This week I found
the behavior patterns interesting. There are two types of behavior patterns and
they are type A and type B. Type A individuals tend to be very competitive,
angry, inpatient and restless, whereas type B individuals tend to have the
opposite behaviors of a type A person. I was amazed to find out that type A
individuals are twice more likely to have heart disease than those who are type
B. Even though types A people are more likely to suffer from cardiac disease
they however recover better form heart attacks than type B people. I guess this
is good news if you are a type A individual like me. In addition, the book
stated that type A individuals recover better from heart attacks because they
are motivated to stick to their diet and exercise regimens.
I am a type
A person to the extreme. I am indeed am very competitive. I have to be the
alpha and win. Just the other evening I was Scrabble with my sister and I got
very angry at her because she blocked my 30 point word. Let’s just say I did
not speak to her for the rest of the night.
I know this is off topic from the rest of my
blog, but I would like to learn more Hormone replacement therapy because there
are many risks but there are also benefits. The book said that the Hormone
Replacement therapy resulted in fewer hip fractures but it also had a greater
chance of developing breast cancer, stroke and heart attack. To the benefits outweigh
the risks.
About the HRT - see your health care provider.
ReplyDeleteAbout the hip fx: the studies now clearly indicate that the optimal time to address osteo is in the woman's 20's; and that by addressing physical fitness with attention to weight bearing exercise involving the long bones. Once the Ca+ is lost in osteo, it isn't replaced, you can only maintain what you have left. So eat well now, avoid the carbs and sugar and exercise like hell. Well, maybe not that hard, just good a good weight bearing regimen. Any trainer or respected online source can provide an adequate fitness program.
Bottom line - start now.
Hi D. Interesting post this week. I found the information about type A and type B people to be fascinating. The fact that certain personality traits can influence the way we heal was mind blowing. It makes me wonder if we really can heal ourselves from the inside out, sort of a mind over matter kind of thing??
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, try not to get too upset with your sister. Even if she blocked your 30 point word to win or "get your goat". You'll be healthier and happier if you try not to sweat the small stuff.