BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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.
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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. ■
Contact us at 724.942.0940
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