Woman Newspapers, Cumberland County, January/February 2016

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY EDITION JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2016

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Love Stories: 7 Sweet Women & Heart Disease Valentine’s Day Movies THE FACTS & FIGURES:

DEB BAER BECKER:

2016: May You Live Your Life With Ease

Love is a game that two can play and both win.

- Eva Gabor

Photo: In The Moment Photography by Hollis.

Publisher’s Note Lucky in love I’m a great believer in luck.

For me, it’s my husband Joe. I met him - by pure coincidence - when he showed up at a friend’s party not long after I graduated from high school.

Fortunately, the last time I was home alone and could’t get sound on the TV, I took a picture of the remote and sent it to my tolerant/ sympathetic (forgiving) husband. Using the picture I texted, he was able to talk me through it with some educated guesses until we successfully reset the TV.

Forty-two years later, we’re still happily together. “It was all meant to be,” I’ve been told. The way I figure it, I’m just really, really lucky.

It might have tested his patience on that one, but no doubt he’s a better person for it. Gee, he’s so lucky to have me.

Though not one to toot my own horn, I feel the need to occasionally remind my husband that he’s lucky, too. I can hammer my own nails; I can throw together a meal like it’s my job; and just last week when I used a coupon at the shoe store, I reminded him how truly lucky he is that I love a bargain.

I fall short, however, when it comes to my luck with television electronics. I’m thoroughly hopeless with remote controls. In fact, I entertain my family with my ineptitude. There, I said it.

LOUISE SUKLE Editor & Publisher

My husband has explained it to me a hundred times, but every TV in our house has its own set of buttoned devices that must be orchestrated in just the right sequence and in accordance to reasoning I will never grasp. I am permitted to change channels with the remote with the rainbow buttons, and use it again for the volume, and the little one only for Netflx, but remember, for the love of God, don’t press any of the buttons on the big silver one. LEAVE THAT ONE ALONE.

EDITOR & PUBLISHER Louise Sukle lsukle@womannewspapers.com

CONTRIBUTORS Kathryn Baxter kathrynbaxter@gmail.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Julianna Sukle julianna@pressandjournal.com

Kathryn Baxter is a writer living in Brooklyn, NY. Find her online at womannewspapers.com/Kathryn-Baxter

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Brenda Tadych sumthin2say@hotmail.com Brenda Tadych is a lifelong resident of Dauphin County, currently residing in Middletown. Find her online at womannewspapers.com/Brenda-Tadych

Deb Baer Becker dbbecker2@yahoo.com Deb advocates for women’s breast health, and writes about her experience surviving breast cancer. She’s writing a book about her years as a young airman with the USAF Thunderbirds. She holds an MFA in Writing from Pacific University, and is the proud mother of two adult-sized children and two rescued dogs.

She lives in Houston, Texas, but dreams of her native Pennsylvania’s rolling hills and cut-away fields. Find her online at womannewspapers.com/ Deb-Baer-Becker

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By Brenda Tadych How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Where there is love, there is life. You complete me. Hugs and kisses, hearts and flowers, love notes in lunch boxes…I’m a hopeless romantic!

The man of my dreams, my perfect Valentine, would have as much brawn as brains. He could build me a spice rack and fix any appliance in the house. He would have the kind and generous qualities of Mister Darcy and the old-fashioned gentlemanliness of Sam Elliott. He’d keep an eye on the air pressure in my car tires, open stubborn bottle lids, and kill any spider for me. He’d be a hard worker with the rough-skinned hands that could just as easily swing a sledgehammer as rub my neck.

I know he sounds too good to be true, but I assure you, he’s my real-life Valentine right down to those scratchy hands that snag my clothes but give a fantastic scalp massage.

Ours was a mere bud of love when we first met on a hot summer day in 1991. He was wearing cutoff jean shorts and had long, curly hair and because he was working on concrete around a pool, his shirt was off and his sweat was glistening in the sunlight. We met and, well, the rest is history.

It isn’t all flowers and sunshine. We have our disagreements, but he usually makes me laugh even when I want to be mad. If I really dig my heels in, he’ll ruin my whole bad temper mimicking everything I say in a Donald Duck voice. (He thinks he’s soooo funny.)

Ours is give-and-take like any romantic relationship. I watch his science fiction; he suffers through my Hallmark movies. I like rafting; he jumps out of airplanes.

We’ve learned to balance our time together without being smothering or too distant. We’re respectful of doing our own thing and accept time apart from each other. One person gets their friends-time while the other gets their alone-time.

We don’t find it necessary to spend every minute of free time with each other. A little space makes our together-time that much more enjoyable.

We’ve now spent half of our lives together and we practically know what the other is about to say before we say it. If one of us gets a hunch to pick something up at the store we’ll find out it was something the other needed. We appreciate the serendipity of it.

We go together like Heathcliff and Cathy in Wuthering Heights. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine, are the same and there’s no one else I’d rather have for my Valentine.

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Children can be sued for parent’s debts

By Jan L. Brown, Attorney at Law

Yes, adult children can be held liable for their parent’s debts in Pennsylvania. Last year, a Pennsylvania court found a son liable for his mother’s $92,000 nursing home bill based on Pennsylvania’s Filial Support Law. This law does not restrict the type of debt so it can be used to recover credit card debt, mortgages, medical or nursing home debt. This law has been on the books for decades but only recently has it been used to collect debts of parents from their adult children. This law is being used aggressively to the shock and often detriment of adult children and their families.

