Afscme Council 67 - Jan 2008 Newsletter



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Quick Health Tip Healthy Heart? Have a hearty laugh. Very few things in life are better than a good laugh and it turns out that laughing heartily is good for the heart. One recent study even demonstrated that laughing during mealtime reduces the surge in blood sugar levels. May you enjoy the lighter side of life with family and friends this holiday season. SOURCE: www.umm.edu/news/releases/heart_tips.htm By Dr. Michael Miller. Dr. Miller is Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.



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Quick Health Tip I’ll drink to that. Red wine and dark beer contain more protective antioxidants than other alcoholic beverages. You can get maximum heart protection with up to 1 ounce of alcohol daily.

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By Dr. Michael Miller. Dr. Miller is Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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By Lisa Mosing, MS, RD, FADA, Special to LifeScript

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Quick Health Tip You can have your chocolate and eat it too! That is, if it’s dark. Pure dark chocolate contains a very high amount of catechins (a heart healthy antioxidant). Enjoy it with black grapes and wash it down with a beverage containing natural cocoa powder or tea, additional excellent sources of these heart healthy compounds. SOURCE: www.umm.edu/news/releases/heart_tips.htm By Dr. Michael Miller. Dr. Miller is Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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