To Your Health Newsletter: Don't Let Obesity Win - May 26, 2015

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May 26, 2015 - Volume 9, Issue 11

Don't Let Obesity Win

Behind smoking, obesity is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States – and the way we're going as a nation, it soon might be No. 1. Here are four easy ways to make sure you or someone you know doesn't end up a statistic. It's a daily plan to improve your life and ward off obesity-related disease by keeping your weight at a healthy level.

You Are What You Drink - The Complement to Your Healthy Eating Goals
On-the-Job Wellness - Sit or Stand? Strategies to Improve Workplace Health
Turn Off the Boob Tube - Three Reasons to Limit Your Television Time
Old-School Fitness - Get in Shape With the Power of the Kettlebell

How's Your Posture?

May is National Posture Month, which is good timing because in today's overworked, technology- and convenience-driven society, posture has taken a big hit lately. Let's review the common causes - and how you can address them to ensure you avoid posture-related health issues.

Get Back on Your Feet

In the U.S. alone, 23,000 people sprain their ankle daily, resulting in 1.6 million doctor visits annually. The direct and indirect costs (e.g., lost days from work) associated with treating ankle sprains exceed $1.1 billion a year. Here are some rehab exercises to discuss with your doctor.

Plank You Very Much

The "plank" is a popular core-developing exercise, but most people only know about the basic variety. But your plank training doesn't end there; once you've mastered the basic plank, try these great variations that will challenge you and take your workout (and core) to the next level.

Keeping It Clean

Panera Bread has published a list of ingredients the chain will not use in its products. Review the list and learn why it's an important step for the fast-food industry.

Breathe Easy With Vitamin D

The latest kudos for vitamin D: A study suggests children who don't get enough have reduced lung function compared to children with sufficient blood levels.

This issue features a number of articles you will want to share with your family, friends and co-workers. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to them via e-mail.

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