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EXERCISE KEEPS YOUR BRAIN FIT TOO

The American public continues the ever-increasing trend

of adopting sedentary lifestyles and obesity. Many of our

schools are cutting physical education classes across the

country despite scientists having the strongest evidence in

human history that exercise is critical in supporting human

health. Although we are seemingly not prioritizing fitness and

exercise, most of us recognize and are aware of the fact that

exercise is good for us and should be an important part of a

healthy lifestyle. Something that many of us don’t consider

though is the mental impact of

physical activity.

Evidence is emerging that

exercise can significantly

prevent age related cognitive

decline. New studies continue

to support the belief that both

dementia and Alzheimer’s

can, to some extent, be

prevented or the progression

curtailed with an appropriate

exercise regime. One study

suggests that after one year

of mid-life aerobic exercise

there were significant changes in associated brain volume

of the affected brain structures as well as improved spatial

memory. There is even evidence to suggest that it works as a

preventative measure too. Just one hour of exercise a week

can reduce your risk of dementia by as much as 50%. Not

only does exercise help with cognitive and memory decline,

but also has an effect in depression. When you exercise, your

body releases endorphins which interact with your brain and

reduce your perception of pain as well as provide a positive

feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example,

the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as

“euphoric.” That feeling, known as a “runner’s high,” can be

accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life.

BUTTER IN YOUR COFFEE??? Have you ever wondered why there’s so many

people talking about putting butter in your coffee?

Well there’s actually a point to it that might make

a big difference in your energy levels or waist

line. When people

consume coffee in

the morning with a

high fat source like

butter, coconut oil,

heavy whipping

cream (or I’ve even

heard of a raw egg)

it takes the place of their breakfast and leaves

them feeling satisfied and not hungry. The lack of

sugar that these offerings provide have the body

(and brain) operating off of a different energy

source (different than the normal sugar based

energy) which could lead to increased energy and

believe it or not, increased fat burning throughout

your morning. The next time you’re in our office,

ask us about our favorite choice of coffee!

Fun Facts • One out of 20 people have an extra rib

• The second best-selling game of all time is Jenga. Jenga is a Swahili word, meaning “to build.”

• In 1894 the first big Coke sign was found on the side of a building located in Cartersville, Georgia, and still exists today

• Every three days a human stomach get a new lining

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Health-Fit® Chiropractic &

Sports Medicine

2900 N. Military TrailSuite 220Boca Raton, FL 33431561-997-8898

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THE CORPORATE CHIROPRACTOR®

Research and experience has revealed that chiropractic care reduces healthcare utilization and cost, and increase patient satisfaction. Further evidence has shown that corporate on-site chiropractic clinics have improved those param-eters even more significantly. The Corporate Chiropractor® program will fully implement a chiropractic physician into your corporation to provide chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, ergonomics/work sta-tion consultations and strain/sprain preventative pro-grams. Our on-site care program reduces recordable rates and worker’s compensation claims by focusing on soft tissue discomforts and injury preven-tion. In 2006, OSHA provided a ruling and documentation

stating that Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.) is a form of movement-based massage. OSHA deems massage tech-niques to be a form of First-Aid and not a medical treat-ment. If the employee has a discomfort, or if administered in a prevention format, A.R.T. is considered First Aid, not a recordable treatment. If the employee also receives med-ical treatment, a job transfer, restricted work activity, or days away from work, it would then be considered a recordable injury. The A.R.T. provider and the safety manager/human resources department work in conjunction to follow the correct care path for each em-ployee. This will decrease the company’s worker’s compensa-tion costs considerably.

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At Health-Fit Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, we treat many pain conditions and injuries combining chiroprac-tic care with the latest techniques and technologies in conservative sports medicine. This combination of care is what makes Health-Fit a leader in sports chiropractic. What makes sports chiropractic preferred by many pa-tients is that the evaluation and treatment protocols are evidence-based and trusted by professional athletic teams, major universities and large corporations. Health-Fit treats all of its patients with the same high level of care, no matter if you’re a NFL player, auto accident patient, or suffer from a desk related pain syndrome.

SITTING: WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

Over the past year, you may have read an article or

watched a news clip on how sitting is the new smoking.

While it may seem like sensational reporting meant to

draw you in, the truth is that we

are sitting down more than ever

before in history and an abundance

of research has shown that it is

detrimental to our health. Sitting

has become so prevalent and

so pervasive that we don’t even

question how much we’re doing it.

And, everyone else is doing it, so it

doesn’t even occur to us that it’s not okay. In that sense,

sitting has become the smoking of our generation. We now

spend more time sitting throughout the day than we spend

sleeping. This type of sedentary lifestyle is literally killing us.

Studies have shown that sitting shortens life expectancy,

and is associated with increased incidence of heart

disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Research

has also shown that sitting is an independent risk factor for

these conditions; meaning exercise alone will not decrease

your risks. What does make a difference is nonexercise

activity. There’s a difference between official exercise

activity like running, biking, or lifting weights, and so-called

nonexercise activity, like walking to your car, mowing your

lawn, or simply standing. In other words, you need to take

every opportunity you have, throughout the day, to get out

of your chair.

Here are a few simple suggestions you can do at work and at home:• Take active micro-breaks. Getting up for a minute or

two at least once an hour can make a huge difference.

Studies have also shown that it increases productivity.

• Stand while talking on the phone or during a conference call.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Walk or ride your bike to work. If you do drive, park farther

away.

• Consider getting a standing desk and change your

working position throughout the day.

Health-Fit Book of the Month CLARITY: Clear mind, Better Performance, Bigger ResultsBy Jamie Smart

Learn to clear your mind and think like a winner. We all have so much

going on. A million different projects, to-do lists longer than your arm.

We all worry about things – money, deadlines. With all this buzzing

around in our heads it’s often a nightmare trying to concentrate on one

thing. What if someone could show you how to empty your mind of

all the noise? If you could be shown how to de-clutter your mind and

concentrate on one important thing? Well Jamie Smart, state-of-mind

specialist, can do just that – with Clarity he will show you how to get real

clarity of thought. You’ll learn how to clear your mind and become less stressed and more productive –

and as a result, more confident in your abilities.

Quote of the Month

How you handle the Challenges of your life will define your life. -Billy Cox

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