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" It is estimated that one out five Americans smoke cigarettes but this doesn't stop them from exercising yet there is an important question are they putting themselves at greater risk by getting network yeah. There have been numerous studies that have looked at the health risks of cigarette smoking. It just about everyone who smokes understands they're putting themselves at risk for things like -- losing a lung cancer and heart disease. You can ask any cardiologist what he or she considers the greatest risk factor for heart disease and -- you'll say smoking cigarettes. We'll all these risks is that a good idea to exercise if you're a smoker. The answer is yes but there are certain things need to consider. If you this -- for years and want to start an exercise program you can do it and understand you needed careful work up with a -- KG and probably a stress test. If you are clear it's a good idea to start slowly kicked to have -- if you're young and only start smoking relatively recently. You've got time you can exercise but quit while you still can't. For copy of this or any report that from your health link in our website and Tim was that come with your help I'm doctor Primerica."
How damaging heart disease can be
Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009|More from Your Health with Dr. Brian McDonough
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“…Heart disease is a leading killer in this country that's also a major source of illness and disability all you have to do is take a walk through and there are hospitals to see the damage heart disease can do. There -- certain key risk factors for heart disease far away. Number one his cigarette smoking smoking dramatically increases the risk of heart problems including my -- real fortune in stroke. Second on the list -- metabolic factors …”
The skinny on some lifestyle changes
Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009|More from Your Health with Dr. Brian McDonough
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“…but I tell my patients who do certain things or make certain lifestyle changes are trying to look inward and see if I can do it myself. Rather than make a blanket statement with unrealistic expectations I try to work with my patients to find a plan that's acceptable for both sides. Let's use dieting is an example if someone is twenty pounds overweight it's obvious that there is a neat. To lose lots of weight but most people find it easier to lose three to five panels over several months. Than twenty all at once it's important that the week goes away and doesn't come back. If you look at the big picture weight loss is a lifetime process and a person who makes real lifestyle changes is the ultimate winner. When you approach your own health challenges be realistic and don't set the bar too -- we all …”
Keeping a handle on that high blood pressure
Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009|More from Your Health with Dr. Brian McDonough
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“…High blood pressure is not as easy to treaties and they think I'm certain that you have heard it many times before. Make -- you keep your blood pressure under control after all it's a silent killer. What this means is that I've looked characterizes these without symptoms and medications that …”
“…to communicate with your physician and don't be afraid to talk about high blood pressure and the medicine you're taking. For copy of this or radio report fiscal year health link on our website 1010 wins that …”
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