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The idea that sugar is the root, or in some cases the host, of many modern ailments has become increasingly popular. The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes and Zero Sugar Diet by David Zinczenko are two recently published books that defend purging sugar from your diet to increase a healthier lifestyle. From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat comes a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick. Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10 percent of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related
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problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans’ history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifies the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions
Good Morning America’s health and wellness editor. Zinczenko continues his 20-year mission to help Americans live their happiest and healthiest lives, uncovering revolutionary new research that explains why you can’t lose weight—and shows that it’s not your fault. The true culprit is sugar—specifically added sugars—which food manufacturers sneak into almost everything we eat, from bread to cold cuts to yogurt, peanut butter, pizza, and even “health” foods. Until now, there’s been no way to tell how much added about the relationship besugar you’re eating—or how tween sugar and weight loss; to avoid it without sacrifice. and provides the perspective But with the simple steps in necessary to make informed Zero Sugar Diet, you’ll be able decisions about sugar as to eat all your favorite foods individuals and as a society. and strip away unnecessary Lose up to a pound a day sugars—losing weight at a and curb your craving for rate of up to one pound per sweets with delicious recipes day, while still enjoying the and simple, science-based food sweeter things in life. swaps from David Zinczenko, By replacing empty calories
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Too Loud! For Too Long! Loud noises damage hearing
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the U.S. Almost twice as many people report hearing loss as report diabetes or cancer. Noise exposure away from your job can damage your hearing just as much as working in a noisy place. Being around too much loud noise— like using a leaf blower or going to loud concerts—can cause permanent hearing loss. And once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. You can have hearing loss before you even notice you’re having problems. Noise is measured in what are called decibels (dB). Over time, listening to loud sounds at high dB levels can cause hearing loss—or other hearing problems like a ringing sound in your ear that won’t go away. The louder a sound is, and the longer you are exposed to it, the more likely it will damage your hearing. The more often you are exposed to loud sounds over time, the more damage occurs. It’s important for health care providers to ask about hearing and to screen those who are at risk. Health care providers can: • Ask patients about exposure to
Hearing loss gets worse for years it’s noticed or diagnosed.
• People may not know that activities away from work can damage hearing just as much as noise on the job. • People delay reporting hearing loss because they don’t know or won’t admit they have a problem. • Less than half (46 percent) of adults who reported trouble hearing had seen a health care provider for their hearing in the past five years.
Hearing loss causes many problems.
• Continual exposure to noise can
loud noise and trouble hearing, and examine hearing as part of routine care. • Provide hearing tests when patients show or report hearing problems, or refer them to a hearing specialist. • Explain how noise exposure can permanently damage hearing. • Counsel patients on how to protect hearing. Many people are exposed to noise that damages their hearing.
cause stress, anxiety, depression, high Hearing gets worse over blood pressure, heart disease, and time the more often people other health problems. are exposed to loud sounds. • many Some people are at higher risk for
• About 53 percent of people ages 20-69 who have hearing damage from noise report no on-the-job exposure. • About 24 percent of people ages 20-69 who report having excellent hearing have measurable hearing damage. • About 20 percent of adults with no job exposure to loud sounds have hearing damage.
hearing loss, including those who are exposed to loud sounds at home and in the community, work in noisy environments, take medicines that increase their risk, are male and are age 40 or older.
