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Updated
Friday January 5th, 2001.
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Don't
fall for the new trends in "get fit quick" electric muscle
stimulators, which
contract muscles by passing current through electrodes applied to
the skin. Claims that you can build muscle, lose fat, and get fit
are all fraudulent. Over the years the FDA has banned many of these
products and is against marketing campaigns and firms selling these
devices, because they are both unsafe and ineffective. Unfortunately,
the machines continue to resurface every few years.
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Atrial
fibrillation is a common heart-rhythm abnormality, especially
in people over 65. It
sharply increases the risk of stroke. While only your physician
can accurately diagnose the disorder, you can get some sense of
whether you have an irregular heartbeat - and therefore need professional
evaluation - by carefully analyzing your pulse. With a completely
regular pulse, the beats are evenly spaced. A moderately irregular
pulse has only an occasional dropped or extra beat. That is usually
nothing to worry about. A very irregular pulse, indicating possible
atrial fibrillation, will have many missed or extra beats. There
is no pattern, rhythm, or regularity to the beats. A very irregular
beat is not an emergency, but you should see your doctor as soon
as possible.
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Weight
Training benefits more than just your muscles. Most
of us are brought up with the notion that weight training only
benefits the muscles and enhances the overall appearance of mostly
men. However, there continues to be strong evidence to support
the claims that weight training and weight bearing exercises benefit
the bones. Specifically, women and those who have genetically
brittle bones or those who acquire osteoporosis with age, are
recommended to pursue a light to moderate weight training program
under the supervision of an exercise specialist.
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