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DRINK ALCOHOL TO LIVE LONGER – PREVENT STROKES.?
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 |
The Four Moves That Change Your Health
By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Want health reform? Don’t wait for consensus in government (it might take a while). Start your own personal health reform by doing just four things. The result: You can dramatically change your health by cutting your stroke risk in half. Yes, half. Considering that someone dies from a stroke every three to four minutes, that’s a blockbuster-size change.
Here’s what you need to do:
1. Don’t smoke. And if you do, quit (check out RealAge.com for a “breathe free” program that really works).
2. Stay active. In the study, desk sitters who did 30 minutes of physical activity a day, or people whose jobs kept them active (and didn’t work out in their off hours), saw this reduced risk of stroke. Note the key words: “Every day!”
3. Drink one or more alcoholic drinks a week (but less than 14). What’s a drink? A small glass of wine, a single shot of spirits or a half pint of beer. Fine to keep up this habit if you already do it, but don’t take it up just for your health.
4. Eat nine or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day (the study found that five was effective; we say you shouldn’t stop there). The researchers didn’t just go on hearsay, asking participants to recall what they ate; they checked vitamin levels to be sure.
That’s beyond easy. It’s tasty, smart and makes you feel great. What happens in government is still important ,
but change starts with YOU.
Published by Henry Sapiecha 25th August 2009
