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Healthy Men: Why men are the way they are | Lifestyle

January 3, 2023 Vera

Dear Heathy Men: You’ve mentioned several times in this column that men don’t go to the doctor as often as women and that they live shorter, sicker lives than women. I’m sure that’s true. But what I really want to know is why. Why don’t men take better care of themselves?

A: A number of factors keep men (and boys) from being as actively engaged in their own health care as they need to be. Here are some of the biggest ones:

— Socialization. When we’re little, boys are bombarded with the idea that “big boys don’t cry.” When we’re in high school, we’re told we need to “take one for the team.” And when we hit adulthood, it’s “man up.” Overall, the message is clear: Asking for and/or accepting help is a sign of weakness. Not surprisingly, men and boys ignore their symptoms and stay as far away from medical providers as they can.

— Media messages. In a comprehensive study of print advertising for health products and healthy lifestyles, Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr. found that ads were half as likely to be directed at men than at women. “This sends a clear message to boys and young men that (a) only women and girls have health-related needs, and (b) taking care of one’s physical or mental health is women’s responsibility,” says Giorgianni, co-founder and vice president of Healthy Men, Inc. (healthymen.org).

— The health care system is unwelcoming. A 2019 Cleveland Clinic survey found that going to the doctor is “so unappealing” that 7 in 10 men would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than go to the doctor, and 77% would rather go shopping with their wife or significant other than to the doctor. As a result, about two-thirds of men prefer to self-diagnose and the same percentage will wait as long as possible before finally agreeing to see a provider. By then, it’s often too late.

Some of the blame for men’s experience of being unwelcome and uncomfortable in health care settings rests with providers. A majority of men in the 2019 survey said they would be more likely to have regular checkups if medical offices had more flexible hours. But even when they do make an office visit, according to researcher Will Courtenay’s “Dying to Be Men: Psychosocial, Environmental, and Biobehavioral Decisions in Promoting the Health of Men

Northwest doctors say: Keep blood pressure in check with healthy lifestyle, testing at home

December 30, 2022 Vera

Because it draws zero attention to itself, high blood pressure — the technical term is hypertension — seems to be the easiest to shrug off of all ongoing health conditions in American adults.

It’s symptomless. It’s sneaky. A trivial paper cut will cause you more pain and suffering than this important aspect of your health.

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association, and many don’t even know it.

But hypertension doesn’t stay symptomless forever, according to Dr. Noreen Nazir, a preventive cardiologist at Oregon Health & Science University.

“In the early stages, you can have elevated numbers but no sustained symptoms,” Nazir said. “The body is trying to compensate. It can do this for a time but you may be on your way to developing symptoms and developing negative outcomes later on.”

Avoid ‘Holiday Heart’

The holiday season is when we tend to eat and drink with abandon. Doctors have a name for seasonally troubled cardiovascular systems: “holiday heart.” If you’re trying to keep your blood pressure in check despite holiday treats and peer pressure, try these tips:

Before you hit that party, snack healthily and include protein. You’ll be less inclined to gorge.
At the party, start with a glass of water. Delay and reduce alcohol.
Keep exercising. In addition to keeping your blood pressure better regulated, it’ll reduce stress and keep your spirits bright.
Stick with your meds. If you tend to forget, get a weekly pill organizer.
Be careful with over-the-counter cold and flu meds, which can raise blood pressure. Read labels.

According to the American Heart Association, chronic hypertension — that is, blood pressure that stays too high for too long — increases one’s risk of heart attack, stroke and a host of other health problems, from heart and kidney disease to vision loss and sexual dysfunction.

“Most people experience very little symptoms until it’s too late,” said Dr. Richard Segal, an internal medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Salem, Ore.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke is No. 5.

“Worldwide, raised blood pressure is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths, about 12.8 percent of the total of all deaths,” according to the World Health Organization.

That’s why it’s important to get screened, understand what your numbers mean

Joe Rogan unloads on ‘fat’ professors who say healthy eating is offensive: ‘F— off’

December 27, 2022 Vera

Joe Rogan slammed “fat professors” who defend unhealthy lifestyles in a Saturday episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

“F— off fat professors, f— off, you guys are unhealthy, it’s not in any way good,” Rogan said.

Rogan’s guest was fitness influencer Derek of the “More Plates, More Dates” YouTube channel, where the two appeared to reference a document from the University of British Columbia in Canada. The document defended the removal of nutritional information from menus because putting the number of calories next to an item can be “triggering” for some students.

“It can be triggering for those with disordered eating habits or eating disorders,” the document to students read. “For those of us who have a rocky relationship with food, either in the past or present, it can be triggering when we are presented with caloric information, and it can affect our ability to repair our relationship with food. By stepping away from nutrition information, we can place a greater focus on the enjoyment of food and creating a satisfying experience.”

OBESTIY: MORE THAN HALF OF YOUNG ADULTS ARE OVERWEIGHT, STUDY SAYS

Podcast giant Joe Rogan has arguably become world-famous by having honest conversations with guests about a variety of topics.
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Derek described how the university “removed all of the nutritional information apparently from the foods the students were getting on their meal plans, because it was ‘too triggering’ to show the calories.”

He continued, “it presents this f—ed up scenario where you can’t even self-regulate, even the individuals who want to stay at a healthy weight, you can’t even figure out what the f— you’re eating.”

PEOPLE ARE LOSING WEIGHT FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS, NOT FOR PHYSICAL APPEARENCE: MAYO CLINIC SURVEY

Rogan recalled a viral video showing a female professor, “talking about [how] avoiding certain foods is just ‘fatphobic’ and ‘it’s not based in science.’” He also remembered the woman saying, “you shouldn’t deny yourself donuts” and “to call some food ‘junk food’ is incorrect.”

