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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.
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.
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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