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About Dr. Maggie

Dr. Maggie is a board-certified Rheumatologist, making her an expert on all things joint-related. Her education has resulted in a personal passion for treating your body and joints right in everything from food to workouts. In an effort to help others treat themselves better, she shares her knowledge and advice here, on her blog.

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Cardio vs. weight training - which should you be f Cardio vs. weight training - which should you be focused on? I have always loved aerobic activity my entire life. Ice skating, dance, running, and cycling have helped me stay fit during my childhood and young adult/middle-age life! Cardio is a fantastic way to get your heart rate up and burn fat and calories. But as I’ve gotten older, I do realize that lean muscle mass gradually diminishes as we age. With aging, it is more difficult for some to reduce body fat and increase muscle while also burning calories. That’s where strength training comes in to help us preserve and increase muscle mass as the years go by. Did you know that by age 70, the average adult has lost close to 25 percent of muscle mass? Strength training helps improve athletic performance and strength without creating bulky muscles! Cardiovascular training is obviously excellent at improving heart and brain health. Strength training also can help: 💪 Boost metabolism 💪 Build bone density and reduce osteoporosis 💪 Enhance cognitive function 💪 Protect our joints from injury 💪 Improve balance and reduce fall risk 💪 Help soothe symptoms for individuals dealing with joint pain, back pain, Obesity, Depression 💪 Reduce Diabetes and Heart Disease risk Although I love using my free weights (kettlebells, barbells) at home, I find it easier to just use no equipment and just my body weight. My favorite moves (do 12-15 repetitions) are: 💪 Pushups 💪 Lunges and squats 💪 Planks My Bootcamp trainer loves pushing me to do TRX and using cable training. Don’t let your muscles become inactive over time! Try doing it for 30 minutes a couple of times a week! What fitness goals are you working on? *⁠ * * ⁠ #weightstraining #cardioday #cardiotraining #cardiovascular #cardiotime #weightliftingtraining #weightedtraining #weightpulltraining #trainingweight #cardioqueen #cardiohiit #exerciseroutine #exerciseplan #exercisetherapy #exerciseeveryday #exercisegoals #exerciseisfun #gymexercises #compoundexercises #healthytips #healthybodyhealthymind #healthymorning #healthylifestylechange #healthyinsideandout #healthylivinginsideandout
#WorldBloodDonorDay⁠ ⁠ My mom had a career as #WorldBloodDonorDay⁠ ⁠ My mom had a career as a lab technologist for several years until she retired in her late 60s. I remember her always teaching me about blood products, the processing, and the crucial act of blood donation to help save lives and all those individuals with critical illnesses. As a teenager, I recognized the importance as well and worked at the Long Island Blood center for several summers to help ensure that there was enough supply of blood, plasma, and platelets. It was one of the most rewarding jobs I've had in my life. I tried to donate but I often had anemia! Some conditions that might need a blood transfusion to include: 🩸Anemia and thrombocytopenia. Autoimmune disease patients often have these conditions 🩸Sickle cell disease 🩸Hemophilia 🩸Cancer (leukemia) 🩸Serious infection, sepsis 🩸Bleeding ulcers 🩸Liver and kidney disease 🩸Surgery or injury It’s important to reach out to the Red Cross blood services or local blood center to inquire how you can donate or help encourage other people to donate. You might be saving a life!! ⁠ When was the last time you donated blood?⁠ *⁠ *⁠ *⁠ #blooddonation #blood_donation #blooddrive #blooddonationdrive #blooddonationdrives #blooddrives #redcrossblooddrive #americanredcrossblooddrive ⁠#medicalprofessional #medicalprofessionals #medicalsupplies ⁠#anemia #sicklecellanemia #anemiaproblems #transfusions #bloodtransfusions #healthcareworkers #healthcaredesign #healthcareprovider #healthcaremanagement #thankyouhealthcareworkers #healthcarejobs #healthcaretips #healthcareheros
As the end of the school 🏫 year approaches for As the end of the school 🏫 year approaches for many, I truly am grateful for making it through this pandemic year. - I can’t imagine the amount of work and effort that had to be put into place for schools to allow children back in the classrooms and have in person intellectual stimulation as well as foster relationships with teachers and friends. - I want to thank all the #nurses, #physicians 👩🏽‍⚕️ , especially #infectiousdisease specialists who dedicated their expertise and time to put specific infection control protocols in place so children could participate in in person learning. - Thank you to the teachers 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫 (in person and remote) who motivate and took cate of our children while showing them compassion and making them laugh on a daily basis. - Thank you to the cleaning staff, essential workers and ALL the individuals who worked behind the scenes to keep #schoolfacilities clean and safe. - Thank you to the parent community that banded together and has supported each other daily with elbow bumps, air high 5’s and now #vaccinated smiles. -Thank you to the children who have shown the world that courage, commitment, respect , love for one another and resiliency overcomes all. School’s out for #SUMMER ☀️!!! #drmaggiecadet
