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DRINK PLENTY OF WATER Dehydration can make people feel lethargic. Drinking the recommended daily amount of water can boost energy levels, especially after a workout when the body often craves fluids.
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Sweet foods with lots of sugar will provide an initial energy boost. However, that boost is fleeting, and blood sugar levels will rapidly drop after it. Instead of sugary snacks, select whole grain foods, which slowly and steadily increase the body’s energy levels.
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ncreasing daily energy levels is a goal for many men and women. For those who feel energy drinks or another cup of coffee is not the ideal solution to increasing their energy levels, consider the following tips.
EXERCISE While it might seem counterintuitive to exercise if you’re feeling fatigued, that fatigue might very well be a result of a lack of exercise. Daily exercise helps increase energy levels and improve mood. Something as simple as taking a walk during a lunch break can vastly improve energy levels.
Constant feelings of fatigue could be indicative of a magnesium deficiency. Studies have shown that women with magnesium deficiencies expend more energy to do physical tasks than they did when their magnesium levels were restored. Almonds, hazelnuts and cashews are good sources of magnesium, as are whole grains and fish.
DON’T SKIP MEALS Exhausted or fatigued men and women are often busy at work, which commonly results in missed meals. Skipping meals, according to studies published in the journal Nutritional Health revealed, leads to greater feelings of fatigue by day’s end. Make eating all your meals a priority, and energy levels are likely to improve.
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nap time Can a workday nap increase employee productivity?
Many companies are recognizing the benefit of power naps and encouraging workers to catch a quick snooze. Some offer reclining chairs or renewal rooms. Others give workers the opportunity to unfold a nap mat — pre-school style — and catch a few ZZZs on the floor. According to a 2007 study published in Metro Creative Services the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who take daily 30-minute naps are 37 “Seinfeld” character George Costanza may have had the right idea when he had percent less likely to die of heart disease than those who don’t nap. Naps also may a custom-built bed installed under his boost immune system response, leading desk at his Yankee Stadium office. New to workers who are sick fewer times and research indicates falling asleep on the job actually may be good for employees, less likely to have to take personal days for illnesses. not merely grounds for firing. Some companies that don’t have space Many people have already heard about for napping set up arrangements with the benefits of power naps. They can spas for discount packages in relaxation boost alertness and brainpower. They al- rooms or napping areas. so can be a boon to people who are not Allowing employees to take naps is an getting enough sleep at night. inexpensive option for businesses lookThe American Academy of Sleep reing to boost employee performance and ports that most people do not get enough morale. It can also be a way for financialsleep. Power naps can be just what they ly struggling companies to offer incenneed. tives to employees in lieu of pay raises. Workers who think that napping People who take daily 30-minute naps would be a positive addition to are 37 percent less likely to die of heart their company can disease than those who don’t nap. Naps petition higheralso may boost immune system response, ups to allow napleading to workers who are sick fewer ping on company times and less likely to have to take time or during breaks and lunch personal days for illnesses. hours.
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Workers ages 55 to 64 took an average of 18 days off work, compared with 10 days for workers ages 16-24.
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24 percent of married women and 17 percent of married men aged 16-64 were more likely to miss work to care for a sick child or other family member, compared with 14 percent of unmarried women or 7 percent of unmarried men.
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Only 26 percent of uninsured employees took sick leave as compared to 36.5 percent of privately insured workers, and 32 percent of people with Medicaid or other public insurance.
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myth still prevails that cold winter weather is the culprit behind seasonal colds and flu. However, medical research indicates that those who reside in cold climates are no more likely to suffer a cold than someone who is basking in warm temperatures. It's not wet hair or the lack of a hat that causes common illnesses, it's the flu or cold germs floating in the air that are responsible for these maladies. The colder weather may contribute, though. When breathing in cold, dry air, blood vessels can constrict in the nasal passages and dry out in the process, producing less mucous. This can make the nose a more
susceptible place for viruses to infiltrate. The cold weather may also affect a person's immune system response. Some people's immune systems actually strengthen when the weather is cold, while others' systems weaken. Therefore, it's not exactly the cold weather that causes an illness, but it can play a role. Similarly, when the weather outside is frightful people spend more time indoors, where airborne germs may be present. Once more, cold weather plays a role in illness but doesn't exactly cause it. Whether it's rain or shine, cold or hot, the best way to avoid colds and the flu is to wash hands thoroughly and regularly, eat a healthy diet that keeps the body in illness-fighting form and avoid others in close quarters when they are sick.
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gym etiquette
Gym etiquette rule #127: Don’t measure your muscles in the locker room.
When working out at a gym, manners (and modesty), really do matter Jade Cody Special Sections Editor
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bout a week into January, my friend, a loyal gym-goer, had a novel idea: Everyone at the gym should have to wear their intentions on their shirt. For example, she wrote on Facebook, one guy’s shirt would say “Creepy Guy Staring.” Her Facebook friends immediately posted their own accounts of characters they see at the gym. Some examples: “I refuse to wipe sweat off the machines.” "I love to hear myself grunt, and I believe others do, too." “I am going to talk on my phone the entire time I’m working out.” "I wear full-on makeup, strong perfume, and large hoop earrings while walking on the treadmill." “That smell was me. Sorry”
Does this tape measure make me look fat?
