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Health Tips
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.

* Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. It strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes bone density, and boosts the immune system. It requires no special equipment, and just about anyone can do it. A brisk walk (covering about one mile [1.6 km.] in 12-15 minutes) can lower the risk of heart disease by as much as 30 percent according to some research. Aim for a pulse rate of 120 beats per minute.

* Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables including cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnip greens and kale (all of which can be infested with bugs) are rich in antioxidants, which help protect against both cancer and heart disease. Population studies have shown that people who eat a lot of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have lower rates of cancer than those who don't. Specially grown, bug-free versions are available some of the time.

* Height loss is natural, and shouldn't be a cause of worry unless it occurs rapidly. On average, people lose about one centimeter in height every 10 years, beginning at 40 years of age. This rate increases after the age of 70, leading to a total loss of between one to three inches of height.

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Contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email: FitnessDoctor@Bezeqint.net

 

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