Life Midmed Hospital: 2013

Monday, 29 July 2013

Benefits of Winter Exercise

Benefits of winter exercise

During the winter months most of us start to feel fatigued and drawn to the idea of hibernating until the cold days have passed. But don’t give in because not only can an exercise regime improve your health, it can also go a long way to preventing the onset of several life-threatening conditions.

• Strengthens your heart

Regular physical exercise raises your heart rate and helps to prevent hardening

of the arteries, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. It lowers your resting

heart rate, allowing your heart to pump more blood per beat.

• Reduces cholesterol

Exercise increases levels of HDL, good cholesterol, and reduces circulating levels

of triglycerides, the free fatty acid found in the blood.

• Reduces risk of diabetes

It increases insulin sensitivity to protect against type 2 diabetes and reduces

your risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer. It also helps to relieve

and prevent migraines, PMS, and reduces the likelihood of a difficult menopause.

• Makes your lungs more efficient

Exercise improves your body’s ability to take in oxygen and deliver it to your

working muscles. Aerobic exercise improves blood flow and oxygenates the

skin so that it maintains a healthy glow, stays firmer, and doesn’t age as fast.

• Gives you stronger muscles and bones

Exercise helps improve muscle strength and endurance. It improves stamina,

maintains your bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis, and can ease the

pain of arthritis. It also maintains or improves joint integrity and can improve

your balance and coordination. In addition, a fitter body has a better capacity

to heal.

• Improves your mental health

Regular exercise reduces stress and anxiety. It decreases the likelihood that you

will suffer from depression or insomnia. Feeling fitter boosts your self-esteem

and confidence.

• Has social benefits

The fitter you are, the broader your sporting options will be. You can take up a

range of challenging activities. Taking up new activities will inevitably bring you

into contact with new people, and working out or playing sports with friends

transforms the experience into a social event.

Experts recommend that healthy people do at least 30 minutes of moderate

intensity physical activity on most days of the week. However, remember to

always speak to your doctor before starting an exercise programme.

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

"Create a Job"

Midmed Hospital donates items for the less fortunate to create items of value. The items can then be sold to generate an income. The project was originally started by Mrs Middelburg.