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Ann Scritsmier , NASM Elite Trainer

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47 year old fit mom of 3, serial entrepreneur, teacher, personal trainer, insurance agent, and realtor. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Currently residing in the western suburbs. I love the way I feel when my body is fit and trim. Everything is better - health, stamina, one's outlook on life, etc. I aspire to be an encouragement and motivation to others in their quest for a healthy life. Being in my mid 40's and feeling as good as I do is incredible. Don't allow yourself to be complacent or think negatively.  I salute your efforts in becoming a better you!

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    Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm

    WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Participants in one of the world's most grueling cross-country ski races are at increased risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), according to a new study.

    Researchers looked at nearly 53,000 people who completed the 90-kilometer (56...Full Article

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    Pedometers Can Keep You Moving

    THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a pedometer that tracks daily physical activity can motivate you to sit less, move more and perhaps shed unwanted pounds, a new study suggests.

    Researchers from Indiana University found this type of intervention was particularly helpful for wor...Full Article

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    Smartphone Apps Can Make Workouts More Fun

    FRIDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.

    And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulde...Full Article

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    And America's Fittest City Is...

    WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the fittest in America, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual rankings released Wednesday.

    "Minneapolis may be under snow for three months, ...Full Article

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    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

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    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

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    Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

    More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article

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    Is exercise good for addiction?
    Yes, exercise raises the serotonin levels in the brain which helps people cope with stress. The...  Full Post
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    Busy working as an Allstate agent and realtor right now.
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    More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

    Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article

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    Ann Scritsmier , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
    I nursed my 3 children for 4 years each. At the beginning, it's often because they're little and...  Full Post
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    Ann Scritsmier , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Should I get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer?

    There is another option.  It's called a Thermography Exam. Watch this video as Dr. Mercola talks about mammograms.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/mercola?blend=1&ob=5#p/search/0/2_jlvXZyOrg

     

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