Obese person measuring his belly.
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“How are you ever speaking publicly on this?” Rogan wondered.

Rogan criticized the idea that people are disturbed by “actual data” presented about the foods they are choosing to eat, and suggested that it, “doesn’t mean anybody should tell you what you should or shouldn’t do, but you should know.”

The host suggested that by demonizing

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease ‘may be preventable through healthy lifestyle’

December 24, 2022 Vera

Up to six in 10 cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may be preventable through a healthy lifestyle, researchers have suggested.

A study published online in the journal Gut said people who are at high risk of developing the conditions due to a hereditary link may be able to take action to cut their chances of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

IBD is mainly used to describe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, whose symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps or swelling, recurring or bloody diarrhoea, weight loss and extreme tiredness.

There is no cure for the conditions, which can vary in severity.

Treatments can include following specific diets or taking medicines such as aminosalicylates or mesalazines to reduce inflammation in the gut. Immunosuppressants such as steroids are sometimes given.

According to the NHS, around one in five people with ulcerative colitis have severe symptoms that do not improve with medicine and they may need surgery to remove part of their bowel.

Meanwhile, around 60 to 75% of people with Crohn’s disease will need surgery to repair damage to their digestive system and treat complications.

In the study experts, including from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, used data from several large, long-term studies of nurses and doctors, involving thousands of people.

The researchers created modifiable risk scores (MRS) to estimate the proportion of IBD cases that could have been avoided.

The MRS ranged from 0-6, with higher scores meaning there were more risk factors.

These risk factors included weight (body mass index), smoking, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, how much exercise people took and daily intake of fruit, fibre, vegetables, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and red meat.

Having the healthiest lifestyle was defined as having a healthy weight, never smoking, exercising regularly, at least eight daily servings of fruit and vegetables, less than half a daily serving of red meat, at least 25g of fibre per day, at least two weekly servings of fish, at least half a daily serving of nuts/seeds and a maximum of one alcoholic drink per day for women or two for men.

During the monitoring period, 346 cases of Crohn’s disease and 456 cases of ulcerative colitis were reported among

6 superfoods for faster muscle recovery | Health

December 20, 2022 Vera

While it is essential to keep your body moving and following consistency in your workout routines. It is also important to take required rest periods to allow your body to heal itself and regain its composure. When you are regularly engaging in physical activity, muscle injury and recovery come as a part and parcel, however, they should never pose a long-standing excuse to cut yourself off from living a healthy lifestyle. Lucky for you, there are food items you can include in your diet to promote faster muscle recovery so you can get back to your workout routine swiftly yet smoothly. The beauty of these food items is that they can all be easily procured from your local market without burning a major hole in your pocket. (Also read: 5 muscle-building red flags you must know )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Abhinav Mahajan, Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist, suggested six superfoods to add to your diet for faster muscle recovery.

1. Spinach

Spinach is loaded with health benefits and a must-have post-workout food
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There’s a reason why Popeye the Sailor was obsessed with this superfood. Spinach contains approximately of 5 grams protein in a cup-sized quantity. It is also packed with anti-inflammatory vitamins like A, B and C. Making it a must-have post-workout food. And there’s a variety of ways in which you can consume spinach. From pesto pasta to good old sabzi, you can also include this superfood in vegetable smoothies for easy digestion.

2. Watermelon

Watermelon with its 92% water composition, makes for the perfect post-workout snack or drink as it is great for hydration.
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Watermelon is one of the favourite post-workout food that countless fitness experts swear by. When you work out, if you’re doing it right, you will sweat, which is why you need to rehydrate later on. And, Watermelon with its 92% water composition, makes for the perfect post-workout snack or drink as it is great for hydration. It also contains vitamin which helps with inflammation as well as other essential vitamins and minerals which aid muscle recovery.

3. Bananas

Bananas are anyway one of the favourites among fitness freaks as it is packed with iron and vitamins.
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Bananas are anyway one of the favourites among fitness freaks as it is packed with iron, and contain fibre,

Israeli model opens up on living abroad, anxiety and a busy career

December 17, 2022 Vera

International model Coral Simanovich said she misses Israel but living away has brought her family closer.

At only 31-years of age, Simanovich, who is married to Spanish soccer star Sergi Roberto and a mother of two young children, is managing not only an international modeling career but is also a fashion designer and co-founder of NoCo Jewelry.

Simanovich is the presenter of French luxury beauty brand “Stenhal”, and the first Israeli to be in a campaign by “Guess”.

The picture perfect family has been living a lavish life in Barcelona since September 2016.

“My family is everything,” Simanovich said. “My home. My heart. My health. At least that’s how it is for me. It effects everything in life. I’m talking about my original family as well as the family I have built.

“The distance and living abroad is fraught with a lot of longing, and on the other hand there is something special about living far away because the relationship is always closer,” she said. “When you miss them, you appreciate your family way more. Its no longer taken for granted that you have them, so the relationship grows closer. I speak with them at least ten times a day.”

A new mother, Simanovich admits that parenting is ” a combination of the best and most challenging” thing that happened to her.

“In my opinion its one of the biggest tests of a relationship,” she said while sharing that it introduced a lot of new challenges into her and her husband’s marriage. “If you can get through that, its a sign that something there is strong.”

Simanovich, keeping her modeling and fashion career, does her best to have a balanced diet, workout regularly, and live a healthy lifestyle.

“I care about what I eat but I’m not fanatic at all. My focus is not on how I look, but rather on how I feel, what is healthy for me and what is good for my body,” she said. “If I didn’t eat healthy for a couple of days in a row, I won’t feel good, but not because its fattening. I don’t have a menu – I eat everything.

“Living with an athlete also has an influence,” Simanovich said. “He eats really healthy food

Avoid ‘Holiday Heart’

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