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How To Prepare For A 5K: One Step At A Time BY NICHOLAS FERRETTI
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A 5K race is a popular event for both new and experienced runners. It is an excellent starting point for beginner runners or those in dire need of fitness motivation. If you are thinking about dusting off that old pair of running shoes in the back of your closet, it may seem like a daunting task to take on a 5K run. However, attending a 5K event is a great way to set a fitness goal and motivate yourself to achieve it. If you are a beginner
runner and plan to take on a 5K run, there are several strategies that can help you prepare and ensure that your venture into the 3.1-mile trek is successful. Although it may sound obvious, the first step in preparing for a 5K is to sign up for an event. Do some research and find an upcoming event at least three months away in order to give yourself time to prepare. While you might want to wait until after you have started training to think about signing up,
making the commitment beforehand will prevent you from backing out and help you set a goal for yourself, which will motivate you to do your best. Also, signing up for an event a few months in advance gives you ample time to involve friends and family. Training with a group is a great way to motivate and challenge yourself to improve. In addition to signing up for an event, it is essential to set up a training regimen that is right for you and that you can follow consistently. Many people make the mistake of running too rigorously and pushing themselves too hard in the
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beginning, which results in injury or just a turn off from running altogether. In order to have a successful training routine, you should start from your current fitness level and ease your way into more high-intensity running. When training, make sure that you are running at an effort level that is comfortable,
but challenging as well. While you want to push yourself so that you can improve, running too hard can result in an injury. To prevent this, walk as a warm-up to allow your body to adapt to the demands of running and also as a cool down to transition
back to reality. Run at a pace and distance that is comfortable to you and slowly increase over time as you build endurance. The key to successful running is efficient breathing. Your muscles require a lot of oxygen when running, so it is important to regulate your breathing. The best method is to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth at a consistent rate. In addition to running, it is also a good idea to incorporate cross-training on your off-running days in order to gain strength and burn fat. Cross-training comes in various forms and also adds diversity to your workout. Sports such as basketball, lacrosse and soccer can be used as cross-training in addition to activities such as kickboxing, karate, biking and swimming. Along with cross-training, it is essential to
add resistance training to your routine. Lifting weights builds muscle, which helps to prevent injuries and build speed. While you should lift weights, you don’t have to be a bodybuilder. You should lift moderate weight with a high repetition count. Aside from training, you must also fuel your body with nutritious food. You should eat food that is high in carbohydrates, the main source of energy during prolonged cardiovascular activity. While you will need less of it than carbs, protein that is high in quality such as lean chicken, turkey and fish can help muscle tissue recovery. While training and working out are essentials for a successful 5K, you must also take time to recover. The body actually strengthens during rest and overworking the body can result in an injury. It is important to pay attention to the fatigue and aches of your body and take strategic rest days in order to make a full recovery.
Getting eight hours of sleep every night and having a well-balanced diet can help to ensure a swift and full recovery. Most importantly, have fun. On the day of the race, you will find that every runner is going at their own pace, whether it be walking, jogging or sprinting. Push yourself to keep the pace you trained for and enjoy yourself. Your only competition is yourself and you will surely feel accomplished after completing your 5K and meeting the goals that you worked for.
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How Our Words May Limit Our Children’s Growth
Do your words harm or heal your child? As parents, we have the best of intentions for our kids. Sometimes we don’t fully recognize the influence our words have to block our children from moving forward and becoming the strong, resilient children that they so need to become. Let us allow these phrases to serve as a reminder of just how powerful our words are and the importance of truly thinking through the long-lasting implications of the words we choose.
“I told you so.”
Saying “I told you so” to your child will make him feel like you were hoping that he would inevitably fail and that you would be right. This is not the mindset that we want to be raising our children with. Yes, as parents we want to shelter our babies and save them from the world discouraging them from making their own choices, and yes, making their own mistakes will keep them stagnant and block the flow of fresh experiences into their lives. More importantly, it will rob our child of the ability to be resilient by
LIFE EVOLUTIONS Melody Pourmoradi rising above poor judgment calls and less than desirable outcomes, on their own terms.
“I’ll do that for you.”
So often we baby our children and insist on doing things for them that they ought to and are more than capable of doing for themselves. This is a parent’s natural instinct. I personally struggle with taking a step back all the time. As long as it is safe for them to do so, grant your children the space they needs to learn, grow and evolve. This requires consciously holding yourself back at times when you want to step in. She can pour her own milk, clean her own room and resolve her
own friendship disputes. Show your child that you have confidence in their actions and encourage each of them to flex their own independence muscles.
