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ARMCHAIR TRAVELER For now, that’s all we can do. We can dream, imagine and plan. Here are five places where adventures await: LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES | FamilyTravel.com (TNS)

Explore Namibia 1 One of the least populated countries in the world, Namibia begs to be explored.

From the capital city of Windhoek to the stark Skeleton Coast, you’ll find a timeless landscape where desert-adapted wildlife — elephants, lions and the rare black rhino — share the vast landscape with birds, antelopes, cape foxes and brown hyenas. Drive through barren moonscapes and search for small herds of Hartmann’s zebras or find pink flamingos and other migratory birds in a coastal wetland. Hike up Namibia’s highest ochre-colored sand dune and watch the sunset before slip-sliding down. Few people and sparse development translate into a magnificent display of stars. Don’t forget to look up.

Contact: NamibiaTourism.com; AndBeyond.com.

2 Discover the wonders of Palau

This Pacific archipelago, made up of 500 islands, is one of the richest ecosystems on the planet, and home to more than 1,300 species of fish and 700 species of coral. During your visit to this aquatic wonderland you can paddle and snorkel amid the multicolored brain coral of the Rock Islands, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Hike to waterfalls, dive amid sharks, giant manta rays, turtles and bright blue starfish, and kayak in caves, through mangroves and to hidden lagoons. History lovers will find the WWII heritage compelling.

Contact: PristineParadisePalau.com

3 Adventure in Alaska

Our sparsely populated and endlessly captivating 49th state lures those who yearn for epic scenery, spouting whales and glaciers the size of small countries. Experience family travel in rugged Alaska by road and rail, via boutique yachts and expedition ships that set sail for adventure beginning each spring.

Aboard smaller vessels you’ll have meaningful cultural experiences, find your way to natural nooks and crannies, opt for hiking and kayaking and discover rarely visited wilderness areas, increasing the chance for up-close wildlife viewing.

Those who venture to America’s last frontier will be rewarded with Mother Nature in all her glory.

Contact: WindstarCruises.com

4 Saddle up at the

Lone Mountain Ranch

Just a stone’s throw from Yellowstone National Park’s northwest border, in the shadow of Lone Peak, you’ll find a cluster of hand-built cabins in Big Sky, Montana.

Authentic and luxurious, the historic accommodations, tucked creekside, in the pine trees or in meadows, help visitors conjure the days when the property was a working cattle ranch, operating in untamed country. In the company of guides or on your own, adventurers have the chance to fish Blue Ribbon trout streams and explore the last best place via horseback, Nordic and downhill skis, snowshoes and on the many hiking trails in the area.

Contact: LoneMountainRanch.com

5 Explore the North Shore

Located on the shores of Lake Superior, the friendly, harborside village in Grand Marais, Minnesota, blends an artistic, creative vibe with an adventurous spirit. Home to nationally renowned artist schools and galleries, Grand Marais also serves as the gateway to the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Hike Pincushion Mountain, set sail on Superior or bike along the shoreline. Plan a side trip down the 57-mile, historic Gunflint Trail, from which you’ll have the option to paddle across glacier-carved lakes, hike through ancient forests, fish for Walleye and sample Northwoods hospitality.

Contact: Gunflint.com; VisitCookCounty.com; OnlyinMN.com

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HEALTHY MEAL KITS Delivery services offer fresh dinner solutions CNET.COM

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he meal kit and meal delivery revolution is in full swing, but what are the best food delivery service options out there for those sticking to a diet, or simply keeping a closer eye on what they eat? And now that sheltering in place and social distancing are part of the new reality, any means of getting food into your house without having to go retrieve it yourself is worth the cost. And the more we learn about how much our daily diet affects overall health, there is a simultaneous demand for those smart mealtime services and solutions to offer options for healthy eating — whatever that may mean to us. Meal prep delivery kit companies are now offering healthy meal options and tailored meal plans with easy weeknight execution to fit just about any diet or healthy lifestyle. So,if you like your ingredients sent straight to you fresh — and you like to make your dinner — here are a few options:

SUN BASKET

Sun Basket healthy food delivery service focuses on fresh, healthy ingredients with easy-to-cook recipes, many of which are designed specifically for various diets and dietary restrictions, including low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo and more. Each week starts with 18 dinner options on the menu — like shrimp paella or turkey meatballs with cashew crema — of which you pick two, three or four to be delivered the following week.

