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St. Augustine Imaging (SAI) has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The designation signifies that the organization’s lung-screening program and protocol meet requirements set forth by the ACR Committee on Lung Cancer Screening.
Constant snacking bathes the teeth in sugar, which significantly increases the chance for cavities to develop. Fortunately, there are some things parents can do to keep the sugary goblins at bay this Halloween.
■ Limit the number of sugary exposures to the teeth. A few treats a day, especially right after a meal is much better than constant snacking throughout the day.
■ Eating treats right after a meal allows the salivary to flow., which increases while eating to help wash away some of the sugar.
Ear, nose and throat topic at health care open house
Dr. Zeeshan S. Aziz will host an informational health care open house at St. Augustine Ear, Nose & Throat from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at 1301 Plantation Island Drive S., Ste. 401.
The “meet and greet” with Aziz will include information about seasonal allergies, otolaryngology, rhinology, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) illnesses along with thyroid disorders..
The illusive “abs.” Everyone wants a flatter stomach and more chiseled ab muscles.
Did you know, though, that no matter how many crunches, sit-ups or Russian Twists that you do, you will never see those rippling abs without cleaning up your diet? If you do not lose the layer of fat covering your midsection, the abdomen muscles that you are attempting to crunch and twist into existence will not have the opportunity to show!
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Sounds too good to be true, right? Fast food that is healthy?
Fast food has a reputation for being high in trans fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories while having next to no healthy ingredients.
However, things are changing. The past few years have seen many fast-food restaurants make a concerted effort to improve their menus. As a result, many restaurants now offer fresh ingredients and more nutritious options. Choose wisely, and you no longer have to sacrifice a healthy meal for the sake of convenience.
When the doctor said “It’s cancer,” Nancy Chrisse simply said, “OK.”
“What else could I say?” Chrisse said. She knew before she heard the diagnosis. She knew the moment she felt a tiny lump, like a very hard pea in her left breast. Even though it didn’t show up on a mammogram at first, she knew.
Chrisse also knew there was nothing to do but “suck it up and deal with it.” As it turned out, the St. Augustine Beach resident would have to deal with breast cancer three times in 15 years.
Flexibility exercises should be incorporated into a general fitness program. Flexibility is the range of motion possibility of a joint. Static stretching or passive stretching, is a low-force, long-duration stretch that holds the desired muscles at their greatest possible length for 15 to 30 seconds.
During a passive stretch, the elastic components of the muscle are usually relaxed, and the portion of the muscle most likely to be loaded is the connective tissue structures.
Motivation comes from having a goal. What is your goal? Why do you want to get into great shape?
Take a minute to really uncover the reasons that you want to start a fitness and nutrition regimen. Don’t say something vague like you want to “be thinner” or “look more attractive.”
Dig deeper. There are very specific motivators in your life; you simply need to uncover them.
Here are some possible motivators...
• I want to lose the weight I put on during pregnancy.
• I want to restore my confidence to wear sleeveless shirts.
Noodles are not attached to the body and can be used for both full-body and limb support. They can be held at the surface for support and balance. Noodles provide buoyancy support that can be used in any depth of water. Positions can be changed by moving the long foam cylinder around the body or by sitting on it.
You can work cardiorespiratory systems by performing many basic moves in any depth. You can push and pull the devices through the water for upper-body muscular work.