Lakewood, NJ -“Today
is a great day to make changes in your lifestyle
to insure years of extended life in good health,” says
Niles Choper, MD, Gynecologist and Women's Healthcare
Specialist,
on staff at Kimball Medical Center.
"There has been great progress in prevention, early detection,
and cures of many cancers as well as in cardiovascular preventive
care, so that our life expectancy is increased. But as we
live longer, we need to assure that we maintain
our vitality and good health as long as possible,” he
explains.
When eating, Dr. Choper encourages women to choose
wisely. “Pay attention to what you eat
and how much you are eating. Avoid excessive
carbohydrates and start thinking of raw fruits and veggies
as snack foods as well as having a place on the lunch and
dinner table. Trade in the potato chips for slices of apples,
pears, or fresh grapes.”
While milk builds strong bones, as an adult, you
need to increase the amount of calcium in your
diet and increase weight bearing exercise to prevent Osteopenia
and Osteoporosis. Stretching exercises performed
with small hand weights while watching your favorite TV show
can help accomplish this.
“As a medical student, I would do pushups, sit-ups and
some yoga on my study breaks instead of drinking coffee.
It helped to clear my mind, helped me to relax mentally so
I could absorb more information. It's healthier than
coffee and benefits the heart as well as the musculoskeletal
system,” said Dr. Choper.
He also encourages a vigorous walk for 15-30 minutes
several times a week. If you can't get
out of the house, dancing to a favorite up-tempo music for
20-30 minutes a day is a great way to exercise, too.
“If you are still smoking, today is a great
day to stop. Why not make a personal
decision to stop, and use the money you'd be saving for
something you really want,” he said.
At your yearly visit with you personal physician, Dr. Choper
recommends that women should discuss preventive
interventions. Talk with your relatives
and find out as much as you can about health problems that
are part of your family history in this generation and
past generations, and tell your physician what they are. Screening
for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol problems
are important. Screening for Cervical cancer
and HPV (and vaccination) may make cervical
cancer and pre-cancer much less common. Mammograms,
bone density screening and preventive exams help
detect breast cancer, osteoporosis and colorectal cancers
early, when treatments are less radical.
“Remember, you are the only one
who can move your life in a more positive direction.
Today is a great day to start making positive changes,” says
Dr. Choper.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Niles Choper of Women's
Healthcare and Aesthetics at his office in Lakewood or Whiting,
or another Gynecologist on staff at Kimball Medical Center,
please call the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-SBHS-123
(888-724-7123).
Date: June 2, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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