As an estate planning and elder law attorney, I am often asked about this law and how it relates to adult children who have parents in nursing homes. Nursing homes can cost $10,000 a month or $120,000 a year so the debts can be enormous. When proper nursing home planning is in place and implemented accordingly, nursing homes are paid and therefore no debt accumulates or even exists. Failing to plan properly to qualify a parent for medical assistance benefits, allows nursing home debt to accumulate and

it is then that the nursing home, through its collection agency, often looks for payment from adult children or one of the children as was done in the case mentioned. The husband of the wife in the nursing home and other children could have been named in the lawsuit but only one son was sued. The one son that was sued was told by the Court he could sue his father and other siblings to include them in the collection of the debt.

He chose not to sue his father or siblings and was subsequently held responsible for the entire $92,000. It should be mentioned that the Court agreed the son who was sued did nothing wrong, was not involved in placing his mother in the nursing home, and did not have access to her money.

Many states have filial support laws but unlike Pennsylvania, most states chose to ignore those laws. In recent years, a number of states repealed their filial support laws.

Elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania, through our state organization, have lobbied for a repeal of the law but to no avail.

A troubling effect of having this type of law in Pennsylvania is currently in play with a new case that has been brought against a son by the country of Germany. The adult child, a son who lives in Pennsylvania is currently being sued by Germany for the costs of care for his father who lives in Germany and has lived there for decades. The facts are

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disconcerting to say the least as the father divorced the son’s mother when the son was 10 years old (twenty something years ago), the father did not pay support to the mother or for the son when he was a child, and the son had not heard or seen his father in decades. In states where filial support laws are ignored or repealed, to my knowledge, there have been no lawsuits by nursing homes or countries to recover parentsí nursing home debts from adult children. If the Pennsylvania filial support law was not in place, it is my opinion that Germany would never have pursued a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania resident.

Jan L Brown and Associates is a law firm founded in 1993 to help families. The firm has over 43 years of combined experience and practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, probate and elder law. Estate planning includes Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Living Wills, Trusts, Tax Planning, Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships. Elder law addresses the legal issues of seniors, their families and those who care for them including obtaining benefits, such as Medicare, Medicaid and VA benefits and protecting assets from nursing home care costs. The information presented is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice as every client and situation is different and requires specific review and analysis. If you would like an appointment, please call (717) 541- 5550.

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As Good As It Gets

Bull Durham

Jack Nicholson is a cranky OCD writer who falls for a waitress (Helen Hunt) who can’t stand him.

If there is a sexier scene than Kevin Costner painting Susan Sarandon’s toes, we don’t know about it.

Moonstruck

Nicholas Cage plays a onehanded baker and Cher is an unlucky-in-love widow in this romantic comedy.

Amelie

Amelie (Audrey Tautou) is plucky. She administers justice, solves mysteries, gets the guy...and she’s adorable.

(500) Days of Summer

This honest, funny look at love and heartbreak starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a twisted journey of love’s highs and lows.

Sixteen Candles

Birthday wishes do come true in this classic coming-of-age story starring Molly Ringwald.

Love Stories If you and your guy want to take it easy and stay in for the night, here are 7 sweet movies to check out this Valentines Day.

Moonrise Kingdom

If you can’t stomach sappy movies, this quirky love story is all about what it means to be young and in love.

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Food insecurity submitted by the salvation army

With the fading of the middle class, good jobs harder to find and people working past the standard retirement age - heads of households find it difficult to pay the bills.

Some medical insurance rates are higher then a modest car, rent or even a mortgage payment. How then, are we to feed our families?

The new term for this food concern is called food insecurity. It’s becoming more and more common. Call it anything you want to but hunger is hunger.

By analyzing household income levels, some studies reveal that 65 percent of children at risk of hunger in Pennsylvania are eligible for federal nutrition programs such as free or reduced-price school lunch or breakfast; but 35 percent are not. How can this be?

Despite the official end of the recession in June of 2009, many families are still facing difficult decisions everyday: Can we cover both groceries and utilities this month? How can I afford clothing for my ever growing children when the cupboard is bare?

Many years ago this was another country’s problem. Today it has moved next door. Have you checked on your

neighbor lately? Can you diplomatically have a conversation about having enough food? It’s a hard conversation to have when your neighbors have been impacted by unemployment, underemployment and foreclosures.

People are in need of a wide range of grocery items including proteins, fresh fruit, vegetables and milk. This increase in demand is stretching many local food programs.

As demand for these services have grown, donations have largely remained flat or even decreased in some metropolitan areas.

Central Pennsylvania is seeing an increase in people from working families who have never received nor considered asking for food assistance make the embarrassing decision to seek a food program.

If you are in need of help obtaining food for yourself or your family The Salvation Army can assist you. If you are able to help please donate non perishable foods to any of our 6 retail locations listed in our ad below. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Call (717) 5410203 to donate today.

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Can we start this New Year with a little more love?

I mean, don’t we start most of our New Years with an annual self-flogging in the interest of better health? A weight loss goal? Diet and exercise resolutions, which push our bodies to the point of deprivation and overexertion until, defeated, we give up?

If we start with more self-love we could make more conscious choices for our minds and bodies, and maybe our daily life wouldn’t be such a grind.

I love when, during a Yoga class, my teacher, Julie, says, “Look at all of these beautiful, healthy, strong bodies in this room. We must send our bodies love and kindness, and be grateful for all of the things it allows us to experience.”

She usually says these words when we face the mirror in our warrior pose, which makes my hips look like I could birth a hippo. But Julie’s gentle reminder helps me soften my critical mind, and look at myself from a place of gratitude.