Pricing and subscription: Each serving runs about $12, so three dishes per week (six total servings) will run you about $72. The family plan offers better value but less selection, with six meals to choose from per week; however, the portions serve four adults (with leftovers). For the family plan, three meals (12 total servings) costs about $132.

BLUE APRON

Best healthy organic meal kit: Green Chef

GREEN CHEF

Best healthy meal kit for families: Sun Basket

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Green Chef is a healthy organic meal kit delivery service that will tailor your plan to maintain a paleo, keto, vegetarian (plant-powered) or just a steady balanced diet.

Roughly 90% of the ingredients included in Green Chef’s meal kits are certified organic and meats are sustainably fished, farmed and raised. Green Chef provides all the ingredients needed to cook a fairly simple meal — generally in less than 30 minutes — and thoughtful recipe cards with photos make following instructions easy.

Pricing and subscription: Green Chef’s organic meals start at around $8 per serving and allow you to customize or skip weeks when traveling, etc.

Probably the most recognizable of the meal kit services, Blue Apron has a lot of healthy, fresh options on the menu — and just a lot of options, in general.

Blue Apron recently teamed up with Weight Watchers for easy-to-cook healthy recipes that align with its point system, making it easy for those in the program to meal plan and keep track.

Blue Apron offers customers roughly 8 to 12 delicious meals to choose from per week including a few vegetarian options as well as a few created for the Weight Watchers Freestyle program.

Pricing and subscription: Price per serving ranges from $7.49 to $9.99, with options to prepare two to four recipes per week and two or four servings per recipe. Keep an eye out for special offers.

Best meal kit for calorie counting: Blue Apron

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Looking to downsize? Tips to reduce moving stress KERRY DOBRUSIN

you all have the same goal in mind: to make your new home as meaningful and I have observed many comfortable as your cur‌ people embarking on a rent one. move to a retirement comSchedule bite-sized munity. It can be an exciting venture—but also can add work sessions‌ The process can be undue stress if one does not have a well-executed time-consuming and tirprocess. Why not make the ing for all involved. Space move a smooth transition out your sessions to mainfor yourself with just a few tain the energy everyone will need. Set time limits simple steps? (for example, carving out Start the process three hours on a Sunday), or focus on one small area right‌ When it’s time to begin, of the house (a single closet reach out to your family or room) at a time. You want and set up time to all meet at to make it accomplishable. your home. Remember this Sometimes it works best to can be an emotional time have a focus, for example: for everyone, but you have “Today, we are only workan amazing opportunity ing on clothes,” or “This is to discover forgotten me- our garage day.” mentos and family treasures Make it fun‌ while spending quality time My friend bought four together. Remember that medium-sized plastic bins

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Director of Marketing and Sales Friendship Village‌

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For those folks that don’t have local family to help or just want some extra assistance with all of the sorting and packing, I recommend using a downsizing company. There are many organizations that specialize in retirement moves. They have expertise in auctions, estate sales, and yard sales.

They can even advise and recommend what items have true value in the resale market. Loading up boxes and bringing items to charity organizations for you can be a real advantage of using these types of companies.

comes with an emotional connection. It can remind you of special moments in your life with family and friends. Deciding on what to keep or give away can seem like a really big decision.

Take some of that pressure off yourself by acknowledging that the actual material Make NEW home object probably isn’t what YOUR home‌ Moving into a new space brought you the joy – it was It’s more than stuff‌ the MEMORY you created can sometimes feel a bit Most of what you have around it and you have the impersonal, so creating the collected over the years MEMORIES forever. look and feel of things that and labeled them “Keep, Toss, Sell and Donate.”

Through the week, as her parents came across items, they could place it in the proper bin. Taking frequent breaks, playing favorite music, ordering in pizza or Chinese food can be a fun way to reward yourself for making progress.

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help you to connect can really ease the transition.

