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Change lifestyle now to halt kidney disease KIDNEY DISEASE IS AN EPIDEMIC The number of people with kidney disease is growing. According to the TREATMENT OPTIONS United States Renal Data System, the If you have kidney failure, a number of prevalent end-stage renal transplant offers the best chance at life disease patients increased by more than like it was before you were sick.

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But organs to transplant are scarce Today in the United States, nearly and transplantation is not a cure.

700,000 people have end-stage renal Most people with kidney failure — disease.

450,000 in the United States alone But that’s nothing compared to — are on dialysis, a treatment where a what’s projected. machine does the kidneys’ work.

The number of Americans with Most people get dialysis at a diabetes is expected to double or even clinic. Others, including almost 300 triple by 2050. of Northwest Kidney Centers’ 1,600 Since diabetes is the leading cause patients, do self-dialysis at home. of kidney disease, the number of people They have more schedule flexibility with kidney failure will rise quickly, too, and can travel more easily. unless we make a big change.

They can also spend more time in Dialysis patients are tough. They treatment, which is important because have to be. They’re connected to a the more dialysis one has, the better he machine at least three times a week, or she feels. But they still have kidney for four or five hours each time. They’ll failure. tell you, without a shadow of a doubt, Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a to take any steps possible to prevent day, seven days a week. Dialysis doesn’t. kidney disease. Not tomorrow. Not next Although people with kidney failure week. Right now! can live well with dialysis or a kidney The good news is that kidney disease transplant, the fact remains that kidney due to diabetes is preventable. disease is a very serious and often A low-salt diet, full of fruits and irreversible condition. vegetables, and 30 minutes of exercise

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Be careful with packaged microwave snacks. Don’t eat foods that contain more than 400 milligrams of sodium in a single serving. Get regular checkups and ask your doctor to check your kidney function if you have diabetes.

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You wouldn’t be alone. One in 10 adult Americans currently has some level of kidney disease.

When the disease progresses to kidney failure, patients need regular dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant to survive. Kidneys clean your blood of toxins, filter out waste and regulate your blood pressure.

When they don’t work right, you don’t feel right. You’re tired. Feel nausea. Have swollen feet and ankles.

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Week-by-week steps for a healthy summer Don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen after swimming, sweating or staying out for extended hours.

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Summer’s arrival means more time outdoors and partaking in warm weather fun with family and friends.

If your New Year’s resolution to be healthier has fallen by the wayside, summer can be a great time to reinvigorate your efforts.

Here are 10 things you and your family can do to have a healthier summer: 1. SPEND TIME WITH MOTHER NATURE Take advantage of the warmer temperatures and reap the physical and mental health benefits of spending time with nature. You don’t have to travel far to a hiking trail or the distant woods (although go for it if that’s your thing); nature is right in your backyard.

A walk in a nearby park or an hour in the garden can deliver the health benefits of communing with nature.

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3. MAKE MORE HEALTHFUL MEALS AT HOME Eating out too much isn’t good for your health. You’re more likely to overeat and make poor nutritional choices when at a restaurant.

“Cooking is the best way to make sure you are informed with what you are eating, because you are selecting everything in the dish you are preparing,” said Rebecca Lewis, a registered dietitian at HelloFresh, a meal-kit delivery service.

Take the time to learn some simple, hearty recipes to cook at home that utilize vegetables and lean meats.

to be diligent about applying sunscreen, especially when you’re outside for several hours.

One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the

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When selecting a sunscreen, make sure it is SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum and water resistant to effectively protect your skin.

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Yoga improves both your physical and mental health, including increased flexibility and strength, as well as better breathing, according to the American Osteopathic Association.

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In addition to stocking your pantry and fridge with foods that

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“Variety is the key to eating more fruits and veggies,” Lewis said. “What better way to see the variety of the season than at a farmers market? It’s there you’ll find treasures on a smaller local scale that your local grocery store doesn’t carry.”

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To get a more restorative and healthy sleep, stop looking at your phone 30 minutes before going to bed to help mentally wind down, then keep it in a separate room to eliminate any disturbances.

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According to a recent survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which was sponsored

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The online survey included 1,001 U.S. adults (18 and older) and parents of children ages 12-17 with seasonal allergies.

Most reported having moderate to severe symptoms in the spring, summer and fall.

Millions of adults and children have seasonal allergies and its prevalence continues to rise.

Trees, grass, and/or weed pollens usually trigger seasonal allergies at

certain times of the year.

Some people are allergic to many types of pollens and experience seasonal symptoms throughout the year, while others have symptoms only for a few weeks out of the year.

Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, congestion and nasal itching.

Allergy experts Dr. Eli O. Meltzer, Allergy & Asthma Medical Group & Research Center, San Diego, and Dr. William E. Berger, FACAAI, Allergy & Asthma Associates, say the survey’s results underscore the importance of knowing how best to treat your allergy symptoms and what is triggering them.

