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Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

Summertime! While many of us relish the heat after a cold winter, excessive heat can be dangerous. Between the years 1979-2003, excessive heat caused over 8,000 deaths in the United States. More people died from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Doctors have discovered that people with diabetes are at a greater risk of adverse effects from heat. Other conditions related to risk include age, obesity, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.Unfortunately, many diabetics don't prepare for extreme heat situations which place them at a higher risk for death.

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July 2, 2017

31 Days of Tips to Get Moving

June 29, 2017

This exercise has a few hidden challenges, not that the exercise, itself, isn’t challenging enough. What I’m talking about is the importance of maintaining an erect position and being strong and well planted on your standing base. There’s a tendency to adjust your posture to compensate for the strain of holding out your extended arm. … Continue reading →

June 22, 2017

This exercise is considered an “isometric exercise”, meaning you’re using your body to move an unmovable object. Here, you’re creating this unmovable object by stepping on your belt; you are the unmovable object. The idea of this exercise is that you create your own level of the intensity you want to “pull” against and can… Continue reading →

June 15, 2017

This particular exercise involves your entire body. In order to properly perform it you must pay attention to all the mechanics of it. Focus your mind on what you’re about to do, and do that focus in detail – each movement is important. And, of course, remember to breathe correctly (Diaphragmatic Breathing). As always, check… Continue reading →

June 8, 2017

This exercise will test your strength, your balance, your coordination and your focus because of the many body parts that necessarily come into play at the same time. Then, add diaphragmatic breathing to the mix – there’s a lot going on, here. As always, and before beginning any exercise program, check with your medical team… Continue reading →

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