sign: DIABETES for the Health post of the month from Housel Fun & Fitness

Please enjoy our monthly post from Housel Fun and Fitness. This month he discusses the importance of understanding our bodies and health related to diabetes.

DIABETES

     “In 1995 only 4 states had diabetes rates above 6%.  Today 43 states have diabetes rates over 7%” (1)

·    “As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”(2)

It is believed that up to 1 in 3 children in our schools will have diabetes in their lifetime.  The silver lining is the word “IF”; IF current trends continue. 

      ·     What are the current trends?  Type 2 diabetes rates have been on the rise for years. 

                  ·     What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?  Excessive weight gain, obesity,     and a sedentary lifestyle are all factors that put a person at risk for type 2 diabetes. (3)

                  ·      What can be done about it? 

o   We need to try to get ensure that our kids get 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity a day.  For physical activity suggestions check out our Fun and Fitness Blog at http://houselfitness.com/blog

o    We need to ensure that our kids are eating a healthy well balanced diet.  For nutrition suggestions check out http://www.nourishinteractive.com/

(1)     Statistics taken from the August 1^st 2011 Updated Obesity Statistics on the National Council on Strength and Fitness website.  

(2)     Quoted from the 2010 Center For Disease Control and Prevention October 22^nd, 2010 News Release

sign: DIABETES

Sign is two parts (it's a 5 handshapes, and the dominant hand's fingers wiggle down, in front, and past the non-dominant hand.

sign: WATER

Join us for our first monthly post from Mark of Housel Fitness on health and fitness. We know sign language helps cognition and language growth, but we think your physical health is just as important!

Tip Of The Month

Drinking plenty of WATER is crucial to living a healthy active lifestyle.  There isn’t a system in the body that isn’t directly affected by the intake of WATER.  

Here are a few examples of what WATER does in the body.

·         Keeps its temperature normal.

·         Helps with brain function

·         Lubricates and cushions your joints.

·         Protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.

·         Helps body get rid of wastes.

Compliments of Sign2Me
WATER: Make a "W" at the mouth.