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When most people begin their weight loss journey, they want to start with that stubborn belly fat. So, crunches – and lots of them – is the workout routine for you, right? Wrong! In fact, spot reduction in exercise simply doesn’t exist. Instead, trainers suggest these core-focused exercises that will help combat fat throughout your body resulting in less belly fat.
Burpees – this exercise works your core, chest, shoulders, lats, triceps, and quads. Great all-around exercise.
Mountain climbers – like burpees, this moving plank exercise works out a ton of different muscles.
Turkish Get-up – this 200-year-old exercise involves a kettle ball and is great for burning belly fat and conditioning your whole body.
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Lymphoma –
Lymphoma is the general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. Lymphoma originates in developing B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes, which have undergone a malignant (cancerous) change. This means that they multiply without any proper order forming tumors, which are collections of cancer cells. These tumors cause swelling in the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. Over time, malignant lymphocytes (called lymphoma cells) crowd out normal lymphocytes and eventually the immune system becomes weakened and can no longer function properly.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes more than 40 different types of Lymphoma.
Myeloma –
Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma or plasma cell myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells (mature B-lymphocytes) that usually arises in the bone marrow. Myeloma develops when plasma cells undergo a malignant (cancerous) change and become myeloma cells. These myeloma cells multiply without any proper order, forming collections known as tumors that accumulate in different parts of the body, most commonly in the bone marrow and on the surfaces of different bones in the body.
Myeloma cells secrete chemicals that stimulate other bone marrow cells to remove calcium from the bone. As a result, bones can become weaker, more brittle and break more easily.
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month has been helping to raise awareness of blood cancer since 2010, but when asked in a recent survey only 1 in 3 adults remember blood cancer when asked to name a type of cancer.
During the month of September advocates help to build an understanding and recognition of blood cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and the many other subtypes of blood cancer.
Everyday children and adults are diagnosed with blood cancer. The cause of blood cancers is unknown. These diseases can strike anyone, of any age, at any time, without warning. Immediate treatment may be necessary, and that treatment can go on for months or even years.
Here we discuss three common types of blood cancers.
Leukemia –
Leukemia is the name given to a group of cancers that develop in the bone marrow. Under normal conditions the bone marrow contains a small number of healthy, immature blood cells, sometimes called blast cells. These immature blood cells mature and develop into red cells, white cells and platelets, which are eventually released into the blood stream. Leukemia originates in developing blood cells which have undergone a change. Instead of mature properly, these cells grow and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion and interfere with normal blood cell production in the bone marrow.
There are several different types of leukemia. And while both children and adults can develop leukemia, certain types are common in different age groups.
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We have all heard that “laughter is the best medicine”, right? But have you ever wondered what that saying means? Sure, people laugh during good and happy times, but sometimes you will notice that even to get through tough or tragic times, people start to laugh.
So, what are the benefits of laughing? Laughter helps you to:
- Reduce negative emotions – feelings of stress, anxiety, anger, and sadness don’t feel as intense when you are laughing.
- Relax and discharge negative energy – stress is reduced by the action of laughing and pushed away from the body.
- Change how you think and feel about a situation – laughing can help you see the situation in a different light and feel less overwhelmed about that situation.
- Give you the power to cope – as your perspective changes about a situation, you might find that you are better able to distance yourself from a situation. In doing so, you may find yourself stronger and able to take on challenges.
- Become closer to those around you – because laughter is contagious, once you find the humor amongst the darkness, it is likely that others will, too. That’s why “sharing a joke” is a great way to bond as well.
- Feel physically healthier – some of the physical benefits of laughing are a stronger immune system, lower blood pressure and better sleep.
So, laugh as if your life depended on it… because it helps!
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It’s the start of a new month and that means a new monthly challenge. This month we focus on building that leg and core strength with September Squats!
This 30-day challenge will have you squatting your way through the month of September.
Day 1: 50 squats
Day 2: 55 squats
Day 3: 60 squats
Day 4: REST
Day 5: 70 squats
Day 6: 75 squats
Day 7: 80 squats
Day 8: REST
Day 9: 100 squats
Day 10: 105 squats
Day 11: 110 squats
Day 12: REST
Day 13: 130 squats
Day 14: 135 squats
Day 15: 140 squats
Day 16: REST
Day 17: 150 squats
Day 18: 155 squats
Day 19: 160 squats
Day 20: REST
Day 21: 180 squats
Day 22: 185 squats
Day 23: 190 squats
Day 24: REST
Day 25: 220 squats
Day 26: 225 squats
Day 27: 230 squats
Day 28: REST
Day 29: 240 squats
Day 30: 250 squats