I strive for fitness. I love a strong body. I cherish my good health.

But this time I’m starting my new year with meditation. Mindfulness. I’m learning a new practice of being kind to myself, and cultivating more awareness in the precious moments of my life.

And, yes, I know that I’ve picked the worst possible time to talk about groovy stuff like love and meditation and kindness. These uncertain times are shot up with fear for our personal safety, and daily concern for everyone we love.

Fear. Violence. Hate.

How can a meditation’s gentle words, wishes for safety, happiness, and health, stand against the brutality of the world?

Comfort.

Last month I met with a wellness coach at a workshop on emotional resilience. Coach Mary Beth teaches meditation as a way to cultivate more good feelings, improve focus, and release tension and stress. She recommends a daily meditation practice, a key to a more balanced life.

I didn’t know anything about meditation. I’d only sampled it at the end of Julie’s Yoga class, when we lie on our mats, relax our muscles, paying more attention to our breathing, and less attention to our personal to-do lists and monkey brain thoughts.

Breath is the very stuff of life.

I settle into my five-minute meditation by making each breath sacred, imagining that each inhale is a gift from Momma God (or it could be Big Daddy God, or the universe, or the earth, whatever feels sacred for you).

And it’s hard.

I lose my focus; thoughts fly off in anxious fits, or ruminate over the unchangeable stones of the past. Or I cry.

But really, we are all vulnerable. We all need comfort. We all need love.

Instead of starting off your new year with harsh self-judgment, maybe you can send your body some love and kindness and gratitude.

This meditation is for you: May you be safe and protected. May you be happy. May you be healthy and strong. May you live your life with ease.

Wishing you a happy 2016.

Don’t forget to breathe!

2 16: *This guided meditation by Barbara L. Fredrickson, PhD., can be found at this link: www.positivityresonance.com/meditations.html

May You Live Your Life With Ease

By Deb Baer Becker

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Nearly half of girls ages 14-17 believe that debt is a normal part of life. This shouldn’t come to a surprise since Pennsylvania graduates leave with an average of $32,000 in credit card and college debt upon graduation. Despite common stereotypes that boys are better than girls at math and financial matters, this generation of girls state that they are extremely optimistic about their future lives, but admit to lacking the financial confidence, skills, and know-how to achieve their financial dreams.

There’s good news though! Girls still have a strong desire to learn and develop the financial literacy skills to make their dreams come true.

Research has shown us that girls want to learn essential financial literacy skills like: how to budget and manage money; save and plan for their future; make large purchases such, as a home or a car; and learn how they can pay for higher education. Girls, even as young as eight, have said that they’re interested in learning the basics of running their own business.

At this time financial literacy is not currently a standard component of the K-12 education curriculum in the United States. So how do

we, as a community, provide girls with the opportunities to gain these skills?

We need to encourage them to take up opportunities where they have hands-on access to learn money management skills. We need to support their goals and expectations for their financial future by steering them clear of stereotypes about girls, women, and money.

Let’s encourage girls to believe that they can have it all and give them the skills to make it happen!

Girl Scouts offers a wide range of programs that brighten a girl’s future while giving her the opportunity to make the world a better place alongside her friends. Learn more about how girls can gain financial literacy skills through Girl Scouts’ programs.

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SIMPLE IDEAS FOR

living happier IN 2016

1. Make sleep a priority

Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night is critical for the body to produce hormones that trigger happiness, explains health and performance expert Matt Johnson.

“I am a big fan of always going to bed with a positive attitude,” he says. “If you go to bed angry, worried or stressed, that tends to come back the next day. Do what you can before bed to reset your mood. Read, take a bath, exercise or talk face-to-face. Try to avoid screen time.”

2. Make more time for family

“Over the last 20 years, family time has vanished. Sporting events, projects, work and technology have swallowed this time,” says Johnson. “I think family face-to-face time is the most important part of a healthy family relationship and happiness.”

Johnson suggests planning family dinner two to three times a week. “When we start to eat dinner as a family in the home, our health and happiness will follow,” he notes.

3. Carve out whitespace

Whitespace is time you dedicate to yourself to refresh, unplug and rejuvenate. This could be making time to do yoga, enjoy a hobby, read, meditate or take a bath.

“People who have hobbies and activities that give them balance tend to be happier,” Johnson says. “If your hobby is texting, checking social media or watching TV, this will set you up for a feeling of emptiness. These things are fine in short periods, but too much will take away what life is giving us.”

4. Achieve work-life balance

With the expanse of the Internet and mobile commuting, workers are now connected more than ever before. But this connectedness can get out of control when answering emails 24/7, so work-life balance is important for overall happiness.

“We all want to be successful, but with anything you need proper balance,” says Johnson. “If you look at professional athletes, the best ones try to find activities outside of their sport that help them stay hungry, engaged and excited. Find things that help you create balance in your life.”

Johnson suggests: • Don’t check email after 8 p.m.

• Go on a date night or family night • Exercise at a time that fits your schedule • Walk during lunch • Schedule a massage once a month Saving money and staying fit are traditional New Year’s resolutions, but overly packed schedules and the materialistic focus of modern day life are inspiring a new goal for many people: to live happier in 2016 and beyond.

“To make 2016 the happiest year ever, think about how you rest, eat and move,” says Matt Johnson, health and performance expert. “I am a believer that mental health is directly related to physical health. For most of human existence we have viewed the mind - the head - different from the physical body of the neck down. New research is showing they have everything to do with each other. If you want optimal physical health, you need optimal mental health and happiness. When people are happier they tend to improve all aspects of their life.”

