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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, 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. Award Winning Outstanding Service , Results . Pat Whigham Cell: 724.601.6771 Office: 724.776.2900 x 522 [email protected] patwhigham.cbintouch.com © 2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. If your property is currently listed for sale, this is not intended as a listing solicitation. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. 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. Foot pain may be caused by other problems in your body that shouldn’t be ignored. Keep tabs on your feet by: • examining your feet 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.   ■ Cranberry | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 31