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Make Exercise Part of Your New Year’s Resolution ~ Wellness & Health Tip

SavantMD — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:46:43 +0000

Make Exercise Part of Your New Year’s Resolution

Exercise is a great New Year’s resolution
You should always talk to your doctor first.
You should always pick something that easy to do like walking.
30 Minutes of walking three times a week is a good place to start.

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What Is A Concussion ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:00:49 +0000

[THUMBNAIL HERE] They result from a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or other part of the body that transmits an impulsive force to the head.

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If you watch sports then you’ve probably noticed more talk about concussions. Although they’re called concussions, in the medical community they’re officially known as “mild traumatic brain injuries.” They result from a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or other part of the body that transmits an impulsive force to the head. The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and very often go unnoticed. You’ll typically see varying degrees of altered cognition that resolves gradually, although there doesn’t necessarily need to be a loss of consciousness, which is most often what happens in sports. Another important factor is that on an imaging study, like a CT scan, the brain appears normal. This means that the effects of a concussion are functional problems and not structural. In another tip we’ll talk more about the symptoms of a concussion and what to look out for.

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Consider Jumping Rope to Spice Up Your Workout ~ Exercise & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:00:56 +0000

Try jumping rope today.

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Looking for a new way to spice up your workout? Think about taking up jump rope. For those of you who haven’t done it since grade school it’s a lot harder than it looks and will give you a good cardiovascular workout. It’s good for developing coordination, balance, and strength of both the upper and lower body, and a great way to get your heart rate up. When done properly, that means bouncing on your toes, it’s a low impact exercise. Boxers have been using it for years to train so why not you?

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Clementines Are A Great Winter Source of Vitamin C ~ Nutrition & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:00:22 +0000

Clementines are small sweet oranges commonly found in winter here. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn more and for a touch of French.

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I’m Dr. Mark Savant and welcome to SavantMD. One of my fondest memories of living in France was having these small sweet oranges called Clementine during wintertime. Nowadays, they are much more available in the United States and now they are grown in California. Like their citris brethen they are high in vitamin C. So this winter enjoy some clementines.
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Make Exercise Part of Your New Year’s Resolution ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:05:24 +0000

Make Exercise Part of Your New Year’s Resolution

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Yoga Can Bring Calm into Your Life ~ Health & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:00:08 +0000

Yoga can help Focus Your Energy & Bring Calm into your Life ~ Health & Wellness Tip

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September is national yoga month so it’s a great opportunity for me to let you know that yoga is a fantastic addition to just about any exercise routine. It’s a lot more than just fancy stretching. You’ll discover muscles you never thought you had. It’s also a way to focus your energy and bring some calm into a stressful life. So, this month, think about taking some yoga classes. Even your blood pressure may thank you.

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Creatine ~ Healthy Body & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:09 +0000

Creatine is a supplement that many athletes and weight lifters like to use because it can enhance athletic performance. Learn why it’s important to make sure you drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water a day if you use creatine.

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Proper Exercise Equipment ~ Health and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:16 +0000

Will any sneakers do for exercise? Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant about the importance of proper exercise equipment.

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Regular Stretching Helps Keep You Injury Free ~ Fitness and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:33 +0000

Most athletes will tell you that regular stretching combined with a strength program keeps them injury free. This is especially important as we continue to exercise as we age
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Cycling’s Effects on Osteoporosis ~ Fitness and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:00:03 +0000

A recent study suggests that those people who exercised exclusively by cycling were at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones which can lead to fractures.
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