Johnson offers six surprisingly simple, yet profoundly effective ways to boost mood and overall happiness in the new year.

Source: BPT

5. Fuel happiness from within

“I believe we have more behavior and mental health issues than we should, and a big part of this is the lack of proper nutrients,” says Johnson. “The most important nutrient when it comes to brain health and mood is omega-3s.”

America is one of the most deficient countries when it comes to omega-3s, with an estimated 91 percent of people not getting enough. “Adding cod liver oil to your diet can be a game changer for your mental health,” Johnson says.

6. Embrace gratitude

Thinking of the things you are grateful for can have a dramatic effect on your satisfaction and overall happiness. Do this daily as you wake up or make it a conversation you have with your children right before bed.

“Telling yourself you are grateful for your health, family, friends, job and life gives you that pat on the back we all need,” Johnson says.

“I also think we don’t tell people how much we appreciate them until they are gone. I encourage everyone to write a handwritten letter to one person each year who made a huge impact in their life. They may not know or maybe you don’t tell them often enough. My last letter was to my Mom. She is the glue in our family.”

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It’s that time of year when we take stock of the past and set goals for the next.

Maybe you’ve spent the recent months thinking about how fortunate you are, and how you can be more in-the-moment and focus on your gratitude.

Maybe the holiday season is painful for you and you’ve been holding your breath waiting for it to end so you can come up for air.

Maybe you’re like me, and year by year it’s a varying mix of the two.

This time, I’m saying goodbye to a chapter of my life and welcoming a new one. Come the new year, I’ll be working for a company I’ve admired for a long time, doing a job I’ve only just become comfortable believing I can do. All the past jobs, the many people I’ve worked with, the different parts of town, different buildings, different views, different dress codes - it all leads to now.

I’m excited and nervous and crossing all my fingers that I’m good enough for the future I’m trying to build for myself. I am also trying to slow down and savor these moments. There is a lot to enjoy. There is also a lot to endure.

I find myself trying to hurry past the shootings, the bombings, the malicious news stories and mean-spirited, opportunistic politicians. As I write this, I’m witnessing

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terror. Some of it is due to very real violence and some of it is due to inflammatory images and quotes perpetuated in the media, Facebook and Twitter.

I have little control over those external things and I know for sure hurrying to pick a side isn’t the answer. In my heart I do not believe there really are two clear sides.

Maybe there are no sides, or maybe there are a dozen sides.

Those articles and inflammatory images and so-called inspirational quotes, those mean and careless political tactics, those talking heads and leaders who care more about what makes the best sound bite?

None of them are helping.

To balance the violence and rhetoric I witness, I donate to causes and organizations I believe in. I donate to political campaigns I hope will make a difference in the world. I hug my loved ones, and I tell everyone I care for that I do. It won’t end wars. It won’t get weapons out of the hands of killers.

As I embark on the 2016 rollercoaster, I’m going to do what I can to make intentional choices and not just choose a side out of a false dichotomy, to listen attentively and to form my opinions slowly and deliberately.

The year ahead is bound to be a loud one – but it is in the quiet that we may hope to find our answers.

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Service dogs can save lives of cardiac patients by laurie yost, playful pups owner

When people think of service dogs, most think about seeing-eye dogs for the blind. But service dogs can be trained to assist with a wide range of invisible disabilities and conditions.

Cardiac Alert/Response Dogs are a specialized type of medical alert dogs trained to alert on drops in blood pressure, blood sugar and changes in body chemistry. There is a very beneficial role of these amazing dogs in prolonging the lives of heart patients.

Any size or breed of dog can be a medical alert dog if they pass the intensive training involved. They are taught specific tasks and have an incredible bond with their handlers and are determined to keep them safe.

In addition to the huge benefits a medical alert service dog offers, studies also show that visits with patients from therapy dogs can lower anxiety, stress and heart and lung pressure among heart failure patients. It is easy to see the connection that a therapy dog has with the patients, their faces will brighten, smiles emerge and worries fade away, even if for only a brief time.

Scientists have studied patients’ physiological responses related to a visit from a therapy

dog as well. It was found that anxiety dropped 24 percent for those visited by a dog. Levels of epinephrine, a hormone the body makes when under stress, dropped about 17 percent in patients. Heart pressure dropped 10 percent after the visit. Lung pressure declined 5 percent for those visited by a therapy dog.

Dogs are far more than man’s best friend.

They’re pretty good at making the sick feel better because all they want to do is give you love when you need it the most.

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Make Life Easier for

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See benefits 48 hours after quitting smoking submitted by american home medical

Within 48 hours of quitting smoking, health benefits begin,” said Dr. Steven Leers, a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery.

“Blood pressure decreases. Pulse rate drops. The body temperature of hands and feet increases.

Carbon monoxide levels in the blood return to normal. The chance of a heart attack decreases.

Nerve endings regrow. There’s an increase in the ability to taste and smell.”

Dr. Leers is an advocate for not smoking.

Research has linked smoking to cancer, vascular disease, stroke and lung disease.

“As a vascular surgeon, I’ve seen the damage done to veins and arteries from tobacco use,” said Dr. Leers. “Nicotine speeds up the heart and causes the body to release fat and cholesterol into the blood. All of these are related to vascular disease.”

In addition, smoking accelerates the hardening and narrowing of arteries. Smokers are two to four times more likely to develop blood clots.

