 This time of year, if you are going to be out in the sun out of necessity of work or recreation, here are cautionary tips to keep you and your skin healthy for life.-Nate Use Sun Screen, Get Skin Cancer? Sunscreens give false sense of security (MSNBC News,) In findings that will be debated from the sunny beaches of Maui to the snowy slopes of Aspen, new research shows that high-SPF sunscreens may have a deleterious effect giving people a false sense of protection and causing them to stay out in the sun longer than they otherwise would. IN A NEW study of vacationers aged 18 to 24, those who sun-worshiped using SPF 30 spent 25 percent more time under the rays than those who used SPF 10. A sunscreen's SPF, or sun-protection factor, indicates its ability to delay sunburn. SPF 30, for example, allows a person to stay in the sun, burn-free, 30-times longer than he or she would using no sunscreen. Sunscreens are promoted as a defense against skin cancer, too. However, a number of studies have linked the use of sunscreen with a rise in skin cancer that has occurred over the past few decades. An analysis of 16 epidemiological studies showed that in many cases, the more sunscreen a person used, the higher the chance he or she developed skin cancer, according to Dr. Marianne Berwick, an epidemiologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Epidemiological studies do not show cause and effect, only an association between two or more factors. This does not mean that using sunscreen raises the risk of skin cancer, she emphasized, just that people who use a lot of sunscreen may have one or more other characteristics that raise their risk. In general, the people most likely to consistently use sunscreen are those who are fair-skinned, for example, Berwick said. Such people, who are normally sun sensitive, may start to feel safe under a layer of lotion, she said, exposing themselves to more sun than they should. Melanoma cases have doubled in 20 years in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., melanoma diagnoses rose 2.7 percent each year from 1990 to 1996. THE NEW STUDY In the new study, researchers led by Dr. Phillipe Autier divided the vacationers into two groups: 42 who were given five tubes of SPF 30 sunscreen, and 44 who were given SPF 10. None knew which SPF he or she had received, and the researchers provided no instructions on how to use the sunscreen. While on vacation, each subject kept a diary on sun exposure and sunscreen use. Autier, of the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy, and colleagues found that while both groups spent about the same amount of time on vacation, the SPF 30 group averaged a total of 72.6 hours in the sun, compared with 58.2 hours in the SPF 10 group. Because the SPF 30 group had greater sun exposure, both groups reported the same number of skin-reddening or sunburn episodes 159. The findings are reported in the August 4 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Despite the success of sunscreens in reducing skin cancer in animal experiments, they have yet to do the same in the general public, Autier's team noted. In Autier's study, participants used, on average, only 20 percent of the lotion they received. If they had applied the sunscreen properly, the researchers reported, the subjects would have gone through three to four times that amount. According to Berwick, fair-skinned, blue-eyed and light-haired people are at high risk of skin cancer and should minimize your time in the sun. Darker-skinned people, on the other hand, may be able to enjoy their time in the sun with more impunity than previously believed. PROTECTING CHILDREN The best strategy against skin cancer, said Dr. Frank Gasparro of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, is avoidance. But since we can't live in caves, coming out only at night, it's very appealing to put our faith in something that can we can put on our skin. Because childhood sun exposure is the primary risk factor for developing melanoma in adulthood, protecting kids from ultraviolet rays is particularly important, according to Karen Emmons, an associate professor of health and social behavior at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Day camps and child-care centers should provide kids with shaded play areas, she said, and parents should make sure children wear hats and avoid intense sunlight as much as possible. The Medical Tribune News Service contributed to this report.
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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Monday, June 27, 2016
Use Sun Screen, Get Skin Cancer?
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Posture Exercises Why They Are Necessary?
A subject rarely discussed in the fitness world, but so important to your overall health and performance is posture. Do you know that is one of the reasons a strong core is a good thing? All of this time you may have thought that a tight, firm mid-section was only good to look at, but that is a side effect. Read on our guest article and let's get to work on firming up your posture right away.