“You’re a quitter.”
Please refrain from calling your child a quitter. The child who is curious and always looking for new opportunities and adventures will show up for life with a very strong sense of self and a strong connection to what brings her joy. The few times that I heard these words as a young girl really stuck with me. Although I’ve worked through the limitations that this title imposed, it is a constant effort to remind myself that I’m a multi-passionate woman with many interests, not a quitter. Calling your child a quitter blocks their flow of creativity and disconnects them from exploring passions. Instead, nurture their desire to learn in their own way and at their own pace and applaud them for having the confidence and willingness to spread their wings and explore their own unique possibilities.
“You should be more like...”
By comparing your child to others, you are inviting them to always compare themselves to everyone who crosses their path. That constant state of self-scrutiny will keep your child striving for a reality that is not his own and will instill an unrealistic marker for them to live up to. The last thing you want to do is to rob your child of his very essence. Instead encourage them to always be better than they were the day before. That is the only form of comparison that will promote true growth. When and if your child compares herself to others, teach her to use those feelings as a source of inspiration; show her that the talent or intelligence that she notices in another person is only a reflection of her own light and all of the things that are also possible for her. Melody is a women’s life & wellness coach dedicated to bringing girls’ empowerment to communities on a global scale. For more information visit: www.lifeevolutionscoaching.com and www.GiRLiFEempowerment.com
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March Is Colon Cancer Screening Month March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Colorectal cancer is often curable when detected early. Most early colorectal cancers produce no symptoms, which makes screening an excellent tool to prevent this cancer. Some possible symptoms like recent new abdominal pain, blood in or on the stool, a change in stool size, or shape or a change in bowel habits do not always indicate the presence of colorectal cancer but they are reason to visit a physician. When colon cancer does cause symptoms, it may cause vague abdominal pain, constipation, symptoms of obstruction such as bloating or cramps and fatigue as a result of anemia from chronic blood loss. Most colorectal cancers develop from initially benign
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polyps which are abnormal growths in the colon. There are several types of colon polyps, some of which have the potential to become cancer and some that do not. If pre-malignant polyps grow unnoticed and are not removed, they may become cancerous. Screening tests can find polyps for removal before they turn into cancer. The development of more than 75 to 90 percent of colorectal cancer can be prevented through early detection and removal of precancerous polyps. Colon cancer screening with removal of polyps can prevent the development of colon cancer making colon cancer screening the only cancer screening test which can prevent cancer from occurring. Even when large colon cancers are found during screening, they can be surgically removed and if there has been no significant spread, these cancers can also be cured.
The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is roughly equal in men and women and the risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. Despite this, women are less likely to undergo colon screening. Colorectal cancer is most common after age 50 but it can strike at younger ages. Most recently and for unclear reasons, there has been a surge of colon cancers amongst people in their 30s and 40s. The preferred colorectal cancer screening is colonoscopy every 10 years. For normal risk individuals, the American College of Gastroenterology recommends colonoscopy every decade beginning at age 50, and age 45 for African Americans. Colonoscopy is recommended for individuals of any age who are at higher than average risk for developing colorectal cancer due to a personal history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps, a strong
family history of the disease, inherited forms of colorectal polyps or cancer and such chronic digestive conditions as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. For those with a family history of colorectal cancer, testing should begin at age 40 or 10 years younger than the age of the youngest affected relative, whichever is earlier. For both average and high risk individuals, all potential pre-cancerous polyps should be removed. If appropriate, readers should consult their physician to discuss colon cancer screening. With an educated public and a willing medical team, we can hope to dramatically decrease the incidence of colon cancer and perhaps even eliminate colon cancer in the future. David Bernstein, MD, FAASLD,FACG, AGAF, FACP, is the chief of hepatology and Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases and a professor of medicine at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine.