Nearly 6 million people die every year from tobacco use according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of these, more than

600,000 persons die from secondhand smoke.

In the U.S., the 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report “Tobacco Use: Targeting the Nation’s Leading Killer” indicates that smoking leads to 443,000 premature deaths annually from tobacco use or exposure to secondhand smoke. On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers.

“Nicotine in cigarettes raises blood pressure and constricts arteries,” said Dr. Leers.

Narrowed arteries can result in: • blood clots • heart attacks (narrowed coronary artery) • stroke (narrowed brain or neck artery) • peripheral arterial disease (PAD) leading to gangrene and amputation (narrowed leg artery) • erectile dysfunction for men in their 30s and 40s (narrowed artery to the penis).

“Smokers are more likely to develop aneurysms (ballooning of an artery due to a weakness in the blood vessel wall) than nonsmokers,” said Dr. Leers.

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Your eyes are window into heart disease by stephen d. baer, o.d.

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The passage of time by paige faulk, lsw, family & community liaison, the middletown home

Wherever you spent this past holiday, I hope that you were surrounded by joy, laughter and love of family, friends, and neighbors. If, for whatever reason, you were alone, I hope that an unknown passer-by gave you a friendly smile, a tip of the hat and an offering of good-will.

Throughout this past holiday season, I spent quality time with friends and family, in Atlanta, GA. These individuals mean the world to me. As I listened carefully to each and every story told at my mom’s Thanksgiving table, my heart continued to be filled with gratitude and love for these people in my life. One’s heart is capable of loving and caring so very much, if you let it.

One VIP missing at my mom’s Thanksgiving table, for the past 8 years, is my grandfather, Chuck. He passed away in 2007. Fortunately, my grandfather’s best friend and business partner, Bill, has been a huge part of my life for many years. When I arrived at Bill’s assisted living apartment, to bring him to my mom’s home for dinner, he smiled from ear to ear. His eyes then welled up with tears. I asked him why. He said, “I’m getting older, Paige. We are all getting older. Sometimes, I can tell I’m losing a bit of my mind, just like most everyone else in this

place.” It felt like my heart just might implode.

I can’t explain it better than that. You see, Bill is like a second grandfather to me. He is a big part of who I am today. I can’t imagine how my life will be when the day comes that Bill won’t be in my life.

Bill’s reference to the passage of time, and the inevitability of us all going through it, was obviously impactful to me. It’s not that I haven’t thought of this concept before. It’s just never been expressed to me so intently and openly by someone whom I care very much about.

I noticed at dinner that Bill was not nearly as engaged in conversation as he was last year.

He seemed distant at times, as if he were daydreaming. I couldn’t help looking at him and feeling so grateful for having him in my life.

Do you think much of the passage of time?

The months and years pass us by quickly as we do our day-to-day obligations. Choose how you spend your time, so that you have more time to spend on people and causes that matter the most to you. Fortunately, I spend quite a bit of my time working with older adults in our community. I urge you to spend time with someone of a different generation than yourself. It is so rewarding for all involved.

If you have a little time to spend with older adults in our community, please call me to discuss volunteer opportunities. My contact number is 717-9443351 ext. 4152. Thank you in advance for your consideration of volunteering with older adults.

Did you know that your risk for heart attack and stroke can be assessed during a routine eye exam? Cardiovascular health is closely connected with the health of the eye.

The retina (back of the eye) is one of the only areas in the body in which blood vessels can be seen directly. Your doctor uses dilation or Optomap Imaging to view this area and assess the health of the retinal blood vessels. This is a critical part of the exam as it is revealing about your general health.

Signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can be detected in the eye. The doctor can observe narrowing of the retinal blood vessels, arteriovenous crossing changes, as well as areas of leakage and hemorrhage.

These conditions often lack symptoms and many people are unaware that they are affected.

In fact, eye exams are often the first step in diagnosing these three conditions. Your eye doctor will then coordinate the necessary care with your primary care doctor.

There is also a strong association between cardiovascular disease and Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is the

leading cause of blindness in the United States for people 65 and older. There are several shared risk factors between cardiovascular disease and AMD including age, smoking, obesity, poor nutrition, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Woman are also at a higher risk.

Keep your heart and your eyes in great shape by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly and manage your weight. Eat a balanced diet that includes omega 3 fatty acids, soluble fibers, and green leafy vegetables.

Schedule a yearly eye exam and don’t skip the dilation or Optomap.

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Women are currently living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD).1

Women are currently living with coronary heart disease (CHD).1

Women have a history of heart attack.1

Women will suffer angina.1

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More women than men die of cardiovascular disease each year.1 AGES

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by CVD EACH YEAR.1 women die each year from heart attacks.1

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47% of WOMEN 36% of MEN

will die within one year of a first recognized heart attack.1

heart attack survivors will die within five years.1

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of American women.

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of WOMEN

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Cigarette smokers are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop heart disease than non-smokers.3 44.9% of women have total cholesterol of at least 200mg/dL.1 32.3% of women do not engage in leisure time physical activity.1 61.2% of Caucasian women, 81.9% of AfricanAmerican women, and 76.3% of MexicanAmerican women are overweight or obese.1 Women with diabetes have a 2.2-fold higher risk of dying from CVD compared to women who do not have diabetes; men with diabetes have a 1.7-fold increased risk of dying from CVD compared to men without diabetes.1

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of MEN

will be diagnosed with heart failure within five years.1

64% of WOMEN 50% of MEN

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AGES 35 - 44 the rate of death attributable to CHD has been increasing by an average of 1.3% annually between while comparable rates among men have been falling.1

who die suddenly from CHD had NO PREVIOUS SYMPTOMS of this disease.2

After a heart attack,

LESS LIKELY

to participate in cardiac rehabilitation.1 1

Benjamin E J, Go A S, Rosamond W, Howard V J, et. al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2015 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Circulation 2015. Pages: 40, 71, 83, 99, 129, 134, 229, 230, 234, and 235.

