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However, it is also a fact that males also experience this kind of condition. It has been found that men will also experience the so-called male menopause when they reach a certain age. But unlike women where they stop producing hormones instantly, men experience a decline in production of hormones….read more on website; http://www.a-beautiful-mind.net
If your man won't open up about what's on his mind, don't fret. You are about to find out the top seven things he's secretly wishing you would start and stop doing right now. No analyzing required! Please Stop: Nagging Him to Be More Romantic
He never buys you flowers, takes you out to dinner or lives up to your grand romantic ideals like your sister's guy. How does he know? You never stop telling him!
He Wishes You Would: Appreciate the Things He Does Do for You
Ok, so he may not surprise you with roses, but how about those days he walks the dogs so you can sleep in or the fact he suffers through your romantic comedies when he's dying to see people run away from a chainsaw-wielding maniac?
Please Stop: Setting Him Up for Failure
You've been eating a little more pie and haven't seen the gym in months. Your pants are significantly more snug, but you refuse to believe you have gained the 15 pounds the scale claims you have. So you decide to ask your guy the question that makes the ears of all men bleed… "Babe, do I look fat?"
What He Wants: To Get Out of the Line of Fire
Let's deconstruct this for a second. You know you have gained weight, screwed up at work or should not have cut those bangs at home, but you don't want to face it -- so you expect your mate to boost your confidence by lying to you or running the risk of being called an inconsiderate jerk? This is hardly a healthy relationship habit! What He Wants: You to Accept Him for Who He Is
You really like your guy, but his style, haircut and/or Star Wars obsession makes you cringe. He's a really nice guy, so you keep dating him with the intention of "tweaking him to perfection" once he agrees to go exclusive.
Please Stop: Trying to Change Him
While it's normal for partners to influence one another, telling your guy to let go of ideas, opinions or the things he enjoys or cares about is controlling and disrespectful. If he tells you he's a football fanatic while dating, don't pout when he doesn't want to do brunch on Sundays two years later. Please Stop: Wearing So Much Green
A pretty saleslady tries to help him at the store and you accuse him of wanting to sleep with her. His best female friend calls him late at night and you wonder if they are having an affair. He's so scared of your outbursts that he feels he can't look anywhere but down when you're out together!
What He Wants: You to Trust Him
While a little jealousy can keep a relationship fresh, there is nothing that can ruin a good time faster than a cold plate of distrust. Unless your guy is doing something to make you feel insecure or disrespected, cut him a little slack.
Please Stop: Analyzing Everything
We gals spend our Sunday brunches trying to figure out what he means, what he's thinking and how to respond. Here are the answers: Exactly what he said, work/sports/that funny YouTube video and honestly.
What He Wants: Take Him at Face Value
I know you won't believe me, but men are pretty straightforward creatures. Ever hear two men arguing and one of them saying, "What did you mean by that?" Yeah, didn't think so. Please Stop: Expecting Him to Always Make the First Move, Plans, etc.
You lie in bed waiting for him to put the moves on and get ticked when Friday rolls around and he's made no plans.
What He Wants: You to Take the Initiative
Welcome to 2008, ladies. We can not only manage corporations and run for president, we can (gasp!) make dinner reservations, too! While the damsel role can be fun, the truth is, men love women who know what they want and are not afraid to go after it. They also love knowing that a woman cares enough about them to make the effort and pull out all of the stops for a change. Please Stop: Making Him Choose Between You and His Friends
He's Mr. Wonderful when he's out with you, but get him around his old friend Jason and he's lighting his farts and playing beer pong in 30 seconds flat! Why does he hang out with such a loser? He's such a bad influence...
What He Wants: You to Respect His Relationships
You'd be hard-pressed to find a woman on the planet who likes every one of her partner's friends, but that's not the point. The fact is your guy is an individual who obviously feels a connection and bond with the people he has chosen to have in his life -- in addition to the one he has with you -- and just like those people need to respect your role, you need to respect theirs.
to choose a successor to take over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his directors or his children, he decided to
do something different. He called all the young executives in his
company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have
decided to choose one of you. "The young executives were shocked, but
the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today -
one very special SEED. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come
back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed
I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the
one I choose will be the next CEO".
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received
a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped
him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed.
Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After
about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about
their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow. Jim kept
checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five
weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their
plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure. Six
months went by--still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed
his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing.
Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however. He just kept
watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company
brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that
he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest
about what happened. Jim felt sick at his stomach, it was going to be
the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was
right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was
amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were
beautiful--in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor
and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young
executives. Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants,
trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will
be appointed the next CEO!" All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the
back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the financial director
to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows
I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his
seed - Jim told him the story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and
then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief
Executive! His name is Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even
grow his seed. How could he be the new CEO the others said? Then the CEO
said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told
you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today.
But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible
for them to grow. All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and
plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you
substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one
with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it.
Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive!"
