Author: Mike Furci (Page 60 of 65)

Mike Furci graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Education. His curriculum laid the foundation for his future in fitness and sports specific training. He owned and operated Club Olympia Fitness Center in Westlake, Ohio for more than 10 years, and was voted “Best Personal Trainer” by Cleveland Magazine. In 2009 he decided to expand his knowledge of the human body and attained his license as a Registered Nurse in 2011.

Mike specializes in improving athletic performance through strength, conditioning and nutrition. He uses his education and knowledge to train clients according to their specific goals, i.e., increased fitness, strength, weight loss, health or sports performance. Mike started training 30 years ago, and was a competitive bodybuilder with several overall titles, including the 1999 Mr. Ohio. He continues to train with 100% intensity to this day, which has helped him excel as a firefighter for the city of Lorain Ohio. His experience has also allowed him to train and consult with many competitive powerlifters and bodybuilders.

Mike has appeared on many news stations as a fitness consultant. His qualifications allow him to offer expert information on all aspects of health, fitness and sports specific training.

Alcohol lowers mortality!

?A review of 34 studies found that drinking gave protection against overall mortality, not just?coroary artery disease.? Researchers found that 1 – 2 drinks for women and 2 – 4 drinks for men increased their lifespans.? According to Augusto Di Castelnuovo, Sc. D., of Italy’s Catholic University, data shows that consumption of alcohol leads to a reduction of mortality of up to 18 percent.

newsmax.com’s?Health Alert 12/14/06?

Deadly Melanoma is Curable. Early Detection is Key

Most skin diseases are easy to treat if caught early, according to Josh Berlin, a dermatologist in Boynton Beach Florida.? However, they cannot all be seen.

Melanomas form from melanocytes, which are cells that produce pigment.? Not all melanocytes are on the surface.? Melanomas, fatal skin cancers, can attach themselves to areas such as the eyes, mouth, scalp, esophagus, underneath nails, and even in ones anus or urinary tract.

To help protect you from deadly melanomas, use the following tips:

Prevention: Sun screen, sun glasses, hats and regular visits to the dermatologist.

Self Inspection: Keep a close eye on your own moles and freckles.? Look for anything that’s new, grows rapidly, develops jagged edges, is asymmetrical and has different shades of color.

Be Aware: Cancers can form in unlikely places. (Between toes, between fingers, scalp)

Live healthy. Eat right, exercise, avoid processed foods, consume anti oxidants.

www.newsmax.com Health Alerts Nov. 2, 2006

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