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HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I AL S E C T I O N FARMERS GIVES YOU MORE WAYS TO SAVE ON AUTO INSURANCE 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 consume only 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. 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.   ■ Save when you make your payments on time with Farmers. At Farmers®, we feel dependability deserves a reward. That’s why when you consistently make on-time payments with Farmers, we reward you with a discount. It’s just another reason to know that Farmers is fully commited to providing excellent value for your insurance dollar. Call me today to find out about all the auto insurance discounts that may be available for you. GOOD PAYER DISCOUNT You qualify for the Good Payer discount by paying your bills on time. Making on-time payments ensures the policy will retain that discount at renewal — it’s that easy. Restrictions apply. Discounts may vary. Not available in all states. See your agent for details. Insurance is underwritten by Farmers Insurance Exchange and other affiliated insurance companies. Visit farmers.com for a complete listing of companies. Not all insurers are authorized to provide insurance in all states. Coverage is not available in all states. Get smart and save hundreds with Farmers multi-policy discounts! 412.385.4091 Anthony Passarelli Your Local Agent 1312 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY GLENSHAW, PA 15116 [email protected] https://agents.farmers.com/apassarelli • All Real Estate Matters – Purchase and Sales Agreements – Title Insurance • Deeds and Real Estate Closings • Estate Planning & Probate • Small Business Advising • Oil & Gas Leases • Personal Injury • Civil Practice No need to go Downtown! Located at 1050 Saxonburg Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116 412-486-2800 C. Arthur West III, Esquire www.west-legal.com Hampton | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 25