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Walking is a great form of aerobic exercise for overall health.
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9. Home Exercise Program - Walking Home Exercise Program - Walking; Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Home Exercise Program - Walking; Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Vitamins don't require a prescription, but supplements do.

Explanation:

Vitamins and supplements don't require a prescription. They generally come in the form of a pill, powder or liquid.

1

A vitamin B1 deficiency may affect your mental health.

Explanation:

The brain uses vitamin B1 to help convert glucose into energy. A vitamin B1 deficiency can affect brain function, and has been associated with anxiety, depression, memory loss and insomnia.

2

You don't need to consult your physician or pharmacist before taking vitamins or supplements.

Explanation:

Some vitamins and supplements interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Others may not be safe to take if you have certain medical conditions. Consult your health care provider before starting a new vitamin or supplement.

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Supplements and vitamins are never substitutes for a balanced diet.

Explanation:

It's essential to get as many vitamins and nutrients as possible from healthy food sources. However, some people need to take supplements to fill in a gap in their diet. For example, a vegan may need to take vitamin B12, as it's only found naturally in foods from animal sources.

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Women over 50 and men over 70 need more calcium than younger people.

Explanation:

As we age, we lose more calcium than our body can absorb, which can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis. Older adults often benefit from a calcium supplement to promote healthy bones.

Walking Exercise - Physiotherapy NOW

Walking is a great form of aerobic exercise for overall health.

Aim to perform 30min or more of walking at least 5x per week. This can be done in a single session, or broken up into smaller bouts throughout the day (example 3x10min bouts). Focus on maintaining a pace where you are able to have a conversation, but not sing a song or whistle. Take breaks as needed. To make walking more challenging, choose walking routes with both hills and flat ground(1).

A regular and consistent exercise program is best, but the type and intensity of the exercises required will also vary between individuals (2). Your doctor can advise you on what level of exercise you require and what is safe for you. Some men find that a trained clinical exercise physiologist can be motivational and more importantly, suggest a program of cardio and strength exercises that are helpful and that you can persist with independently. Often seeing a local family physician or a physiotherapist in conjunction with a registered dietitian and athletic therapist is a great option to take control of this condition. Smart Food Now and exercise is also optominal for overall health.

Before getting started, please check with your family physician to ensure this exercise is right for you. Presenter: Mr. Nick Pratap, Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC

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