet Pet Friendly Friendly vascular disease commonly coexA S K AAS KB O U T O U R A N N I V E M N A B O UAT S O K UARB O AN U TN IO VU E R SA AN RR YNSIM VAO ER RVSY EA- IRN Y SO MPO EVC VEIEA-- IILN S ! S PSEP CE I AC L SI !A ist,” said Rountree. “Men who have Offering Independent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care asymptomatic subclinical vascular Thursday, May 9th 4:00-7:00 pm THE LAFAYETTE’S THE LAFAYETTE’S 28TH 28TH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CELEBRATIO Kindly RSVP to 859-278-9080 by May 6th – Seating i ©2013 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.©2013 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.