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Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone and The Loft Healthy Seminars at the 6th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2017 presented by WABC-TV
Creative salads, innovative Thai and Indian specialties and organic wines are only some of the healthy tastings offered by18 area restaurants and food and beverage companies at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone at the 6th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2017 presented by WABC-TV on Saturday, October 21,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, 2017, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. This year, Expo 2017 is introducing The Loft Healthy Seminars, a series of ten different 45-minute presentations on timely food topics throughout the two-day event. Erin McKeever Jerde from The Salad Jar will speak on Gluten-Sensitivity vs. Gluten Intolerance while representatives from The Mumbai Times, Rainbow Thai Restaurant and Myrna’s Kitchen will each lead informative sessions on the health benefits of Indian, Thai and Mediterranean foods. Jeb Fiorita from Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors will discuss organic wines and eco-friendly vineyards. Visit www.hws-expos.com for updates and schedule information. Participating restaurants and food and beverage companies include Bareburger Stamford, India Avenue, Ionic Sportwater, KIND Healthy Snacks, My Mix Creative Kitchen, Myrna’s Kitchen, Navaratna Pure Vegetarian Restaurant, Authentic Indian Cuisine, Rainbow Thai Restaurant, Rise Brewing Company, Tangra Biryani Point, The Mumbai Times Restaurant, The Salad Jar and Val's Putnam Wines & Liquors.
At the Expo, visitors will also find health education provided by Stamford Health, activities for children, special guests, plus the latest information, products, services and demos from over 100 exhibitors and much more. Additional highlights include flu shots provided by CVS Health (insurance and/or cash payments accepted), healthy food demos with registered dietitian Cora Ragaini RD of Grade A ShopRite, “Discover Scuba” classes with Capt. Saam’s Scuba School and The Shark Tank Health Zone, showcasing “As Seen on Shark Tank” wellness entrepreneurs including Billy Blanks Jr. of Dance It Out, who will conduct his popular dance fitness class. Those who bring nonperishable food for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County will receive a free raffle ticket or raffle tickets can be purchased for $5. Healthy raffle prizes will be announced throughout the weekend. A silent auction will also benefit The Food Bank. For information and updates, visit www.hws-expos.com and follow on Twitter @hws_expos, Instagram @hws_expos and Facebook.com/hws.expos Sponsors are Stamford Health, WABC-TV, Grade A ShopRite, CVS Health, EBMAS CT Martial Arts, Even Hotels, Mountainside, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, Healthcare News, News 12 Connecticut, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, Star 99.9, 95.9 Fox, The Advocate/Hearst Media Services, Natural Awakenings, Natural Nutmeg, Jen Danzi, Macaroni Kid and Fairfield Parent. This event is created and produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich, CT-based event marketing company.
Myrna and Pierre from Myrna’s Kitchen serving samples to Mayor David Martin of Stamford at Expo 2016.
Cora Ragaini RD of Grade A ShopRite will return to Expo 2107 to conduct healthy food demos and provide nutrition information.
A wide variety of healthy food tastings will take place at Expo 2017 at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone.
Photo credit: Marsin Digital
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Health benefits of weight training for women
Some women may tend to shy away from lifting weights for fear of the effect it will have on their appearance. But the health benefits of muscle-strengthening include increased bone strength in addition to muscular fitness, and it can help you maintain muscle during a weight-loss program. Despite the benefits of building muscle, many women desire a toned figure, but don’t want to end up looking “buff.” The truth is, there isn’t a huge risk of drastically increasing the size of women’s muscles with weight training alone. The majority of women (and I’m sure there are exceptions) don’t have the necessary hormones for that kind of growth. The main hormone that contributes to increasing muscle size is testosterone, which is typically associated with the male body, but isn’t generally as abundant in females. In order for a woman to develop “bodybuilder” muscles, it would be necessary to exceed the recommended amount of strength training, take hormones and focus intensely on increasing muscle mass. However, the average woman who lifts moderate weights will not experience that type of muscle growth.