Gym etiquette is perhaps never more paramount than at the first of the year, in the midst of an onslaught of new gym members resolving to lose weight. With that, here are some suggestions for squeaky clean gym etiquette:
1. DON’T BE A CREEPER Gyms, like grocery stores, might be a great place to meet people. But that doesn’t mean romantic advances (read: using pickup lines or just plain staring and gawking) are welcome. In fact, gawkers, if you want to really creep a girl out, follow her around at the gym, use machines right behind her, and just stare at her body as she works out. Then, when she’s leaving, ask her to get in your van, which does, in fact, have shag carpeting, an air mattress and blue velvet curtains (sadly, that close). As a bonus, tell her about your collection of clipped toenails. Sparks will fly.
2. REMEMBER TO WIPE It’s OK to sweat. That’s why you’re there. But, just like your mom taught you back in the day, remember to wipe when you’re done. Nobody wants to lie down on a machine with a pool of some stranger’s sweat. Well, maybe the van guy from earlier, but he’s not right. Most gyms have towels and spray available to
properly clean off the workout equipment. Use it.
3. KEEP IT PG 13 My worst experience with gym etiquette came in the men’s locker room of a gym a few years back, when a group of uninhibited older men decided to talk shop in their birthday suits. One of them (I thought I had blocked this out of my memory) even put his foot up on the bench and leaned on his knee, facing the rest of the locker room. Another one of them, for reasons I still don’t understand, used the blow dryer to dry off every square inch of his body. Oh the horror. It’s best, while in a public locker room, to do your business, keep a towel on, your head down and get out of there.
4. GRUNTING, YELLING AND CRYING If it’s a legit grunt and kept to a minimum, then fine. Do what you have to do. But don’t be the person who always seems to be setting the world record in
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weightlifting or winning a school-buspushing competition. And crying is only allowed if you drop a weight on your toe or were caught up in a horrible locker room experience. Cause yeah, not proud, but I cried a little.
5. DRESS THE PART My girlfriend tells me stories about women who “dress up” to go to her gym. They wear globs of makeup, low-cut spandex shirts, skin-tight bottoms, and then prance slowly on the treadmills practicing their runway walk. While a sure-fire way to get attention, it is a tad ridiculous. Modesty is advised.
SOME OTHER TIPS • Be courteous to others by not using machines for hours at a time. • If at all possible, limit gas emissions. Breathing is hard enough when you’re exercising. • Stay home when you are sick. Nobody wants your germs.
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egardless of which type of facility an individual is hoping to join, certain external factors go a long way to dictating whether or not joining the gym will be a success. When looking for an exercise facility, the following items should be taken into consideration before signing an agreement.
LOCATION Even the most ardent of gym rats would say it helps a great deal to find a gym that’s conveniently located. If the gym is too far away or getting there requires sitting in heavy traffic, then people are much less likely to visit frequently. Find one that’s either close to home or close to the office.
FELLOW MEMBERS Certain gyms might prove intimidating or uncomfortable because of their existing members. While the members themselves might be warm and friendly, those new to working out might be intimidated if everyone else in the building looks like a professional bodybuilder. In addition, women sometimes feel more comfortable working out at an all-female gym.
COST The cost of gym membership is arguably the foremost consideration for many people when choosing a gym. When looking for an exercise facility, inquire about membership costs as well as any initiation fees you may incur or discounts you may be eligible for. Because of the struggling economy, many gyms have waived or are open to waiving sign-up or initiation costs, which can cost in the hundreds of dollars at some facilities. Also, when discussing cost with a facility employee, ask if there are family discounts or if memberships are reduced if fees are paid all at once instead of every month. For example, a gym might charge $600 annually ($50 per month), but give a 10 percent discount to any members who pay a year’s worth of dues at sign-up.
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Here is to a New Year with more than one breakfast option and remembering why breakfast is important in the first place. Jennifer Lehman Special Sections Reporter
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et’s assume you eat breakfast most, if not all, mornings and you do it healthily, too. But what happens when breakfast starts to become mindnumbingly repetitive, the same high-protein, high-fiber cereal with milk every day or the same yogurt with granola? “We are very much about procedures,” said Chris Book, a registered dietician and co-owner of Partners in Nutrition in Loveland. People are less alert in the mornings, getting ready for work and sending kids off to school, leading to a repetitive breakfast routine.
Breakfast doesn’t have to be traditional and it doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some tips to keep breakfast healthy and interesting.
BREAKFAST BASICS Breakfast should include a whole grain, a lean protein and a healthy fat, Book said, and here are some ideas to mix and match in all categories. Whole grains: Whole wheat tortilla, English muffin, pita or oatmeal. Lean proteins: Turkey, low fat cheese, (Consider the daily cheese quota to be equivalent to 1 /4 cup shredded cheese to keep saturated fats in check, Brown said) eggs, chicken, tofu, beans Healthy fats: Nuts, seeds, olive oil, flax seed oil, avocado,
peanut butter or almond butter
bread with a lean meat or cheese and avocado LEFTOVERS AND THE • Smoothie (see recipe next NON-TRADITIONAL page) BREAKFAST • Breakfast pizza (use whole Book encourages people to wheat English muffin halves, incorporate non-traditional breakfast foods into their weekly some marinara sauce, a sprinkling of low fat cheese, and top breakfast mix, like soup. Denise Moore, a registered di- with veggies of choice or a couetician at the Chilson Center, al- ple of pieces of pepperoni and toast in the oven at 450 degrees so advocates expanding the breakfast pallet. “We eat leftover until brown) pizza, so what’s wrong with othPLANNING AHEAD er foods?” she said in an e-mail Lots of dishes can be made and suggested things like leftover meat loaf or a half a sandahead of time and used for wich. breakfast. Make a quiche or fritOther ideas for breakfast tata, Book said, store it and then to keep things interesting: grab it from the fridge in the • Chicken and cheese quesadilla morning to eat at home or heat • Leftover (or fresh) stir fry up at work on those run-out-the• Sandwich on whole wheat door days.