2 Thom T, Haase N, Rosamond W, Howard V J, et. al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2015 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Circulation 2015. Section 3.

3 Jackson E, Legato M, Howe M, The American Journal of Cardiology, published online September 19, 2011.

Source: WomanHeart, The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.

Manage aFib Risk FoR betteR HealtH Approximately 1.5 million American women live with atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder commonly known as “AFib” that can lead to deadly or life-impairing stroke. For an undiagnosed woman living with AFib, knowing symptoms and risk factors can help mitigate this serious health threat.

Women living with AFib can also take steps to manage this condition and their risk for stroke.

AFib is a heart rhythm disorder in which the atria - the two upper chambers of the heart - beat rapidly and irregularly. Women with AFib are more likely than men with AFib to have a stroke. And, after the age of 75, an overwhelming majority of people with AFib - 60 percent - are women.

Diagnosing tHe conDition Up to a third of women with AFib don’t feel symptoms. Others feel tired and experience heart palpitations, which may feel like a fluttering or flopping sensation in the chest or the feeling that the heart is beating too quickly. A woman experiencing AFib may also feel dizzy or short of breath. Some feel chest pain or feel faint.

Certain health and lifestyle risk factors make women more susceptible to AFib. Along with age and an existing heart condition, high blood pressure and obesity are major risk factors. Women who drink more than 10 ounces of alcohol a day are also at risk. Other risk factors include diabetes, overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lung disease, smoking, caffeine and stress.

With or without elevated risk factors, a woman experiencing symptoms should schedule a consultation with a doctor to determine if these symptoms are caused by AFib.

living witH aFib Women living with AFib can manage their condition and associated risk for stroke by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors. Increasing physical activity, adopting a diet that is low in fat, sodium and cholesterol, avoiding alcohol, and moderating stress and blood pressure levels are all necessary to manage AFib and avoid more serious health problems. AFib patients should choose caffeine-free coffee and herbal tea over caffeinated drinks. Moderate exercise such as walking, biking, swimming, yoga and strength training, combined with good hydration, can significantly improve AFib symptoms and reduce stroke risk.

Source: Family Features/WomenHeart. Learn more about WomenHeart’s free patient support services for women living with heart disease, including AFib, and register to receive free online heart health information at www.womenheart.org.

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Awareness Key to Treating Arterial Disease

Unknown symptoms keep patients from seeking preventive care A lack of symptoms may be giving you a false sense of security about your health.

In reality, there are several serious health conditions that can be asymptomatic, meaning your body doesn’t give you signals that something is wrong.

When it comes to peripheral arterial disease, for example, some patients feel pain or numbness in their legs.

Other possible symptoms include dark or blue-tinged skin on the legs, and, for men, erectile dysfunction.

Other patients notice none of these symptoms at all.

A real health risk

According to researcher Jeffrey S. Berger, M.D., of New York University School of Medicine, patients who have peripheral arterial disease are more than three times as likely to have issues in their carotid artery, which can lead to stroke and ultimately brain damage.

Berger’s study, published in Atherosclerosis, a leading journal on arterial and vascular disease, was based on an anonymous review of 3.6 million Life Line Screening cases. While some patients were aware of a peripheral arterial disease diagnosis, others were not. Regardless, the majority was shown to have carotid artery stenosis, or more simply, constricted blood vessels leading to the brain.

Screening for awareness

In fact, awareness was a major theme of the study. Berger concluded that patients who have received treatment and believe they are cured, or patients with no symptoms, may be at higher risk because they are not adhering to appropriate lifestyle and medication therapies.

If you are exhibiting common symptoms of peripheral arterial disease, a simple, non-invasive screening can help gauge your arterial health. Symptoms include pain during exercise that is relieved during rest, cold legs, poor wound healing and constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation.

Patients who have no symptoms but are at high risk for the disease should also consider an evaluation.

Risk factors include family history, increasing age, smoking, high cholesterol, heavy alcohol consumption, poor diet, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity.

The peripheral arterial disease screening procedure is done using the ankle-brachial index. After removing your socks and shoes, you will have pressure cuffs placed around your upper arms and ankles. A small ultrasound device will then measure the systolic blood pressure in your limbs.

In addition, a simple finger-stick measures three different kinds of lipids in the blood (HDL, LDL and triglycerides) as well as total cholesterol, which help determine arterial disease risk, and ultimately the risk of trouble with the carotid artery.

Source: Family Features/Life Line Screening

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What is chromo light therapy? by deanna davis, owner, hygea wellness co.

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With age come many changes in the body, some good and some not so good. For many people, the most visible signs of aging take place in the skin. Wrinkles are a sure sign of aged skin, as are liver spots. More commonly known as age spots, liver spots are flat, gray, brown or black in color, vary in size and appear in areas frequently exposed to the sun, like the face, hands, arms and shoulders.

Age spots most often occur after the age of 40 but can appear earlier in life. As the body ages, it produces more melanin and sometimes this melanin clumps, forming age spots. Almost anyone can develop age spots, but those with fair skin who spend a lot of time in the sun unprotected are most at risk. Genetics can also predispose people to age spots.

