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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.
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,
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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.
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. ■