March 23, 2011
Recent studies in the U.S. and India to be soon published in the journals of the National Academy of sciences say that regular exercise protect the brain from the aging process. Although the mechanism of how physical exercise increases the hippocampal volume is unclear. scientists working on the theory believe that there are a number of likely mechanisms that aid stimulate the growth and multiplication of brain cells that may contribute to this effect.
To begin with let’s look at the study and the results. It has been found by the team of researchers that the protective effect of exercise on the human hippocampus, a structure of the brain that plays a role in long term memory and is known to shrink with age. One year of exercise increases the size of the hippocampus in aging adults, leading to improvements in select memory functions. Neuroscientists have known that the volume of the hippocampus shrinks by 1 percent to 2 percent annually in older adults- even those who do not suffer from dementia. The reduced volume is is a possible cause of impaired memory associated with aging. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 18, 2011
The following are typical personality traits found in those with cancer:
1. Being highly conscientious, caring, dutiful, responsible, hard-working, and usually of above average intelligence.
2. Exhibits a strong tendency toward carrying other people’s burdens and toward taking on extra obligations, and often “worrying for others.”
3. Having a deep-seated need to make others happy. Being a “people pleaser” with a great need for approval.
4. Often lacking closeness with one or both parents, which sometimes, later in life, results in lack of closeness with spouse or others who would normally be close.
5. Harbours long-suppressed toxic emotions, such as anger, resentment and/or hostility. The cancer-susceptible individual typically internalizes such emotions and has great difficulty expressing them.
6. Reacts adversely to stress, and often becomes unable to cope adequately with such stress. Usually experiences an especially damaging event about 2 years before the onset of detectable cancer. The patient is not able to cope with this traumatic event or series of events, which comes as a “last straw” on top of years of suppressed reactions to stress.
7. Has an inability to resolve deep-seated emotional problems and conflicts, usually beginning in childhood, often even being unaware of their presence.
It is very common for those with cancer to have a long-standing tendency to suppress “toxic emotions”, particularly anger. Usually beginning in childhood, this individual has held in their hostility and other unacceptable emotions. More often than not, this feature of the affected personality has its origins in feelings of rejection by one or both parents. Whether these feelings of rejection are justified or not, the individual perceives this rejection as real, and this results in a lack of closeness with the “rejecting” parent, followed later in life by a lack of closeness with spouses and others with whom close relationships would normally develop. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13, 2011
Hello Fitness Friends,
Over the past few days I’ve stayed close to my television screen as more details unfold on the recent earthquake and tsunami. I am deeply saddened when I see the families who are searching for loved ones or fleeing their homes from the threat of radiation meltdown. To think that just a week ago these people were living as we were. Involved with their daily activities of caring for family, work, shopping, etc. I’m sure that none could have predicted this. In one day, lives changed, homes lost, many just walked away with the clothes on their backs after working a lifetime – many barely survived. My heart is truly saddened for their loss and pain.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be given opportunities in our own communities to contribute to the victims whether that be in the way of care boxes or donations at our local banks or community centers. As a fitness community we are truly blessed with strong minds and bodies and in our blessings most of us have been able to identify opportunities to help others meet their potentials. Most of you are leaders in your communities through your businesses and organizations — it’s time that we band together to help our brothers and sisters any way we can.
Over the next few weeks as I find opportunities for us to engage as a fitness community, I will send alerts to you. God bless each of you and thank you for supporting Walk2bFit.Com.
Regards,
Maribeth
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March 12, 2011
Walking has been shown to relieve the symptoms of depression. Clinical depression is defined as sadness that is greater and more prolonged than is warranted by any objective reason. It is characterized by withdrawal, inactivity, dullness, and feelings of helplessness and loss of control.
For many people suffering from clinical depression, regular exercise (three times a week or more appears to work best) has been shown to act as a mood elevator. Doctors, it seems, are convinced by the evidence in favor of using exercise to treat depression. In a survey of 1,750 doctors, 85 percent reported that they prescribed exercise — including walking — for treating depression (and 60 percent prescribed exercise to treat anxiety). Read the rest of this entry »
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March 11, 2011
Do your feet burn? Burning feet can have several different causes, we explore those and find ways to prevent and treat the burning foot problem.
You may be having a sensitivity to the fabric or leather dye in your shoes or socks, or even the detergent used to wash your socks. Vary these to see if this might be the cause. Choose mesh shoes vs. full leather so your feet have a chance to breathe. I have found some insoles to leave my feet feeling hot even in mesh shoes – buy a new insole or swap them from another pair of shoes to see if it is the culprit.
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March 10, 2011
What It Is:
Diabetic neuropathy is a long-term complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It affects the nerves of the body. There is no cure for neuropathy.
Types of Neuropathy:
Autonomic neuropathy is damage caused to nerves that control the bladder, digestive tract and the reproductive organs.
Peripheral neuropathy affects nerves of the extremities, especially the feet and legs. Numbness and tingling, sensitivity to touch or muscle weakness are signs of neuropathy.
Symptoms include chronic pain, numbness and muscle wasting. Sores and ulcers are also a serious threat. Read the rest of this entry »
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