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Fitness, Head to Toe Getting in shape beneﬁts you everywhere IMAGINE YOU HAVE A GOOD HEALTH CHECKLIST: brain power, creativity, alertness, bone density, posture … and the list goes on and on. Now imagine that one single thing—just one thing— could improve them all. Would you do it? The truth is that one activity can beneﬁt your entire body and is powerful medicine, possibly rivaled only by healthy eating. What is it? Exercise. Being ﬁt will make you feel more energetic and stronger, and it provides subtler beneﬁts as well, says Heath Herrera, M.Ed., CSCS, personal trainer and wellness specialist with CTMC Wellness. Herrera details some of the speciﬁc head-to-toe beneﬁts of a regular ﬁtness program. p Lowers the risk of degenerative EYE disease. Increases circulation and delivery of nutrients to SKIN cells. Strong core muscles in the SPINE support the back, pelvis and rib cage, and improve overall stability. Helps preserve BONE mass and may even increase bone density. Increases production of cells in the hippocampus, the region of the BRAIN involved in learning and memory; helps regulate mood. Reduces the buildup of plaque in arteries for increased CARDIO capacity. Promotes deep breathing that helps develop greater LUNG capacity and increases the oxygen uptake that nourishes cells. Strong MUSCLES make daily tasks easier to perform. CTMC, Johns Hopkins Partnership Nets Outstanding Results CTMC’s Intensive Care Unit’s partnership with Johns Hopkins University to study and prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections, was recently honored for its outstanding results—zero infections during the 18-month study. The study, which was conducted at a number of Adventist Health System facilities around the country in conjunction with Johns Hopkins, resulted overall in an 80 percent reduction in bloodstream infections at all the participating facilities. “We are thrilled to be at the top of the class on this,” says Lana Cameron, VP and Chief Nursing O cer for CTMC. “Patient safety has been a priority of ours for a number of years, and it’s nice to see that the e orts of our ICU nurses are proving so beneﬁcial for the patients we have the privilege to serve.” 6 Central Texas Medical Center • www.ctmc.org © iStockphoto/Justin Horrocks is the area’s only medically supervised wellness facility. From a workout gym to aquatic programs to health and lifestyle classes, membership makes it easier to reach your ﬁtness goals in a healthier fashion. To learn more, call (512) 753-3622 or visit ctmc.org. (just what the doctor ordered) The CTMC Wellness Center Stimulates the natural contraction of INTESTINAL MUSCLES, which helps food move through the intestines faster; improves bowel movements. Strengthens FEET to improve balance and stability. http://www.ctmc.org http://www.ctmc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hill Country Health - Spring 2009

Hill Country Health - Spring 2009
Donors Support New NICU
Eating Right: Size Matters
Pursue Your Passions
Getting in Shape Benefits You Everywhere

Hill Country Health - Spring 2009