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Exercise reduces risk of breast cancer
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CINCINNATI - Health & Lifestyle expert Mary Beth Knight knows first hand that exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer. She has some tips on how exercise can offer some protection from breast cancer.
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Some studies suggest that exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women and experts believe this is because exercise lowers a woman's ongoing exposure to estrogen, which is believed to contribute to cancer growth.
The interesting thing is that exercise and weight control may work together in preventing breast cancer. Dr. Anne McTiernan, an internist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, found that the women in her study who exercised the most had a 22 percent decreased risk of breast cancer.
Growing evidence seems to support the benefits of exercise as a possible treatment for cancer. Several studies have examined the relationship between exercise, rehabilitation and quality of life in cancer patients and reported positive findings.
Studies have followed women undergoing breast cancer treatment who added moderate exercise to their treatment regimen. In most studies women exercised at a moderate intensity (60-85 percent of maximal heart rate) for twenty to 30 minutes, three times per week from four to 12 weeks. The exercise programs included bicycle ergometer and walking programs.
These studies have found that overall, exercise had a positive effect on physical and psychological functioning of cancer patients while in treatment. These benefits include the following objective and self-reported findings:
Increased functional capacity and VO2Max
Decreased body fat
Increased lean muscle mass
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Therapy, exercise aid in chemo-related menopause
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Younger women who are thrust into menopause because of breast cancer treatment may get some relief from talk therapy and regular exercise, a new study from the Netherlands suggests.
Symptoms including hot flashes and vaginal dryness often come on gradually for women who go through natural menopause, as the body's production of hormones slowly dwindles.
But that's not often the case for women who are diagnosed with breast cancer before menopause and treated with chemotherapy and other potent drugs.
"Oftentimes with women with breast cancer who experience treatment-induced menopause, the symptoms are much more severe than in natural menopause," said Neil Aaronson from The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam, who worked on the study.
What's more, those women shouldn't take replacement hormones - an effective but controversial treatment for menopause-related symptoms - because they can put them at risk of a cancer recurrence.
For the new study, Aaronson and his colleagues randomly assigned 422 women with breast cancer and treatment-induced menopause to one of four groups.
One group went to six weekly therapy sessions, another consulted with physiotherapists and started tailored exercise programs, a third did both therapy and exercise and the final group was put on a waitlist.
The type of group treatment, known as cognitive behavioral therapy, included relaxation exercises and addressed symptoms as well as body image and sexuality issues.
Six months later, women in the talk therapy, exercise and combined groups reported an improvement in treatment-related symptoms, each gaining about five points on a 73-point scale compared to less than two points among waitlisters.
Women who'd had therapy also said they were bothered less by their hot flashes and night sweats - but had them just as often, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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For the love of you pet: Diet, exercise help your pet lose weight
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By John Beck Originally published October 11, 2012 at midnight, updated October 11, 2012 at midnight
It seems like no matter what I do my dog continues to gain weight. I have tried cutting down on the amount of food I feed her and she still looks heavy. She acts like we are starving her to death. I want her and I both to lose some weight as a New Year's resolution. Do you have any suggestions of how to get some pounds off my dog without feeling like I'm mistreating her?
The majority of dogs that enter my practice have at least a little bit of extra weight on them. According to a very popular food company's study, 80 percent of American pets are overweight. There is no magic potion or pill that will fix your pet. Just like in humans, diet and exercise are going to be your best bet. The first step is to really evaluate what your dog is eating every day. A good way to get honest with yourself is to write down everything you feed your pet. Also, have all the other people living or interacting with your pet write down what they are feeding her too. You might think she is only getting two treats a day but that is just from you. What about your spouse or children? Are they all giving treats too?
Picking a diet or low calorie food is your next step. Look at the back of your dog food bag. Feed for the weight you want your dog to be, not the weight your dog currently is. If you feed treats throughout the day, take away some of the regular food you feed to make up for the calories she is getting in her treats.
Eliminating fatty human foods is a must. A cube of cheese might not seem like a lot of extra calories to you, but for your pet it will really add up quickly. A couple of potato chips or the last bite of your hamburger makes a big difference in your pet's diet. You have to remember that 100 extra calories for your 2,000 calorie diet isn't much but 100 extra calories in a dog that has a 600 calorie diet is a lot. If you must feed human foods, unsalted green beans make great treats. Canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) makes a great additive to the food that increases fiber and makes your pet feel fuller.