There are many different types of prescription and nonprescription treatments available so it’s important to have a discussion with your doctor about what the best choice is for you.

According to the survey, parents are more likely to seek out medical attention For example, parents of adolescents for their children with seasonal with seasonal allergies reported their allergies, but not for themselves. children are significantly more likely to

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But adults surveyed reported receiving allergy care from a primary care physician (58 percent). Far fewer adults (14 percent) see an allergist for care.

“Involving an allergy specialist and having conversations about seasonal allergies can lead to higher rates of satisfaction, more symptom relief and appropriate treatment for individual success,” said lead author Meltzer.

“Parents are already doing this for their kids to a large extent, which is good news, but they need to take the time to care for themselves, too.”

An allergy specialist can help determine what’s triggering an allergic reaction and work with patients to control or prevent symptoms. Some treatments don’t adequately control symptoms and others have unacceptable side effects for some people.

An allergist can help navigate the options and help identify strategies and treatments that work best for every individual.

“Moderate to severe seasonal allergy symptoms can impact productivity, sleep and drain energy. Many people suffer miserably, yet there are very effective treatments to manage

symptoms,” Berger said.

“What is most important is taking the time to see a physician to learn how to best manage symptoms and not selftreating without first seeking a doctor’s advice.”

Dr. Berger suggests scheduling appointments well in advance of allergy season because treatment is more effective when it begins early.

A professional can explain the different types of treatments and work with patients to determine what type of treatment is the best fit.

“Many seasonal allergy sufferers don’t take any action until they start to experience symptoms, which quickly can escalate from bothersome to debilitating,” said Bryan Martin, DO, Ohio State University and president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

“But allergy treatments work best when they’re taken before the onset of symptoms, so it’s important to plan ahead, before the season hits full force, so you’re armed with the tools and medicines that provide the most effective symptom relief for you and your family.”

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‘The Watchman’ is lowering risk of stroke

BY IRENE MAHER TAMPA BAY TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bob Icenogle spent the last five years living with a serious heart problem that could trigger a stroke at any time.

Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, can cause blood clots to form in a tiny pouch in the heart. If a clot migrates out into the bloodstream, it could become lodged in a vessel and cut off blood flow to the brain.

To lower the risk, doctors usually put A-fib patients on blood-thinning medication for life so clots are less likely to form.

But Icenogle can’t take blood thinners long term. He found that out after starting on the medication, and over time developed such severe internal bleeding that he needed transfusions. He tried other nondrug procedures, but none controlled the A-fib.

Then late last year, one of his doctors told him about the Watchman, a new device approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015. It looks like a miniature umbrella

and is placed in the heart with a catheter threaded through a small puncture in the groin.

The umbrella is opened and tissue eventually grows around it, closing off the pouch, which is known as the left atrial appendage. Doctors say we can live without it.

Atrial fibrillation is an electrical problem in the heart where the upper and lower chambers don’t work together properly, causing the organ to sometimes fibrillate or quiver rapidly and irregularly. Because blood isn’t being pumped normally, it can pool in the left atrial appendage, where clots can form and cause a stroke.

It may or may not cause symptoms, which include fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath and confusion.

According to the American Heart Association, 15 to 20 percent of all strokes occur in people with A-fib, and nearly 3 million people have the condition. In addition, strokes related to A-fib are more likely to be fatal or disabling.

Like Icenogle, many patients cannot tolerate the bloodthinning drugs that address the clotting. The treatment requires frequent blood testing and physician visits, dietary changes and can cause skin bruising and other serious complications, including the internal bleeding that Icenogle experienced.

A 69-year-old small-business owner, Icenogle says there aren’t many things he fears.

But stroke is one of them.

“I’m scared to death of a stroke,” he said, noting that he’s seen how disabling it can be. “I don’t believe that I, mentally, could survive a stroke.”

So last month, a team at Tampa General Hospital implanted his Watchman, a first for the hospital.

Not all A-fib patients will be candidates.

“We decide which [A-fib] patients are at highest risk for stroke, and if they can’t tolerate blood thinners they may be a candidate for the Watchman,” said Dr. Bengt Herweg, director of electrophysiology and

LEARN THE SIGNS OF STROKE If you have A-fib or know someone who does, it’s important to know the sudden signs of stroke. It’s easy if you think F.A.S.T.: • Face drooping • Arm weakness • Speech difficulty • Time to call 911 Other symptoms include: • Sudden face, arm or leg numbness, especially if one-sided.

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• Sudden trouble walking, loss of balance, dizziness.

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Herweg also was part of the TGH team that implanted Icenogle.

