Trying to get in better shape this summer? We all know that the population of America and some other countries are on the verge of extreme obesity. But there may be more to excess fat than you thought.
Health.com compiled a list of five myths about that extra layer of fat:
Do you sit eight hours a day in a cubicle? Do you stand a lot at work? The way you behave day in, day out can strongly affect your posture… which can dramatically affect your health.
According to Shape.com, poor posture can lead to scrutinizing pain in your neck and back areas, and these conditions usually require chronic pain management. Bad posture can also cause headaches, arthritis and fatigue.
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Do you smoke? One word: STOP! Hopefully, you should know that by now. There are other ways to prevent your body from being diagnosed with this dreadful disease.
According to EverydayHealth.com, there are seven different cancer risks that you should steer clear of:
* Tobacco…DUH! Smoking tobacco will damage practically every organ in your body and 15 different types of cancers are possible. This includes smoking not only cigarettes but pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff. Secondhand smoke can also cause cancer, asthma, pneumonia and SIDS.
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Hoping to live to be 100? You may think it is either impossible or takes some serious changes in your life to do so. Well that is just not the case, a few simple tweaks is all it takes.
According to Shape.com, a team of demographers and doctors searched the globe for healthy, happy senior citizens living in their 100s. Six secrets were revealed on how those lucky people were able to prolong their lives.
* Don’t hold back that laugh. Laughter reduces worry, relaxes blood vessels, lowers risk of heart attack and keeps you happy.
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How well do you treat your teeth? Everyone has bad habits, does yours have to do with your dental hygiene? Some people grind their teeth, others think they have to brush their teeth really hard. These bad habits need to be broken.
According to Shape.com, there are 10 bad dental habits that must be addressed…
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A new study revealed that drinking red wine might help keep a woman’s weight in check. The study involved 20,000 “trim” women, and “over time, women who drank alcohol in moderation put on less weight and were less apt to become overweight compared to non-drinkers,” reports Megan Brooks from Reuters. Other alcohols such as white wine, beer and spirits also helped at keeping the women in shape; however, red wine proved to be the most beneficial.
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