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Secrets To Mastering Portion Control CHOOSING HEALTH Stefani Pappas RDN, CDN, CPT A few simple tips can help you get a grasp on portion control. Getting back to simplicity and moderation will help you eat more mindfully and be on the road towards a healthier you!
Understand Serving Sizes
Carrying around a set of measuring cups and a food scale isn’t exactly the most practical thing. Keep these measuring items in your home to properly portion out food. When you are out and about, remember this simple guide that can help you visualize appropriate portion sizes: • 3 oz lean meat/poultry = deck of cards • 1 c of pasta = baseball
• 1½ oz of cheese = 3-4 stacked dice • ½ c fresh fruit = tennis ball • 1 tsp margarine = 1 dice
Track Your Food For A Day
Have you ever tracked your food on a mobile app? Excessive portion sizes can add up, leading to a tremendous caloric surplus over the course of the week. Track your food to get a better understanding of what a typical day of eating looks like for you. You may find that some foods are adding excess calories that you could easily cut out. You’ll also
grow a great appreciation for portion control when you see how it works in the big picture.
Put All Snacks On A Plate
The bigger the package, the harder it may be to visualize a portion size. Instead of mindlessly eating out of the bag, portion out a serving and actually put it on a plate! Visualize how much you can eat for the appropriate amount of calories. Add more mindfulness to your eating by sitting down at the
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In today’s world, we are blinded by fast food and restaurant serving sizes. We have become accustomed to excessive portion sizes and constantly cleaning our plate. Understanding portion control is an important step to improving your overall health. Always know that it’s never too late to learn about portion sizes and take control of your eating habits! Both quality and quantity play a role when it comes to nutrition. A healthy diet emphasizes whole and natural foods, but also instills a sense of moderation and balance. Too much of anything, even a typical “healthy food,” is never good. As we get used to extreme portion sizes and start to eat more, our stomach capacity stretches and we become used to this excessive amount of food. Eating more becomes a habit, training the body and brain to consume larger amounts of food. Ultimately, eating in excess of what the body needs will lead to weight gain and extra energy being stored as fat.
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Education Series For Kidney Cancer Patients Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Urology is offering a new educational series for patients newly diagnosed with kidney cancer. Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis during the year at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Ave. in Garden City, Suite ML-5. The first meeting
kitchen table and savoring every bite, even for something as simple as a small snack. You can also opt for single serving bags to ensure you stay within the appropriate portion size.
Serve Vegetables Family-Style
Typically, we serve pasta and main entrée dishes family-style. These are the dishes that often are full of excess fat and calories. Instead, serve up steamed or grilled vegetables in a family-style way. Purchase different colors of vegetables to get a variety of healthy phytonutrients. Place a large serving plate in the center of the dinner table and load it up with delicious vegetables.
will take place on Wednesday, March 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meetings will provide information about genetic testing, nutrition and selfcare, imaging and treatment, available clinical trials, cancer treatment side effects and what to expect. Call 516663-2316 or email kowens@ winthrop.org to register.
Brain Tumor Support Group Share feelings, concerns, experiences, ways to cope and more at The Brain Tumor Center’s support group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers on Thursday, March. 16, from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. at Neurological Surgery, P.C. at 1991 Marcus Ave., Suite
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Liquid calories can add up quickly. Don’t fall into the trap of drinking away your calories for the day. Soda and fruit juice are packed with exorbitant amounts of sugar and typically have little nutritional value. If you are going to have these drinks, pour yourself one glass. Try to dilute it with water or seltzer water for added volume with fewer calories. Opt for water, naturally-flavored seltzer water, and herbal tea for low-calorie alternatives. Pick one or two of these tips to master within the upcoming weeks. Small changes can lead to big results when it comes to portion control and weight management. Figure out what works best for you and stick with it. Stefani Pappas, RDN, CDN, CPT, is a clinical dietitian nutritionist at St. Francis Hospital. She also provides private and group nutrition counseling at her office in Great Neck. Visit her website www.StefHealthTips.com for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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