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his “green� smoothie recipe from Denise Moore, an idea she said is popular among athletes, is a way to include a serving of fruit, vegetables and protein.
Green Smoothie Blend the following ingredients: 1 cup low fat, plain yogurt, if a thicker consistency is preferred, try Greek yogurt. 1 /2 cup chopped spinach — this is where the green comes in, Moore said, but it does not overpower the smoothie
1 cup frozen fruit, any combination of berries, frozen bananas, peaches, grapes, etc. A splash of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder — a great source of omega-3s Add milk or juice to desired consistency
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Part of eating three meals a day or several smaller meals is simply making sure the body gets the nutritional intake it needs. If breakfast is cut, an opportunity is lost for the body to take in crucial nutrients like fiber, something Book said Americans are lacking (the average American consumes 12 grams of fiber a day while the recommended intake is 25-35 grams). Moore recommends including fruit each morning to get a start on that five servings of fruits and veggies for the day. Fruit or vegetable juice is a way to sneak this in, but stick to just 4-5 ounces, Moore said. Juices are absorbed quickly and high in calorie. Fruit juices are high in sugar and vegetable juice is high in sodium, but not a great source of fiber.
If somebody is trying to have impact on their total number of calories, they need to start with a whole breakfast, Book said. Basic breakfast carbs won’t keep the body satisfied for long, making it harder to focus on healthy choices and portion size at the next meal, Book said.
LOVE YOUR GI TRACK The primary function of the GI system, the gastro intestinal system, is to digest food, Book said, and the way to keep it in shape is fluid fiber from oral intake. Spreading out meals maintains healthier gut function and keeps enough fiber in the system to keep it in shape. Skipping breakfast is hard on the GI track, Book said and maintaining digestive health is another reason to work towards getting in that recommended 25-35 grams of fiber a day.
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t may seem as though summer is the season for skin care woes. But the dry, cold winter weather can also affect skin health — unless you take some seasonal steps to protect your skin. Before you step out the door to walk to work, hit the slopes or just hang out with your kids at the park, keep in mind these winter skin care dos and don’ts.
MOISTURIZE You probably moisturize in the spring and summer, but winter weather calls for something different. Look for a moisturizer that’s oil-based, rather than water-based. The oil in the moisturizer will create a layer of protection for your skin, helping it retain more moisture. Choose healthy oils, such as mineral, almond or avocado. Moisturize every day, applying the moisturizer under your makeup as a base.
CONTINUE TO WEAR SUNSCREEN Winter sun may seem less intense than at other times of the year, but it’s still strong enough to damage unprotected skin. Snow glare can magnify the sun’s effects. Choose sunscreens with high SPF, that work for both UVA and UVB rays. And reapply sunscreen frequently if you’ll be outside for a while — just as you would in summer.
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Don’t walk around in wet socks, shoes or gloves. Being cold and wet can cause skin to itch, crack or even develop sores. If you’ll be out in the snow and there’s a chance your socks or gloves will get wet, take a spare pair of each to change into.
Avoid showering or bathing in very hot water. And trim the time you’re in the shower or bath. Very hot water can actually cause your skin to dry out, and so can lingering in water too long.
Wear gloves to protect the sensitive skin on your hands, and lip balm to keep your lips from becoming chapped.
CLOTHING Be aware of how the clothing you put on can affect your skin, especially during winter. If you already suffer from dry or sensitive skin, choosing laundry products that are dye and perfume free.
HUMIDIFY Use a humidifier in your home, especially if your heat is forced air. More moisture in the air can help prevent your skin from drying out.
CHEMICALS Postpone facial peels, and drop alcohol-based astringents or toners from your beauty routine. Winter air is harsh enough on your skin, without adding chemicals that can further dry it out.
LICKING YOUR LIPS Finally ... don’t lick your lips. While your instinctive reaction to lips that feel dry or chapped might be to lick them so they’ll stay moist, this actually dries lips. The saliva evaporates quickly from your warm lips and takes their internal moisture with it. Reach for lip balm instead.
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Senior Health
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ew people relish the steps needed to drop a few pounds. But losing weight when you are younger may be easier than it is for those 50 and older. That’s because metabolic changes and habits may interfere with weight loss. As people age the body goes through different changes. For many, metabolism might just slow down. That means whatever is eaten could take longer to be digested and burned off. However, metabolism isn’t directly linked to age. It has to do more with muscle mass. It is well known that muscle burns fat. The more muscle a person has, generally the less fat there is and whatever fat is present is burned more quickly. As one ages, muscle mass may decrease. This contributes to metabolism changes, often resulting in more fat. There are different types of fat that can affect one’s health. Visceral fat: This is the most dangerous fat that surrounds the internal organs. It can be hard to get rid of this fat without healthy eating and exercise. Subcutaneous fat: This fat is directly underneath the skin. Although it can be unsightly and cause a person to be selfconscious, it isn’t as dangerous medically and is the easier fat to remove with diet and exercise.
