We all have wondered what it takes to live a longer life.

Men generally die younger as compared to women, that is a known fact and there have been countless studies that can support it. Based on the men in the United States, the average life expectancy of men is 77.8 years while women can live for another five years. That outcome is attributed to the fact that fatal conditions like heart diseases are more common among men.

Another reason why most women live longer than men is the fact that women have estrogens that protect them from heart diseases. In addition, women are generally more concerned about their health which means they are more likely to see a doctor for check-ups and screenings if they see or sense that there is something wrong with their health.

However, men should not lose hope of not living longer. This is because it is possible to beat the average life expectancy of men. According to the study that was conducted last 2006 by the National Aging Institute of the Unites States, men that have healthy habits and with no risk factors have a 69 percent of living to the age of 85.

So what is the secret to prolonging your life?

  Step No. 1: Watch your diet. You must start eating foods that are healthy for your body. Avoid foods that are too much salty as well as those foods that are high in saturated fats. For that reason, it is advisable to avoid eating at fast food chains because their foods are prepared with too much salt and fats. Exchange your french fries with fruits and vegetables. They are healthy and will help keep you living longer.

Step No. 2: Drink moderately. A glass of wine per day is OK but drinking more than two drinks per day can be harmful for your health. For that reason, control the amount of alcohol you drink since the bad effects of alcohol can outdo any enjoyable benefits of alcohol drinking.

Step No. 3: Stop Smoking. Smoking can increase you chances of having lung cancer as well as heart diseases. For that reason, better stop smoking since it has many detrimental effects on the body and to our health. In addition, it is not too late to quit smoking since studies show that those smokers who quit can definitely add some years to their life. So it does not matter if you are 30 or 60, you can prolong your life simply stopping smoking. 

Step No. 4: Have a regular exercise routine. Keeping your body fit and your stamina longer can definitely add some years to your life. So, allot some time to do exercise routines daily. A 30-minute work out will do to burn that excess fat and keep your weight at a proper level.

Step No. 5: Have regular check ups. As they say, prevention is better than cure. Never fail to get your annual physical examination if you want to avoid or potentially cure fatal disease at an early stage.

Docmac

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If you’re struggling with extra flab on your chest, it’s time to lose your man boobs.  Many men get overwhelmed when they realize they have a big problem with man boobs, but you don’t have to feel alone. 

There are many men who are in the same boat and, like you, are looking for simple steps to get rid of a flabby chest and turn it into a strong, manly upper body.  It’s easier than you think!

First, determine what is causing your man boobs.  Are you overweight?  Do you just need to exercise more to get more tone?  Do you have a hormonal problem?  If you’re not sure, you may want to talk to a healthcare provider to get some simple tests performed that measure your hormone levels.  Just fixing this one thing can help you to lose your man boobs for good.

Second, set a goal to lose your man boobs.  It needs to be specific and measurable.  It’s sometimes hard to set a goal to lose a specific amount of weight or a specific amount of breast tissue. 

Instead, focus your goals on behavior.  For example, set a goal to exercise three times a week for a month.  At the end of the month, it will be easy to determine whether or not you’ve met your goal.

Third, record your progress.  Since it may be difficult to physically measure your man boobs, you may want to record progress with photographs.  If you take a before photo and then a photo each week, you’ll be able to visualize all the progress you’ve made.  As you see that you’re succeeding to lose your man boobs, you’ll become more motivated to continue with your hard work.

Fourth, seek support.  You don’t have to struggle alone.  Many people are feeling the same way you do and want to lose man boobs.  Try finding a community online to discuss your feelings and tips or tricks to help get rid of them.  You may find that someone has a great idea you would never have thought of on your own.

Finally, keep an open mind and be patient.  When you’re trying to make changes to your body, it can take time.  You may have to try new things like supplements, exercise routines, and a change in diet. 

These things can take time to implement and you may find that you get frustrated with a lack of progress.  To lose your man boobs it will take time.  Be patient and keep working toward your goal.

