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Health & Fitness

Number 8 reason to get healthy for 2014

While our topic today may not something that is affecting us personally, as the "sandwich generation" we may have family members that are suffering from today's topic. #8 on our list of reasons to get healthy…Dimentia

Overweight people, particularly those with large bellies at midlife, are 200-300% more likely to develop dementia. And the bigger the belly the greater the risk, perhaps because of hormones or inflammatory factors produced by the abdominal fat itself. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente found that people with the fattest arms at ages 40 to 45 were 59 percent more likely to have dementia later in life.

Simple changes to your nutrition may be the key to decrease the risk of developing dementia later in life. THE MAX of Shrewsbury, a 10 week body transformation program educates its members on healthy nutrition. Along with a daily 45 minute exercise program, combines with motivation, THE MAX of Shrewsbury, located at 555 Shrewsbury Ave., (732) 945-0183 is the program you need to keep  your mind and body healthy. The next 10 week challenge starts January 13th. Don't wait!Classes filling quickly.

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