-Nate Posture Exercises Why They Are Necessary? by Kameron Desmond We have all heard about posture exercises that can help us improve our bad posture; however there are not a lot of people who take the time to do them. One of the main reasons that so many people who never take the time to do their posture exercises is because they are unfamiliar with what types of exercises that will help with their pain. In general we all should be more concerned about what we can do to help us improve our body posture. It seems that bad posture is becoming more and more of a problem at an earlier age in life because most of us are not taking proper care of our bodies the way that we should. Most of us have heard all the lectures about taking care of our posture is we do not want to suffer from health related problems as we become older. Well if you have found yourself coming to the Internet in search of finding ways to overcome your aches and pains that you are suffering from then you have come to the right place. We personally understand how important posture exercises can be for anyone regardless of how old we are. Sure it is easy to slouch when you sit and in fact many of us do not ever pay attention to our posture until we begin to have aches and pains from slouching too much. As a society in general most of us have become too relaxed and not as concerned as we should be about fixing our bad posture. We all begin to pay better attention to our posture when we begin experiencing those painful aches and pains in our joints and our backs. If you have been wondering about posture exercises the great news is that they are one of the best ways to improve your overall health. Anyone can begin using them and the great thing is that they just require a short amount of time to implement each day. You will realize that most of the posture exercises are going to be stretches that will help relieve the tension on your muscles. Even if you are not experiencing the aches and pains from this problem; the great news is that using these exercises will help improve your flexibility and mobility that can later on prevent injuries. To learn more about how posture exercises have been beneficial for thousands of people be sure to stop by and visit our site below. You will discover some amazing tips and resources that you can begin using to improve your overall health and get your self confidence back. More Information: Posture Corrector Improve Your Self Confidence! Do Posture Exercises Work and improve your posture with the all new ShapeShifter Yoga Program Source: http://www.PopularArticles.com/article181133.html
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Marten Took His Health and Body to the Next Level with Hitch Fit
Good morning athletes and warriors!
Micah and Diana Lacerte have been a Godsend to the US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning team. Why? Because of their awesome no jive, no hype, no lying promises, but all results driven programs viaHitchFit. Observe another example:
-Nate
Marten Took His Health and Body to the Next Level with Hitch Fit
Starting Stats:
-Age: 47
-Height: 6’2”
-Weight: 198 pounds
-Hip Measurement: 39.5” -Waist Measurement: 39.5” -Chest Measurement: 43” -Body Fat Percentage: Unsure.
FINAL.
-Weight 186 lbs. -loss of 6” off belly. -Cholesterol count was taken on the ten week 3.2 Awesome. 13.5% body fat.
Program was taken from Feb 24th and on for 12 weeks.
Back in February, 2014, my wife, Karen, asked me to join her to do the Couples’ Bootcamp. I wasn’t keen as, since I am naturally tall and slim, I figured that I was in good shape, but decided to do it with her to encourage her on her fitness journey and to make it easier for her so that she could prep one meal for all of our family to eat. I had no idea of what I was getting into and how much I needed it. It became obvious, very early on, that my sedentary lifestyle and poor eating choices had taken their toll on me. Over the years, I had gone from doing physical work to managing others, eating fast food for lunch and snacks every day, spending too much time in front of the tv. The program quickly showed me just how out of shape I had become, even though from the outside, I looked healthy. I huffed and puffed my way through the cardio, ached through the strength training and had to battle my sweet tooth and cravings every day. I felt like I was 20 years older than I was and wondered where I would be and how I would feel after 12 weeks of this program.