Choosing a special paint color for the walls, bringing a favorite piece of furniture, or a vintage centerpiece can really make you feel right at home! Most retirement communities I have encountered even help to hang up those paintings and family portraits that add that special personal touch.

Embracing your new journey‌

Making the choice to move to a retirement community is a big step for most.

Having a well thought out plan can take what may have seemed like a huge chore to an experience full of sharing, laughter, and adventure! It’s a time to bring your memories with you and an opportunity to create many new ones along the way!

Friendship Village has multiple campuses in great Waterloo locations from which to choose. Find the one that fits you best.

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Flavorful pecans add twist to traditional dishes Kitchen staples are being used to add twists to traditional dishes, so finding an item you can use to mix up classic family recipes is key. Pecans pack flavor, texture and nutrition all in one bite, and they have a long shelf life. Shelled pecans can be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about nine months and for up to two years in sealed plastic bags in the freezer.

While pecans are beloved in classic desserts, like pecan pie, they also offer a variety of nutrition benefits that can be added to nearly any meal. They are among the highest in “good” monounsaturated fats, contain 3 grams of plant protein per serving and are a source of fiber, flavonoids and minerals like manganese, which is essential for metabolism and bone health.

Nearly two decades of research docu-

ment the heart-health benefits of pecans.

In fact, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1 1/2 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28 grams) has 18 grams of unsaturated fat and only 2 grams of saturated fat.

Add crunch to this Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans by swapping out croutons, use chopped pecans as a flavorful and nutrient-dense coating for Pecan Chicken Meatballs and bake this Pecan Banana Bread as a nutritious and kid-friendly breakfast or snack to fill your home with a delicious scent.

Discover more nutritious recipes at AmericanPecan.com.

10 ounces gluten-free baking flour mix 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 flax eggs (see below) 1 cup organic brown or coconut sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 vanilla bean 1/2 cup vegan yogurt 3/4 cup mashed bananas, ripe 1 cup raw pecan pieces, chopped, plus additional for topping

Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-by-5inch banana bread pan.

In medium bowl, sift flour mix, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt; whisk to combine.

In mixer bowl, mix eggs, sugar and coconut oil 2 minutes on medium-low speed.

Scrape vanilla bean and add to mixture. Add vegan yogurt and mashed bananas; mix 2 minutes on medium-low speed.

Remove bowl from mixer and fold 1 cup raw pecan pieces into batter until evenly distributed.

Add batter to banana bread pan and use spatula to smooth down top. Sprinkle additional pecan pieces on top.

Bake banana bread on top rack 60 minutes until toothpick comes out with

1 pound ground chicken ¼ cup spinach, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 egg 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 cup finely chopped fresh pecan pieces, divided

Heat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In large bowl, mix ground chicken, spinach, lemon juice, egg, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if desired) and 1/2 cup pecans until well combined.

Roll chicken mixture into 1 tablespoonsized meatballs.

Place reserved pecans in bowl. Roll meatballs in pecans to coat then place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake 20-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through. Serve warm with sauces for dipping or over pasta. Serves 4.

Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans

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1/4 cup pecan butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons warm water, plus additional as needed (optional)

Salad:

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few crumbs but not completely clean.

Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes in pan. Hold sides of pan and flip onto wire rack.

Allow bread to cool completely. Slice as desired.

To make a flax egg, mix together 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons water. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to thicken. For two flax eggs, double ingredients.

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4 ounces dried thin rice noodles Cold water 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 1/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup crispy wontons 1 cup mandarin oranges 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped

To make dressing: In medium bowl, whisk pecan butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and soy sauce until smooth.

Add 2 tablespoons warm water and whisk until incorporated. Add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if desired, until dressing reaches pourable consistency.

To make salad: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and transfer to bowl with cold water to keep from sticking.

In large bowl, toss romaine and iceberg lettuces, pecans, scallions, bean sprouts, crispy wontons, mandarin oranges and sesame seeds.

Divide salad among four plates; top each with 1/2 cup chicken and serve with dressing. Serves 4.

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o matter how many years and how much mileage you’ve put on your body, it needs physical activity to continue to thrive.

