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Health & Fitness Snapshots
I have a cold; should I exercise?
Achoo!
Do you hear that? Sneezing here. Coughing there. And is that you? Sniffling? Everyone has a cold. How long til you get one? And what should you do about exercising if you do succumb?
Researchers discovered several years ago that moderate exercise boosts the immune system, thereby lowering the risk of getting colds. So you've got that going for you. They've also determined that it's usually safe to exercise with a cold, but that you must pay careful attention to your body. Have a fever? Forget it. Stay home and rest. And don't take decongestants with pseudoephredine before galloping through your run. It's hard on the heart. Read more about it at WebMD.
The flu? That's a whole other story. Go to bed and stay there.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diet, stress, exercise and exposure to chemicals may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases, a new report by two environmental health advocacy organizations has found. The report by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Science and Environmental Health Network is just in time for National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month this month. The key to reducing your risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's seems to be in leading a nutrition-conscious, active lifestyle. Here are some more tips:
Avoid saturated and trans fats, and fill your diet with fresh fruits and veggies. Get plenty of omega-3s from eating fish regularly, but limit your consumption of fish that tend to be high in mercury (swordfish, king mackerel, and albacore and fresh tuna).
Go ahead, have a glass. Red wine as well as green tea has important antioxidants. Caffeine may also reduce your risk of Parkinson's.
Limit your exposure to lead and pesticides. They are known to increase the risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes, which also comes with a risk of dementia.
Stay socially and physically active, and exercise your brain regularly with crossword puzzles, word games, chess and other activities that require critical thinking. These measures reduce the risk of cognitive decline as you age.
To see the full report online, visit www.agehealthy.org.
Stay in shape, even on a budget In a troubled economy, the cost of keeping up with your fitness goals may seem like a burden. But fitness and nutrition expert Nancy Kennedy has some suggestions for staying in shape on a budget:
Buddy up with a friend and split the cost of fitness equipment such as dumbbells, bands and mats. Rent or swap fitness videos.
Buy healthy foods in bulk at club stores. Prepare low-calories meals that can last a few days, such as soups and stews.
Save on multivitamins and supplements by looking for brands that combine ingredients.
For more from Nancy Kennedy, visit: www.liveelated.com/archives/category/fitness/meet-nancy-fitness.
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