“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness” – Edward Stanley, December 1873
Every point listed is crucial, read it, digest it and certainly make a point to change your life appropriately with the information.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Lack of exercise increases the risk of developing heart disease by 150%. At least start walking today.
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Lung Disease
9. Your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes is increased if:
- You have diabetics in your family
- You are overweight
- You lead a sedentary life (limited activity)
- You are over 40 years old
If you have never tested for diabetes (by checking your blood sugar) make sure you do this within one week.
10. Weight bearing(includes walking and strength training exercises) exercises and calcium-rich foods or calcium supplements will reduce your risk of developing Osteoporosis, (loss of bone mass) which can lead to fractures that may change your life forever.
11. Breast Cancer is the second commonest cancer among women in Ghana. It accounts for 15% of all cancers and 40 % of female cancers in Ghana.
12. Majority of breast cancer patients in Ghana are between the ages of 40-49 years.
13. A total of one woman is diagnosed of breast cancer worldwide every three (3) minutes.
By the time you finish reading this article; about five (5) women would have been diagnosed of breast cancer. How alarming! It is worth noting that men are NOT “exempted” from breast cancer. We are also at risk.
My advise to you is simple – Woman and Man know thy breast in the interest of breast health.
Share this information; you will be saving several lives.
AS ALWAYS LAUGH OFTEN, WALK AND PRAY EVERYDAY AND REMEMBER IT’S A PRICELESS GIFT TO KNOW YOUR NUMBERS (blood sugar, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, BMI)
Dr. Kojo Cobba Essel
Health Essentials/St Andrews Clinic
*Dr. Kojo Cobba Essel is a Medical Doctor, holds an MBA and is ISSA certified in Exercise Therapy, Fitness Nutrition & Corrective Exercise.
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References:
- Citifmonline
- www.healthessentialsgh.com
- Health by Choice Not Chance by A. Ludington & Hans Diehl
