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Got vitamin D?

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itamin D know it better. Are there has been the benefits we have not subject of realized? Is there benefit debate with to screening someone respect to its role in our who is asymptomatic? Is health and its surveillance Vitamin D important to for years. You may have other areas of our body, talked about it at your not just bones? There is research that shows annual physical and likely Vitamin D improves have been tested already.

There is no argument that one’s lifespan. We all want DR. MARIE we must have Vitamin D a long, healthy and happy ROWE in our bodies; however, life, right? there are several questions that reSo what is Vitamin D and why main unanswered about its role in our all the fuss? Vitamin D is a fathealth. The United States Preventative soluble vitamin that enables our Task Force released a statement in re- body to absorb calcium. Vitamin cent years to the public stating there D and calcium are essential to our was insufficient evidence to weigh bone health. We all know a healthy the benefits and harms of screening body cannot be without healthy for Vitamin D deficiency to improve bones. From a young age, we all health outcomes in those who have learned to drink our milk. This no symptoms. They are questioning, vitamin is essential for bone growth not recommending against, if it is and remodeling. The sensation of beneficial to test someone for Vita- Vitamin D comes with its other min D deficiency if otherwise healthy discovered roles, in that it helps our and without complaint or risk factors. immune system function properly, Would this screening prevent diseases? reduces inflammation and improves Would finding a low Vitamin D level our nervous and muscular systems. be helpful to treat? Would screening The latest research shows associations cause harm? Research is underway to that it may be beneficial in preventing seek out the answers and assure these certain cancers, diabetes, heart answers are backed by scientific evi- disease, dementia, decreasing falls in dence. the elderly and even conditions like The practice of medicine today is multiple sclerosis or tuberculosis. no longer the mindset of following You may say, so why the argument? what has always been done, but rather Vitamin D for everyone! Hold that what is proven should be done. Please thought — if you look back, I wrote do not misunderstand, we do know the word associations. This is a word Vitamin D very well, but we wish to that I hope you will learn from this

article, and when you hear it, sharpen your senses to tease out what is being reported in medicine. In medical speak, an association is merely an observation made in the research process where two entities are present together in an experiment and may be related to one another. The type of relationship cannot be definitively said. For example, the saying we have all heard “Married people are happier people.” Anyone who is single, married or has been married may be jumping up and down at this statement, right? If this statement is understood as an association, it reads true in that “married people are observed or correlated typically to be happy.” What you have to realize is that this statement, if read as a “cause and effect,” would be false as you cannot prove this. How can you compare every facet of one’s life, when married or single, and determine who is happier? You cannot. We use a lot of associations, also known as correlations, in medical research as there are many things that cannot be scientifically studied. Meaning, would we study a couple married then have them divorce to study them single?

So back to Vitamin D, we do know if you have risk factors, or symptoms of having a low Vitamin D level, you should be screened. You may ask, am I at risk? Do I have any symptoms?

Those who we feel are most at risk include the following: people who remain indoors and have limited sunlight exposure; pregnant women

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and certainly after, when breastfeeding.

If a mother is breastfeeding and deficient, this could affect her newborn as well; people with darker pigmented skin, meaning those who tan easily or are of ethnic descent with naturally dark pigmentation; perimenopausal and menopausal women and older adults in general; people who are obese or who have had gastric bypass; and people who have poor nutrition, digestive disorders or even who follow a strict vegan diet, meaning no dairy or fish in their diet.

Those who may be exhibiting symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are difficult to identify, as symptoms are often subtle, and may be related to a number of other causes. There are some people who are found to be extremely deficient and have no symptoms at all and therefore one of the many reasons Vitamin D is being studied so closely today. Nonetheless, the most common symptoms include the following: fatigue or difficulty sleeping; joint pain, muscle pain or weakness; difficulty concentrating; and change in bowel habits.

The last part of this puzzle is where do you get it? Vitamin D comes from multiple sources and the most effective is the sun and your skin.

Research shows that 15 minutes in the sun daily should produce an adequate amount of Vitamin D. Those with risk factors may not be able to achieve the full amount, meaning darker skin or more elderly, thin skin, and therefore must rely heavier on other sources like

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diet and supplements. Foods rich in Vitamin D include dairy, fortified yogurts and fish like salmon or tuna. Supplements can be found in a variety of forms, including pills, but there are more tasty forms like chocolate or gummy bear type products.

