Those that smoke a pack of cigarettes a day are 2 1/2 times as likely to have stroke than non-smokers. Smoking causes damage to all areas of your body. There are many tools out there to help you quit smoking. After 20 minutes of not smoking your blood pressure and pulse will return to normal. After 24 hours, your chance of having a heart attack re-duces considerably. Do something good for yourself and your heart. Deicide to quit today!!
Continue ReadingDoes Grilling Cause Cancer?
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is starting to get out their grills and having BBQs. But is grilling safe for you? Besides possible undercooked foods and charcoal fires, cancer societies have come out saying that grilling can be a cause of cancer. But there are things you can do to help reduce the carcinogenic effects from grilling and still have your BBQ! There are two types of carcinogens formed when grilling. The first is Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which is found in the smoke created when fat drips from meat or fish. The smoke then coats the food and it is ingested. The second carcinogen develops when meats are… Read More
Continue ReadingYMCA Senior Fitness Day/Posture Screenings
Join us on Wednesday May 26 from 9 am -2pm, at the YMCA in allentown for senior fitness day. We will be doing posture screeings. There will also be blood pressure screeings, free manicures, free mini massages, and aerobics class and more! Why is your posture important? Posture is important in your spinal health. Poor posture can cause excess stress on the disc and ligaments of your back. Correct posture will allow your body to work most efficiently without straining your muscles or ligaments. Posture also affects breathing and internal organ function. If your body is asymmetrical, some areas have to work more than others in order for you to… Read More
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