Game of Health

Heart Disease Is The Leading Cause Of Death In The World Today

Scott Conard — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

According to the Center For Disease Control And Prevention about 600,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, which is a staggering 1 in every 4 deaths. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men. And, out of approximately 715,000 heart attacks suffered each year nearly 525,000 are a first heart attack.

“The metabolic war within the bloodstream eventually moves into the walls of our arteries if left unchecked. The lining of the blood vessel, or vascular endothelium, then quits functioning normally. This enables, or encourages, LDL (lousy, lethal cholesterol) and macrophage molecules to invade the wall and pour fuel on an intensifying, fiery battle. As the fight continues, plaque grows. This increases the likelihood of it rupturing and spilling its fatty gel into the bloodstream.” — Excerpt from “The Seven Numbers” by Scott Conard .MD

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Sugary Drinks Linked To 180,000 Deaths Worldwide

Scott Conard — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:38:19 +0000

The dramatic increase of refined sugar consumption and starchy foods by Americans is very concerning. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American ate 5 pounds of sugar per year in 1900. In the year 2000, the estimated average sugar consumption per person was 163 pounds. That’s a 3,260 percent increase in 100 years! Our sweet tooth is definitely out of control.

Why is this sugar so bad for us?

Our body begins to experience problems when our fat cells and other cells become resistant to taking in energy from the bloodstream. This is called insulin resistance syndrome (IRS). This begins at a BMI of around 25 – 27 and intensifies with weight gain. At this pivotal point, an internal conflict between the bloodstream and the cells begins. They argue over what to do with the excess energy. In response to the failure of the glucose levels to drop, the pancreas makes more insulin, which pushes the cells harder, which leads to increased stress (and inflammation), which drives the development of diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes.

Content above taken from “The Seven Numbers”. To learn more about the effects of “Unacceptable Sugar” click “The Seven Numbers” by Scott Conard, MD”.

The Complete Guide To Workout Nutrition

Scott Conard — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:01:50 +0000

Learning what to eat before and after a workout can make a huge difference in your performance as well as how you feel during and after your workouts. If your going to invest the time and effort into a good workout why not reap maximum health benefits by getting your nutrition right!

Click to learn more about “Food” the fourth healer from “The Seven Healers by Scott Conard, MD”

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9 Critical Reasons To Stop Drinking Soft Drinks

Scott Conard — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:03:38 +0000

We all know that soft drinks contain quite a bit of sugar but how much sugar? According to http://www.onecanofsoda.com/ “most bottles of soda are 20 ounces. 20 ounces has 69 grams, divide by 4, and it means there’s 17-and-one-quarter sugar packets in a 20 oz soda bottle”. It really is quite shocking when you can visualize how much sugar you just ingested after drinking an average size soft drink. Oh and by the way, 21 ounces is the average medium size cup from many fast food chains. So what does this mean for our bodies? In the following infographic you’ll see 9 disturbing common consequences of making soft drinks a regular part of your diet.

To learn more about the effects of “Unacceptable Sugar” click “The Seven Numbers” by Scott Conard, MD”.

*Diabetes image via buriednexttoyou

Infographic from TermLifeInsurance.org

Sitting Increases Risk Of Death Up To 40 Percent

Scott Conard — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:49:36 +0000

“Your body was made to move, and play is all about movement. Just about any form of activity or exercise can be categorized as play. Why are we calling it play instead of exercise? Because when most people think of exercise, they think of tedious and tiring work, and who wants to do that? Instead, let’s have some fun! Let’s move our body and play—that’s what really counts!…

Play in the form of exercise provides you with…

Increased Energy
Better Sleep
A stronger immune system
Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression
Stabilized blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Improved digestion
Regular bowel movements
Healthy heart, bones, and blood vessels
Better memory retention and a sharper mind”

Click to learn more about the health benefits of “Play” from “The Seven Healers” by Scott Conard, MD”.

What Your Poop and Pee Are Trying To Tell You About Your Health

Scott Conard — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:25:54 +0000

As I was browsing the web today I came across this great infographic on http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/ about how to evaluate your health based on the condition of you poop and pee. One of those things that you try not to think about in general but could be extremely important to take notice of. Our bodies give us many signals about the state of our health and I think this is a good reminder that we need to pay attention to those signals!

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Source:What Your Poop and Pee Mean

Why Everybody Should Be Eating Blueberries!

Scott Conard — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:21:24 +0000

When many of us think of nutritious foods we think of boring foods we know we should eat but just can’t gear up for. But fortunately blueberries are an exception. Packed with vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, they taste great and can easily be added to smoothies, yogart, cereal, deserts, or just eaten strait from the container.

According to “sciencedaily.com” blueberries may help reduce belly fat lowering your risk of diabetes, as well as counteract intestinal diseases. And according to cancer.stanford.edu the anthocyanins found in blueberries “help to slow the aging process, protect against heart disease and tumors, prevent blood clots, and fight inflammation and allergies.”

Courtesy of: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

Health Benefits of Coffee vs. Tea

Scott Conard — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:53:27 +0000

If you’re like me or my wife you just can’t do without your favorite caffeinated beverage. There are many out there but Coffee and Tea clearly lead the pack, but what are the health differences between the two? Should you switch from your current favorite to take advantage of the health benefits of it’s rival or maybe just drink both like myself. This infographic goes to great lengths to shed some light on this dilemma!

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The Health Benefits of Coffee vs Tea infographic by PolicyExpert.

18 Almost Unbelievable Facts About The Human Body

Scott Conard — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:11:53 +0000

The human body is truly amazing! Our bodies are capable of so much and are continually hard at work, but unfortunately many of us put it under such a huge work load with the way that many of us eat and live that it doesn’t have a chance to thrive. Many of us, including myself, probably need to respect our bodies capabilities and empower it to heal itself and reach a new level of health we never thought possible!

Researched and produced by Advanced Physical Medicine – Chicago Bucktown Physical Therapy..

The Health Benefits of Singing

Scott Conard — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:07:45 +0000

Many of us love to sing but few are aware of the health benefits. Because of recent shows like American idol, the invention of karaoke, and video games like Rock Band, the popularity of singing continues to reach new heights. And it’s a good thing because singing has many hidden health benefits. So during your next shower make sure to belt out a few verses of your favorite song and take your health to the next level!

Health benefits of singing infographic by GenYMedium.