I know you encourage us all to walk frequently, but I am wondering, will that help those of us with high blood pressure?
Yes, an AARP Bulletin reported last January that high blood pressure is just one of half a dozen ailments that can be improved by taking regular walks – but at different speeds and durations.
Mr. Pedometer, it’s January 2019 and I know I need to make some changes in my life to get healthy this year. I just don’t know where to start. Do you have any suggestions?
Since most of our health changes have to do with nutrition and exercise, start with this great article found on the Very Well Fit website. Go through the questionnaire and be honest with yourself. Then instead of trying to change everything at once, pick one thing to change, i.e. decide to get up a half hour earlier each morning and go for a walk before diving into your day. Once you have established one change, go on to another one. Change 1 Thing at a time so that you don’t get overwhelmed and give up.
Mr. Pedometer, I get depressed in the winter by gray skies and fewer hours of daylight. Any suggestions of how to be “merry” despite those features?
No, you are far from alone in getting the winter blues. Try some of the following suggestions on how to brighten these darker days…
One in EIGHT American adults has Type 2 Diabetes which is a largely preventable disease! Take steps to decrease your risk of prediabetes or diabetes. Walking 10,000 steps a day will help lower your risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Use of a Pedometer will motivate you and track your steps each day. Find your pedometer at Pedometer.Com
My doctor has prescribed medication for my blood pressure and for my cholesterol. Will I have to take these pills for the rest of my life? Is there any hope of getting off of them?
Possibly. The “Consumer Reports on Health” newsletter included a recent article that suggests many of us can make lifestyle choices that can either eliminate our need for certain heart medications or at least allow us to safely reduce the dosage.