Benefits of resistance and weight training
The fact is, weight training, also known as resistance training, is extremely important, not only for strengthening the body in general, but also for increasing bone density, which is an aspect that should concern all adult women. Building muscle mass increases one’s metabolic rate, which can aid in burning fat and maintaining a healthy weight. Besides lifting weights, examples of other resistance training include: • • • •
Working with resistance bands Doing calisthenics that use body weight for resistance (push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups) Carrying heavy loads Heavy gardening (such as digging or hoeing)
So, if you want to lose weight, increase bone density, tone-up or simply gain strength, be sure to include resistance training in your regular exercise routine.
Source:www.goredforwomen.org
16th Annual National Women's Health & Fitness Day September 27, 2017
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday in September. It is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages.
An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 women of all ages, from across the country, will gather at senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, park and recreation districts, health and service organizations, schools, retirement communities and other community locations to partake in local women’s health and fitness events. HOW TO OBSERVE Get the girls together for a workout and use #WomensHealthFitnessDay to post on social media.
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There is so much to cover from a health, wellness and healthcare perspective as we approach fall! New routines, schedules, activities and trying to enjoy it all during the last months of warm weather. This month we continue to provide resources for a healthy transition back to school, reap the harvest from our local farm markets, and as a media partner for the 6th Annual Stamford Health, Wellness & Sport Expo, coming up in October, we continue to provide valuable information for an active lifestyle focusing on wellness at any age. As we put the finishing touches on this issue we continue to be humbled by your feedback and ideas for upcoming issues. We hope you are as excited as we are when each new issue comes out and that there is indeed something for everyone to benefit from on our pages. We have heard that you like our Book List; please share your thoughts and suggestions for books; our editors love to engage with you! We plan to expand our monthly recipes; please send us your favorites! We are really excited about discovering new healthy products! Share your finds and they may get published in an upcoming issue. In between issues please visit us on the web, follow us on social media; find your spot to interact with us; we appreciate your support and encouragement! Look for our team at local health and wellness events and stop by to say hello. If we are not at an event, or you have one coming up, let us know and we will certainly add it to our Out & About schedule! Make the most of each day and thank you for joining us each month! Contact us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com. Visit Fairfield County Healthcare News on Facebook to get even more updates on local health and wellness
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Foods for Fall The Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) theory of the five elements provides a framework for making food choices that will be most beneficial to a person at a given time of year. Within this Asian theory, there are five elements, or factors, which have an inter-relationship which must be kept in balance. The Five Elements are: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Fall is associated with the Metal element. During this time of year, it is recommended that people eat more foods from the Metal grouping and an ample selection from the Earth category as well. (Within the 5 elements, Earth is said to nourish Metal.) An example of food choices that improve health in the fall include eating more brown rice, navy beans, mustard greens, tofu, almonds, pears, mushrooms, onions and garlic. In general, it is most important to eat foods which follow the basic tastes which correspond to the element of the season; in this case you would want to eat foods which fall into the pungent (Metal) and starchy/sweet (Earth) categories and avoid foods which aggravate these elements - sugar, meat and eggs. ___________________________________________________
Jennifer Brett, ND, L.Ac.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Health: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a health science used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction in the body. TCM includes the use of acupuncture, exercise, dietary choices, herbal remedies and tissue work to help people get well and stay well. Acupuncture treatments began over 3000 years ago. Its use spread throughout ancient Egypt, the Middle East and later to Europe as merchants and missionaries to China told of the amazing health cures they had witnessed. Acupuncture did not become widely used in the United States until after President Nixon opened diplomatic relations with China in 1971. Medical historians have noted that more people have benefited from Chinese Medicine over the course of the last 5000 years than the combined total of all other healing sciences, both ancient and modern.