The program was tough but it was an amazing journey for me. It helped so much to know that I would have to check in with Micah every Monday. The accountability helped me stay on the program, answer my questions, get my butt kicked if I had been slacking. Micah provided the nutrition, cardio and strength training expertise…. the whole package! I completed my 12 week program and have continued on this health journey ever since. It’s been almost a year since I started my program and I’m still going strong! Now, I feel 20 years younger and know that I am so much healthier for both myself and my family. Our children have seen my wife and I on our health and fitness journeys and have been encouraged to make health and fitness a priority,
too, so we are all getting healthier as a result. If you are considering becoming your healthiest, fittest self, commit yourself and go for it! I
was uncertain in the beginning, too, but through this Hitchfit program, I have brought out my inner beast for a better, healthier life!
Micah and Diana Lacerte have been a Godsend to the US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning team. Why? Because of their awesome no jive, no hype, no lying promises, but all results driven programs viaHitchFit. Observe another example:
-Nate
Marten Took His Health and Body to the Next Level with Hitch Fit
Starting Stats:
-Age: 47
-Height: 6’2”
-Weight: 198 pounds
-Hip Measurement: 39.5” -Waist Measurement: 39.5” -Chest Measurement: 43” -Body Fat Percentage: Unsure.
FINAL.
-Weight 186 lbs. -loss of 6” off belly. -Cholesterol count was taken on the ten week 3.2 Awesome. 13.5% body fat.
Program was taken from Feb 24th and on for 12 weeks.
Back in February, 2014, my wife, Karen, asked me to join her to do the Couples’ Bootcamp. I wasn’t keen as, since I am naturally tall and slim, I figured that I was in good shape, but decided to do it with her to encourage her on her fitness journey and to make it easier for her so that she could prep one meal for all of our family to eat. I had no idea of what I was getting into and how much I needed it. It became obvious, very early on, that my sedentary lifestyle and poor eating choices had taken their toll on me. Over the years, I had gone from doing physical work to managing others, eating fast food for lunch and snacks every day, spending too much time in front of the tv. The program quickly showed me just how out of shape I had become, even though from the outside, I looked healthy. I huffed and puffed my way through the cardio, ached through the strength training and had to battle my sweet tooth and cravings every day. I felt like I was 20 years older than I was and wondered where I would be and how I would feel after 12 weeks of this program.
The program was tough but it was an amazing journey for me. It helped so much to know that I would have to check in with Micah every Monday. The accountability helped me stay on the program, answer my questions, get my butt kicked if I had been slacking. Micah provided the nutrition, cardio and strength training expertise…. the whole package! I completed my 12 week program and have continued on this health journey ever since. It’s been almost a year since I started my program and I’m still going strong! Now, I feel 20 years younger and know that I am so much healthier for both myself and my family. Our children have seen my wife and I on our health and fitness journeys and have been encouraged to make health and fitness a priority,
too, so we are all getting healthier as a result. If you are considering becoming your healthiest, fittest self, commit yourself and go for it! I
was uncertain in the beginning, too, but through this Hitchfit program, I have brought out my inner beast for a better, healthier life!
Marten’s Program Choice –Couples Plan – Online Weight Loss Program
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Sunday, May 8, 2016
Wassup' with this 'Chiro' Thing?
I have been associated with our guest writer Paul Becker for over a decade now and he is considered one of the foremost authorities in the world of Natural Bodybuilding and fitness. We have covered this chiropractor issue many times before, but Paul gives us a unique perspective.-Nate
Checking in with the Bone Cracker
Working out can sometimes cause your body to get out of alignment or put some other strain on the structure of your body. When this happens it is a wise idea to check in with a good chiropractor and have them help you get back in alignment. Dealing with heavy duty weights on a consistent basis means you need to keep your structure as viable as possible, and a chiropractor is a great way to do so. In fact many of the top bodybuilding pros see a chiropractor on a regular basis and one former multi Mr. Olympia (Franco Columbu) was himself a chiropractor.
