Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Abdomen Flat, Low Cholesterol
The flat stomach is only a matter of aesthetics, the waist circumference if it exceeds a certain limit is a risk factor for health. Therefore, more than to see lean, toned, small waist protects you from many potential diseases. Women whose waist exceeds 85 cm and men with more than 105 cm of waist circumference are at risk of some brain and cardiovascular disease.
To get that flat stomach, you must first start a diet, but to protect you from any risk factors is essential to make some kind of physical activity. Exercise automatically protects you from the biggest risk factor: a sedentary lifestyle.
Aerobic activity, among other things, burning fat after 20 minutes of continuous work, and using this substrate as a fuel for muscle contraction. Aerobic activities are swimming, walking, jogging, cycling, skiing, and all those performed continuously, at a medium-low intensity for a prolonged period and systematically. Read the rest of this entry »
Measure your thighs and knows your cardiovascular risk
Just as a large waist circumference is associated with increased cardiac risk, know the size of the thighs can be a true indicator cardiovascular and therefore, discuss your health, as has been found in a number Danish study of more than 10 years duration
Just measure the circumference of the thighs can know our cardiovascular risk, as having legs of about 60 cm was associated with lower risk of heart disease and more longevity.
The measurement of the circumference of the thigh should be at the top of it, just below the gluteal fold.
The researchers conclude that a good sized thighs implies a good muscle mass, which is associated with reduced risk of insulin resistance, less likely to develop diabetes and hence, lower cardiovascular risk. Furthermore, it is clear that the thighs have developed also indicates the physical exercise and as we know, this represents only benefits for the body.
While health professionals recognize that the circumference of the thigh can be a good indicator, which taken together with others, estimate cardiovascular risk, this requires further study, although it is clear that have legs or other muscles developed is a good indicator general health.
Of course, the debate here is the cut-off values and reference, which should not be the same in men and women, nor were such in young adults and older adults. However, if you measure the circumference of the thigh and is close to 60 cm, while you have a healthy waist circumference, you know your heart risk is low.
Hygienic-dietary Measures and Recommendations for Menopausal Women
The prevention of clinical manifestations associated with menopause should begin years before and that preventive measures started at this age might be insufficient but necessary. Menopause should not represent any limitation to women’s full enjoyment of life. It is advisable carry out all activities, including sexual, just as before.
Self-care to help combat hot flashes
Drink cool to sleep in rooms not much heating do deep abdominal breathing when they start flushing daily Consume foods containing soy, the type of flora Lactobacillus (yogurt bio) and prebiotic foods. Reduce caffeine, alcohol and smoking cessation. Do aerobics.
To reduce urinary incontinence
Bladder training exercises (to cut the stream of urine and urinating follow later). Pelvic floor rehabilitation.