Monthly Archives: July 2015

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  Pets Are Good for Your Health

  Posted on July 22, 2015

  Most of us have pets in our homes. We might do this for enjoyment, or in the case of  dogs, for security.

  But did you know that animals are also good for your health? Many studies have shown this to be the case, and for reasons you could probably guess.

  Here is an article from Fox News on five animals that can make a positive impact on your health.

  Here is a clip from the article:

  Studies link dog ownership to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, plus a reduced risk of heart disease. A 2011 review in the Journal of physical activity and Health found that dog owners are 34 percent more likely to meet their exercise requirements (based on the federal guidelines) than nonowners.

  What are the five animals beside dogs? They are cats, fish, birds, and horses.

  To read the entire article, click here. It is very interesting reading!

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  The Vaue of a Workout Buddy

  Posted on July 19, 2015

  Working out for most people is not an enjoyable activity. But people workout anyway because it keeps them healthy.  An hour a day of exercise makes a big difference on how we feel.

  A lot of people walk, jog or workout with a friend and find this makes them much more likely to stay focused enough to make this part of their daily routine.

  This is a short article on three reasons why a workout buddy is a good thing.

  The three reasons it cites are

  1. Accountability.

  2. Competition

  3. Enjoyment.

  Click here to read this recent article……

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  An Interesting Video on Concierge Medicine from the 700 Club TV Show

  Posted on July 12, 2015

  It’s always good to see national exposure for concierge medicine. We wanted to pass along this link to a short segment from the 700 Club. The segment interviews a Texas doctor about the advantages of working with a concierge doctor.

  Of course, since you are patients of Access MD, you know about the benefits of this form of medicine. Concierge medicine is becoming more popular throughout the country as premiums and deductibles continue to skyrocket.

• One Health and Fitness Blog Worth Sharing

  Posted on July 5, 2015

  Every now and then I find through the clutter of the Internet a resource for health and fitness news that proves to be quite valuable. This blog and the tools at its sister site fit that profile.

  The Hello Healthy Blog covers all sorts of information related to diet and fitness. New information on a variety of topics is posted daily. On a recent day the blog included postings on how to lower sugar intake, a 20-minute workout video, and a list of reasons as to why running is so good for you.

  The Hello Healthy Blog is actually run by myfitnesspal.com. Over 65 million people access this site. It includes an app for your phone to log what you eat and you can count the calories on a daily basis. It also has a “community” arrangement where you can work with other people to lose weight. Studies clearly show that if a person monitors their intake that more weight is lost.

  Fitness and health information is more abundant than ever now, but good information is not always easy to find. Using resources like the Hello Healthy Blog to help you achieve your health goals is a form of preventive care.