⁠ 🔺For women, stress can impact the menstrual ⁠ 🔺For women, stress can impact the menstrual cycle. Usually, there is a regular release of gonadotropin hypothalamic hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus which in turn affects the pituitary gland and the menstrual cycle. 🔺Less reproductive hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) may be released and can impact the ovaries’ ability to function normally in a regular menstrual cycle. 🔺Stress can interfere with the release as well as increase the secretion of cortisol and adrenaline. 🔺Prolonged stress also can impact how the ovaries function in making estrogen and progesterone. 🔺Stress can cause: - Missed periods ( longer ovulation period) - Late periods - Irregular periods ⁠ 🔺Always consider pregnancy if sexually active and if your cycle is late, does not occur, or is abnormal. See your Physician!🩺 ▪️Manage your stress with relaxation techniques which have been shown to modify the body’s physiological response to stress!🧘🏽‍♀️ ▪️Talk to a therapist!👩🏽‍⚕️ ▪️Take medication for anxiety if necessary 💊 ⁠ Swipe up in my stories today for more information about stress and our bodies. ⁠ ⁠ How do you combat stress? ⁠ *⁠ *⁠ *⁠ #stress #stressrelief #stressreliever #stressed #nostress #stressmanagement #stressless #antistress #stressrelieving #stressreduction #stressfreezone #stressrelease #stressing #justbreathe #womenshealth #womensempowerment #womensbest #healthylifestyles #healthyandhappy #womensmentalhealth #womenshealthmatters #womenshealthcoach #womenshealthmag #womenspower
Do you know what your resting heart is? ⁠ ⁠ 👩🏽‍⚕️Your resting heart rate is the beats per minute while in a restful state. For adult women resting heart rate should fall between 60 - 100 bpm. ⁠ ⁠ 🏃🏽‍♀️For professional athletes resting heart rates may be even lower.⁠ As an avid runner, it is not surprising that my heart rate is under 60 beats per minute (bradycardia). ⁠🔺Sometimes a person can feel lightheaded, fatigued, and experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or confusion with bradycardia if not enough oxygen is pumped adequately to other organs. ❤️CAUSES: -Damaged heart tissue from a heart attack: -Hypothyroidism -Disturbances of electrolytes like potassium and calcium -Autoimmune diseases like lupus -Blood pressure medications -heart tissue infection (Myocarditis) and heart defect -Sleep apnea (breathing disruptions) A high heart rate or tachycardia is an HR over 100 beats per minute. 🔺Many heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) can cause an elevated heart rate. If left untreated in some cases, complications like heart failure, stroke, or cardiac arrest can arise. ❤️CAUSES may include: - Hyperthyroidism -Increased alcohol or caffeine intake -Electrolyte imbalances -Stress -Fever -Stimulant drugs like cocaine or amphetamines -Exercise Do you know your resting heart rate?⁠ #drmaggiecadet #blackdoctors #womeninmedicine #health #womenhealth #heartdisease #autoimmunedisease #minorityhealth #healthylifestyle #arthritis #hearthealth #heartrate #cardiology
It’s #CallYourDoctorday- and as a woman, the sig It’s #CallYourDoctorday- and as a woman, the significance of today is important. Originally founded by @bebrightpink, call Your Doctor Day focuses on the prevention and detection of ovarian and breast cancer. I am overdue for my breast cancer screening and I’m making it a priority this month. The American Cancer Society recommends screening starting age 40-44 with yearly mammograms if they choose to, definitely after age 45. For breast cancer screening, Diagnostic procedures include: 🔹Breast exam by your provider 🔹Mammogram 🔹Breast ultrasound 🔹Breast biopsy 🔹Breast MRI Remember risk factors! ❗Sex (female) ❗Increase age ❗Genetics (BRCA 1 and BRCA2 gene) ❗Personal and family history of breast cancer ❗Obesity ❗Late menopause ❗Alcohol ❗Hormone replacement (estrogen and progesterone) ❗Never been pregnant or having a child at an older age Also, check out @lifewithdrjovita_o page for more breast health and screening education! For ovarian cancer, diagnostic procedures may include a pelvic exam, ultrasound or CT scan of your abdomen and pelvis, and a blood test for cancer antigen CA 125, a protein found on ovarian cancer cells surfaces. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it spreads to the pelvis and abdomen. 🔹Watch out for abdominal bloating 🔹Feeling full quickly 🔹Pelvis discomfort 🔹Urinary frequency 🔹Changes in bowel habits Call your doctor soon to get evaluated! Have you called your doctor recently? *⁠ *⁠ *⁠ #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #medicalprofessional #doctorsday #medicalprofessionals #medicalresearch #doctordoctor #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breast_cancer #breastcancercare #breastcancerresearch #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerprevention #breastcancerwarriors #ovariancancer #ovarian #ovariancancersurvivor #ovariancancerawarenessmonth ⁠#symptoms #knowthesymptoms #signsandsymptoms #cancersymptoms #cancernation #cancerlife

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