Move \u2013 any way you can \u2013 to reduce fibroid risk<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n

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All of this research does not mean that women need to adopt a rigorous exercise routine. What it means is that any movement can contribute to an overall reduced risk of developing large fibroids in the uterus. Whether this movement is from housework, shopping, or just climbing stairs, an activity can make a significant difference in improving your health. Here are a few more ideas for sitting less: ^{6, 9, 10<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n}

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• Play with your children more often.<\/li>
• Walk while on the phone.<\/li>
• Stand up from your desk every half hour.<\/li>
• Get off public transportation early.<\/li>
• Get a standing desk<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  Even small changes can improve your health over the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  Fibroid treatment can help<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  Of course, sometimes fibroids require treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  The doctors at Viva Eve are fibroid experts, and provide high-quality, personalized care for each and every patient we see. We will partner with you to determine the best way to treat your problematic fibroids or adenomyosis symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  Sources for information referenced in this post<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  1. Wijndaele, K., Orrow, G., Ekelund, U., Sharp, S. J., Brage, S., Griffin, S. J., & Simmons, R. K. (2014). Increasing objectively measured sedentary time increases clustered cardiometabolic risk: a 6 year analysis of the ProActive study. Diabetologia, 57(2): 305-312. doi:10.1007\/s00125-013-3102-y<\/li>
  2. Biswas, A., Oh, P. I., Faulkner, G. E., Bajaj, R. R. Silver, M. A., Mitchell, M. S., & Alter, D. A. (2015). Sedentary time and its association with risk for disease incidence, mortality, and hospitalization in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(2): 123-132. doi:10.7326\/M14-1651<\/li>
  3. Healy, G. N., Matthews, C. E., Dunstan, D. W., Winkler, E. A., & Owen, N. (2011). Sedentary time and cardio-metabolic biomarkers in US adults: NHANES 2003-06. European Heart Journal, 32(5): 590-597. doi:10.1093\/eurheartj\/ehq451<\/li>
  4. He, Y., Zeng, Q., Dong, S., Qin, L., Li, G., & Wang, P. (2013). Associations between uterine fibroids and lifestyles including diet, physical activity, and stress: a case-control study in China. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 22(1): 109-117. doi:10.6133\/apjcn.2013.22.1.07<\/li>
  5. Khan, A. T., Shehmar, M., & Gupta, J. K. (2014). Uterine fibroids: current perspectives. International Journal of Women\u2019s Health, 6: 95-114. doi:10.2147\/IJWH.S51083<\/li>
  6. Kushi, L. H., Doyle, C., McCullough, M., Rock, C. L., Denmark-Wahnefried, W., Bandera, E. V., Gapstur, S., Patel, A. V., Andrew, K., Gansler, T., & The American Cancer Society 2010 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. (2012). American cancer society guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 62(1):30-67. doi:10.3322\/caac.20140<\/li>
  7. Uijtdewilligen, L., Twisk, J. W. R., Singh, A. S., Chinapaw, M. J. M., van Mechelen, W., & Brown, W. J. (2014). Biological, socio-demographic, work and lifestyle determinants of sitting in young adult women: a prospective cohort study. The International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11: 7.doi:10.1186\/1479-5868-11-7<\/li>
  8. Kravitz, L. (2011). American College of Sports Medicine.Retrieved June 9, 2015, from\u00a0Reducing Sedentary Behaviors: Sitting Less and Moving More.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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