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DO TONING EXERCISES Muscle strengthening exercises can keep muscles strong, which can promote overall strength and better posture. It can also help to keep bones and joints aligned to reduce injury.
MAKE GRADUAL CHANGES o help ensure health and promote greater weight loss, here are some tips to employ.
GET WALKING
Sudden changes could be jarring to the body. Plus, they're harder to accept than gradual changes. A little change here and there is most effective.
Walking is a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that is beneficial to most people. In addition to cardiovascular exercise, walking can help to reduce stress.
EAT SMALLER PORTIONS As we age we may simply need less food to fill us up. Try scaling back on portions.
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around 25 percent back then. Today, because our teeth don’t wear as severely, 75 percent of our population has impacted wisdom teeth. Problems such as infection, damage to adjacent teeth, crowding, improper bite (malocclusion), cysts and tumor formation occur due to wisdom teeth that don’t have enough room to attain a healthy position in the mouth.
Complications such as infection (fig. a), damage to adjacent teeth (fig. b) and the formation of cysts (fig. c) may arise from impacted teeth.
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A tooth becomes impacted when there is a lack of space in the dental arch and its growth and eruption are prevented by overlying gum, bone or another tooth.
HOW SERIOUS IS AN IMPACTED TOOTH? Impacted teeth can lead to infection and be painful. They may also crowd or damage adjacent teeth or roots. Serious problems may occur if the sac surrounding the impacted tooth becomes filled with fluid and enlarges to form a cyst. As the cyst grows it will destroy the jawbone and can permanently damage adjacent teeth. Rarely, a tumor may develop from its walls and a more serious surgical procedure may be required to remove it.
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s a father of three girls, I know the time will come when I need to remove their wisdom teeth. Many people wonder why we even have wisdom teeth if they need to be removed. Anthropologic studies found that the rough diet of early humans resulted in severe wear of their teeth. The worn teeth shifted making space for the wisdom teeth. The occurrence of impacted wisdom teeth was only
WHAT IS AN IMPACTED TOOTH?
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WHAT ABOUT ERUPTED WISDOM TEETH? In addition to the considerable concern regarding impacted third molars, a recent study sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation finds that third molars which have broken through the tissue and erupted into the mouth in a normal, upright position may be as prone to disease as those third molars that remain impacted.
MUST THE TOOTH COME OUT IF IT HASN’T CAUSED ANY PROBLEMS YET? Not all problems related to third molars are painful or visible. Damage can occur without your being aware of it. As wisdom teeth grow, their roots become longer, the teeth become more difficult to remove
and complications become more likely. In addition, impacted wisdom teeth are more likely to cause problems as patients age. No one can predict when third molar complications will occur, but when they do, the circumstances can be much more painful and the teeth more difficult to treat. It is estimated that about 85% of third molars will eventually need to be removed.
WHEN TO REMOVE WISDOM TEETH
The most common question I am asked is when wisdom teeth should be removed. Below, I provide some information on wisdom teeth. This information is aimed at helping you distinguish the proper timing for the removal of wisdom teeth. Timing for removal of wisdom teeth is based on 3 things: the age of the patient, root formation, and position of the tooth.
AGE OF PATIENT o The younger the better (to a point). o My recommendation is to have patients get a panoramic xray at the age of 15 years old, and be prepared to have them out around 16. This is the most common time for removal of wisdom teeth. o It isn’t wise to wait until your wisdom teeth start to bother you. Wisdom teeth are easier to remove when the patient is younger, since their roots are not completely formed, the surrounding bone is softer, and there is less chance of damaging nearby nerves or other structures. o Removal of wisdom teeth at a later age becomes more complicated as the roots have fully developed (involving the nerve) and the jawbone denser. Younger patients do better for surgical procedures, which minimizes overall complications.
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o One of the considerations when looking at wisdom teeth is whether they will be able to erupt into a more easily removable position. The root formation brings the tooth up to the surface causing eruption of the tooth. However, in cases of wisdom teeth when there is insufficient space, the tooth may not be able to erupt regardless of how much root formation occurs. o The root formation can make them more likely to have nerve injury or sinus involvement. If the position of the tooth is in close proximity to the nerve or sinus it may be better to act sooner to remove the tooth. o If the wisdom tooth is already jammed against the adjacent tooth then its probably time to get it out because it is only going to get worse.
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Above is a panoramic x-ray that explains root formation, sinus proximity and nerve location. As well as, insufficient space, which means the jaw doesn’t have room for healthy eruption of wisdom teeth. This can also cause problems such as decay to adjacent teeth, cysts, periodontitis, pericoronitis which is inflamed tissue around the crown of the tooth that can also become infected. Pericoronitis can lead to Ludwigs Angina which is a serious infection that is life threatening.