As a precaution, Watchman patients — Icenogle included — must be able to take a blood thinner for about 45 days after the operation to be certain the device is doing its job. After that, most will no longer need it.

“It’s another good tool in our cardiology tool chest,” Herweg said.

Manufactured by Boston Scientific, the Watchman received FDA approval in March of last year.

Icenogle believes his body feels different since getting his Watchman.

“I’m not short of breath anymore, I feel stronger, I can work longer. Before, some days I was just frazzled by 2 o’clock and couldn’t go any further. I’d get winded just talking to you,” he said.

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On Saturday, July 9, runners will sprint, fumble and fall through a 5k obstacle course that traverses some rugged terrain.

The family-friendly event welcomes runners ages 10 and older.

New this year is the Run A Muck with your Mutt, where, during the last heat of the race at 2 p.m., runners can bring their dogs with them through the mucky course.

Gates open at 9 a.m., with the first heat starting at 11 a.m.

Heats run every hour, with the last heat at 2 p.m. with the pups.

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Plant an unfamiliar vegetable or two, just for kicks.

If it’s not to your liking, give the harvest to neighbors or your local food bank.

HOW LARGE SHOULD MY GARDEN BE? A great size for a beginner’s garden is 10-by-18 feet, which can easily feed a family of four to six; however, your garden should reflect the size of your family, availability of space, amount of time you can spend tending to it and the amount of work you’re willing to do.

It’s important to remember that too large a garden can easily overwhelm you and become a discouraging chore instead of an enjoyable pastime.

Keep it manageable. You’ll be amazed at the amount of delicious food you can grow in any spaceeven on a patio or balcony. No space is too small.

The annual Ride the Hurricane bicyclist bash is gearing up for another leg-burning event.

Presented by Black Ball Ferry Line, this event allows cyclists to have the famed Olympic National Park Hurricane Ridge Road all to themselves and free of vehicles from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 7.

Riders can register between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Port Angeles Visitor Center, 121 E. Railroad Ave. Day-of registration will open at 6 a.m. that Sunday morning at the Peninsula College parking lot, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Hurricane Ridge Road is closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. to noon the day of the race; however, a few event support vehicles will be on the road. The road opens to the public at noon, and all event participants are encouraged to be off the road at that time.

This is not a race but a recreational ride open to all abilities and ages.

Riders will have two options as to where they can start: either at the entrance gate by Heart of the Hills Campground for a 24-mile round-trip, or from the base of the lower ridge road, which is 36 miles round-trip. The 24-mile round-trip starts at roughly 1,100 feet, and the 36-mile ride starts at 700 feet, with the summit at 5,200 feet.

Riders may start the longer ride from the Peninsula College parking lot using the lower ridge road after registration, but the Heart of the Hills access gate to the upper section of the Hurricane Ridge Road will not open until 7 a.m., at which point all riders can proceed.

All riders must show an official event wrist band in order to proceed past Heart of the Hills.

New this year is a third ride option for riders who want to ride from sea level to the Hurrican Ridge summit. This additional portion starts at Peninsula College, then heads down Ennis Street to the former Rayonier Mill site, where riders can access the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). This additional portion will add 5 miles.

An informal after-ride party will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peninsula College parking lot, and all riders are encouraged to stop by.

The event will supply five aid stations that will have water and snacks available along with portable toilets. Celebratory “I Made It to the Top” photos also will be taken and available online after the event.

The pre-registration cost is $40. All riders are required to sign a waiver, and all riders must wear a cycling helmet.

For more information or to register, visit www. portangeles.org/pages/RideTheHurricane.

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Back pain can have a debilitating impact on those suffering from it. But even those who have endured back pain might be unaware of just how far-reaching and expensive it can be.

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), lower back pain is the foremost cause of job disability around the world.

The NINDS study, in which researchers examined data from 117 studies conducted in 47 different countries, found that one in 10 people suffer from lower back pain, a discovery that no doubt startles many people, especially when considering the global scope of the study.

A condition that affects 10 percent of the world may seem impossible to prevent, but there are steps men and women suffering from back pain can take to make their condition more manageable.

CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN A bruised back or mild stiffness may not require the help of a physician. Such issues will likely disappear shortly enough to make medical attention unnecessary.

But EmblemHealth recommends that people suffering with back pain visit a doctor if they experience numbness or tingling in their back, legs or arms; suffer pain after a fall; and/or are feeling pain with additional symptoms, including fever, trouble passing urine or

something that may need to be treated by a professional.

When a physician visit is necessary, the doctor will attempt to understand just what’s causing the pain.

Identifying the cause can help to develop an appropriate and effective course of treatment.

The most common causes of back pain include bulging discs, pinched nerves, arthritis, muscle spasms or strains, and sciatica, a nerve condition that goes from the lower back through the hips. Some cases of back pain are a result of poor posture or tight muscles.

