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ABOUND!The Benefits
Take a peek at the limitless heart benefits of exercise.
YOU KNOW EXERCISE is good for you. It keeps your weight in
check and gives you the energy you need to get through the day. But
exercise does so much more than that. Regular exercise also works
out your most important muscle: your heart.
How does exercise benefit your heart? It has countless benefits,
including these:
» It reduces your blood pressure.
» It decreases your stress.
» It lowers your cholesterol.
» It helps you lose weight.
» It helps you manage diabetes.
» It improves your blood flow.
Because exercise has so many great benefits, you may be ready to
turn over a new leaf and get in the gym. If you don’t know how to
get started, there is some good news: To jump into exercise, you just
have to take that first step.
When’s the Best Time for
SKIN CANCER SCREENING?
YOU MAY BELIEVE skin cancer only RIGHT
threatens your neck, arms and lower legs, NOW!
or that applying sunscreen once a day is
enough. You may even think if you don’t get
cancer now, you’re safe.
Unfortunately, all of these ideas are
wrong. Your clothes don’t always protect
you from cancer, sunscreen wears off and
skin cancer often shows up 10 or 20 years
after a severe sunburn.
WHAT CAN I DO?
What should you do in light of this
information? Get screened. While you can do
a self-exam at home or wait for a health fair,
there is a better time to check out your skin.
“The best time for a skin screening is at
your annual exam with your healthcare
provider,” says Paul Dale, MD, surgical
WELL -BEING
“Exercise is a learned behavior, and it takes discipline and
willpower to be consistent,” says Kevin Carter, MEd, Director
of Wellness Services and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at
Atrium Health Navicent. “If you’re new to exercise, try different
exercises and participate in the one you like the most.”
While any exercise is good for your heart, some forms
are better than others. Carter recommends cardiovascular
exercise. Examples of cardiovascular exercises include walking,
swimming and playing basketball—anything that gets the heart
pumping—and you should do these types of exercise for at least
30 minutes on most days of the week.
CALL 478-477-2300 TO SIGN UP FOR A PERSONAL TRAINER
OR GROUP CLASS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER.
oncologist and Chief of Surgical Oncology at
Atrium Health Navicent. “Point out moles on
your back, shoulders, legs and stomach, and
ask if they’re okay. Skin cancers can cause
subtle changes in moles, but those small
changes may indicate a deadly melanoma.
Having your skin checked is the best way to
protect yourself.”
Moles that begin to itch or change shape,
size or color should be examined as soon as
possible. Your provider can take a biopsy of
the suspicious area to determine if cancer
is present.
ASK YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
(PCP) FOR A SKIN CHECK DURING YOUR
NEXT VISIT. FIND A PCP TODAY AT
WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG.
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