That’s why developing and sticking to a consistent exercise plan is so critical to seniors. But just as important as regular exercise is making sure you are performing your workouts in a safe, effective manner. The risk of injury is real, especially for older adults who may be experiencing a loss in muscle or a decrease in the elasticity of their tendons and ligaments.

The good news is that with proper

stretching and a full understanding of what your body can and cannot endure, you can stay safe as you tackle new exercise challenges, either by yourself or with a strong group of workout friends.

these injuries may lead to more soreness and further pain. That’s why knowing your body and its limits is so important to your overall health and well-being.

Common injuries

Before you get started, follow these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  Get a basic medical screening: Talking with your doctor can help you uncover any conditions you may have that would put you at risk of specific injuries.  Find a balanced exercise program: Depending on one sport or activity day in

The most common injuries for seniors during exercise involve sprains or strains around the shoulders, knees and ankles.

While there are various grades of injury to these areas, they are not typically severe and may only cause minor soreness or stiffness.

The issue is that, without care and rest,

How to prevent injuries

and day out can actually hold your body back. Your fitness program needs variety, so consider adding different activities to your overall routine.  Take lessons: It’s OK to not know exactly how to get started. There are professionals for that. Hire a coach or licensed athletic trainer to help you learn about new activities, maintain proper form and achieve your fitness goals.  Follow the 10% rule: When you are ready to increase your activity level, do so in 10% increments. This applies to time or weight that you may be considering adding to your workout routine.

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DAVID GALCHUTT‌

This undated photo provided by Stave Puzzles shows one of the company’s traditional jigsaw puzzles titled “Ocean Sunset.” Jigsaw puzzles are in vogue. There are puzzles left out in offices and at coffee shops, puzzle clubs and competitions online, and artistic, mind-bending puzzles that sell for thousands of dollars.(David Galchutt/Stave Puzzles via AP)

SNAPPING INTO PLACE:

Jigsaw puzzles enjoying renewed interest TRACEE M. HERBAUGH

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‌There are jigsaw puzzle nights at coffee shops and libraries.

Puzzle groups and puzzle games online. Hand-cut wooden puzzles that cost thousands of dollars. And puzzle designs that range from edgy, original artwork to your own, custom-ordered family photos.

Jigsaw puzzles for grownups

are in vogue.

“I was not as passionate about jigsaw puzzles at first, but once I started doing them, I saw the loveliness of these puzzles,” said A.J. Jacobs, a writer working on a book about puzzles, including jigsaws and crosswords. “Puzzles are a very soothing and joyous way to spend a couple of hours.

They’re physical, tactile pieces and you get an endorphin rush

when pieces snap into place.”

Fans say jigsaws provided respite from daily stress, a chance to step away from the screens and be in the moment.

Jacobs, author of books including ``The Know It-All’’ and ``The Year of Living Biblically,’’ enjoys immersing himself in an activity and then writing about it.

While many puzzlers are

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In this undated photo, provided by Shelby Comstock Britten, a group of people work on a “Jiggy” jigsaw puzzle at the trendy SoHo House hotel in New York. Puzzles have become a popular social activity or as a way to relax. (Shelby Comstock Britten via AP) happy with cardboard puzzles, there’s also a market for wooden and artisanal ones. Inspired artwork has replaced campy photos. Some enthusiasts buy special frames, glue and other tools for preserving finished jigsaw puzzles.

Vermont-based Stave Puzzles makes a wide range of wooden puzzles, from “Tidbits’’ to “Tormentors’’; they sell for hundreds, even thousands of dollars.

“Our sales are up 25 percent in the last decade,” said company founder Steve Richardson. “We are now seeing orders from the children and grandchildren of some of our original customers, so it is definitely a generational activity.”

In addition to getting nicer, jigsaw puzzles have become specialized too. There are 3-D and two-sided puzzles. Stave’s “trick puzzle” can be solved in multiple ways, rated on a scale of 1 (easy)

to 5 (difficult). Customers cannot buy a 5-trick puzzle without successfully completing a level 4 first.

Other people prefer a simple jigsaw that reminds them of childhood — but one that’s worthy of social media, of course.

