How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 1) – Miami’s Community Newspapers

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Weve all heard it before. That phrase healthy lifestyle has been bandied about for years, but what exactly does it mean and how do we achieve it?

Everyone knows the obvious traits displayed by someone who takes care of themselves and is considered healthy. They doesnt smoke; they maintain a stable weight; they eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and fiber, and, of course, they exercise on a regular basis.

Alas, there also are additional variables involved. A healthy person tends to manage their stress better, seemingly always gets a good nights sleep, doesnt overindulge or doesnt drink too much, theyre active basically, a healthy person adheres to the old adage: everything in moderation.

It seems like a heavy burden having to juggle and maintain all those variables in our hustle bustle world; but the good news is, you dont have to make drastic changes. In fact, drastic changes almost always lead to failure. The real secret is to implement small changes take the stairs, add fruit to your cereal, have an extra glass of water, skip dessert, avoid fried foods, or maybe just simply say no to seconds.

There are numerous things you can do to create a healthier lifestyle, but rule No. 1 is always just move! And, truthfully, that doesnt necessarily mean going to the gym, exercise is movement.

Heres why you need to move more: Whether it is a family bike ride or running a 10K, activity is considered exercise and when you move more than normal, it counts. It is terrific if you can spend time in the gym meaning you are in there sweating, you are in the zone reaching your target heart rate, and/or doing something that strengthens your body.

But it doesnt always have to be that way. Moderate physical activities such as gardening, washing the car, walking the dog, or even just playing outside with the kids can make a real difference.

The benefits of moving more:

The great thing about moving is that just a few minutes a day can have lasting benefits, many of which you may not even be aware of. Just some of the benefits include: Reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes; Improves joint stability; Increases and improves range of motion; Helps maintain flexibility as you age; Maintains bone mass; Prevents osteoporosis and fractures; Improves mood and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; Enhances self-esteem; Improves memory in aging populations, and Reduces stress.

So isnt it time you got off that couch, pushed yourself away from your desk, grabbed the remote and shut off the TV, or log off Facebook or Instagram. Truthfully, even if you opt for small incremental changes and focus on being healthy to start, you will experience some pretty significant health benefits.

For now, work on mastering some of the healthy habits mentioned and before you turn your focus to weight loss, (next article!). Go ahead; get started on that road to a long, healthy, and enjoyable life.

Cary Sochin is the owner/operator of several local fitness facilities:

clubX fitness, 1236 S. Dixie Hwy. in Coral Gables; 305-667-3539, and VibeClass Fitness SoMi, 5885 SW 73 St. in South Miami; 305-397-8398.

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Blood pressure classes begin Thursday – Laurinburg Exchange

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LAURINBURG Scotland Health Care System is offering a free high blood pressure management program for senior adults created by the Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health.

Know It, Control It for Seniors begins on Thursday.

The class is a community-based blood pressure management program designed to help participants self-monitor their blood pressure and make healthy lifestyle changes to control high blood pressure. Trained blood pressure coaches teach this program using evidence-based strategies to manage cardiovascular disease.

Know It, Control It for Seniors is a community-based blood pressure management program designed to help participants self-monitor their blood pressure and make healthy lifestyle changes to control high blood pressure. Trained blood pressure coaches teach this program using evidence-based strategies to manage cardiovascular disease.

High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease in the United States, said Bines Community Educator of Scotland Health Care System. Knowing your blood pressure numbers can help you take action NOW to prevent or delay the development of more serious complications.

Almost one out of every three adults in the United States has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Among adults 65 years and older, two out of three have high blood pressure and half of them do not have it under control. All adults should consult with a health care provider, learn their blood pressure numbers, learn to self-monitor their blood pressure and take steps to get healthy, said Bines.

Know It, Control It for Seniors classes are open to people who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. During each class, blood pressure coaches will lead a discussion on a healthy habit that will help participants control their blood pressure. On class days, the blood pressure coach will also assist each participant with measuring and logging his/her blood pressure with the goal of having them become proficient at tracking and measuring their blood pressure on their own.

Sessions will be held in the W.R. Dulin Center on the campus of Scotland Memorial Hospital in the Community Health & Rehab building.

Dates are Aug. 24 and Aug. 31; Sept. 7 and Sept. 20; Oct. 5 and Oct. 18; and Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. The classes run from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

For information about the Know It, Control It for Seniors High Blood Pressure Management program by contacting Community Health Services at 910-291-6933.

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Dr. Hofstatter Discusses Breast Cancer Survivors and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle After Treatment – Video

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Healthy Lifestyle Program

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The UPMC Healthy Lifestyle Program offers information and education to help you increase your ability to cope with stress, better understand the mental and physical effects of stress, and develop skills to minimize the effects of stress on your health. By making simple changes in your daily life, you can improve the overall quality of your mental and physical health.

Although you can't make the stress in your life go away, you can change the way your brain responds to it by learning and using the stress-coping techniques that we will teach you.

The Healthy Lifestyle Program is for healthy individuals who will benefit from increased stress-coping skills, but also those individuals with diseases where stress-coping can enhance their sense of well being and possibly influence the course of disease.

Examples of diseases that may benefit from enhanced stress-coping skills include:

When adults practice healthy stress-coping behaviors, children learn from the adults they love how to deal with the burden of stress.

When we experience stress, it's often hard to remember what to do to become calm. We encourage you to share what you learn with others so they can help remind you what to do when you experience stress. When you see that others are stressed, you can provide the same treatment to them.

Remember that stress will not go away; the only way to decrease the effects it has on your health is to change the way your brain responds to stress.

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