Finally, remember that your pet needs to burn off the calories it is consuming. Regular exercise is very important. If you are just starting an exercise program, start slowly. A couple trips around the block or up and down the stairs might be all your pet can handle when you start out. You can increase the amount or time spent exercising as you go along. The same food company has found that regular exercise can extend your pet's life span by a couple of years, not to mention the benefits they get for bone and joint health.
If you are still having problems, please feel free to contact me or your local veterinarian for more tips.
Dr. John Beck has a veterinary practice at Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Victoria. Submit questions to Dr. Beck at drjohnbeck@hotmail.com.
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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss Plans is Going Green with an hCG Diet and Diet Foods Rich in Healthy …
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Great nutrition, regardless of weight loss centers on a diet rich in vegetables. hCGTreatments / Diet Doc Weight Loss Plans not only includes green leafy vegetables in their prescription hCG diet, but tailors a diet for each client including a proprietary collection of nutritious diet foods.
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Realizing that busy people may not have time or the effort necessary to prepare fresh healthy meals daily, hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diet & Weight Loss Plans has developed an entire line of nutritious diet foods that adhere to recommendations for great health by leading nutritionists, but also critical time, without sacrificing nutrition. These diet foods are scientifically designed to include the maximum amount of nutrition necessary to lose weight fast on the hCG diet, and bolster overall health with fruits, vegetables, and meat in the best quantities for great health. Diet Doc's main objective with creating their diet foods was for the dieter to not feel as though they were eating diet food, but rather enjoying a tasty menu that just happened to be extremely healthy. This individually tailored menu considers the client's overall weight loss goals, the nutrition necessary to facilitate fast weight loss while on a prescription hCG diet, and all important future weight maintenance. The CDC further reminds dieters that a great way to maintain achieved weight loss is by eating more fruits and vegetables. http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/index.html Diet Doc's diet foods rich in green leafy vegetables like kale, lettuce, and spinach as well as savory dishes like hearty chili or delicious chicken gumbo. Diet Doc's entrees are free of anything artificial, they do not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners; everything is natural and compatible for the hCG diet.
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More men and women consume diet drinks, according to government data. Meanwhile, the consumption of sugar in regular soda dropped. (Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images)
by Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Diet drink consumption has increased over the past decade, a trend that reinforces other research showing intake of calories from sugar in regular soda has decreased, government statistics out today show.
"The data suggest that diet drinks may have replaced sugar drinks during this time," says the study's lead author Tala Fakhouri, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The new diet drink analysis shows that the change in diet drink consumption occurred for both women (up from 18% in 2000 to 21% in 2010) and men (up from 14% to 19% in the same period).
Still, only about 20% of people in the USA consume diet drinks on any given day with the majority (80%) not drinking them, the report finds. Diet drinks included calorie-free and low-calorie versions of soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and carbonated water. Diet drinks did not include unsweetened teas or coffees or 100% fruit juice.
Meanwhile, the consumption of sugar found in regular soda has dropped from roughly 150 calories a day in 2000 to 91 calories a day in 2008.
But when it comes to calories from all sugary drinks, including sodas, fruit drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and sweetened bottled waters, males consume an average of 178 calories a day; females consume 103 calories, according to other government data.
Overall, about half of the population, ages 2 and older, consume sugary drinks on any given day. Among boys 2 to 19, 70% consume these types of drinks while 40% of adult women consume them.
STORY: Study: Kids get more added sugar from foods than drinks
STORY: Sugary drinks add 300 calories a day to youths' diets
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Fitness Shred Party this weekend on Marco Island
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MARCO ISLAND Grab your friends, family and old documents for a workout of epic proportions. Iberia Bank has partnered with the Marco YMCA, Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, Marco Island Parks and Recreation, and more to help you focus on your family fitness, physical fitness and financial fitness. There will be spinning, Tai Chi, ZUMBA, and Q Gong demonstrations as well as an unveiling of Little Tykes Fitness Equipment. Representatives from Iberia Wealth Advisors and Private Banking will be on hand to answer questions about investments, estate planning, charitable giving and more. And of course, theyll be shredding your old and outdated bank statements, checks, contracts, legal agreements, bills
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A $2 donation per box will be collected with all proceeds benefiting YMCA Reads! an afterschool reading program for young children. Enter the raffle for a free personal document organizer and diamond cross cut shredder. Need not be present to win.