Walking home after work one day, Kaylin Marcotte, 29, stopped at a toy store in New York City to buy a puzzle for the evening. “I ended up purchasing one of puppies jumping out of a basket,” she said. Seeing a gap in the market for sophisticated puzzles, she founded Jiggy Puzzles in 2018.

Jiggy’s puzzles are packaged in an elegant glass container and feature original drawings by female artists. They come in two sizes, 450 and 800 pieces, and many sell for about $40. The art ranges from New York City scenes to whimsical, feel-good drawings.

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Main reasons why seniors develop mobility issues

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educed mobility is a normal part of the aging process for some older adults, but other issues can prevent seniors from maintaining optimal posture and balance. Family caregivers should learn as much as possible about age-related mobility issues, including what causes them. Below are some of the top reasons aging adults experience limited mobility along with tips for prevention.

Heart problems‌

Older adults with cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure and poor circulation often become dizzy and have difficulty moving around or standing for long periods. Heart problems can also lead to difficulty breathing when moving. These issues can cause limited mobility and increase the risk that older adults will adopt sedentary lifestyles. Seniors can prevent cardiovascular problems by developing healthy habits such as abstaining from smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, eating more fruits and vegetables, staying physically active, and getting plenty of rest each night.

Neurological disorders‌

Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease disrupt the brain’s ability to regulate movement. As a result, older adults living with these types of conditions may experience reflex problems and see a significant decrease in their fine motor skills. However, following treatment plans to control the disorders could boost mobility.

If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with a serious condition and needs help with tasks like meal prep, transportation, bathing, and grooming, reach out to Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of home care

families can trust. We also offer with a wide array of other imcomprehensive care for seniors portant daily tasks. with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.

Falls‌ Falls can lead to strained conJoint pain‌ nective tissues that negatively Muscles weakened by years affect balance, flexibility, and of normal wear and tear raise posture. The fractures and brothe odds of joint pain for older ken bones many seniors expeadults. The discomfort could rience after falling could have make it difficult for seniors to permanent side effects that premove around without assis- vent them from moving around tance. The pain could also lead without using canes, walkers, to aggressive behavior. Develop wheelchairs, or other assistive a plan that helps your loved one devices. The long-term results reduce joint pain and stave off of falls could also require famage-related conditions such as ilies to make extensive changes osteoporosis. The plan should to their loved ones’ homes, include healthy nutrition and such as installing grab bars and a moderate exercise routine. If wheelchair ramps, rearranging your loved one is experiencing furniture, and lowering sinks, limited mobility, contact NuCara counters, and cabinets.NuHome Medical at 319-287-8087 Cara Home Medical offers free for more information on mo- home-assessments which help bility products such as walkers, identify areas of the home that scooters, and lift chairs. need modification.

Excess weight‌

The ability to transfer body weight is limited when your loved one is overweight. Therefore, he or she may have difficulty going up and down stairs and find it challenging to walk from room to room. Instead of being able to move around independently, your loved one may rely on you and other caregivers to navigate his or her environment, which could cause isolation and prevent him or her from going to social gatherings in the community. Seniors can avoid being overweight by remaining physically active and burning excess calories. Staying in good physical shape could increase your loved one’s mobility and independence.

If your senior loved one needs hourly or live-in care, Home Care Assistance can help. Our caregivers can assist with exercise and mobility, prepare nutritious meals, provide timely medication reminders, and help

Poor medication management‌ Inappropriate medication use can also lead to mobility issues. Simple changes such as reviewing medication regimens for those frequently associated with falls, may reduce the risk.

Accidentally skipping a dose or taking more than prescribed can also cause mobility issues. Keep your medications organized and ask for help if you’re having trouble taking your medication consistently. Many pharmacies, such as NuCara Pharmacy, offer medication packaging options to their patients to increase medication adherence. For more information on those services, call 319-236-8891.

If mobility issues are affecting your loved one’s quality of life, consider adding a compassionate professional caregiver to your family’s caregiving team.

When researching agencies that provide senior care, families

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Cala Health has developed wearable device, Cala Trio, calibrated to each patient’s individual hand tremor. When activated by the patient, it delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the nerves in the wrist.