As long as they remain unchanged, age spots are harmless and require no medical attention.

Should a spot change in color, size or border, it should be looked at by a doctor. Changes like these could indicate the development of a more serious condition like skin cancer.

In spite of the fact that age spots are harmless, many people dislike them and want them to be treated. Several treatments are available that can lighten age spots. Some are over the counter, while others are available by prescription only. Professional treatments include bleaching creams, laser therapy,

freezing, dermabrasion and chemical peels.

Some of these are more involved than others and anyone interested in having such treatment done should speak to their doctor.

Of course, the best method is prevention.

To prevent age spots form developing, limit your time in the sun and cover up. Wear tightly woven clothing with long sleeves and a hat. Use a broad-based sunscreen with an SPF factor of 15 or more. Stay indoors between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are at their most dangerous.

Age spots are quite common and rarely cause for concern. Many people, in fact, don’t notice them until well into their senior years.

Some even jokingly refer to them as their marks of wisdom.

Chromotherapy is a method of treatment that uses the visible spectrum (colors) of electromagnetic radiation to cure diseases. It is a centuries-old concept used over the years to cure various diseases.

Chromo light therapy breaks down sunlight into seven different colors. Each color has a different frequency and affects the body in different ways. Chromo light therapy uses a LED colored light to help stimulate your senses, mind and soul.

Chromotherapy is a centuries-old concept.

The history of color medicine is as old as that of any other medicine. Phototherapy (light therapy) was practiced in ancient Egypt, Greece, China and India. Color has been used in medicine since as early as 2000 BC ie..

Sunlight, crystals, salves etc.. Even the Chakra (wheels of energy throughout the body) encompasses the seven colors used in chromo light therapy.

Colors have a profound effect on us at all levels - physical, mental and emotional. If our

energy levels are blocked or depleted, then our body cannot function properly, and this in turn can lead to a variety of problems at different levels: Red: Circulatory Orange: Asthma & Fat Burning Yellow: Skin & Stomach Issues Green: Calming & Renewing Blue: Stress & Headaches Indigo: Sinus & Relax Violet: Anxiety & Nerves

When the human body loses its energy, it needs different foods and substances to maintain its optimum function. It is believed that colored light sends out a particular vibration to the affected part, creating a harmonious balance and revitalizing it.

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Let your fascia flow submitted by elements massage

Excerpt from Anita Boser for ABMP Aug 11, 2015 Few people know about fascia, a threedimensional web of support that facilitates, or inhibits, movement. Fascia coordinates every move of the body. Fascia is a thin connective tissue that wraps every muscle fiber, every muscle bundle, every individual muscle, and every muscle group. It becomes the tendon that knits into the connective tissue covering the bones. For extra coordination and strength, it forms sheets to transmit force between muscles.

Nerves, blood vessels, and organs also have fascial coverings.

Healthy fascia is smooth and slippery, so muscles can slide like silk. When gummy, dense, and contorted, unhealthy fascia binds muscles and limits movement. Collagen fibers give fascia its shape and structure, which organize along lines of tension in the body.

In one case, long hours sitting at a computer shortened and thickened the fascia in the front of the chest and neck, causing fascia around the muscles in the back and shoulders to create additional fibers. The shoulders felt tight, not because they were shortened, but because they were encased in stiff, misdirected fibers.

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on contracting and lengthening muscles, like clenching your fist and then opening your fingers wide. This is good for muscles, but ignores the complexity of your fascial network.

A more helpful approach would be to pay attention to posture and choose non-repetitive movements, such as adding angles to weight exercises, stretching in multiple directions, and using balance equipment.

Exercising in a three-dimensional, nonrepetitive way engages more of your fascia, so the different layers can slide more freely.

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As we age, the body produces less collagen and elastin, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles.

Overexposure to the sun and smoking can speed up the appearance of wrinkles.

A common question we often hear is, “What can I do to get rid of my wrinkles?”

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The light therapy works from the inside out by stimulating the body’s healing response. It is non-ablative with no downtime.

The origin of LED light therapy began in the 1990’s when it was researched by NASA as part of their space flight crew health maintenance.

From there, light therapy evolved to being used in medical offices and by aestheticians as a treatment to help with the aging process.

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What will it cost you if you don’t address your hearing loss? by kelly forbes, his-a, zounds hearing mechanicsburg

Most people think they can’t afford hearing aids. And indeed they are a significant investment. But have you ever stopped to ask what it will cost if you need them but don’t purchase them?

The average person has trouble hearing for 7 to 10 years before they decide to do anything about it. Of the 26.7 million people over 50 with hearing impairment, only one in seven use a hearing aid.

Hearing loss can isolate you from the activities and people you love in your life because you may not be able to join in the conversation. It can lead to withdrawal from social situations and to feelings of social rejection, loneliness, and depression. It can lead to frustration and annoyance in relationships because of repeated misunderstandings.

In addition to all of the ways hearing loss can affect your communication it can also affect your health.

• Patients who have a hearing loss are more likely to suffer dizzy spells and injurious falls. Johns Hopkins studies have shown that for every 10 decibels of loss the chance of falls increases 1.5 times.

• A study at Johns Hopkins completed in 2011 has indicated a close relationship between hearing loss and the early onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Individuals having hearing loss demonstrate a 30 percent to 40 percent accelerated rate of cognitive decline and a 24 percent increased risk for incident cognitive impairment compared with individuals having normal hearing.