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There are many things that we do during the times that we are awake. Well aside from doing the basics like eating and brushing our teeth and the same stuff, we also need to go into work and enjoy our lives. However, there are times that even though we are already doing the things that we really wanted, we still feel tired and sleepy.

The problem is that can really affect our work as well as how we deal with our lives. If that is happening to you, then you are experiencing fatigue and sleeplessness which is a great problem that needs to be fixed. Wondering how to do that? Well, you must find out the root causes of sleeplessness and fatigue in order for you to make a remedy and adjustments. To help you with that, here are the causes of sleeplessness. Study them and find out where you can make adjustments.

1. Sleep Apnea. This is a sleeping disorder wherein it is characterized by having difficulties in breathing. It occurs repeatedly and every time this happens, the quality if sleep is being degraded. For that reason, you feel that you are still sleepy even though you have slept for eight hours or more. Sleep apnea is usually associated with diseases like heart problems, hypertension and diabetes. So consult your doctor on what you can do with that. In addition, you can reduce your weight, quit smoking or even try sleeping with a tool such as CPAP to help you breath properly during the night.
2. You Have Little Energy. This is typically caused by eating too little or not eating your breakfast or you have eaten the wrong foods. So, maintaining a balanced diet is what you really need. Try adding protein and carbohydrates in your meal to help you out.
3. Depression. You maybe depressed due to something that happens to you like a traumatic event or a wrong decision in life. So, if you feel that you are being depressed for more than two weeks, then you should consult your doctor.
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The following is a great article from “Baby Boomer Women Health and Wellness”

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7 Tips on How to Avoid Boomeritis

“Boomeritis” is actually a medical term for sports injuries suffered by baby boomer women trying to stay active.

(Boomer men are included, too!)  If we do not care for our aging bodies, we will hurt.  Dr. DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon, coined the term, boomeritis, because it contrasts with our parent’s generation of activity while aging.  When our parents’ bodies hurt, the activity was stopped.  Today, baby boomers are very aware of how important activity is to living a longer and healthier life.  However, we still need to be smart about how we approach physical activity.

Orthopedic and physical therapy offices are filled with Weekend Warriors.

As our bodies age, the most common injuries are to the shoulder, knees, and ankles that involve sprains (tearing or stretching a ligament) or straining (tearing or stretching of a muscle or tendon.  Tendons and ligaments lose some elasticity as we age so does our range of motion in the joints.  We lose muscle mass as well so our tissues become weaker. Our posture, strength, balance, flexibility and endurance suffers.

Part of our wellness regime (action to prevent ill health) as women is to be prudent and follow these tips:

FROM THE AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) and THE AOSSM (American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine)

Before beginning any exercise plan, get a medical screening first.  Consult your doctor if you are regularly exercising but plan on making changes.

Warm up before any physical activity.  Warm up cold muscles to make you less prone to injury.  Jog (lightly) or walk.  Stretch out the muscles you will be using and hold for 30 seconds with no bouncing.

Cross training is helpful to avoid stressing the same muscles repeatedly. Do not rely on your major sport to keep you fit.  Be sure to include cardio activity, strength training, and stretching for a balanced exercise program.

If you are new to a sport, take lessons.

Be sure to have the right equipment to your sport or exercise plan–the right athletic shoes or a properly fitted helmet. for instance.

 Try not to add new exercisies too soon, too fast.  That is surely an injury waiting to happen.

If you are ready to increase your level of activity, increase your activity in 10% increments. If you are using weights, the 10% rule applies as well.

Exercise. Exercise. Exercise.  Find the plan that is right for you.  There are no cookie cutter recipes for fitness.

Your exercise plan should be customized. Exercises for posture, strength, balance, flexibility and endurance are good for any age, but activity maintains and increases your ability in all five of these fitness areas.

Go to Nancy’s blog http://www.babyboomerwomenhealthandwellness.com for support. Nancy is a professional certified life coach specializing in the health and wellness of baby boomer women. Learn how to manage cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure levels for heart, stroke and diabetes prevention.

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