Acupuncture for Preventing Fall Illnesses: This is the time of year to start thinking about preventing colds and flu. When the seasons change, the change in weather creates the climate for colds and influenza. Everyone is familiar with some symptoms of flu – headache, severe body aches, fever, cough, etc. Regular Acupuncture can help prevent illnesses. TCM treatments have been used for centuries to make the body less susceptible to those illnesses that arise from what the ancient Chinese called “outside influences.” Acupuncture is most effective as preventive medicine. Research has confirmed that acupuncture stimulates the body's immune system thus increasing your resistance to infection. The World Health Organization has developed a partial list which identifies some of the many conditions that acupuncture can help treat. Respiratory illnesses like the common cold, influenza, asthma and bronchitis are all on that list. There are many other benefits to having regular acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture can help relieve the effects of chronic stress, help people sleep better, have less pain and feel healthier.
Dr. Jennifer Brett is the founding director of the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute. She is currently the chair of two Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) Committees (CCAOM Distance Learning Committee and CCAOM Research Committee) and a member of the ACIH (Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health; formerly ACCAHC) Clinical Working Group. For more information on Traditional Chinese Medicine or to schedule an appointment at the UB Clinics call 203-576-4349.
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School starts soon—
Is your child fully vaccinated?
Vaccines for young children (Newborns through 6 years old)
During the early years of life, children need vaccines to protect them from 14 diseases that can be serious, even life-threatening. Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children increase the risk of disease not only for their own children, but also for other children and adults throughout the entire community. For example, vulnerable newborns too young to have received the maximum protection from the recommended doses of vaccines or people with weakened immune systems, such as some people with cancer and transplant recipients, are also at higher risk of disease. Flu vaccines are recommended for kids 6 months and older. Getting your children vaccinated—as well as other family members and caregivers—can help protect infants younger than 6 months old who are too young to be vaccinated. Ask your family’s doctor or nurse about getting a yearly flu vaccine to protect against flu.
School-age children, from preschoolers to college students, need vaccines. Making sure that children receive all their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to ensure your children’s long-term health—as well as the health of friends, classmates, and others in your community.
Vaccines for preteens and teens (7 through 18 years old)
Preteens and teens need vaccines, too! As kids get older, they are still at risk for certain diseases. Before heading back to school, three vaccines are recommended for 11-12 year olds— HPV, Tdap, and meningococcal conjugate vaccine—for continued protection. HPV vaccine is important because it can prevent HPV infections that can cause cancer later in life. For other diseases, like whooping cough, the protection from vaccine doses received in childhood fades over time. That’s why 11–12 year-olds are also recommended to get the booster shot called Tdap to help protect them from whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine helps prevent two of the three most common causes of meningococcal disease, which can be very serious—even life-threatening. It’s important to know that flu can be serious, even for healthy, young people. Preteens and teens are no exception. So older kids should get at least one flu vaccine every year. To learn more about vaccines, talk to your child’s healthcare provider.
Meningococcal Vaccines
By Theresa Santoro, MSN, RN, CHCA President & CEO, RVNA
In the recent past, there have been outbreaks of Meningococcal B disease on college campuses which have drawn attention to the need for college students to be vaccinated against this and other Meningococcal diseases. Meningococcal disease can cause potentially severe infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord and infections of the blood. The Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine, known as Menactra, is administered in a two dose series and protects against four types of bacteria, serogroups A, V, W, Y. This vaccine is required by many colleges and universities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the conjugate vaccine for all first year students living in residence halls. Typically, this vaccine is administered at age 11 with a booster at age 16. The Meningococcal B vaccine, which goes by the brand name Bexsero, is administered in two or three doses and protects against the serogroup B Meningococcal disease bacteria. The CDC recommends a three dose series for individuals ten years and older who are part of a population identified to be at increased risk because of a serogroup B outbreak, like those that have occurred on some college campuses. RVNA offers both these vaccines at its office at 27 Governor Street. If your child’s college or university requires you to have one of both of these vaccines, or if you choose to take them independently, contact RVNA at 203 4385555 ext. 1119 to make an appointment. A doctor’s prescription is required and there is a vaccine administration fee.
