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I came across a web site yesterday that will send you reminder emails (or Hassles)!

So if you have all the best intentions but never follow through, this could be what you need. You can set it to send reminder for a set number of days so if you're supposed to exercise every second day, or you always forget to pay your phone bill, visit this site now!

http://www.hassleme.co.uk/

 

 

One of my favourite web sites is http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au as they have loads up up-to-date information, not only on Diabetes but also on weight loss and health in general. Check out the list of topics:

What is diabetes?

Alcohol and diabetes

Blood glucose monitoring

Blood pressure and diabetes

Coeliac disease and diabetes

Depression and diabetes

Diabetes and your feet

Do you need to lose some weight? a guide for men with diabetes

Do you need to lose some weight? a guide for women with diabetes

Eating out and diabetes

Food choices for people with diabetes

The glycaemic index

Healthy eating for gestational diabetes

Healthy eating guide

Healthy hints for modifying recipes

Heart disease and diabetes

Hypoglycaemia and diabetes

Insulin and diabetes

Medications for type 2 diabetes

Physical activity and type 2 diabetes

Pre-diabetes

Sick days and type 1 diabetes

Sick days and type 2 diabetes

Staying well with diabetes

Physical activity

Travel and diabetes

What is type 1 diabetes? - Information sheet for support persons

What is hypoglycaemia? - Information sheet for support persons

These can all be found at: http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/education_info/sheets.html

Why not print them all out and keep them in a handy folder?

 

There are many important sections of the heart. Most of which people know very little about, so I've included a few her with a brief definition:

Aorta – is the largest artery in the body. It carries the blood out of the Left Ventricle, to the Systemic Circuit of the body.

Apex of the heart – is the pointy end of the heart. It points down toward the left hip, and can be found just below the left nipple.

Base of the heart – is the posterior surface of the heart, is about 9cm wide, and points toward the right shoulder.

Bicuspid Valve - is the valve that prevents backflow between the Left Atrium and the Left Ventricle. It is also known as the Mitral Valve

Chordae Tendineae – are the cords that attach the AV Valve flaps to the Papillary Muscles.

Endocardium – lines the inside of the heart chamber and separates the chambers from the Myocardium

Epicardium – is also known as the Visceral layer of the Serous Pericardium. It is the outermost layer of the heart wall.

 

Inferior Venae Cava - is a major vein that delivers blood to the right atrium, returning it from regions below the Diaphragm.

Myocardium – lies between the Visceral Later of Serous Pericardium (Epicardium) and the Endocardium. Comprising primarily of cardiac muscle, it is the layer of the heart that contracts. It forms the bulk of the heart.

Papillary Muscle – are found in the ventricular wall and is where the tendinous cords of the Atrioventricular Valves are attached. Contractions of the Papillary Muscles assist in keeping the valves in place during ventricular systole.

Pulmonary Trunk – is where the Right Ventricle ejects blood so it can be carried via the Pulmonary Arteries to the lungs.

Sino-atrial Node – is located in the Right Atrium in the Pacemaker region. This is where the electrical impulses that initiate heart contractions originate. It also sets the pace of the heart beat. Also known as the SA Node, or the Sinus Node.

 

Superior Venae Cava – is a major vein that delivers blood to the right atrium, returning it from regions above the Diaphragm (ie. Head, neck, thorax, etc)

 

Tricuspid Valve – is the valve that prevents backflow between the Right Atrium and the Right Ventricle

 

 

 

 

After the recent overhaul of their website, Fitness Australia have now unveiled their new blog. The primary author is Fitness NSW Executive Officer Robert Barnes.

I have had a number of conversations with Robert and I know his team have great goals in place for their organisation.

For those not involved in the fitness industry, Fitness Australia is the governing body for fitness industry businesses and professionals. They work to improve the fitness industry by setting and enforcing standards with their members. So if you are looking for a fitness centre or personal trainer, you need only look for their logo.

This site should be a great tool for keeping up to date with what's happening, so even if you're not a trainer, bookmark it now!

 

The founder of the "Crazy John" mobile phone empire, John Ilhan, died yesterday from a heart attack. He was only 42. John was a self made millionairre with 120 stores Australia wide.

I'm sure we'll find out more soon about what caused the problem but it just goes to show that even people that aren't overweight can have heart problems. If you have a family history, or don't lead an active lifestyle, it's time to get yourself into your doctor and get checked out!