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water. Even better? Visit a co-worker to talk
about a project instead of sending an email.
• Establish proper sitting habits. Keep your
back straight, feet at 90 degrees, and eyes
level with the top of your computer screen.
Make sure your shoulders aren’t hunched
when resting your elbows on your desk to
type.
• Stretch in place. Adding stretching to your
daily routine is beneficial for anyone. Stand
up and do a few stretches at your desk to
get your muscles loosened up and moving.
Feeling spunky? Add a few jumping 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.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
BEST FOOT FORWARD
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.
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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WE ARE THE ONLY…
CAR DONATION
TO LOW-INCOME CAR OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO OFFER THE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
TAX DEDUCTION
“The folks at Community Auto worked around my
schedule and made donating a car easy.”
“I am so thankful for the Community Auto program.
Having a reliable vehicle has taken a huge weight off
of my shoulders.” ~ Stephanie, Community Auto Customer
WE ALSO ACCEPT…
“It’s a great feeling to know that
a family is now using the car I loved.”
WHAT
DONORS
ARE SAYING…
“This is my second donation and there will
certainly be a third in the future.”
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