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or volunteer to help illiterate kids and adults learn how to read. uestion: Dr. Beth, Many people find meaning in what can I do to disreducing human suffering and cover a greater increasing human joy through purpose in my life, es- whatever means might be availpecially if I'm not spiritual or re- able to them. Maybe the most ligious? straightforward way to find a Answer: This is a really inter- greater purpose in your life is to esting question. Most people pay attention to what you love, think of finding meaning and what makes you sad, and what purpose in life by looking toyou care about. Whatever that ward religious and spiritual un- is, by choosing to get involved derstandings of the world and in this area sharing your passion thinking of that which is sacred with others, you make a contriin life in terms of “God.� In my bution to the world and to hucounseling practice over time, mankind as a whole. It’s hard to however, I have also seen this imagine a greater purpose in question asked with great pasliving. sion by those who do not have uestion: I am a pretty a religious or spiritual orientatypical 17-year-old girl tion to life. in high school. I have Asking this question implies plenty of friends and a lot going that you already believe that there is more to the world than on for me in school. There's only one problem: boys are only you can easily see or underinterested in me as a friend. My stand. Your question suggests our lives can have a larger pur- mom says I should be patient, and that things will happen in pose than simply survival or “getting through life.� The cycle due time. Is there anything I can do to get boys to stop thinking of life is a mystery: why do we experience birth, living, illness, of me as a "buddy?" Answer: Many young womaging and death? What is being en in high school struggle with human about? What is the world about and how do we the issue of romantic longing understand our human experiand the desire to be noticed by ence? Even more important, can boys in more of a dating, rowe make a difference in the mantic way. While you may not larger scheme of things through see it now, you have several our individual lives and actions? things working in your favor. People find a greater purpose One really good thing you have going for you is that you already in their lives in many different ways. Some find a sense of pur- know how to create positive repose by advancing knowledge. lationships with people of the They set out to learn about opposite sex. This puts you some aspect of the world and ahead of the game in some imthen research new information portant ways. and share this knowledge with Girls that naturally attract the others. It doesn’t matter whether romantic attention of their male you study varieties of plant life, peers and those who work at athow the human body functions, tracting that attention and are ways to overcome disease, or successful may or may not how to run businesses in ethical know how to sustain a romantic and ecologically sound ways. relationship once they get into You can invent or discover one. Friendship is at the core of healthy and delicious ways to I See FIRESTEIN/Page 19 prepare food, teach in a school,
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any healthy relationship, romantic or otherwise. But how do you let boys know that you are interested in more than friendship? My guess is that most of the boys who are your friends are not necessarily boys you want to date, though one or two of them might be attractive to you in that way. So one thing you could do is let the boys who are your friends know that you are interested in other boys and would like to start dating. You can also ask their opinions of boys you are interested in; sometimes a male friend’s advice can save you from some very unpleasant experiences, such as going out with someone your friends know is a player or someone who has other serious problems. Don’t be afraid to take the lead in initiating social time with boys you like. You don’t have to
ask them out on a date to get your point across (though there isn’t anything wrong with asking boys out), but there are lots of ways to reach out that don’t put you directly in the line of fire for potential rejection. Suggest attending a school event or set up a group outing to see that latest, greatest movie in town. Get some guidance from both your male and female friends about how to read the signals of romantic interest from a boy and how to send those signals yourself without going overboard. Finally, like your Mom, I do counsel a certain amount of patience. You don’t have to wait for the perfect guy to drop in your lap, but don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right now. Enjoy those friendships and know that you are building an awesome basis for romantic relationships with men in the future.
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their healthy diet with exercise. Carbohydrates are ideal foods for boosting energy, which dieters will need if they want to From Page 17 exercise regularly. Whole-grain breads, oatmeal and brown rice with a foundation of cheese are all beneficial carbohydrate and pasta, carbohydrate-rich sources. For those desiring to foods, which can actually cause eliminate some forms of carbs weight gain. When adopting a from their diets, eliminate white vegetarian diet, be sure to inbread and white rice, as those clude whole grains and fruit are low in nutrients. and eat foods like nuts, beans When it comes to dieting, or even tofu to ensure you're avoid options touting incredigetting enough protein. ble weight loss in short periods Bye-bye, carbohydrates: of time. Dieters should always Arguably no diet is more popu- look for healthy ways to lose lar than the one that advocates weight and keep it off, which eliminating carbohydrates. This often includes some combinais problematic, especially for tion of a well-balanced diet that those who want to combine promotes moderation.
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goals and places we want to see, but have you thought about how far you will go to reach them? Some may only go ave you ever gone as far as they can see right now outside at night, it is and think it was the furthest pitch black, but you they could go. I want to enneed to put something in the mailbox? You step outside, and courage you, that as you make all you can see is the end of the your new goals and visions, to porch. So you go to the end of look long term and realize there may be small paths in bethe porch but now your eyes have adjusted a little more and tween. Next year is a long way away, and if you want to meet you can see the corner of the those goals you will have to driveway. Before you know it stay focused and sometimes let you have made it to the mailyour eyes adjust to see where box and back. When you first you have to go next. Welcome started you could not see where you were going, but by all the new goals, visions and friends. Keep moving forward continuing on the path you to the next destination in your made it. health journey. Happy 2011. New Years is full of new
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Health Resolutions for
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CHANGE CONTACTS, LIKE MORE THAN EVERY FOUR MONTHS
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I know it’s not good for my eyes, but lately I have been leaving my contacts in overnight and changing them every few decades or when I can write “wash me” on their back window. I should really stop that.
t’s once again time to set my New Year’s health resolutions. It is important for all of us to take stock in our lives and make note of the things that are likely causing us to die or stink. Here are a few of my 2011 life remedies.