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Living best life with

hand tremor

(BPT)—Essential tremor causes one or both hands to tremble while trying to perform routine tasks like eating or getting dressed. Sometimes the head or other parts of the body are affected as well.

Although both are neurological disorders, ET is actually eight times more common than Parkinson’s disease and affects people differently. Unlike Parkinson’s, people with ET experience shaking during goal-oriented activity, while Parkinson’s patients experience trembling while at rest.

Although far more likely to occur later in life, ET can also affect younger people and even children. It is a progressive disease, so tremors usually increase in frequency and/or severity over time. Tremors are not part of the aging process; this is a big misconception.

“The best thing you can do is learn more about the condition and treatment options,” says Dr. Dhira Khosla, Personal Care Neurology, Oakland, CA. She also recommends being open not just with your doctor, but also with friends, family and coworkers to increase awareness, reduce isolation and make asking for help easier.

Here are Dr. Khosla’s tips for coping with ET.

things down  Use a voice recognition app or software for writing  Fatigue and tension can worsen tremors. tasks  Learn breathing or meditation techniques to help  Shop with a credit card or payment app instead of you relax signing checks  Get enough sleep and eat regularly  Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can affect your New, non-invasive treatment for ET nervous system and interfere with medications Cala Health has developed an effective, non-invasive,  Before starting a detailed task, avoid heavy lifting on-demand therapy for ET that patients wear on their or other strenuous activity wrist, like a wristwatch. The wearable device, called Cala Trio, is calibrated to each patient’s individual hand Anticipate difficult issues tremor. When activated by the patient, it delivers gentle  Ask for glasses or mugs to be filled half full when electrical stimulation to the nerves in the wrist. These eating out nerves connect to the central brain network responsible  Order finger foods when dining out for hand tremors.  Use weighted pens and heavier utensils with large The largest study ever conducted in ET found that handles 54% of patients experienced a 50% reduction in their  Use an electronic toothbrush tremor. Patients control the device, and can use it throughout the day to help reduce hand tremors with Let technology help 40-minute stimulation sessions. Cala Trio has been  Use speed dial and voice-activated controls on your cleared by the FDA and is currently available in the US by prescription. For more information, visit CalaTrio. phone  Record notes on your phone instead of writing com/patients/.

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5 TIPS FOR MEN’S OVERALL WELLBEING

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hile family history and age cannot be changed, there are everyday steps men can follow to take charge of their health, including prostate health, and maybe even prevent problems down the road.

Consider these tips to help lead a healthier lifestyle.

1. Get checked out regularly. Just because you’re healthy doesn’t mean you should eschew routine checkups, and that includes self-examinations.

While regular visits to your health care provider can keep you up-to-date on preventative screenings and immunizations, getting to know your own body can have similar benefits.

2. Care for your prostate.

If you’re experiencing frequent urination, a weak or slow urine stream, incomplete bladder emptying, difficulty or delay in starting urination or a urine stream that stops and starts, these may be signs you may be

suffering from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as enlarged prostate.

“Many men living with BPH symptoms take prescription medications after they have been diagnosed, but relief can be inadequate and temporary,” said Dr. Peter Walter, M.D., urologist and paid consultant for Teleflex Incorporated, the manufacturer of the UroLift System.

As one alternative to medication, an option like the UroLift System treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that doesn’t require any cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue. A urologist places small implants to lift and move enlarged prostate tissue so it no longer blocks the urethra and can allow for normal urine flow. Most common side effects are mild to moderate, and patients generally can return to their normal routines with minimal downtime.

For more information about treatment options, or to find a

urologist near you who treats BPH, visit UroLift.com.

3. Focus on a more nutritious diet. Aim for a pattern of healthier eating that includes more fruits, vegetables and leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, kale and broccoli, which can help keep you – and your prostate – healthy.6 Also try to cut back on consumption of red meat – specifically processed meat – as well as salt and sweets.

4. Know your numbers. Be sure to discuss your family history and lifestyle with your doctor as he or she may recommend screenings for diseases and common ailments. Be sure to keep up with these screenings and check in with your doctor to make sure you’re accounting for milestone ages and common ailments associated with aging.

5. Make exercise a priority.

The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for adults.

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