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Sacred Heart University
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to celebrate…
the opening of …
Center for Healthcare Education
“After nearly two years of construction, Sacred Heart University’s new Center for Healthcare Education is ready to open. Staff and faculty from the College of Health Professions and College of Nursing have moved into the state-of-the-art building, and students will begin their studies with the latest technology and modern features there this fall. The official unveiling will be Friday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., and health-care workshops and lectures will take place throughout the year to celebrate the new facility and inform the community about the importance of health care.
For years, the College of Health Professions and College of Nursing operated at the Cambridge building in Trumbull. Construction crews broke ground on the new site in June 2015 and built the three-story, 120,000square-foot center and 50,000-square-foot parking garage that both sit on 8.7 acres of land. The building was designed by SLAM, a national architectural firm based in Glastonbury and is a $65 million investment for the University. SLAM is also working on the University of Notre Dame’s Campus Crossroads project.
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“The expanded space and updated equipment will offer new opportunities for learning and ensure that students graduate well prepared and ready to make their mark in the booming health care industry,” said SHU President John J. Petillo. One of those opportunities is the ability of faculty and students to offer multi-professional clinics that will expose both students and patients to a collaborative, holistic approach to services for everyone from children to the elderly. Disciplines that will collaborate in clinical services include athletic training, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language pathology.
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The center also will house laboratory and classroom facilities designed to support a collaborative, team-based learning environment. There is an immersive, acute-care simulation lab with video and data-capture capability to provide enhanced feedback on performance in a clinical setting. Instructors no longer will have to stand over students as they go through a simulation; instead, instructors can record the video and provide guidance afterward alongside the students. “We are excited to see years of work come together and to celebrate with the community in September,” said Patricia Walker, dean of the College of Health Professions. “Students will greatly benefit from the new technologies in this building. In addition to allowing us to have new types of labs with emerging technologies, the rooms are larger, allowing collaborative activities involving more than one program. New social spaces both inside and outside the building will encourage more interaction among students and between faculty and students. The center is also closer to the main campus and will allow our faculty and students to participate more in University events. We are grateful to the University leadership for giving us this opportunity.” The College of Health Professions includes over 1,000 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate students and 56 full-time faculty members. It offers bachelor’s degrees, graduate certificate programs, master’s degree programs and a doctoral program in physical therapy. U.S. News and World Report ranked SHU’s physical therapy program nationally number one in Connecticut and top five in New England. There is a 100 percent pass rate among SHU students on the occupational therapy and athletic training certification exams. Students and faculty, in both the College of Nursing and College of Health Professions, travel abroad on service trips to underdeveloped countries throughout the year to offer their skills and expertise. In the Center for Healthcare Education, enhanced athletic training, human performance and motion-analysis labs will provide up-to-the-minute learning environments for the exercise science and athletic training programs. These will be used for developing clinical skills and evidenced-based practice and also will support faculty/student research. The equipment will prepare students for careers in patient care, for which they will evaluate the physical performance of individuals with injuries and chronic conditions. An outdoor, multi-purpose amphitheater will be available for both large and small group discussions and will expand the capacity for problem-based tutorials?. The center also will be available to host professional activities for health-care providers in the community and will be the hub for coordinating community-based programming supported by the colleges, such as global health and service learning activities. “We can’t wait for our students to get here this fall and to watch them thrive. They are going to be truly amazed by this facility and all it has to offer. There are many exciting opportunities for our nursing students’ not only to practice on our state-of-the-art manikins and actors, but to collaborate on cases with students in the other health disciplines,” said Mary Alice Donius, dean of the College of Nursing. “This will ensure that students in all the disciplines will be prepared for the kind of interactions they will experience when they begin to work in professional health-care settings.” The College of Nursing includes 1,400 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programming and 37 full-time faculty members. The college offers bachelor’s degree programs, master’s degree programs and a post-master doctoral degree in nursing practice. SHU’snursing program was ranked fourth in Connecticut by the online nursing service, RegisteredNursing.org, because of SHU graduates’ high pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN), a standardized test candidates must pass to practice nursing. For more information on the Center for Healthcare Education, please visit http://www.sacredheart.edu/aboutshu/newfacilities/centerforhealthcareeducation/.