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Regular exercises such as riding a bicycle or swimming can improve strength and flexibility in the back.

More complex exercises, such as yoga, also have been recommended to sufferers of back pain. Yoga improves flexibility and builds strength while also promoting strong bones which can reduce a person’s risk of injury.

Injuries that limit movement can increase a person’s risk of developing back pain, so an exercise routine that builds flexibility and strong bones can be an effective way to manage or even prevent back pain.

SIT UP STRAIGHT AT WORK Many people can trace their back pain to their offices, where uncomfortable chairs and poorly positioned desks don’t provide the necessary support men and women need to reduce or prevent back pain.

Chairs should provide adequate lower back support, and desks should be at a comfortable height that does not force the body to hunch or place itself in another awkward position just to get work done.

When sitting, make sure you are sitting upright with your shoulders relaxed and your body against

DON’T RESORT TO TOO MUCH REST Long-time sufferers of back pain no doubt recall a time when physicians would prescribe rest to treat back pain. But too much sitting around has now been shown to worsen back pain.

If you must rest, do so for only a day or two before gradually becoming more active. Swimming or walking can be great and less physically taxing ways to acclimate your body to physical activity after resting for a day or two due to back pain.

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Protecting your vision from blue light

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Blue light is everywhere — from the sunshine you enjoy on a beautiful day, to the digital devices you have come to depend upon.

You might think blue light does not affect the quality of your vision now, but studies are showing that the cumulative effects of blue light can negatively shape your vision quality many years into the future.

Blue light from light-emitting diode (LED) televisions, smart phones or computers can cause accumulating damage, increasing the risk and severity of developing Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Blue light can damage photoreceptors: the rods and cones within the eyes.

Blue light exposure over time contributes to an increased risk of superoxide, according to Stuart Richer, who serves as director of Ocular Preventative Medicine at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.

Superoxide is toxic, eventually causing damage to the photoreceptor cells, ultimately leading to cell death. Since rods and cones can’t be regenerated, vision problems like AMD develop.

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Measuring the macular pigment can serve as a biomarker for patients and assess whether supplementation is necessary.

Since zeaxanthin and lutein aren’t produced by the body, they must be ingested in order to ensure optimal macular pigment density.

Because the average American diet is scarce in zeaxanthin, supplementing this antioxidant can be beneficial to many.

Eye vitamins, like EyePromise’s vizual EDGE, Restore or AREDS2, can replenish macular pigment optical density levels.

In spite of the consequences to vision, blue light is here to stay. In fact, LED “Modifying environmental factors is from blue light is to increase the density is expected to take 90 percent of the lighting market in the next 10 years currently the only approach to reduce of macular pigment. because the lights are more energy genetic risk of AMD,” Richer said.

The macular pigment acts as a efficient.

Zeaxanthin and lutein, two pair of internal sunglasses, shielding Be smart about your sight and carotenoids found within the eye, photoreceptors from blue light. find an optometrist who measures have been found to benefit by virtue of If macular pigment optical density MPOD. Benchmarking your MPOD protecting and enhancing vision.

(MPOD) is at suboptimal levels, this score gauges whether you’ll need These carotenoids create macular pigment can’t properly protect the supplementation. pigment, which is found in the retina, or photoreceptors from damage and This measure can protect your eye back of the eye, and are found at a 2:1 oxidation. health while you enjoy your digital ratio.

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From Digital Lens, which helps to combat digital eyestrain and support screen viewing, to Duravision BlueProtect, which is specifically designed to protect against blue and violet light waves, these solutions help users better and more comfortably view the world.

If you’re regularly using mobile devices, it’s possible you’re one of 70 percent of U.S. adults who suffer from digital eyestrain.

And if you’re using technology before bed, you’re probably suffering from the sleep- and health-altering effects of blue light.

Consistent exposure to blue light can cause disruptions in your circadian rhythm and sleep patterns, especially if you’re exposed to blue light before bedtime.

The poor sleep quality caused by these disruptions has been associated with a myriad of health issues, from diabetes to heart disease.

Our technology consumption isn’t expected to decline anytime soon, but we still need our eyes to function properly to experience and interact with the world.

Here are some tips that can help you maintain your health while using modern technology:

PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN BEFORE BED Avoid looking at bright screens two to three hours before bed so your body and eyes can “power down,” and help you start the essential nightly restoration process that is sleep.

HACK YOUR SLEEP When sleeping, try to make sure all digital devices are completely off.

Sleeping in a completely dark room has been shown to improve recovery and restoration from the day’s activities, allowing you to feel more rested in the morning.

GET OUT IN THE SUN Exposing yourself to lots of bright light during the day will acclimate your body to the cycle of being alert and present throughout the day, and improve your body’s ability to sleep at night.

GO FOR THE 20-20-20 SOLUTION Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for

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