When NOT to Weigh Yourself
Here's a timely list from Reader's Digest to keep your health clock ticking.
Fill a Cavity in the Afternoon
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Check Your Blood Pressure Twice Daily
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Weigh Yourself on Fridays
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Eat Dinner Early
Eating too close to bedtime also seems to increase the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common cause of heartburn and a contributor of asthma symptoms.
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Work Out Late
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Take Preventive Medicines Early
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Take Allergy Medication in the Evening
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Take Advantage of Time Change
Swedish researchers have seen a five percent jump in heart attacks during the first week of daylight saving time, probably because of the loss of sleep and the disruption of bodily cycles. Next year, it may be beneficial to get to bed earlier on the night you switch your clock.
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