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Loved on^ play major
role in managing
Rheunatoid Artihritis
. Loved Ones Play Major bling for people who vrant to
Workout
Role in Managing be iiKlepeiMient, leavii^ them
Rheumatoid Arthritis (399 feelii^ erabarrass«l or relucwords,
US)
tant to engage those clos^
to them. By creating a nettips
for
While loved ones cannot work of Mends ainl family
reduce the painful symptoms who can offer assistance, an
of rheumatoid arthritis, they RA patient doesn't have to
busy
can ser\'e as a support net- rely on any one indi^odual for
work and offer assistance. help. Following are some tip
Loved Ones Play Major to help create a successM
people
Role in Managing support team:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (399
words, US)
• Tfell friends, cowx)rkers
and family precisely the help Simply taking a walk with
(MF) - The stressful feel- needed.
the family can be a way to
ing of a visit to the doctor is
integrate exercise into busy
familiar to many rheumatoid
• Develop a hst of friends schedules.
arthritis (RA) patients. The and family who are willing to Workout Tips for Busy
help and support of friends help.
People (674 words, US)
and family may be crucial to
alleviating these fears.
• Keep a detaOed calendar (MS) - The public knows
to schedule specific tasks. that exercise is good for them.
"Arthi'itis is a chronic con-
But despite service announcedition.
Patients with a strong
• Use professional servic- ments and words of wisdom
support network tend to be in es for physically challenging from doctors, at least 60 perbetter
control of the disease," tasks like mowing the lawn or cent of adults in this country
said Dr John Khppel, CEO of cleaning gutters.
are not physically active.
the Arthritis Foundation,
Many people argue that they
The peace of mind that just don't have time for it with
The effects of RA are not comes with knowing that jobs, family, chores and other
always obvious to others, someone is always available time commitments often takalthoi^h
this common form to offer encouragement, com- ing precedence over fitness
of arthritis impacts more panionship and assistance routines.
than two miUion people in the allows RA patients to face Contrary to popular belief,
U.S. alone. Chronic inflam- their condition with less even busy individuals can
mation in the lining of joints wony.
make time for exercise if they
can lead to decreased range
think creatively. Remember,
of motion, fatigue and perma- The ;\rthritis Foundation's exercise doesn't necessarily
nent joint damage.
"Ijet's Talk RA" campaign, have to mean uninterrupted
sponsored by Bristol-Myers time at the local gym. By inte-
While loved ones cannot Squibb, is designed to grating tasks and changing
reduce the painful symptoms improve communication habits, one just may find he is
of RA, they can be important between those living with RA challenging his body with
partners in managing the dis- and their rheumatologists. enough daily exercise.
ease. Third parties can help The campaign also includes a Exercise can offer the followpatients
recall important free communication guide, ing: extended longevity,
information and instructions, which can be ordered by call- improved mood and protection
as well as help guide the dis- ing 800-568-4045 or visiting against the development of
cussion with healthcare arthritis.org.
coronary heart disease,
providers. In fact, studies
stroke, hypertension, obesity,
have shown that 20 to 50 per- On the Net:
non-insulin-dependent diacent
of what is said in the
betes mellitus, osteoporosis,
doctor's office is forgotten. Let's Talk RA site: colon cancer, and depression.
http://www.arthritis.org/Let' Regular physical activity
Ri\ can be especially hum- sTalkRA
improves the overall quality of
Ufe.
L Take the stairs: Modem
conveniences like elevators
7 facts about the human heart
and escalators are handy, but
The heart is one of the essential components of human life. you don't exert any energy by
It was once also beUeved to be the center from where love and using these devices. Make a
other emotions emanated. Many feel a heart can break and that habit of using the stairs at
it can know no bounds of love. Dr Seuss' "The Grinch" was said malls, office buildings, apartto
be nasty because his heart was "two sizes too small." ment buildings, and even take
a few extra trips up and down
Although there is mystery surrounding matters of the heart, your home staircase. If you
there is much known about the physical makeup of the human work on the 25th floor, don't
heart. Here are seven facts about the human heart.
worry. Take the elevator to the
1. Heart attacks and heart disease may be viewed as an ill- 20th and walk up the remainness
that primarly affects men. However, this couldn't be fur- ing five flights. Just by doing
ther from the truth. In fact, women have more cases of heart- this you can get your heart
related illnesses than men, and heart disease kills 500,000 pumping and work muscles in
American women, which is 50,000 more women than men. your calves and thighs.
2. A bigger heart isn't necessarily a sign that a person is 2. Find excuses to walk: In
more inclined toward love. An enlarged heart is actually a med- an effort to save time, people
ical condition, which can lead to heart failure.
often park as close to store
3. A hearty laugh is good for the heart. This laugh attack can entrances as possible, or drive
actually cause the lining of blood vessels to relax, enabling around neighborhoods looking
more blood to flow through for at least 45 minutes afterward. for the closest spot when visit-
4. Romantic endeavors in the bedroom can be as good for the ing friends or family. Break
heart as a brisk 15-minute walk. Intimate acts can bum up to this habit and park further
: 200, calories and be the cardiovascular exercise a person needs. away. By doing so you'll be
5. A glass of wine can be good for the heart because of the adding exercise to your rouantioxidant
properties contained in grapes. Alcohol can also tine and it really won't take up
thin the blood, enabling better flow. Just be sure to stick to one much of your time. You can
or two drinks per day. Over-indulgence won't make the heart also walk the track at an area
: healthier
high school or join a walking
6. The heart is a fist-sized muscle that can beat an average club. Seniors v^o enjoy walk-
: of 100,000 times every day In under a minute the heart can ing in a cUmate-controlled
deUver oxygen-rich blood to every cell in the body.
environment may find a few
7. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's. In some cases laps around the mall (all the
doctors are able to predict the gender of a fetus by the baby's while window shelving) is an
heart rate.
enjoyable way to exert enei^
and pass the time.
3. Pump iron during commercials:
Resistance and
strength training is an inqwr-
A higher level Of EDUCATION i|| tant conponent of fitness and
doesn't require a lot of fancy
for those who need it most.
equipment. Sin:?)ly store a set
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of dumbbells or resistance
elastics by the sofa. During
WINTER SCHEDULE
the commercials of your
favorite show, do a few repeti-
Jan. 10-Jan. 20 Mon-Thurs 2 wks. 5:l5p-9:00p
tions of exercises that will
March 14-Maxh 24 Mon-Thurs 2 wks. 5:l5p-9:00p work the major muscles of the
body (you can find charts of
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
exercises onUne or consult
jan.22,23,29,30&Feb5 Sat-Sun 5 days 8:00a-2:30p with a fitness professional).
March 5,6,12,13 & 19 Sat-Sun 5 days 8:00a-2:30p
During one hour-long program
you could put in 20 minutes
of strength training.
VACATION SCHEDULE
4. Make mundane activities
Feb.2l-Feb.25 Mon-Fri 5 days 8:00a-2:3D? fitness-friendly: Just tackling
chores around the house can
add up to a workout. Vigorous
BWRtWer