GROW TWO INCHES TALLER I am all of 5’ 9.” If I hold my breath and straighten my spine, I can do 5’ 10.” I still make marks on the wall at home, just as a reminder to my body that I’m still waiting, patiently, to finish growing.
DON’T COMPLETELY FAIL AT SWIMMING PORTION OF LOVELAND SPRINT TRIATHLON Last July I tried my first sprint triathlon. During the swimming portion, my calves cramped up and I fell out of contention for the respect of my loved ones. This year, starting now, I will swim at least once a week, no matter how wrinkly my fingertips get.
KEEP HAIR. POSSIBLY LEARN TO COMB IT Any day now, my hair will likely start receding and I will begin my ascent towards becoming an older man. My dad’s hair started to recede around my age, so I figure it is inevitable. To help fix it, I bought some children’s watermelon-scented shampoo, because number one, it smells like candy, and number two, maybe it will trick my hair into thinking I’m still a kid and I won’t do a Bruce Willis impression after all. FYI: the shampoo doesn’t taste like watermelon candy. Just smells that way. Lesson learned.
FIND WHERE MY ABS ARE AND TALK THEM INTO MAKING AN APPEARANCE I know that I have abdominal muscles somewhere underneath a layer of padding that God apparently felt was necessary to protect me from eighth grader fists during my stunted growth period as a fifth grader. Well, I am done using the padding now, so Dear Abby: I’m ready.
STOP GETTING COLD SORES RIGHT BEFORE EVERY VACATION, WEDDING AND PHOTO OP OF MY ENTIRE LIFE Health in a Handbasket We take holiday photos at is a monthly feature in which work every single year. Like I try a health-related advenclockwork, my immune system ture and write about it. If you decides to allow a mountainous have an idea for a new blister on either of my lips, which then peaks on the day of adventure, write to me at the photo, complete with scabjcody@reporter-herald.com.
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bing, bleeding, massive eruptions and then it disappears a day or two afterward. I am not a fan.
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This is a sketch of approximately what my baby will look like. I know, he was shocked too. We’re going to spend the majority of our time looking at dinosaurs and just singing songs. HAVE A BABY I know, I know, you have to be married to have a baby, and I’m not. But you know what, I want one anyway. I will name it Cagney Callypso Cody and we’ll sing the “My Buddy” theme song all day long. “Where ever he goes, I go ....”
SWITCH TO SOFT BRISTLES I read recently that hard bristles cause gum loss, and since I already have the John Elway thing going on with my two front teeth, I guess I’ll switch over to the soft side.
TURN DOWN MY BUDS Although I have every right to listen to my music if it is kept at a reasonable volume, I should take it down a notch with the ear buds. OK I just wanted an excuse to write “listen to my music at a reasonable volume.” Where’s my stapler? Is there enough cake for everyone? The ratio doesn’t look right.
DO NICE THINGS I resolve to do three nice things every single day. Not that I particularly like “others,” but helping them will help me, too, like with my spirit and stuff. I really am a good person, aren’t I?
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Walking About Make your stroll an effective workout
trainer and owner of Inspired Personal Fitness in Johnstown, recommended 45-50 minutes of walking at least three-to-four times a week, plus a couple of days of strength training to tone muscles. Set goals for time or distance based on your individual fitness level and increase mileage/ time every one-to-two weeks, Gerard said. Challenge yourself, Jennifer Lehman but be realistic with your goals. Special Sections Reporter Bottom line: Moving is what matters, both Alley and Gerard alking is probably said. one of the easiest If time is an issue, try 20 minways to stay active. utes in the morning, 10 minutes “It’s inexpensive and just during a work break and then about everyone can walk,” said 30 minutes in the evening, Alley Terri Gerard, personal trainer said. and owner of Bravo Fitness in Even fitting in a 10-minute Loveland. Walking is a low imwalk here and there during the pact activity meaning it’s easy on day is better than nothing, Gerthe joints while still contributing ard said. to bone health, heart health and For a beginner or someone weight control, Gerard said. who is de-conditioned, walking Here are some tips for seato the mailbox or around the soned walkers and those lookblock may be the place to start, ing to introduce it in the New Gerard said, then add additional Year: steps or time each week. Frequency: If the goal is Seasoned walkers can add weight loss, Julie Alley, personal time or pace to their walks to
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meet new goals, Gerard said. Variety: Interval walking, alternating bursts of higher intensity with lower intensity, bringing the heart rate up and taking it down again, is a way to make the workout more varied and effective, Alley said. Interval walking will help burn more calories and fat. For example, walk at a normal pace for two minutes, pick up the pace for one minute, then return to a normal pace, Gerard said. Strength bursts can also make the workout more effective, Alley said. If walking in a park with benches, doing push ups on the bench, steps onto the bench, squats and lunges add benefit to the workout. Try incorporating stairs, indoors or outdoors, Alley said, like high school or college stadium steps. Walking in a pool offers increased low-impact resistance, Gerard said, and suggests trying the Chilson Center’s new lazy river at the recently renovated pool for more variety. Add a little shuffle step or
grapevine into your walk, Alley said, or try walking backwards and use some different muscles. Don’t forget to stretch and hydrate after the walk, Gerard said. Posture: “Good posture aids performance and decreases strain on the spine and lower back,” Gerard said. “Walk in an upright posture, don’t lean forward. In other words, walk tall with shoulders relaxed, but not rounded.” Let arms swing naturally and keep them close to the body, coordinating with leg stride and pace. At faster paces, hold arms bent 90 degrees at the elbow to create a more efficient walk. Keep Track: Use a heart rate monitor to track intensity levels while doing interval walking — it’s a source of entertainment as well, Alley said. She recommends tracking your heart rate during the burst of intensity or speed walking until reaching 70 percent of your maximum heart rate; bring it down and then up again. Gerard recommends keeping a log of time or mileage to help keep track of goals.
