GET FIT FROM HOME

 

In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, more people are interested not only in working from home, but working out from home.Professional trainers have stepped up to meet this demand with videos and apps to build relationships with their clients while staying in place and providing personalized fitness programs.Trainer Solomon Pratt has the enthusiasm and expertise to engage fitness seekers in person and online with a series of videos demonstrating exercises to target all major muscle groups using a specialized resistance band.Exercise bands have become a go-to product for home workout enthusiasts because they take up no space, but are versatile enough to target upper body, lower body, and core muscle groups.Pratt’s trademark power-resistance bands are available in four different levels to provide a complete workout for any fitness level. The bundle is called the Champion 4 pack, retails for $95 and is excellent for both men and women, Pratt says.Specialized ankle-resistance bands come in three different levels and are available for those seeking additional challenges. The "Incredible Bundle" retails for $60 and works for both men and women which costs $79 and equates to 75% of Pratt’s sales, includs one ankle band, three levels of the glute-resistance bands, and one power resistance band.This, Pratt says, should be in every woman’s purse to enhance their curves and tone their body anywhere."If it don’t challenge you, it won’t change you," Pratt emphasizes.Pratt’s videos and app include exercises using the bands for toning, sculpting, and strengthening to help burn fat and build muscle, at levels that can benefit anyone from beginners to seasoned athletes.With these tools, Pratt says you can get healthy without indulging in dangerous and expensive surgeries."Your success depends on your cooperation," says Pratt.which provide detailed demonstrations of exercises using the band.Fitness seekers of any level can sign up for Pratt’s customized programs delivered through his app. The programs allow users to track their progress, receive new workouts, and choose videos aimed at different muscle groups.In addition, Pratt’s book, "The Health and Fitness Bible," is an inspirational accompaniment to his training programs. 

BLOOD CANCER

 

Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations.In fact, nearly 50% of adult women have high blood pressure, and nearly three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don’t have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can significantly increase a woman’s risk for a stroke, but a few important steps can help reduce that risk and give women (and their loved ones) one less thing to worry about."High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and we know that 1 in 5 women will have a stroke and stroke kills more women than breast cancer," according to Dr. Monik Jiménez, a volunteer with the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association and associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health."While high blood pressure isn’t directly linked to gender, different health issues throughout a woman’s life, such as birth control, pregnancy, and menopause, can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of stroke if left uncontrolled," according to Jiménez.Doctors and researchers have found a link between birth control pills and an increase in blood pressure among some women. They say that it is more likely to occur in women who are already overweight, have kidney disease or have a family history of high blood pressure.

CANCER AND PAIN

 Pain is a frequent yet often overlooked consequence of cancer. An estimated 70 percent of those with cancer experience significant pain during their illness, yet fewer than half receive adequate treatment for their pain. If pain is not managed properly, it can worsen the physical, emotional and psychological toll of cancer.

Pain can result from a variety of sources, including the cancer itself (tumor growth, spinal cord compression), medical tests, and treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Uncontrolled pain may interfere with cancer treatment, weaken the body, and impair the healing process. It can also prevent people from engaging in everyday activities that make life more fulfilling.
According to Kim Thiboldeaux, president and CEO of the Cancer Support Community, managing pain can and should be an important part of overall cancer care.

APPENDICITIS

 Unique Needs Require Unique Benefits

It is important to note that not all hospital plans are created equal and not all hospital visits are necessarily related to an accident or critical illness. Appendicitis, fever or even a child’s repeated earache can lead to a hospital stay.
Keep an eye out for plans that include customizable benefits, such as telemedicine, diagnostic exams, acute care and psychologist visits, and that provide the coverage you and your family may need. The right combination of hospital benefits can enhance your existing coverage and help add protection from life’s mishaps.

STOP DIABETES

 

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

• type 1 diabetes – where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
• type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

During pregnancy, some women have such high levels of blood glucose that their body is unable to produce enough insulin to absorb it all. This is known as gestational diabetes.

FIGHT PARASIT FOR EYE

 

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic eye conditions caused by thousands of tiny parasites, called Demodex mites, living on their eyelids."These microbes are extremely common and yet largely an unknown problem," says ophthalmologist Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD, Founder and Medical Director of the Eye Institute of Marin in California.The parasites burrow into eyelids, Dr. Najafi-Tagol explains."That causes inflammation and plugs the eye glands that produce the oily layer needed to keep tears from evaporating," she says. As a result, people suffer from red, inflamed and dry eyes.

DIABETES AND STROKE

                                TAKE CARE FOR DIABETES     

                                           

  

People living with diabetes are at higher risk of stroke so it’s especially important for them to talk to their doctor and manage their risk factors.Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association, offers several tips for people with diabetes to reduce their risk of a stroke:- Take control. Managing your diabetes is a key step to staying healthy. Make a plan with your doctor to establish or maintain control of your condition.- Take your medicine. Be sure to take all medicine prescribed by your doctor, and if you have concerns about your medications, ask your doctor.