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National Award Winning Paper Ways to Become More Active Every Day In addition to working toward at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week, it’s important to avoid being sedentary, when possible. You can do that by making choices that build activity in your day. Some examples include: • Taking the stairs • Printing to the printer farthest away from your desk at work • Getting off the bus or subway one stop early • Parking in the farthest space from the door • Walking around while you are on the phone or having walking meetings

GLUTEN-FREE IS MORE THAN A TREND

When someone with celiac disease eats gluten the body mounts an immune system response that attacks the villi, which are small fi ngerlike projections that line the small intestine. The villi, when damaged, cannot properly absorb nutrients from food. Untreated celiac disease also may lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders like type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. The intestinal damage from eating gluten often causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and anemia, and can lead to serious complications. Following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing. More companies are producing glutenfree foods and stores are carrying them in greater numbers. In addition, there are a number of new baking fl ours available that provide alternatives to traditional wheat-based formulas. People with celiac disease or gluten intolerances can use these specially designed fl ours to make homemade items. Certain fl ours also may be billed as one-to-one alternatives, meaning they can be substituted for traditional fl our in recipes without adjusting the measurements.

HOW TO ENCOURAGE KIDS TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR TEETH

Parents of young children know that getting kids to brush their teeth can sometimes feel like pulling teeth. Kids have a long history of disliking dental care, which can frustrate parents who know the importance and long-lasting benefi ts of proper dental hygiene.

While many youngsters may never excitedly run to the bathroom to brush their teeth, parents can try various approaches to get kids to embrace proper dental care.

Start early. Parents should not hesitate to begin cleaning kids’ teeth once the fi rst tooth appears. The earlier dental care is part of a child’s routine, the more likely he or she is to accept it as part of everyday life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends using a softbristled brush with a small head. Ideally, use a toothbrush designed for infants, brushing teeth once per day at bedtime. The AAPD advises taking kids to visit a pediatric dentist when the fi rst tooth appears, or no later than the child’s fi rst birthday.

Make it a group effort. Young children love to imitate their parents’ actions and behaviors, and moms and dads can use that adoration to their advantage when trying to get kids to brush their teeth. Brush teeth together as a family, making it seem like an enjoyable twice-daily activity. Get down on kids’ level and show them how to brush. If kids are resistant, engage them in conversation while brushing so they don’t even realize they’re cleaning away.

Involve kids in choosing their dental care products. While parents should be mindful of the type of toothbrush their children use, always sticking with products recommended by their child’s pediatric dentist, let youngsters choose their toothbrush and toothpaste. Kids might prefer a particular fl avor of toothpaste, and a colorful toothbrush with a favorite fi lm or television character might make kids more enthusiastic and less fussy about brushing.

Compliment kids after positive dental appointments. When pediatric dentist appointments go well, compliment children and express your pride in them for taking dental hygiene as seriously as they do.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D. Paraplegic Battles UTIs

--DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury back in 1979. I battle one UTI after another, and I am becoming immune to most antibiotics. Why the constant infections? My urologist just ordered a CT scan, but seems uninterested in me as a patient. I am sick of being sick. I straight catheterize four times a day usually. It’s getting very hard for them to match the antibiotic to the culture. At times the infections are so bad I get “foggy headed.” These times I am in misery. The last time I went to the ER hoping it wasn’t sepsis. They gave me antibiotics. I can’t keep running to the ER. My copays are too much. Maybe I need a doctor who specializes in working with people who have a spinal cord injury. -- Anon. ANSWER: Regular drainage of the bladder with a “straight catheter” is the most effective way to reduce the risk of urine infections in a person with a spinal cord injury, but it is not perfect. People may still get bacteria in the bladder. Although it may be worthwhile to review your catheterization technique with an expert, it’s possible to get infections even with perfect technique. You haven’t become immune to antibiotics, but the frequent use of powerful antibiotics will make you colonized with resistant bacteria, so that if you do get an infection, it’s likely to be with a diffi cult-totreat organism. The CT scan is a good idea to see whether there is an anatomic reason for recurrent (or persistent) infections. I am disappointed to hear your urologist does not seem to be doing his or her best for you. Recurrent infections are dangerous. Becoming foggy headed is a sign of serious systemic infection, and sepsis (a dysfunctional body response to infection) is life-threatening. Some people take antibiotics to prevent infection. Often, these are rotated to reduce resistance. A urologist experienced in spinal cord injury, perhaps in consultation with an infectious disease doctor, would be ideal.

*** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne * The fuller your refrigerator, the more energy-effi cient it is. * Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock was an ovophobe, or someone who is frightened of eggs. * Children of identical twins are genetically siblings, not cousins. * Australia’s Lake Hillier and Hutt Lagoon are known for their vibrant pink and lilac hues, due to the presence of the algae Dunaliella salina.

Golisano Foundation Awards Additional Funds to Wyoming County SPCA

BY MARCIA HUDSON

A“Kitty Nursery” will soon be installed at the Wyoming County SPCA, thanks to a $5,000 Golisano Foundation grant through Bailey and Friends, a division of the Golisano Foundation. According to Julie Long, President WCSPCA, the grant partially funds the purchase of the nursery. Total cost of the unit is $6,151. e SPCA will announce a fund-raising event to pay for the balance of the cost. “ e nursery will provide a safe place for the tiniest of kittens —those under three to four weeks old— until they are sturdy enough and steady enough to be safe in a conventional housing unit. e unit follows what’s known as a ‘Fear Free’ design, with so closures, vertical bars on the doors and warm berglass construction. is design will give the mother and babies a quiet, comfortable place for the babies to begin their journey through life,” elaborated Long. e organization has approved the nal drawings, and plans to have the completed nursery delivered by September of this year. Remarkably, this winter many animals found their forever homes, largely because COVID stay-at-home mandates gave homebound families more time at home to train and care for a pet. Currently however, the shelter is at maximum capacity with kittens and adult cats that are ready for adoption now and in the future. e shelter, which has been open by appointment during COVID, is now open for walk in visits ursdays 1-4 PM and Saturday 1-4 PM and other a ernoons by appointment. In order to serve the public better the shelter is currently seeking a ernoon volunteers in order to have two sta ers in the center during open hours. If you wish to volunteer with WCSPCA, apply online at www.wyomingcountyspca.org. e shelter is located at 808 Creek Road in Attica. e grant from Bailey and Friends will help Wyoming County SPCA fund the resources needed to maintain the high standards of safety and care for its animals, particularly critical now, as this time of year is the season for newborn kittens. Bailey and Friends, named for Tom Golisano’s rescue dog Bailey, is dedicated to supporting animal welfare in Western New York and Southwest Florida. is new initiative, launched in 2019, is committed to working with shelters, rescue groups, veterinary clinics and other lifesaving programs to promote wellness, ensure safety and keep family and pets together. Wyoming County SPCA, founded in 1905, is funded solely by donations, fundraisers and grants. It is the only shelter in Wyoming County that has the capacity to house and care for both dogs and cats and the only shelter that spays or neuters and microchips all animals before they leave the facility. WCSPCA is a non-pro t organization operated largely by volunteers.

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PAW’S CORNER

By Sam Mazzotta Why the U.S. Ban on Dog Imports?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been

working for months to purchase a purebred dog located in Ukraine. Today, the transaction was put on hold by the breeder, who said that dog imports are being banned by the U.S. What is going on? -- Nadiya in NYC

DEAR NADIYA: What happened is that dogs are being imported into the U.S. with rabies certifi cates that are fraudulent. After at least 450 imported dogs were found to have fake certifi cates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took action in June and temporarily banned the import of dogs from more than 100 countries* with a high rabies risk, including Ukraine, for at least one year. According to the CDC’s offi cial notice, in 2020 it identifi ed a signifi cant increase in the number of imported dogs that were denied entry into the U.S. from high-risk countries. Due to reduced fl ight schedules, dogs denied entry are facing longer wait times to be returned to their country of departure, leading to illness and even death. Why did the number of fraudulent rabies certifi cates rise so quickly? In a word, the pandemic. During lockdown, demand for dogs (and cats) soared. Worried about the risk of animals being abandoned when their owners went back to the offi ce, many shelters drastically raised fees and other requirements for adoption. Demand for imported dogs rose. Unfortunately, there are no options for those who intend to purchase or adopt a dog from one of these countries. If you try to import the dog anyway, or even hand-carry it across the border, it will be denied entry and shipped back home at your expense. It’s a bummer, but necessary to reduce the risk of rabies spreading in the U.S. *For a map showing banned countries, go to www.statista.com and search for “CDC bans dog imports.” To read the offi cial notice, go to www.cdc.gov and search for “high-risk dog ban.”

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