Thursday LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD/Health Line of Northern Colorado January 20, 2011 23 Buddy Up: Going with a friend keeps it fun and keeps you accountable, Gerard said. Stay Warm: Winter walks can be lovely if you know how to dress for them. Alley frequently works with her clients outdoors in the winter and layers are key. Wear a base layer, (Alley recommends Under Armor), to help keep the sweat and moisture off the body, then a fleece topped with a vest or a jacket, so layers can be shed easily if it gets too hot. Vary locations where you walk: •Johnstown Reservoir located North of E. State Highway 60 and east of I25, has a walking path around it that is one mile plus 260 feet, according to the Johnstown website. • Lake Loveland is about four miles around. • Can’t bear the cold? Don’t forget the treadmill at the gym or getting
Chapungu Sculpture Park is located on the east side of Centerra and has 1.5 miles of walking paths among various sculptures. Image from centerracolorado.com
This map, available at the City of Loveland website, shows the current City Recreation Trail. The map also shows existing bike lanes and bike paths and areas for future pedestrian and bike paths. Image from City of Loveland website
additional resistance and variety walking in a local pool. • Approximately 17.5 miles of pathways for biking and pedestrians make up the Loveland Recreation Trail, according to the city’s website. Not all portions of the trail are connecting yet, but the largest piece goes down the west side of Boyd Lake, then heads southwest beneath Eisenhower, across First Street and along the Big Thompson River to Wilson (see map below). • For those that work or live in downtown Loveland, create a loop to Foote Lagoon, behind the Municipal Building at Washington and 3rd, and take a lap or two around the pond. Round trip from the ReporterHerald at 5th and Cleveland takes about half an hour. •Chapungu Sculpture Park on the east side of Centerra shopping center has 1.5 miles of pathways amongst gardens and statues.
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When picking up the pace, keep arms bent at a 90 degree angle for a more efficient walk.
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Soup up your diet to lose a little weight Jim Romanoff The Associated Press
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f losing weight is on your list of New Year’s resolutions (again.), add slurping soup to your to-do list. A bowl of soup is mostly liquid, making it a lower calorie way to feel satisfied without actually being stuffed — or stuffing in lots of calories. This is why so many diets tell you to drink water all the time. The more full you feel, the less likely you are to consume unwanted calories. Of course, not just any bowl of soup works with this plan. Many canned varieties are loaded with sodium, and creamy soups can be filled with fat. Making soup in your own kitchen can be easy and is the best way to control what you consume. For broth-based soups, be sure to start with a reduced-sodium broth, then add plenty of vegetables and beans. Besides being low in calories and filling, beans are packed with healthful dietary fiber and nutrients. If you want a creamy but low-fat soup, you might start with a base of pureed vegetables. Winter squashes and sweet potatoes can be roasted to intensify the flavors, then run through a food mill, blender or food processor. Added to broth, these purees make for a wonderfully creamy soup base. For another velvety and flavorful base, canned beans can be rinsed under cold water to wash away some of the salt, then pureed until smooth in a blender or food processor. This black-eyed pea and collard green soup with smoked sausage is a tasty way to fulfill this New Year’s resolution in several ways. Each flavorful and filling bowl is rich with vegetables along with hearty chunks of potato and low-fat kielbasa, as well as earthy blackeyed peas, which are traditionally eaten for good luck as part of year-end celebrations.
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 279 calories; 102 calories from fat (36 percent of total calories); 11 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 40 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrate; 16 g protein; 6 g fiber; 971 mg sodium.
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Cut the sausage in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. In a large pot over medium, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the potatoes, black-eyed peas, greens or spinach, broth and water. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot and cook over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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JOHNSTOWN FAMILY CLINIC TO EXPAND
officer at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, joins Banner Health and the NCMC Charlie M. Agee, MD, and Marjorie J. Bessel, MD, in being Inc. Board of Directors annamed as regional medical offinounce that construction will begin this month to expand the cers for Banner Health’s three regional areas of operation. Johnstown Family Clinic by more than 7,500 square feet. In addition, the clinic will welcome AWARD TO BE PRESENTED AT MCKEE EVENT two new Formerly known as the physicians Thank You Loveland Luncheon, in 2011. McKee Thanks will continue in Starting in the same tradition of recognizJanuary, ing and thanking the Loveland Martin community for its support of Bohm, DO, McKee Medical Center with a will join lunch event. McKee Thanks will Johnstown take place Thursday, March 10 Family Clinic. Dr. Bohm Dr. Martin Bohm at 11:30 a.m. at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center. is an internal medicine specialThe McKee Community ist. Health Award will honor one BANNER PROMOTES THREE individual that has contributed PHYSICIANS to the overall health and wellness of the Loveland communiBanner Health has announced the promotion of three ty either through direct care or volunteer service in the Lovephysicians to the new position of regional medical officer. Shel- land health care field. A nomidon Stadnyk, MD, chief medical nation form is available at
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PVH EARNS GOLD SEAL Poudre Valley Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval Award for certification as a primary stroke center. With the certification, PVH becomes the only advanced stroke center north of Denver and one of 10 in Colorado.
