Study after study has pointed to the cancer-beating power of exercise. Research from Norway has found that even a small dose of exercise can have big benefits. A 2006 study of over 29,000 men published in the International Journal of Cancer shows that men who exercised just once a week had a 30% lower risk of metastatic prostate cancer (cancer that has spread, or metastasized, to the lymph nodes or other areas of the body) than did men who didn't work out at all. Increasing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the exercise correlated with a further, gradual reduction in risk.
So What Does This Mean? Just one bout of weekend warriorism -- a company softball game, pickup basketball, racquetball with your buddy -- might qualify you for inclusion in the cancer-free 30 percent.
For the most benefit it is recommended that you get 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days per week. The above study shows that some physical activity (1 day per week) is better than no physical activity in regards to preventing prostate cancer.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Get On The Train
All aboard! I want to invite everyone on the train. Most people that get on a train, bus, airplane, or even in a car know where they are going. So where is your train going? I want to give everyone a ticket to get on the HEALTH TRAIN. The Health Train is a great ride and there is a simple way to get a ticket. You have to do 4 things to get a ticket on the HEALTH TRAIN:
1. Move More - Your body needs 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week. You don't need to run a marathon, just take a brisk walk outside or rake some leaves this fall. You may want to handwash your car or SUV - that counts, too! Say you don't have time, well learn how to tame the tube (a.k.a. turn off the TV) and you will have more than enough time.
2. Eat Smart - What is healthy eating? There are several hundred fad diets out there, but they simplest way to eat healthy is to eat your fruits, veggies, lean meats and whole grains. Drink lots of water and stay away from sugary soft drinks. Try to eat your fruits raw, and steam or lightly cook your veggies to keep the nutrients in them and not boiled out in the water.
Half way to getting your ticket.
3. Get Plenty of Sleep - How much is plenty? The recommended level of sleep is between 7 to 8 hours. Some people need less and some need more. Determine the exact time you need to get up each morning. For one week go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual. The next week go to bed 15 minutes earlier than the week before. When you can wake up without an alarm clock you are getting enough sleep.
4. Get Screened - What do you mean? If you are a man get checked out for prostate testicular cancer. Women need to get mammograms and papsmears. Both sexes need to have screenings for colon and skin cancers and we need to get annual physicals and blood tests.
Prevention is the key, excuse ticket to the HEALTH TRAIN, so rememeber the way to get your ticket is to:
1. MOVE MORE
2. EAT SMART
3. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP
4. GET SCREENED
Your tickets is waiting, so either follow the above advice to get a ticket or kick things up a notch and try to upgrade your ticket to first class on the HEALTH TRAIN!
1. Move More - Your body needs 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week. You don't need to run a marathon, just take a brisk walk outside or rake some leaves this fall. You may want to handwash your car or SUV - that counts, too! Say you don't have time, well learn how to tame the tube (a.k.a. turn off the TV) and you will have more than enough time.
2. Eat Smart - What is healthy eating? There are several hundred fad diets out there, but they simplest way to eat healthy is to eat your fruits, veggies, lean meats and whole grains. Drink lots of water and stay away from sugary soft drinks. Try to eat your fruits raw, and steam or lightly cook your veggies to keep the nutrients in them and not boiled out in the water.
Half way to getting your ticket.
3. Get Plenty of Sleep - How much is plenty? The recommended level of sleep is between 7 to 8 hours. Some people need less and some need more. Determine the exact time you need to get up each morning. For one week go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual. The next week go to bed 15 minutes earlier than the week before. When you can wake up without an alarm clock you are getting enough sleep.
4. Get Screened - What do you mean? If you are a man get checked out for prostate testicular cancer. Women need to get mammograms and papsmears. Both sexes need to have screenings for colon and skin cancers and we need to get annual physicals and blood tests.
Prevention is the key, excuse ticket to the HEALTH TRAIN, so rememeber the way to get your ticket is to:
1. MOVE MORE
2. EAT SMART
3. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP
4. GET SCREENED
Your tickets is waiting, so either follow the above advice to get a ticket or kick things up a notch and try to upgrade your ticket to first class on the HEALTH TRAIN!
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