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Sitting All Day – Sitting for long periods throughout the day, whether at work or in the car, has been linked to multiple health problems. Even if you exercise regularly, inactivity during the day can lead to a higher risk of death from heart disease or worsen your mental health. Make sure you take breaks and spend a few minutes walking, stretching, and moving.
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Eating Too Much Meat and Cheese- A study from the University of Southern California recently found that middle aged people with high animal protein diets were 4x more likely to die of cancer that people with a low protein diet. Try replacing some of your animal proteins with vegetarian proteins, like beans. Ideally, less than 10% of your diet should come from animals or animal products.
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Indoor Tanning – Did you know that indoor tanning leads to about 420,000 cases of skin cancer in the United States every year? Foods rich in carotenoids can naturally boost your skin tone.
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Not Getting Enough Sleep – Not getting enough ZZZ’s at night can lead to higher blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and many other health issues.
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Not Flossing – There is a strong link between gum disease and heart disease. Flossing removes bacteria-laden plaque which can trigger inflammation in the body.
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Smoking – Don’t smoke, it is just plain horrible for your health. Did you know that 46,000 nonsmokers die each year from heart disease due to secondhand smoke?
We want you to be healthy at any age! Whether it is getting your health in check, or learning how to use food as your medicine, the PPMA staff is dedicated to helping you. Visit our website or call to schedule your appointment today!
