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Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis–Maintaining good health

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OA or osteoarthritis is also called degenerative disease of the joints affect the joints of over 27 million Americans This chronic condition of the joints is found to commonly affects the joints in the knees but can affect any joint in the body like the lower back and neck, small joints of the fingers and the bases of the thumb and big toe.

The joints are covered by cartilage a firm rubbery material which provides a cushion between the bones and allows for a smooth surface to facilitate easy joint movement.

Cause

Genes:

It has been found that can be genetic, persons born with certain traits can make them more likely to develop OA. One such possibility is a rare defect in the body’s ability to produce collagen, the protein that makes up cartilage. Without sufficient collagen can cause osteoarthritis to occur as early as age 20.

How the bones fit together so that cartilage wears away faster than usual is another inherited defect that can cause the early onset of OA.

The gene called FAAH, previously linked to increased pain sensitivity, is found to be higher in people with knee OA than in people who don’t have the disease.

Weight:

Being overweight is also another cause of OA the extra weight  puts additional pressure on hips and knees. And carrying around  extra pounds for a long time can cause the cartilage that cushions joints to break down faster.

Research has shown there is a definite  link between being overweight and having an increased risk of osteoarthritis

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Aging with Diabetes—Maintaining Good Health

Diabetes disease can affect anyone from any walk of life. However, there are certain groups that are much more susceptible to getting the disease than others.

We are looking at some of the factors that can cause you to be of a  higher risk of developing diabetes. It is a known fact that having extra weight on your body can be the precipitating factor to getting diabetes.

Some medical experts believe that having a body that is obese is an indicator of diabetes.

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Living with Coronary Heart Disease–Maintaining Good Health

Living with Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease

Living with Coronary Heart Disease--Maintaining Good Health
Living with Coronary Heart Disease–Maintaining Good Health

When plaque builds up,  it narrows the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients this causes the coronary arteries to become diseased.

The plaque is caused by deposits containing cholesterol and this along with inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease.

The decreased blood flow may cause chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or other coronary artery disease signs and symptoms. A complete blockage can cause a heart attack.

Coronary artery disease often develops over a long time and this may cause the problem to go unnoticed until you have a significant blockage or a heart attack. But there’s plenty you can do to prevent and treat coronary artery disease. A healthy lifestyle can have  a big impact on heart health

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The Effects of Diabetes on Your Body—Maintaining Good health

Diagnosed diabetes left unchecked and allowed getting out of control can result in a wide range of health issues that can affect the body in very negative ways. These health issues involved, the organs of the body and how the organs are affected

Effects of Diabetes on the body

As stated in a previous post (https://healthandwellnessforboomers.com/causes-and-effect-of-diabetes-maintaining-good-health)Sugar comes from the food we eat and is the main fuel source of power for the human body. The hormone insulin helps the cells of the body convert glucose into fuel

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Effect on systems and organs

The systems and organs of the body that can be affected by diabetes are many and This includes the circulatory system, urinary, cardiovascular, nervous system and much more

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Review of the NAUTILUS T616 and Bowflex BXT116 Treadmil

Review of the NAUTILUS T616 /Bowflex BXT116 Treadmill

Exercising has many health benefits; it not only helps you to reduce or maintain weight but also strengthens muscles, bones, and joints, builds stamina, helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and helps to keep your heart muscles healthy.

Walking is just as good as any exercise to accomplish all the benefits mentioned earlier. I know we boomers sometimes can’t make time to walk for one reason or another, like no walking trail, not near a park, or the weather, and can’t get to a gym. Maybe it is time to consider a treadmill.

A treadmill in the privacy in your home or at your gym is a safe and convenient option that reduces the strain on your knee joints, especially if it is placed on an incline, burning extra calories and adding the added benefit of an aerobic workout.

Running or walking on a treadmill lowers the risk of you twisting the ankles and falling less stress on the joints from running on hard asphalt or concrete and uneven surfaces, and you can even run at night in the safety of your home.

Motivation and Convenience

Using a treadmill allows you to control the intensity of exercise you desire; you can increase or decrease the level of difficulty by increasing or decreasing the simulated incline and, of course, your speed, allowing you to push your limits in a controlled environment. In addition,

Most machines have LED display that allows you to monitor your speed and distance and your heart rate, along with a reasonable approximation of the calories you’re burning.

Monitoring the calories, you burn motivates many people by providing concrete numbers to measure their progress.

According to the journal of sports science, the same amount of energy used for running the same amount outdoors is required to run indoors, so there is no edge where power is concerned between indoor and outdoor running.

Research has found treadmills are excellent and versatile for fitting exercise into your daily routine.

There are also various programs; pick the one that suits you. Some of the higher-end models can watch videos or play music while exercising, so your workout will be less tedious.

Reason To do treadmill exercise.

Walking or running on a treadmill is an excellent form of aerobic exercise, which is good for overall fitness and good heart health. This physical exercise alone is. Good for cardiovascular health, prevent bone loss, helps lower blood pressure improves cholesterol levels, helps with weight loss, and increases muscle strength.

Exercising on your treadmill could help reduce stress, boost energy levels, and even help you sleep better.

