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                                                         Exercise – A Prescription



                                                         For Many Ailments



                                                         By Oris Martin, Fitness Director,
                                                         Acts Retirement Life Communities, Inc.

                                                            There’s another public health crisis facing this
                                                         country today - its’s physical inactivity. Health experts
                                                         believe that being sedentary is worse for your health than
                                                         smoking, diabetes, and heart disease. They have coined
                                                         the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” to describe it.
                       ATTENTION                            In  a  study  conducted  by  the  Cleveland  Clinic,
                                                         researchers found that a lack of exercise not only puts the
             BOCA POINTE PAP CHAPTER MEMBERS:            general population at high risk for several diseases, but as
            CLICK ON THIS LINK AND VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE:   a risk factor should be ranked higher than hypertension,
             https://www.thepapcorps.org/boca-pointe/    diabetes and smoking.
        Beginning June, we will show events that you may have attended and photos
        as well. In addition, we will have our calendar with future events and flyers with      This study comes at a time when only about 25% of   said that the cost of treating these lifestyle diseases is
        details.                                         Americans exercise on a regular basis. Dr Wael Jabel who   astronomical. Heart disease, diabetes and the resulting
        You can be very current with the fund-raising events we are planning.    is the Author of the study expressed concern over the   complications cost more than $200 billion per year. He
        Remember, every net dollar you donate or spend to The Pap Corps goes to
        ground breaking research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The    low numbers of Americans who are engaged in regular   suggests that rather than spending huge sums to treat
        scientists found a prevention for Covid, could cancer be next?   exercise and said that lack of exercise should be treated as   disease, more should be done to encourage people to be

        A copy of the Official State Registration and financial information for The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research® a Florida-based non-profit corporation (Registration Number CH2450), may be obtained from the   a disease for which the doctor recommended prescription   active and exercise daily.
        Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352) within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. The Papanicolaou
        Corps for Cancer Research, Inc., DBA The Pap Corps Champions For Cancer Research® , and DBA The Pap Corps, is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization, under section 501(c)(3). Our federal tax identifica-
        tion number is 65-0171014.                       is exercise.                                         Exercise plays an important role in not only preventing
                                                            Dr. Jabel said that the study also showed that being   or delaying the onset of disease and disability, but it helps
                                                         physically fit leads to a longer life, and there were no   manage stress, improves, or maintains cognitive function
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         Don’t Forget, another way to raise $$$ for Pap is just so easy!   drawbacks to those who were “ultra” exercises. In fact,   and balance, and increases strength and endurance.
                                                         he said the study showed that those who were intense      Something else to keep in mind, even if you do

                                                         exercisers did the best. The benefits of exercise were   exercise it is advised that you avoid sitting for extended
                                                         seen across all ages, but the benefits seemed to be more   periods. For each thirty minutes of uninterrupted sitting,
                                                         pronounced in females.                            you should get up, move around, or walk briskly for five
                                                            People who do not exercise have a five times greater   minutes to reduce the negative effects of sitting.
                                                         risk associated with ill health and sickness, and three      What are you doing for exercise? Exercise should
                                                         times higher than smoking. When those who exercised   be a part your daily routine. The American College of
                                                         a little were compared with regular exercisers, the risk   Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that adults get
                                                         was nearly 4 times higher.                        thirty minutes of aerobic exercise at least five days each
                                                            In his book The Exercise Cure,  Dr Jordan Metzl,   week, and strength training on at least two days. 

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                             BOCA POINTE
                                CHAPTER

                            THE PAP CORPS
                           CHAMPIONS FOR
                         CANCER RESEARCH

         All events and dates listed are subject to
         the status of COVID-19:

         â   The Footloose & Cancer Free Event
            Rescheduled to October 3, 2021. We are
            seeking dancers so if you’re interested,
            please call Belinda 954-609-4323.
            More details to follow.

         â   Annual Education Breakfast
            Getting Back to Knowing You!
            Tuesday, October 12th.
            The Club at Boca Pointe.
         â   Our Fabulous Annual Card Party is Friday,
            December 17, 2021. Flyers, theme, and
            details to be announced.
         â  January-Book & Author Luncheon
            Details to be announced.
         â  February-Chapter Walk-A-Thon
            Details to be announced.

         Masks may be required, and social distancing
         practiced. We think we are on the right track
         to beat Covid and also continue to raise funds
         for the research that will wipe out cancer!




          On behalf of The Club at Boca Pointe we would like to
        remind our residents that NO walking, running, bicycle
        riding or dog walking is permitted on the golf course or
        golf cart paths. For safety reasons, the paths
        are for golf carts only.

          Thank you for cooperating with The
        Club's policy. 
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