HARTMAN JOINS ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES Dr. Ryan Hartman has joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies as an orthopaedic surgeon who will focus on the care of children from newborn through the teen years, and patients of all ages with sports and recreational injuries. Appointments with Hartman may be made at the Or-
thopaedic & Spine Center’s offices in Fort Collins and Loveland. Call 970-419-7050 or 1800-722-7441.
NEW VIDEO RESOURCE OFFERS ADDITIONAL HELP FOR INTERPRETATION Banner Health hospitals including four facilities in Northern Colorado are implementing new Video Remote Interpretation services to assist communications with patients. The interpretation service uses video conferencing with certified medical interpretation to communicate medical information with hearing impaired and deaf patients as well as patients who speak Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian. Somolian language services also will be added. The service was implemented at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley in December 2010. McKee Medical Center in Loveland will implement the service in February.
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SHARING THE CANCER JOURNEY
and Fridays Cost: Free For people with cancer Where: McKee Medical Center as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Cancer survivors are also BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING encouraged to attend. Have your blood presProgram offers ways to sure checked by a Wellmanage effects of cancer. ness Specialist. Info includes nutritional recommendations, com- When: Monday through munication, and other as- Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 pects of cancer treatment. p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.noon When: 6-8 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of Cost: No charge Contact: 970-635-4056 the month Where: McKee Wellness Where: Mortenson meeting room in Poudre Services, 1805 E. 18th St. Ste. 6, Loveland Valley Hospital’s lower level Cost: Free Contact: Registration encouraged but not required: 970-495-8383 or SharingTheCancer Journey@pvhs.org
GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
DIABETES INFORMATION GROUP
When: 10-11 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays
An informational/educational meeting for any-
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays Where: McKee Cancer Center lobby Contact: 970-635-4129
one touched by diabetes. There is a different subject matter each meeting. When: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 Cost: No charge. No registration needed. Contact: 970-203-6550 Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center
When: Thursdays at 3 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 970-635-4172 Where: McKee Conference & Wellness Center
9:45-11:45 a.m. Where: McKee Cancer Center Conference Room Contact: 970-635-4129
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT CAREGIVER’S SUPFor caregivers of elderPORT GROUP-FOR ly adults. The group foCAREGIVERS OF CAN- cuses on providing supCER PATIENTS port and education about Contact: For times and locations: 970-635-4129
community resources and behavior issues, particularly for people with BREAST CANCER SUP- Alzheimer's and memory When: 5:30 to 7p.m. the PORT GROUP impairment. When: 2nd Thursday of fourth Thursday of the When: 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30-7 month the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. p.m. Where: McKee ConferCost: No charge. Care of ence and Wellness Center Where: McKee Cancer elderly adult family Center lobby Contact: 970-622-1961 members or friends is Contact: 970-622-1961 TOTAL JOINT available through StepSOULPLAY ART THER- ping Stones Adult Day EDUCATION Physical therapists and APY Care program during People whose lives are meeting times at no occupational therapists touched by cancer expe- charge. prepare patients for rience the benefits of exsurgery. This program is Contact: 970-669-7069 pressing themselves coordinated through your physician's office as through art. No art expe- Where: First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln rience needed. part of the surgery Ave. scheduling process. When: Wednesdays,
MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I’ve heard there are a variety of new radiation treatments available. What are my options?
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Radiation has evolved and new therapy types reduce treatment time, increase accuracy and spare healthy tissue. We’re committed to using the most recent technologies and employing the newest treatment protocols to ensure the best quality care for each patient. Some of the leading treatment options available include: Rapid and Smart Arc • A precise radiation dose is delivered in single or multiple arcs around the patient • Used for small tumors in critical locations such as the prostate, head and neck, and the brain Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) • Anatomical markers near a patient’s tumor are used to double-check treatment accuracy • Especially useful with a moving or changing target, like the prostate or when a patient’s anatomy is changing, such as when a large tumor is shrinking throughout the treatment course
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy •N on-invasive outpatient procedure that utilizes a larger dose of radiation to treat tumors in critical areas such as the brain and lungs • The radiation beam can match the shape of the tumor to spare surrounding healthy tissue • The treatment is completed in just one to five visits New Treatment Regimens for Some Patients With Breast Cancer • Standard 3-Dimensional treatment to the whole breast may be delivered in three weeks instead of the traditional six to seven weeks • Partial breast radiation therapy allows patients to complete treatment in as little as a week Elizabeth Ceilley, M.D.
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