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Back to School Tips for Kids & Parents Summer is over for many kids, and as a parent, whether you’re shedding tears or jumping with the joy at your kids heading back to school, you should also be thinking about all the things that will help give them the very best start to their year. Back to school is about more than just new jeans, the coolest sneakers and fancy pens – while you prep your lengthy list for the mall, don’t forget to make a separate one that will ensure your child is healthy, happy and emotionally ready to face their first day. And remember, what applies to them, usually applies to you, too. The back to school routine can be as tough for parents as it is for kids…
Switching from summer hours to early bedtimes and wakeups is often the toughest part of the back to school routine. But it’s important to remember that a good night’s sleep is one of the fundamentals to staying healthy and keeping stress levels down during the transition and throughout the year. Ease your kids back into going to bed early a week or two before school starts. Set the bedtime early, but allow calm activities like reading or playing with soft toys in bed—but be sure to keep electronics and television at bay. Studies continue to show that electronics before sleep can lead to disrupted sleep and fatigue the next day.
2. Brush Up on Hygiene Principles
Classrooms are hotbeds for germs to spread. Hand washing is the golden rule, and should happen after using the toilet, playing outside, touching or handling pets or playing with communal toys. If your child is the one carrying the bug, this is one time where it’s okay to teach them not to share—covering the nose and mouth with a tissue or an arm is the courteous way to keep germs from spreading. Inform your kids to watch out for head lice. Remind your kids that sharing hats, helmets, combs and hair accessories is a no-no. You may also want to take precautionary measures like spraying with tea tree oil to keep the bugs away or checking your child’s hair periodically.
3. Calm Worries and Anxiety
Anxiety is a growing concern for school-age children, whether it’s separation anxiety, social anxiety, fear of not fitting or even feeling the pressure to stay on top of grades and activities. You can help your child cope with back to school anxiety by talking about the return well in advance. Make sure they’re aware of who their teacher is, their class schedule and any changes they might encounter from their former routine. You may even want to plan a tour of the school and classroom or a meet and greet with the teacher to help your child acclimate before the first day. Once your child is back in their routine, keep your eye out for warning signs that something is wrong. These can include a loss of appetite, secrecy or lack of communication, bad behavior and much more.
4. Get a Doctor’s Note
All good back to school plans should include a visit to the doctor. Staying up to date with vaccinations is a no-brainer, but a general checkup should be just as important. The start of the school year is when general illnesses, coughs, colds and flus and crop up more frequently. For children involved in sports, the doctor can check for any underlying injuries, talk about proper nutrition, discuss training and exercise programs and make sure your child is mentally prepared for the extra pressure that comes along with organized sports.
5. Be Backpack Savvy
Lugging books around is an unavoidable part of the school day routine, but it shouldn’t be one that takes a toll on your child’s physical health. It’s important to choose a backpack that is sturdy and comfortable and that offers good support. Thick, padded shoulder straps will help alleviate rubbing and pinching, and can also spread weight out across the back more evenly. Backpacks on wheels are also permissible in many schools and can make the struggle a little easier. Just make sure your child can easily lift the backpack when the wheels can’t be used with a handle or an optional shoulder or back strap.
6. Study Up on Allergy Policies
Your kids will be hitting the books, but you might find that before school starts, you’ll also have some reading to do—namely, the allergy policies at your child’s school. The list of common allergens is growing amongst children, and so are the restrictions for children’s lunches – dairy, peanuts, eggs, nuts, soy, wheat and many other items may have guidelines around how they can be used or may be banned entirely. For all children’s safety, be sure you read and adhere to any documentation carefully.