The Fitness Shred Party will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, at Iberia Bank, 605 Bald Eagle Drive,
Marco Island.
Music and entertainment by Island Paradise DJ, Steve Reynolds.
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Haworth Eagle Scout candidate issues fitness challenge
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HAWORTH A 15-year-old local Boy Scout planned and excavated a new outdoor fitness park over the last several months for his Eagle Scout Service Project, and is planning on hosting a fitness challenge for its grand opening Oct. 13.
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Haworth resident Jack Taylor talks about the fitness park he created and the upcoming challenge on Oct. 13 for the park's grand opening.
Jack Taylor, an Eagle Scout candidate and Haworth native, got the idea to build a fitness park for his community service project while training for football.
He broke ground in mid-April and installed seven pieces of fitness equipment over the summer.
"I figured there was really nothing around here where I could work out, so I decided to look into it more," said Taylor. "I found a lot of websites that sold fitness equipment and thought that it'd be a really good project if I did that."
Taylor worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to pick out an ideal location for his project.
Together, they chose a grassy area by the reservoir, located west of Maple Street and Lakeshore Drive, for the new park.
"It was just shrubs and overgrown area. It was basically just a trash zone, just a dump back there," said Taylor. "We had to go in on a Sunday morning and we borrowed my dad's friend's machine and we justpushed everything back to make [the ground] flat and just to clear everything out."
Despite being busy with football practice along with regular school studies, Taylor budgeted his schedule to fit time for his project.
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Life Time Fitness Announces Date for Release of Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
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CHANHASSEN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Life Time Fitness, Inc. (LTM), The Healthy Way of Life Company, today announced that the Company is scheduled to release its third quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, October 18, 2012. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Bahram Akradi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Michael Robinson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Heller, senior director, investor relations and treasurer, will host the call.
The conference call will be webcast live and may be accessed via the Company's Investor Relations section of its website at lifetimefitness.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET on October 18, 2012.
About Life Time Fitness, Inc. As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest or discovering new passions both inside and outside of Life Times distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Companys Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of October 11, 2012, the Company operated 105 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.
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Therasan LLC Announces New Brand Raspberry Ketone Pro
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Therasan LLC has developed a premier blend of Natural weight loss supplements to create the ultimate weight loss supplement, Raspberry Ketone Pro.
Lindon, Utah (PRWEB) October 11, 2012
The product, called Raspberry Ketone Pro, is designed to shrink fat cells and burn fat without diet or exercise. A natural phenolic substance that is responsible for the scent and color of raspberries, ketones have been recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration. Studies have found that raspberry ketones effectively help the body to burn fat faster and target stubborn fatty areas in the body.
The announcement comes as many new companies are attempting to create fad diets to target individuals who are struggling to lose weight. However, studies show that attempting to lose weight with raspberry ketone products is safer than trend diets that severely restrict calories or carbohydrates. With Raspberry Ketone Pro, diet and exercise are not required in order to experience weight loss.
While a lot of people will add Raspberry Ketone Pro to their diet and exercise program, its not required that individuals exercise at all in order to lose weight with Raspberry Ketones according to some studies, says Therasan LLC owner Steve Stay. Raspberry Ketone Pro works with the body to target fat deposits and burn them quickly and effectively, making it easier to lose weight without plateaus and without instantly regaining the weight after the diet is over, because this product just doesnt work that way.
It should also be noted that Raspberry Ketone Pro contains African Mango extract, which was also mentioned by Dr. Oz as a powerful product that helped to target fat within the body. African Mango extract has been tested extensively, and has been found to significantly increase fat loss within the body. It has also been proven to have other important benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and helping to regulate blood sugar.
In more than one study, African Mango was found to specifically target stubborn fat deposits in the body, such as those in the thigh, stomach and buttock area. It was also found to slow digestion, which results in a more stable and regulated blood glucose content.
The benefits of Raspberry Ketone Pro can be found at http://raspberryketonepro.com, and individuals are invited to learn more about the product there, as well as the benefits available and more.
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