I bring this topic to your attention as it is an important and recent newsworthy topic, but it also illustrates one of many examples in health practices that we should handle cautiously. As far as we know now, it does not matter where you get your Vitamin D and calcium, as long as you get it. Research has proven it is vital, and harm has not been found in usual doses. If you recognize any of these symptoms, assess your daily diet and lifestyle then take this information and talk with your healthcare provider. The bottom line is we must use commonsense, appraise medical knowledge by comparing resources and reviewing this with your healthcare provider. This is your best defense to ensure you receive the safest, most proven medical care for a healthy and certainly happy you!

Marie Rowe, MD, FACOG, works at Greenville Women’s Clinic, 2251 Stantonsburg Road, Greenville and can be reached at 252-757-3131.

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With many questions surrounding the topic of lost cognitive function, the most common question on the minds of individuals is, “How do we prevent this from happening?”

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hether better cognitive function it’s forand prolong cases from getting getting more severe? where Fortunately, researchers we placed an item or not have come up with a remembering what we simple solution: exercise! walked into the room The positive effects of for, forgetfulness is someexercise on the human thing that every single one body, for both adults of us becomes victim to and seniors, have been every now and again. documented numerous MARY METTA Forgetting is a normal times. Recently, research BAKER part of the aging process on exercise has been and can intensify with time. geared toward cognition In more severe cases, diseases such as and memory retention in seniors. dementia or Alzheimer’s can develop. Before you pick up the dumbbells, Symptoms of these diseases include, there are some specifics to be known. but are not limited to, memory loss that Exercise, specifically aerobic activity, disrupts daily life, difficulties in planning, in seniors has been shown to increase problem solving and completing blood flow and oxygen to the brain activities of daily living, new problems — specifically blood flow to the with speaking or writing and inability hippocampus, a portion of the brain to retrace steps. These symptoms can that is essential for memory and become frustrating and have the ability learning. Through the aging process, to not only cause concern but also cause the hippocampus often deteriorates, a decline in one’s quality of life. which causes the loss of cognition With many questions surrounding and memory. With the increase in the topic of lost cognitive function, blood flow and oxygen by means of the most common question on the exercise, the release of hormones is minds of individuals is, “How do we facilitated, which promotes expansion prevent this from happening?” What of cells within the brain. Participating can be done to help seniors have in aerobic activity for even 20 minutes

facilitates memory functions as well as the processing of information. Aerobic exercise can be achieved through walking, biking, swimming, dancing and tennis, along with many other examples to get those legs moving.

A recent study investigated the effects of physical activity on adults ages 57 to 75. The participants exercised on a bike or treadmill for one hour, three times a week, for 12 weeks. Through detection of brain activity, researchers found an increase of blood flow to the same region of the brain that is associated with better memory and function late in life.

Of significance to this study, an increase of blood flow was seen in participants as little as six weeks into the program. The study concluded by stating that exercise may be one of the most beneficial and cost-effective therapies to elevate memory performance.

Whether loss of memory and cognition is a concern for you or a loved one, focus on what can be done to prevent it from becoming more severe.

From walking with a friend to snagging a dance with a loved one, exercise could help your memory and cognition.

Mary Metta Baker, MS, is an exercise physiologist at the Vidant Wellness CenterWashington and can be reached at 252-975-4236.

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STAYING ACTIVE

It’s probably one of the best-kept secrets that Beaufort County has.

Everyone that comes loves it, and there is something to do for everyone. — Kristi Roberson

The Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center offers a variety of programming and activities for area seniors. Its fitness room, equipped with machines such as the one pictured here, gives seniors a means to stay active and healthy.

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The senior center also includes a billiards room, which is used heavily by male seniors in the area. Playing a bit of pool daily not only keeps minds sharp, but also provides social interaction that may not otherwise have been available.