7. Become a Meal-On-the-Go Master
Stock up on healthy breakfast items, from whole grain toast and peanut butter to yogurt and berry parfaits, so your little ones can head out the door with a full stomach. For picky eaters, a high-protein cereal is a good compromise to sugary options. Smoothies and protein shakes are healthy options. When it comes to lunches, prepping the night before is your safest bet. Start with whole grain breads, add healthy fillers like tuna, egg salad or turkey breast, and swap out mayo for spreads like hummus, guacamole or honey mustard. Pack in bite-size fruits and veggies for good measure.
Source:www.activebeat.com/
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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our September Book List for Healthcare News Ruby on the Outside Nora Raleigh Baskin Young adult category but powerful for all ages; Ruby’s mom is in prison. A story of the exploration of guilt and innocence.
Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography from Dronestagram Ayperi Karabuda Ecer Magnificent aerial photos of the world.
Option B Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant Building resilience in the face of adversity.
The Appalachian Trail: Hiking the People’s Path Bart Smith Stunning views of the 14 states on the Appalachian Trail.
Prime of Life P.D. Bekendan In search of a simpler life, a cardiothoracic surgeon works as a janitor in a retirement home.
The New Camp Cookbook: Gourmet Grub for Campers, Road Trippers, and Adventurers Linda Ly, photographs by Will Taylor Great, creative recipes for outdoor adventure and travel.
Rose`All Day: The Essential Guide to Your New Favorite Wine Katherine Cole Looking at the quintessential pink wine through a new lens.
The World is Flat Thomas L. Friedman A brief history of the 21st century and the impact of globalization on basically everything.
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Healthy kid-friendly recipes to start and finish the school day Bookworm Apple Bark Grab your books and this crunchy, sweet breakfast treat as you dash off to school. Preparation Time: 10 minutes
1 Granny Smith Apple 1 tablespoon peanut butter 2½ tablespoons golden or black raisins 1½ tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
Cut apple into four quarters, starting at the stem. Remove the core by cutting away to leave a flat surface on the apple quarter. Be careful not to cut too much of the edible portion of the apple away. Drop and slightly spread the peanut butter on apple quarters. Mix together the raisins and dried cranberries then sprinkle on peanut butter. Serves: 1 1 Cup of Fruit per Serving
Crazy, Curly Broccoli Bake A new twist on the side dish, this tasty combo won’t be on the table for long— get yours while it’s hot! Preparation Time: 25 minutes
1½ cups whole wheat corkscrew pasta, dry 3 cups broccoli, frozen, chopped 1can (10.5 oz.) low-fat cream of broccoli soup, condensed ½ cup skim milk 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs ¼ teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
Preheat oven to 350o. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place frozen broccoli in large microwave safe and oven proof dish and cook for 2 minutes on high. Coarsely chop cooked broccoli. Mix soup with skim milk, and add to chopped broccoli. Add cooked pasta and mix. Top with bread crumbs and seasoning blend. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through. Serves: 6 ½ Cup of Vegetables per Serving
Recipes courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH)
Getting the kids out to school in the morning can be a bit of a manic panic. (Where are my socks? The bus is here!) While you want to make sure your kids start the day right with a healthy breakfast, some days are just grab-and-go. Try this delicious, kidfriendly, and fast recipe. Need a way to get your kids to eat their vegetables? Try this quick and easy pasta and broccoli bake for dinner!
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September is National Yoga Month
Equinox Yoga atop East Rock Park September 22
Join Breathing Room Yoga at 6 pm at the top of East Rock Park in celebrating the day when light & night are in perfect balance, before the season shifts! Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun crosses the equator making day and night of equal lengths. The Autumn Equinox is a time to celebrate the gifts of summer blossoms and begin to turn inward in preparation for the journey around the second half of the sun. Come join us for a reflective class that will freshen perspective!
18th Annual CT Recovery Walks!
