How to Fight a Terrible Pair of Health Threats
By Craig Ballantyne
There's a surprising combination that all women now need to look out for. According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who suffer from a major depressive disorder also have low bone-mineral density. The researchers believe it could be due to an increase in stress hormones released while in a state of depression. And it might also be the result of a decrease in physical activity.
If you or someone you know suffers from depression, the first step (of course) is to seek appropriate medical treatment. Once that is in place, you should also seek out a qualified exercise instructor. Not only have studies shown a connection between consistent exercise and a reduction in depression symptoms, the right exercise program can also help fight off low bone-mineral density.
Weight-bearing exercise - from walking to squatting - is especially effective for this purpose. Increasing calcium intake and eliminating smoking are two other ways to improve the health of your bones.
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It's Fun to Know: An Unusual Way to Ring in the New Year
What do you think about the idea of taking a nice swim in bone-chillingly cold water on New Year's Day? Kicked off by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club in 1903, Polar Bear clubs around the world have made this an annual rite.
It is not unusual for the water temperature to dip to the 30s. But Polar Bears say that, because they limit their time in the water, cases of hypothermia are extremely rare.
(Source: Coney Island Polar Bears Club and Wikipedia)
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Word to the Wise: Doff
To "doff" (DOF) is to (1) take off, as an article of clothing, or (2) put aside or rid yourself of something, as a bad habit.
Example (as used by I.F.A. Pyre in The Atlantic, April 1907): "And he became as a pillar of fire to superannuated peoples who had but to doff the lethargy of custom to find themselves young."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2240, 01-01-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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For all your Real Estate Interests look at The New Real Estate Source here.
There's a surprising combination that all women now need to look out for. According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who suffer from a major depressive disorder also have low bone-mineral density. The researchers believe it could be due to an increase in stress hormones released while in a state of depression. And it might also be the result of a decrease in physical activity.
If you or someone you know suffers from depression, the first step (of course) is to seek appropriate medical treatment. Once that is in place, you should also seek out a qualified exercise instructor. Not only have studies shown a connection between consistent exercise and a reduction in depression symptoms, the right exercise program can also help fight off low bone-mineral density.
Weight-bearing exercise - from walking to squatting - is especially effective for this purpose. Increasing calcium intake and eliminating smoking are two other ways to improve the health of your bones.
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It's Fun to Know: An Unusual Way to Ring in the New Year
What do you think about the idea of taking a nice swim in bone-chillingly cold water on New Year's Day? Kicked off by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club in 1903, Polar Bear clubs around the world have made this an annual rite.
It is not unusual for the water temperature to dip to the 30s. But Polar Bears say that, because they limit their time in the water, cases of hypothermia are extremely rare.
(Source: Coney Island Polar Bears Club and Wikipedia)
______________________________
Word to the Wise: Doff
To "doff" (DOF) is to (1) take off, as an article of clothing, or (2) put aside or rid yourself of something, as a bad habit.
Example (as used by I.F.A. Pyre in The Atlantic, April 1907): "And he became as a pillar of fire to superannuated peoples who had but to doff the lethargy of custom to find themselves young."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2240, 01-01-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
__________________________________________________
For all your Real Estate Interests look at The New Real Estate Source here.
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