Weekly Health Update, February 22, 2010
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| Mental Attitude : Six Not So Subtle Symptoms of Depression. 1) Headaches.If you already suffer from migraine headaches, they may seem worse. 2.) Chest pain can be a sign of serious heart problems, but depression can contribute to the discomfort associated with chest pain. 3.) Digestive problems. You may feel queasy or nauseous. You may have diarrhea or become chronically constipated.4.) Exhaustion and fatigue. No matter how much you sleep, you may still feel tired or worn out. Getting out of the bed in the morning may seem difficult, even impossible. 5.) Sleeping problems. Many people with depression don't sleep well. Some may wake up too early or be unable to fall asleep when they go to bed. Others sleep much more than normal. 6.) Change in appetite or weight.Some people with depression lose their appetite and lose weight. Others find they crave certain foods -- like carbohydrates -- and gain weight. American Psychiatric Association Health Alert : Aspirin For Your Pain? Long-term aspirin takers are 68% more likely to have gastro-intestinal bleeding! British Medical Journal, 2000 Diet : Metabolism Slows Down With Age. Watch those calories because as you get older, your metabolism will slow down -- approximately 5% every decade. A slower metabolism is a natural part of aging; so, to maintain a stable weight, adjust your caloric intake and/or physical activity. If someone needs 1,500 calories a day to maintain his or her body weight at age 40, they will need about 1425 calories a day at age 50... that is, if they do not change anything else. Exercise : More Muscle, Less Fat... Burns More Calories! Our bodies constantly burn calories, even at rest. The resting metabolic rate is much higher in people with greater muscle mass. Every pound of muscle burns about 6 calories daily just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories. This small difference can add up over time. Chiropractic : Overweight people suffer more back pain. Staying fit and keeping your weight down helps prevent back pain. Back pain is more common among people who are out of shape. Being over-weight or obese stresses the back. Try this simple demonstration: After grocery shopping, pick up two bags of groceries and feel how tight your back muscles become. Imagine carrying these bags around all day long, 24 hours a day, over the course of your whole life. American College of Physicians and American Pain Society Wellness/Prevention : Myth: Skinny people don't get back pain. Not true. Anyone can get back pain, even thin people. In fact, people who are too thin, such as those suffering from anorexia, may suffer bone loss (osteoporosis), possibly resulting in fractured or crushed vertebrae in the long term. Quote : " No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." |
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