For the 18th consecutive year the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) will be hosting Recovery Walks! Together we can generate hope and create a powerful message: that recovery is possible for anyone. On Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Hartford's Bushnell Park, thousands of individuals will gather to affirm themselves as "living proof" that recovery is real. We would like to invite you to investment in an organization that has helped thousands of persons to recover from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Proceeds from this event will be used to support community activities, educate the public and media, raise awareness, fight stigma, support individual recovery, and advocate at the state, federal, and local levels. https://ccar.us/ccar-events/recovery-walks/
Light The Night
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. And it's all happening now. Not someday, but today. Each year friends, families and coworkers form teams to raise money in support of our mission. Fairfield County Harbor Point Commons Park, 101 Commons Park S, Stamford, CT Saturday October 28, 2017 www.lightthenight.org
Every Tuesday Night in September!
Join Breathing Room Yoga Center for an open skies class atop the Grove Street Garage at 6:30pm every Tuesday in September! Don’t forget your camera, post-yoga sunset views over the city are pretty majestic! Drop-ins are $16. The schedule and signup will be available at www.BreathingRoomCT.com 216 Crown St New Haven, CT 06510
Learn about the Human Body and Disease Prevention at Griffin Hospital Mini-Med School
Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free, 10-week “Mini-Med School” course that begins Thurs., Sept. 14. Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, as well as information about disease prevention. This free course will be conducted over 10 consecutive weekly sessions. Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including: Anatomy and Physiology; Primary Care; Cardiology; Endocrinology; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; Gastroenterology; Nephrology; Neurology; Oncology and Hematology; Otolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Gynecology; Urology; Rheumatology; Dermatology; and General Surgery. Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers. The program meets Thursdays from 6:30–9 p.m. in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division Street in Derby. The MiniMed School will culminate with a “graduation” ceremony for participants on November 16. The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit. There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit the events calendar at griffinhealth.org or call 203-732-1511.
Fast Facts
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WHAT: Programs designed for young people. During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 11 million students from approximately 25,000 registered schools raised more than $26 million through Student Series Programs. Since its inception, Student Series Programs have raised more than $170 million, making them a chief fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Programs include: Pennies for Patients®: Value-building program for elementary and secondary schools. Students collect funds, starting with their own spare change, to support the research and patient services programs of LLS. Twenty five percent of all schools in the United States raise funds for the Pennies for Patients program. Pasta for Pennies: Similar to Pennies for Patients, this program is sponsored by The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Students collect spare change, and the highest fundraising class raising at least $750.00 receives a pasta party courtesy of Olive Garden. Olive Garden also hosts kickoff luncheons for representatives of some participating schools and provides marketing support and materials for the program.
Collect for Cures: A program for high school students to demonstrate leadership, creativity and teamwork to make an impact and raise money for blood cancer research. Bring the Change: Students and faculty will collect money to support LLS’s mission: to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer. As they collect coins they
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are also invited to participate in fun daily themed days.
Dress Down Day for Leukemia: Students and/or faculty and staff donate $2-$5 to dress down for the day. Participating schools are announced on 100.7 WHUD in March.
WHO: All of our programs are designed for students, parents and teachers, and can be extended to include the broader community.
WHY: The programs help students learn the value of achieving goals that benefit others and let them experience empathy and compassion. Incentives and prizes are awarded to school coordinators, teachers and students. ONLINE GIVING school web pages which are automatically created for schools, creates additional excitement and allows long-distance family and friends to contribute to the campaign. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION… or to register for the campaigns, call Student Series Senior Campaign Manager, Andrea Bent Fields at (203-388-9163) or email her at andrea.fields@lls.org or visit www.studentseries.org/ctwhv.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
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Light The Night Kickoff Lunch—Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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10 Indications that your Child is being PAGE 20
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The biggest, most intimidating kid at school with the strongest fists and most aggressive personality is no longer the stereotypical school yard bully. In fact, today’s bullies don’t steal lunch money; rather they ruin reputations and create hurtful rumors using the internet and social media. However, the negative effects of victimization from a bully are still the same—with kids resorting to depression, social withdrawal, physical injury, addiction, self-harm, and even suicide.