Being physically active doesn’t just improve your physical fitness; it also helps with mental wellness.

Using the treadmill, you can change your routine, so exercising doesn’t become monotonous; you can change speeds or incline, and if you have the higher-end model with built-in entertainment, you can watch TV or a video.

Using the treadmill will help you to burn calories, thus helping you to lose weight. The faster you go, the more calories you burn. Likewise, increasing the incline will also enable you to burn more calories.

Walking on a treadmill

Walking on a treadmill boils down to convenience and ease. You can exercise no matter what the weather is on the outside, and the time is to your choosing, and with little or no problem, you can start your exercise.

Recovery from a stroke is quicker. Exercising on the treadmill helped improve the temporal and spatial gait. One study of recovering stroke patients found that exercise on the treadmill helped better than those that walked outdoors.

Knee Joints Are Strengthened

If the treadmill is set on an incline greater than 0%  will help to improve joint health; this is found to reduce the internal knee-abduction movement responsible for cartilage degeneration.

This means there should be less cartilage loss over time on or off the treadmills compared to level ground walking exercise. It also makes walking more manageable for those who are obese or going through rehabilitation, as this may also reduce the pain of the activity.

Treadmills

Now that we have seen the benefits of the treadmill, let’s look at a few of them.

The first one is the Nautilus T616.

It has 26 exercise programs and includes caloric, distance  time, weight control intervals, performance training, heart health, and custom workouts.

This machine calculates the user’s fitness level after each workout’s completion.

It has a free app that runs through 19 locations with 27 routes in real-time alongside people from all over the world.

Cushioning system for a smooth run

Folding design for easy storage when not in use.

LCDs media in-console speakers with an MP3 input port, USB media charging, and adjustable fan

Calories and goal tracker.

Nautilus T616 Treadmill Console

The specs were copied from the manufacturer’s website

NAUTILUS T616 SPECS

  • Dimensions
  • LWH 77.2 x 35.2 x 57.6 in. (196 x 89.4 x 146.3 cm)
  • Maximum User Weight
  • 300 lbs (136 kg)
  • Assembled Product Weight
  • Warranty
  • Frame, Drive Motor: 10 yrs / Mechanical/Electronics: 3 yrs / Labor: 1

below is a youtube video of the nautilus T16

This machine is rated 4 stars

The ProsNautilus T616 Treadmill

The machine is quiet

Good quality well, made  sturdy, and worth the price

Top-rated home treadmill well-placed controls space for water bottles etc

Cons

The heart rate monitor does not work within  15 – 25 feet of a turned-on TV(It interferes with the HR monitor) It interferes with the HR monitor.

The HR monitor does not work on a very tall individual, say 6ft handlebars that measure heart rate are too low.

When the incline ramp goes up, it gets even worse. And when bending over to hold them, my pulse is measured incorrectly. The Manufacturer is willing to fix the problems this machine needed a new monitor.

Folding the machine could be easier

Specs were copied from the manufacturer’s website.

9 Pre-Programmed WorkoutsBowflex BXT116 Treadmill

  • Up to 12 mph (19.3 kph)
  • 15% Incline
  • Durable 3-ply 2.5mm Belt
  • Easy SoftDrop™ Stowable Design
  • Syncs with Free Results Series™ App
  • Available for Apple iOS and Android devices 1
  • Bluetooth® 4.0 Compatible
  • Automatic 3-Speed Fan

Integrated Speaker Sound System

BXT116 TREADMILL PRODUCT SPECS

  • Dimensions
  • 84.6″ L x 36.3″ W x 55.2″ H (214.9 x 92.2 x 140.2 cm)
  • Maximum User Weight
  • 375 lbs. (170 kg)
  • Motor
  • 3.75 CHP
  • Maximum Speed
  • 12mph
  • Maximum Incline
  • 15>LT##/p##GT##
  • Belt
  • Durable 3-ply 2.5mm
  • Minimum Ceiling Height
  • User Height +16″ (41cm)
  • Assembled Machine Weight
  • 280 lbs. (127 kg)
  • Warranty
  • 15/15/5/5/2 (Frame/Drive Motor/Mechanical Parts/Electronics/Labor) Years

BXT116

PROS.

Good quality Machine and there are 4 different user memory you can also make your own program

Easy to use.

It feels like a professional treadmill (Gym quality)

CONS

The machine broke within a month.

Machine creaking is certified for 280 Lbs  creaking at 260lbs

These machines, along with many others, can be purchased at Amazon.

There we have it; two of the top treadmill is physical fitness circles. Have you used any of these treadmills? What was your experience in using any treadmill? Please let me know. Leave a comment below, and I will reply. Thank you.

Hepatitis Liver Inflammation –Maintaining good health

Hepatitis Liver Inflammation

Hepatitis A is a communicable disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is usually transmitted person-to-person through poor hygiene practices of not the washing of hands after using the bathroom and because of this the disease usually goes through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis A disease that does not result in chronic infection. Most adults with hepatitis A have symptoms, including fatigue, low appetite, stomach pain, nausea, and jaundice, light-colored stool dark urine unexplained weight loss that usually resolve within 2 months of infection; most children less than 6 years of age do not have symptoms or have an unrecognized infection.

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