SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION:
HEALTH & WELLNESS
jacks in to get your heart rate pumping for some
extra energy.
• Realize how much sitting you do. Sitting for eight hours
at your job has negative effects on your body, but going
home and sitting on the couch for the rest of the night
doubles those effects, increasing cause for concern. If you
have a sedentary job, make a point of taking a walk when
you get home or spend some time on your feet with your
kids or at the gym. Keeping active during breaks and
on the weekends will help combat negative effects from
the workweek.
ACADEMY OF PODIATRY
General Podiatry: Medical & Surgical Treatment of the Foot & Ankle
John M. Jason A. Zach M. Kristin J. Phil W.
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New Laser Therapy
For Fungal Toenails
Diabetic Foot Care
Most Insurances Accepted
HEART HEALTH—SKIP THE SUGAR!
Heart disease is the number-one killer of all Americans,
but awareness of the disease and its causes has allowed for
a decrease in the number of deaths associated with it in
recent years. Eating well and exercising are obvious ways
to prevent the onset of heart disease, but a recent study by
the Journal of the American College of Cardiology looks
at another culprit that has damaging effects on your heart:
sugar (fructose). According to the study, one to two servings
of sugary drinks per day raises a person’s risk of heart disease
by 35 percent.
It is important to be cognizant of sugar intake, as it can
often sneak into your diet unnoticed. Men should only
consume about 37.5 grams of added sugar (think coffee
drinks, sodas, yeast breads, cereals, fruit drinks) per day,
while women should stay around 25 grams. Starting out
the day with a latte, frozen beverage, or soda could add
anywhere from 20 to 63 grams of sugar in just 12 ounces!
Make sure to stop and think before you consume added
sugar for the sake of your heart health because sugar isn’t as
sweet as it seems.
Let Us Keep You
On Your Toes
Visit “THE FOOT STORE”
in Bethel Park for a large
selection of custom fitted
shoes, diabetic socks
& insoles
Bring this ad in to receive
20% off on selected shoes
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412.831.1515
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2882 W. Liberty Ave.
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BEST FOOT FORWARD
After hours of physical abuse from constant pounding
and tapping, your feet deserve a break! Feet take a constant
beating every day and we often blame foot pain on a long day
on our feet or shoes with poor support, but foot pain may
be caused by other problems in your body that shouldn’t
be ignored.
Keep tabs on your feet by:
• examining them regularly
• wearing comfortable shoes that fit properly and offer
plenty of support
• keeping your toenails trimmed straight across
• allowing your feet to air out after being in shoes.
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing:
• joint stiffness
• tingling or numbness
• swelling
• discoloration or bruising
• inability or limiting of physical tasks due to foot pain. ■
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