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s people age, various aspects of life begin to fall away: a spouse or friends may pass away, leav-

County’s best-kept secrets, however, provides a holistic approach to challenges area seniors may face as they age. ing a person lonely; mobility and The Grace Martin Harwell Senior strength decreases, increasing the Center is truly a jewel for seniors chance for falls and injury; or that living in Beaufort County. It’s varied person may face financial struggles and broad range of programming after retirement. One of Beaufort provides activities, resources and

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Keeping seniors active and healthy is a primary mission of the senior center. Seniors who stay active and engaged statistically are able to remain in their homes longer, which is also a primary mission of the senior center. Pictured, seniors work on their physical fitness in the senior center’s fitness room.

services to fit everyone’s needs, according to Kristi Roberson, manager of the City of Washington Parks and Recreation Department, which heads the senior center.

T hrough its prog rams, the center offers many benefits to its participants: social benefits through interaction that seniors may not have at home; a mental component that sharpens awareness, focus, mood and other aspects of the mind; and a physical component, giving seniors plenty of opportunities to stay fit, as well as increase strength, mobility and balance, said Stephen Clayton, the center’s new supervisor.

“I think you can look at it as a holistic approach,” Clayton said.

“One thing I’ve seen as people age, every 10 years, you lose strength exponentially. People (at the center)

are very interested in maintaining their health and well being.”

On average, 80-140 people walk through the senior center’s doors each day to participate in activities, utilize services or just to have some level of social interaction, according to Clayton.

The center offers daily opportunities, such as use of its fitness center, billiards, a media center and a computer lab, to stay active and socialize, Clayton said. It also offers a wide range of weekly programs: yoga and tai chi; aerobics; a walking program that offers incentives to take trips; an AHOY program that offers lowimpact exercises — mainly chair exercises — for those who are more frail; bingo, bridge and Canasta; line dancing; senior dances every month; and pickle ball at the Bobby Andrews Recreation Center, to name a few.

“(AHOY program) is a way to keep them active with limited risk for them getting hurt,” Roberson said.

“Regardless of how vigorously active the program you participate in is, just coming out and being involved and participating keeps you young.”

Support groups formed among those who use the center provide an outlet for seniors to not only socialize, but also share struggles with their peers, Roberson said. Whether it’s the center’s Diabetic support group, its Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, the 80 and Better group, which features guest speakers from Department of Social Services and other agencies, grief support and other mentally supportive groups, there is a network of support for everyone, Roberson said.

However, support comes in many forms at the center. Just ask

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Seniors who participate in programming and activities at the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center enjoy the social component of the center’s offerings.

Many seniors who come to the center live alone and are widows or widowers, so the center gives them a network of support and friendship. Pictured, seniors participate in arts and crafts and aerobics, activities that keep the mind sharp, the body fit and allow for social interaction.

20-year-participant Shirley Whisenant, who has been in a volunteer capacity for the past nine years. The chance to volunteer at the center gives more capable seniors a way to give back to a place that serves them and enriches their lives.

“To me, it gives everybody an opportunity to come out and socialize when otherwise they may be home by themselves,” Whisenant said. “I enjoy talking to people while I volunteer. They really enjoy that. There are a lot of widows I’ve met, and I’m one myself so I can relate to that.”

The senior center urges those 55 and older in the community to participate in its programs and activities. It even offers consultation opportunities for the children of seniors to encourage their parents to start using the center, according to Roberson.

“You don’t have to be lonely and bored,” Roberson said. “There are so many good programs around, you never have to feel like that. People say they can’t wait to turn 55 so they can get involved at the senior center.

It’s probably one of the best-kept secrets that Beaufort County has. Everyone that comes loves it, and there is something to do for everyone.”

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Senior dating trends and tips

Finding love again is possible for seniors who get back into the dating scene.

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Taking another stab at dating later in life can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but no matter how long it’s been since your last first date, some aspects of dating are the same as ever.

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he first Baby Boomers will be turning 70 in 2016, and this generation remains one of the most influential in the country and around the world.

Scores of products and services are now marketed to seniors, many of whom remain as active and socially aware as they were in their youth.

One aspect of senior marketing that is booming is dating and relationship products. Singles age 50 and older are increasingly relying on online dating sites and other methods to find love and companionship. Dating is no longer kids’ play, and those who have been away from dating for some time may have to get reacquainted with the process in the modern age.

fellow singles, the relative anonymity of the process can make it challenging to separate the truth from some selfpromoting hype on dating profiles.