Here are ten signs to watch out for if you think your child may be the victim of bullying…
1. Unexplained Injuries Current U.S. research indicates that roughly 1 child is bullied every 7 minutes. Often and sadly, victims of bullying behavior will attempt to hide any trace. However, physical indications can still exist in addition to behavioral changes (i.e., social withdrawal, depression, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts). Look for bruises, cuts, or scratches that can’t be a result of regular teen activities (i.e., team sports). For instance, black eyes are not often a result of normal childhood or teen roughhousing. In fact, research from several American studies, indicate that onetenth of bullied students admit being shoved, forcefully handled, spit on, tripped or pushed down by another student. This physical abuse does leave more than the normal teen bumps and bruises.
2. Changes in Appetite If your growing teenage son loses his appetite out of the blue, or is unexplainably ravenous even though you sent him to school with a packed lunch, he may be suffering peer victimization at school. For instance, a child that completely loses their normally healthy appetite may be suffering from depression or social withdrawal. On the other hand, a child that is sent to school with a hearty lunch and still returns home hungry and eats like they haven’t had any food all day, likely hasn’t. There could be another child at school stealing their lunch or lunch money. Or the child could be so afraid that they hide over the lunch hour to avoid bullying rather than taking lunch with their fellow students.
3. Frequent Sick Days The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education found in a 2011 ‘Indicators of School Crime and Safety’ survey that 5-percent of 12- to 18-year olds admitted missing school due to being intimidation by another student. The study was carried out on American schools during the years 2009 through 2010 and focused on teacher injury, drugs and alcohol at school, fights, weapons, and general perceptions by students regarding personal safety when at school.
4. Missing Personal Items Bullying is not just a physically abusive or verbally abusive act. In fact, according to a 1994 study by Ahmad & Smith, bullying can be made up by a combination of aggressive behaviors like hitting, teasing, threatening, verbal abuse, and stealing that are initiated by one or more students against one single victim. For instance, according to the research, it’s common for direct physical assault to decrease with age (in middle and high school years). However, other bullying behaviors, like stealing and intimidation, can become more rampant as kids age. Kids can steal electronics, toys, jewelry, money—and more. This means, if your normally responsible child is losing or returning home with destroyed valuables, they could be suffering intimidation.
5. Suffering Grades There’s more than meets the eye when a decent student suddenly, and without explanation, loses interest in doing well at school, in social groups, friends, and hobbies they were once passionate about. In fact, it’s common for bullied students to withdrawal from activities that they once found pleasurable, which is a big indication that something is amiss to parents.
6. Tendency to Self-Harm Victims of bullying have a propensity to self harm due to a feeling of worthlessness—i.e., cutting arms and legs, pulling hair out, and even suicide attempts. Researchers reveal another side of bullying, aside from the school yard bully. The study looked at bullying right at home, revealing that victims of sibling bullying don’t have the safe haven and distance that many bullies at school do, once they leave school or a certain grade. Sibling bullying can take place over an entire childhood with little means for escape.
7. Isolation If your typically outgoing son or daughter seems suddenly withdrawn from a close group of friends or loses interest in close personal relationships, they could be suffering exclusion from peer victimization. This may result in a loss of interest in school or normally passionate social interests, hobbiest, or athletics.
8. Avoidance If your child is skipping classes, missing the bus on purpose and asking for a ride to school, walking a different route to and from school, or asking to change schools altogether, there is an issue. If they refuse to talk about it with you, that’s also an indicator.
9. Loss of Sleep If your typically energetic teenage daughter is suddenly fatigued for no reason something is not right. Intimidation by a bully is stressful and puts a victim in fight-or-flight response mode, resulting in difficulty sleeping. According to multiple studies, kids victimized by bullies tend to have more sick days, sleep problems, stomach and headaches compared to non-bullied peers. 10. Exclusion from Social Activities The School Crime and Safety report indicates that name-calling, spreading rumors, physical harm, personal threats, and exclusion from social groups (both online and group activities) is the most common form of bullying. Bullies, rather than teasing and name calling now simply shun socially so bullied kids are not included in play, games, and sports activities. Source: www.activebeat.com
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