Health Tip: The Road to a Healthy Heart
The American Heart Association says there are a few simple things you can do to keep active and promote a healthier heart:
* Do housework yourself, instead of hiring someone else to do it.
* Work in the garden or mow the grass. Using a riding mower doesn't count.
* Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both. Start with a 10-minute walk and work up to 30 minutes.
* Walk or bike to the corner store.
* When watching television, pedal a stationary bicycle.
* Park on the outskirts of a shopping mall and walk to the stores.
Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal
Shin splints occur when too much or too strenuous exercise causes pain in the lower legs. They usually aren't serious.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions on how to help shin splints heal:
* Most shin splints will benefit from plenty of rest. You should not exercise for at least a week, and take a break of at least two-to-four weeks from running.
* Ice the injury for 20 minutes, at least twice a day.
* Use over-the-counter pain relievers to ease discomfort.
* For stress fractures, at least a month's rest is required. You should not run or exercise during that time.
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