Begin by relying on dating sites that have been tested and recommended.

One to try is the AARP dating site partnered with How About We. In addition to its simplicity and small financial commitment, the site caters to the over-50 crowd and is backed by the AARP name. It’s good for those looking for an activity partner as well as casual dating. Popular sites Match.com and eHarmony.com also boast high percentages of users age 50 and up.

Even after thorough consideration and conversation, online daters should exercise caution when meeting someone online and then in person.

Profiles aren’t always what they seem, and it’s easier to fudge the facts when initiating contact over the Internet.

and the responsibilities that still may rest on your shoulders. Part of the fun of dating when you were young likely had to do with throwing caution to the wind.

But some of those same carefree aspects remain true whether you’re dating at 17 or at 57. Laughter, fun, spontaneity, and the chance for some adventure are still the keys to making memorable dates.

Sometimes it’s who you know The old adage of it’s “who you know” and not “what you know” is applicable to dating. If you are ready to jump into the dating world again, ask your close friends or family members if they know anyone who Consider online dating might be in a similar situation.

Data from Pew Research found one Taking another stab at dating later in two divorced or widowed seniors in life can be both exciting and nervehad remarried in 2013, and that trend wracking, but no matter how long it’s figures to continue. Many seniors are been since your last first date, some using online dating sites to find their Keep an open mind aspects of dating are the same as ever. new matches. While websites geared to It’s easy to be preoccupied with Just remember to have fun and don’t dating make it easier to get in touch with the rigors of being an older adult be afraid to try new things.

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Myths associated with menopause

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t some point in a woman’s life she will enter into a period called menopause.

Unlike what the name might suggest, menstruation does not “pause” upon entering menopause.

Rather, it ceases to occur from this point on, ending the fertile, reproductive time for females.

The North American Menopause Society says menopause typically begins around age 51. It also may be induced through medical intervention at an earlier age.

Women are encouraged to discuss menopause with their healthcare providers so they can better understand their bodies. That’s

especially important since certain myths about menopause still prevail.

Menopause can be a confusing time for women, as it involves changes to the body women have not yet experienced. Women can combat that confusion by discussing their symptoms or concerns with their physicians.

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Myth No. 1: Menopause is a disease. Menopause is an inevitable part of aging and a process that occurs naturally and spontaneously.

Menopause affects each woman differently. While some women str ug gle with any number of symptoms, others may feel as if their lives have not changed much at all since entering menopause.

Myth No. 2: All hor mone replacement therapies are the same.

NAMS says it is now believed that women who have had a hysterectomy can take estrogen alone, but those who still have a uterus need progestogen added to protect against endometrial cancer. Doctors can work with women to customize hormone replacement therapies to reduce risks.

Myth No. 3: Perimenopause eliminates pregnancy risk. A woman is not totally protected from an unplanned pregnancy until a year has passed since her most recent menstrual cycle. Even if periods are infrequent or unreliable, the NAMS advises that women choose another effective method of birth control if they do not want another pregnancy.

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Myth No. 4: Menopause happens suddenly. Women do not wake up one day and discover they have entered menopause. Doctors at the Menopause Center at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Pavilion for Women say that menopause is characterized by a subtle fluctuation of hormones that will gradually lead to menopause.

Unless menopause results from a hysterectomy procedure or another medical intervention, it should happen slowly over the course of a few years. The period leading up to a last menstrual period is called perimenopause.

Myth No. 5: Menopause means gaining weight. Many women gain weight after menopause, and hormonal changes can affect the body’s metabolism. However, weight gain can be controlled. A 2003 study from researchers at the Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh studied 535 premenopausal women who were followed throughout menopause.

The study discovered that, after five years, women were able to remain at or below their baseline weight by following a strict diet and exercising regularly. Women generally need to cut their calorie intake by 200 calories after reaching menopause to keep weight down.

Myth No. 6: Hot flashes are unavoidable. Hor monal shifts trig ger hot flashes in many menopausal women. However, hot flashes may vary in frequency and intensity depending on the individual. In addition, Dr. Sheryl Ross, OB/GYN at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, says the first two or three years of menopause tend to be the worst for hot flashes. After those initial two or three years, hot flashes may lessen in intensity or become less frequent.

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