Test
How do you know if the chiropractor you are using is good or not? The next time you get a sore back, be deliberately vague on your symptoms. That’s because a good chiropractor can find the problem on his or her own, and a quack can’t. A good chiropractor uses the hands to check the body over and in this checking they find the source of the problem, and then go to work fixing it. So if your chiropractor can get to the issue without you having to be specific, you have a good chiropractor.
Occasional Visit
You don’t need to go to a chiropractor all the time and indeed going too often can drain your wallet. However, an occasional visit is well worth the money and effort and will pay off with big dividends in your training. When your body is free from the impairments that a structure out of alignment causes you can then lift and train at maximum output and that is worth a lot. Also being properly aligned in your structure helps prevent other injuries from occurring.
Consider getting your body adjusted by a chiropractor every now and then to help keep the foundation upon which you build your muscles in top condition.
About The Author:
Paul Becker is a natural (steroid free for life) bodybuilder and fitness consultant. Visit his website at http://www.bodybuilding-store.com
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Low Back Strengthening For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Low Back Pain
Never a subject to forget. CLBP Is fully preventable and curable with a good comprehensive strength, flexibility, and nutrition plan.
-Nate
By I.S.S.A.
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) remains one of the most difficult and costly medical problems in the industrialized world.
A review of nineteenth and early twentieth century spine rehabilitation shows that back disorders were commonly treated with aggressive and specific progressive resistance exercise (PRE). Despite a lack of scientific evidence to support their efficacy, therapeutic approaches to back rehabilitation over the past 30 yr have focused primarily upon passive care for symptom relief.
Recent spine rehabilitation programs have returned to active reconditioning PRE centered around low back strengthening to restore normal musculoskeletal function. Research has shown that lumbar extension exercise using PRE significantly increases strength and decreases pain in CLBP patients. It appears that isolated lumbar extension exercise with the pelvis stabilized using specialized equipment elicits the most favorable improvements in low back strength, muscle cross-sectional area, and vertebral bone mineral density (BMD). These improvements occur with a low training volume of 1 set of 8 to 15 repetitions performed to volitional fatigue one time per week.
Patients participating in isolated lumbar extension PRE programs demonstrate significant reductions in pain and symptoms associated with improved muscle strength, endurance, and joint mobility. Improvements occur independent of diagnosis, are long-lasting, and appear to result in less re-utilization of the health care system than other more passive treatments. Low back strengthening shows promise for the reduction of industrial back injuries and associated costs.
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Monday, September 15, 2014
The effects of stress on the body
Ground Zero
Headache
Depression
Pounding Heart
Heart Attack
In the Blood
Stomach Ache
Not in the Mood
Erectile Dysfunction
Immune System Response
Fight or Flight
Can’t Sleep
Rapid Breathing
High Blood Pressure
In the Liver
Heartburn
My Aching Back
Irregular Menstrual Cycle
Infertilit
http://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body#sthash.mq38Li0E.dpuf
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Don't let your passion for running injure you
Train to stay on the course.
Avid runners whether novice, seasoned pro, competitive distance athlete or occasional participant, tend to suffer some kind of injury or ailment as they continue to participate.
With the right training and balancing the work with rest and nutrition, it is certainly possible to enjoy this activity without those nagging injuries. Below is a sample of our Runners Back and Rehab program:
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These Runner and Back Rehab Programs were designed to develop overall strength, but also take into account the potential for lower back pain that runners experience. These programs utilize basic back stabilization exercises and specific stretches to help strengthen the entire back. Also, the other exercises in the program help to minimize any further back pain.
Throughout the length of the Runner and Back Rehab Program, the manipulation of the sets and repetitions for each exercise will be based on periodization concepts that involve changing the intensity and the volume of the workouts. This variation provides a more consistent "programmed response" to exercise which will help to avoid those depressing plateau's in progress.
The starting point of the program is based on an initial fitness level. With feedback, the actual progression of the program will follow the body's unique adaptation process to exercise. Fine tune the program to include all the exercises that feel the best!
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Saturday, August 9, 2014
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