What is Body Mass Index?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat. BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
How Body Mass Index is calculated
Formula to calculate BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
How BMI is interpreted
| BMI | Weight Status |
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and Above | Obese |
Table above shows weight categories associated with BMI ranges for adults. For children and teens the interpretation of BMI is both age and sex-specific so this table may not be accurate.
How reliable is BMI as an indicator of body fatness?
The correlation between the BMI number and body fatness is fairly strong; however the correlation varies by sex, race, and age. These variations include the following examples:
· At the same BMI, women tend to have more body fat than men.
· At the same BMI, older people, on average, tend to have more body fat than younger adults.
· Highly trained athletes may have a high BMI because of increased muscularity rathe than increased body fatness.
What is diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulator when the body's tissues become resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body’s cells use sugar (glucose) for energy. It also helps the body store extra sugar in muscle, fat, and liver cells.
How can you manage diabetes?
You play a major role in managing your diabetes. The most important thing is to control your blood sugar. To do this:
- Eat a balanced diet. If you are overweight, reduce your calorie intake to lose some weight. Losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds can improve your blood sugar levels. There are many ways to manage how much and when you eat. Your doctor, a diabetes educator, or a dietitian can help you find a plan that works for you.
- Exercise regularly. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most, preferably all, days of the week. Exercise helps control your blood sugar by using glucose for energy during and after activity. It also helps you stay at a healthy weight; lower high cholesterol, raise HDL, or "good," cholesterol; and lower high blood pressure.
- Take your medicine or insulin as directed, if prescribed by your doctor.
- Check your blood sugar levels regularly, as advised by your doctor.
The goal is to keep your blood sugar in a target range. You and your doctor may decide to keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. This is called tight control. It’s the best way to reduce your chance of having more problems from diabetes. These are called complications.
Taking care of your diabetes takes time and energy every day. But it will help you feel better and may prevent, or at least delay, complications.
How can you deal with high and low blood sugar?
Even when you are careful and do all the right things, you can have problems with high or low blood sugar. It is important to know what signs to look for and what to do if this happens.
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) usually happens over a few days or weeks. Early symptoms include:
- Feeling very thirsty.
- Urinating more often than usual.
- Feeling very hungry.
- Having blurred vision.
People with diabetes can get high blood sugar for many reasons, including not taking their diabetes medicines, eating more than usual (especially sweets), not exercising, or being sick or under a lot of stress. If you have high blood sugar, follow your treatment plan for lowering it. This may mean taking missed doses of insulin or medicine. Call your doctor if you don\'t know what to do. Treating high blood sugar is important. If it is left untreated, it can lead to hyperosmolar state, a dangerous condition.
You can get low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take insulin or a sulfonylurea pills for diabetes. It can happen suddenly. Early symptoms include:
- Sweating.
- Feeling weak.
- Feeling shaky.
- Feeling very hungry.
Symptoms of low blood sugar may vary over time. You may also have these symptoms if you have a sudden large drop in blood sugar, even though the level does not drop below the normal or near-normal range. Eat 1 tablespoon of sugar, ½ cup of orange juice, or another carbohydrate. Wait 15 minutes, and then check your blood sugar.
What are the complications of diabetes and their symptoms?
Over time, high blood sugar can cause complications such as problems with your eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. High blood sugar also makes you more likely to get serious illnesses or infections. Complications can lead to blindness, kidney failure, removal of a limb (amputation), heart attack, stroke, and death. This is why it is so important to keep your blood sugar in your target range.
If you had the disease several years before you were diagnosed, you may already have a complication from diabetes. Even if you don\'t have problems now, the longer you have diabetes, the more likely you are to get one or more complications.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you notice any new symptoms, such as chest pain, numbness, or a shooting pain in your hands or feet.
How can you prevent complications?
You may be able to prevent, or at least delay, problems from diabetes by keeping your blood sugar level as close to normal as you can. Treatment of high blood pressure or high cholesterol can also help. If you smoke, quit. Smoking increases your risk for complications.
If you are age 30 or older, talk to your doctor about whether to take a low-dose aspirin each day to help prevent heart attack, stroke, or other large blood vessel disease. People with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely than people who don\'t have diabetes to die from heart and blood vessel diseases.
See your doctor every 3 to 6 months. During these visits, your doctor will review your treatment and do tests and exams to see if your blood sugar is staying within your target range and if you have any complications. It’s also important to have regular checkups with your eye doctor and dentist. Diabetes can cause vision and dental problems.
Will your treatment change over time?
The goal of treatment is to always keep your blood sugar as close to your target range as you can. At first, you may be able to treat diabetes with diet and exercise alone. At some point, you may need to use insulin or take pills to control your diabetes.
You always need to:
- Eat a balanced diet with enough calories to help you stay at a healthy weight. If you are overweight, reduce your calorie intake to lose some weight.
- Get regular exercise.
- Check your blood sugar regularly during the day, as advised by your doctor.
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