Ask Doctor Cory.Dear Dr. Cory: What are good ways to exercise in the winter? Shelby Via e-mail Chesterfield, Michigan Dear Shelby: How about dancing or gymnastics; playing in a gym; aerobics or yoga classes; indoor swimming, soccer, tennis, skating, wall climbing; or riding a stationary bike Stationary Bike is a short story written by Stephen King, which was originally published in the fifth edition of From the Borderlands in 2003. The story depicts the struggle of Richard Sifkitz — a commercial artist and widower — to suppress a passion for and rowing at a recreation center? Joining a team or club sport at your school or community center is another idea. Cross country skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, ice-skating, and hockey help your muscles stay strong and flexible. Snow sports also give your heart and lungs a good workout while burning hundreds of calories. For those who really want a challenge, try skateskiing. Have you ever tried snowshoeing snow·shoe n. A racket-shaped frame containing interlaced strips, as of leather, that can be attached to the foot to facilitate walking on deep snow. intr.v. ? You burn many more calories with snowshoeing than you do when you walk or run at the same speed. The lifting motion of each step gives the hip and thigh muscles an extra workout. Using poles gets the upper body moving and helps strengthen the arms, shoulders, and back muscles. Exercises such as the walking lunge, pushups, sit ups, and wall squats can help you get ready for snow sports. To find out how you can earn a President's Challenge Award by combining snow sports with any other physical activity, log on to presidentschallenge.org. Dear Dr. Cory: I wonder, why can some people touch their toes and some people can't? Izzy Chicago, illinois Dear Izzy: People who can touch their toes have muscles that stretch and bend easily. Those who cannot touch their toes often have tight muscles. Muscles can be loosened by gentle warm-ups and stretching. Most kids are pretty flexible, meaning they can move in all directions without having tightness or pain. Daily activity helps your body stay healthy, strong, and flexible. Activities that can help improve flexibility include gymnastics, dancing, yoga, aerobics, Pilates, and martial arts This is a list of martial arts, broken down by region and style. African martial arts Eritrea
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Dr. Cory: How are you? I am ten years, old and I have a habit of sucking my fingers every day we have tests. Can I get bacteria in my stomach from doing this? Akira Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham (pronounced [ˈbɝmɪŋˌhæm]) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Jefferson County. Dear Dr. Cory: Is it bad to suck your thumb? Will bacteria get in your mouth? Carolyn Wilbraham, Massachusetts Wilbraham is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. It is also a suburb of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts The population was 13,473 at the 2000 census. Dear Dr. Cory: I have a habit of sucking my fingers. I have fried everything to quit, like putting a sock, hot sauce, or tape on my fingers, but it still won't work. Do you have any tips on how to quit? Marcus Columbia, Missouri
Columbia (IPA: /kə.lʌm.bi.ə) is the fifth largest city in Missouri and the largest city in central Missouri. Dear Akira, Carolyn, and Marcus: You can get bacteria in your stomach from sucking on your fingers--and from viruses and worms, too. Viruses such as the ones that cause common colds can live for several hours on objects including toys, furniture, doorknobs, and eating utensils This is a list of eating and serving utensils.
Regular thumb or finger sucking can also cause problems with your teeth, such as an overbite overbite /over·bite/ (o´ver-bit?) the extension of the upper incisor teeth over the lower ones vertically when the opposing posterior teeth are in contact. o·ver·bite n. . Instead of your fingers, chew on raw sunflower seeds or sugarless gum. Exercising for an hour or more (it doesn't have to be all at once) every day can help you relax and stay focused. Many students get nervous taking tests. Talk to your parents, teacher, school counselor A school counselor is a counselor and educator who works in schools, and have historically been referred to as "guidance counselors" or "educational counselors," although "Professional School Counselor" is now the preferred term. , or a tutor who can help you find other ways to cope with stress. See you next issue! Your friend, Cory SerVaas, M.D. |
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