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The weatherman predicts it will be a hot, hot summer! Luckily, Wellness Center members can still enjoy their workouts in the comfort of air conditioning. Join now for at least six months and receive a FREE wellness kit, a $135 value.
Call the Wellness Center at 540-316-2640 for more details. |
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Getting Personal |
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John Anderson, cyclist and endurance runner, shares his struggle and success with
type 2 diabetes. |
Cyclist John Anderson Speaks Out About Type 2 Diabetes
A runner and cyclist, John Anderson denied his diabetes diagnosis for 13 years before a near-death experience made him face reality. Weighing in at 135, an athlete and living a healthy lifestyle, John did not fit the "typical" Type 2 diabetes profile. It is a common misconception that Type 2 diabetes is always directly linked to being overweight and physically inactive. While these are often contributing factors, cause and effect is not so clear cut.
John said, "It wasn't until 2003 that I knew I was not going to be able to run from diabetes anymore. In mid January, I started to lose unintended weight and drink a lot of water, about a case of bottled water a day. Four weeks later I was down to 106 pounds and collapsed in front of my house while shoveling snow. This was my turning point. I could and would do this; I would hold the hand of diabetes and take her for a walk like no one had before."
Click here to read John's full story.
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Ask the Experts |
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Dr. Maghsoudi, Cardiologist |
Q: What can a woman do to minimize the risk of heart disease?
One in every four women dies from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for women. Almost one quarter of women will die within a year after a heart attack. It is important to identify the risk factors and know what steps you can take to prevent heart disease.
Know the risks
While there are some risk factors that are out of our control, such as family history, age and ethnicity, there are a number of factors that you can control.
- Women who smoke cigarettes are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop heart disease.
- Women with diabetes are 2.5 times more likely to experience a heart attack.
- Excess weight, a lack of physical activity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are also contributing factors.
Here's what you can do to help prevent heart disease.
- Pay attention to portion sizes. While meal sizes have increased over the years, healthy portion sizes still remain the same. Here is a portion size quiz to help you be aware of how much you are truly eating: http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/index.htm.
- Enjoy low-fat, low-sodium meals. Build a healthy plate by eating the proper amount of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fish, fiber, and lean poultry and meat.
- Ramp up your physical activity. Walking at least 30 minutes a day can help reduce your risk for heart disease, as well as lower high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Lose weight. Even losing a few pounds can make all the difference; it helps alleviate some of the stress on your heart.
- If you are a smoker, stop for you and those around you. Smoking damages your heart as well as your blood vessels, not to mention the damage it can do to others who inhale second-hand smoke.
Always consult your doctor to find out the best course of action for you.
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Win a FREE Gift from the Wellness Center! |  Stop by Harris Teeter in Warrenton and check out the new Wellness Center ads on the grocery carts. Take a picture with the ad and upload it to our Facebook page for a FREE stainless steel water bottle or other great gift from the Wellness Center. |
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Sunrise Circuit Offered All Day Long! | |
If you've wandered into the free weight area recently, groupings of exercises on the walls may have caught your eye. Billed as "Sunrise Circuit" on the group exercise schedule, it is our newest fitness offering! This program is designed as a self-directed workout, with descriptions and pictures to help you along. Each week will feature a new offering, and a how-to will be posted with the exercises. As a bonus, a new aerobic conditioning program will be offered each week - look for these workouts on colored paper by the check-in station.
These workouts are designed to introduce you to new exercise program formats, as well as give you a chance to try something fresh. Remember - it is important to vary your workouts on a regular basis so that your fitness level will continue to improve.
These workouts will be offered all summer long. If you have any questions about the proper execution of an exercise, how to modify the workout to match your personal fitness level, or about your exercise program in general, please see the fitness staff. We are here to help YOU! |
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Like Fauquier Health Wellness Center on Facebook | |
Like us on Facebook for all the latest Wellness Center news! www.facebook.com/FauquierHealthWellness
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The Wellness Center Will Be Closed July 4 | |
The Wellness Center will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 5. |
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living | |
 
This summer try Greek Turkey Burgers or a Squash Ribbon Salad. These two menu items are a healthier twist on your traditional picnic classics.
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Vote the Wellness Center as the 2012 Best of Warrenton Health Club | | Vote Fauquier Health's Wellness Center as the 2012 Best of Warrenton Health Club. Hurry, voting ends July 10!
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For more information, call 540-316-2640. |
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