• Hearing loss is more than twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those who do not have the

disease, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

About one-fifth (21%) of the diabetics surveyed had hearing loss, compared to only 9% of non-diabetics in this outcomes-based study, which controlled for other variables.

• It can take a toll on you physically because straining to hear what is being said all day is exhausting. It’s called cognitive overload.

• When hearing loss is left untreated, a person can have phonemic regression.

When our brain has to work too hard to understand certain sounds, it gives up on them and stops trying. If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. We start to lose our understanding of speech. It gets progressively worse the longer you let it go. Loss is not reversible. The sooner a loss is detected, the more it can be helped.

Hearing aids can help prevent further loss of the hearing you still have.

If your love one had hearing loss, wouldn’t you encourage them to seek help? Why not value yourself and your health in the same way?

Hearing instruments can be a significant investment—but they are an investment, not an indulgence. The returns are better performance at work, a deeper, richer social life, and more resistance to the anxiety, depression and dementia associated with long term hearing loss. There are many price ranges of products available. Some insurance plans have partial reimbursement and most hearing aid dispensers offer some type of financing such as CareCredit. You can’t afford not to do it. Money can be replaced, your hearing cannot!

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Lighting the way submitted by dove’s auto repair, inc. and dove’s auto repair east, inc.

Many of us take our vehicles for granted.

We jump into them, start them up and take off. But, do you ever stop to think how hard it would be to go anywhere at night without headlights? Sure, most streets are lit, but it would be very difficult to drive at night without illumination. There are many types of headlights available, and while you get your vehicle ready for spring, you may want to consider your options.

The incandescent headlight is the most common used by America car manufacturers.

The light comes from the filament. As an electrical current runs through the filament, it glows and gives off light.

Another popular type of headlight is halogen. Halogen is a newer technology.

It shares the use of a filament with the incandescent light, but its differences make it better. First, it uses a thinner filament. This allows the light to produce brighter white light than its incandescent cousin. Second, it is filled with halogen gas. The gas allows the filament to burn longer and thus extends the life of the headlight.

The next evolutions in “gassy” bulbs are xenon headlights. Like halogen, xenon headlights use gas to achieve a whiter light.

Unlike halogen, xenon headlights don’t use filament. They use electrodes instead. These electrodes are encased in a bulb filled with xenon gas. This technology also allows the bulb or headlight to burn much longer. As you can imagine, xenon headlights are more expensive.

Standard driving lights provide a visual range of about 1,000 feet. Pencil beam headlights can double that range. The bulbs are usually for off-road use, and in many states, they are not street legal. They burn so bright that they are considered a danger to other drivers.

Fog lights are another type of headlight.

It’s all about the angle for fog lights. They are designed to be pointed downward to increase visibility during rain, snow or fog. Light is not reflected off the elements and back into the driver’s eyes.

As winter’s long nights stretch before us, think about your headlights. You have many different options. Make sure the light that lights your way is right for you.

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How to Choose a Hospital for Procedures or Surgeries Many patients become overwhelmed when they learn they need to have a procedure or surgery, and make quick decisions based on convenience. But before quickly settling for the nearest hospital, there are a few important things patients should consider.

Read Reviews

Treatment Options

Ask Questions

Before choosing a restaurant, you may read a few reviews. So why wouldn’t you do the same for something much more important than dinner?

Spend some time researching the various hospitals on your list for their track records on safety, patient outcomes and patient experience.

Find out more about the healthcare professionals that you will encounter. Not just the surgeon, but rather the entire team that will be caring for you while you are there. How long has your surgeon been in practice? What is his or her success rate? Several organizations, including independent non-profits list hospital rankings and ratings based on a number of factors, and are searchable by various disciplinary specialties.

Even if your doctor doesn’t mention it, there may be new treatment options available for your condition that are safer or have higher success rates. Not every hospital has the same technological capabilities and facilities, so you may not even be aware of what’s available to you without asking a few questions.

Supplement your research by asking targeted questions of the right people. Ask trusted health care experts for their opinion.

Seek out online forums of other patients with your condition. The feedback you hear may be some of the most invaluable information you collect during your search for the perfect hospital or facility for your treatment.

Before scheduling surgery or a procedure, get the facts and know your options. With a little digging, you may discover options for higher-quality care.

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MY SUCCESS STORY by Rebecca

One Step at a Time My name is Rebecca, and I do recreational therapy during the day and art in the evenings. I like to inspire.

Having come from a dysfunctional family, I was already susceptible to emotional and physical abuse. I had been in previous abusive relationships but I had walked away from them. I was successful for a little while and then I started to get depressed and I had a fear of failure.

I was moving deeper into depression and was basically looking for a caretaker when I met my future husband. At first, I noticed little things, like his angry outbursts and controlling behavior, but soon it had gotten to the point where he had alienated me from my whole family.

My husband would take my phone and when I would get any type of income he would take my credit card and deplete any resource I had. I didn’t have a car, and when we were having problems he’d cut off the internet to prevent any contact I had with the outside world. I was actually scared of the outside world at the time. I was literally trapped.

I’d finally had enough and one day I

grabbed what little clothes I had and I walked away. As soon as I walked out the door and took that first step, so many other doors opened. I went to the local shelter and they worked with me to put a plan together. I got some financial help, and they set me up with Dress for Success South Central PA. When I arrived at Dress for Success, I met with a volunteer, and she made me feel completely comfortable. She helped me select a suit, and gave me makeup.

She not only helped me with my overall image, but she helped out with my selfesteem and my confidence.

person who takes the first step, and then maybe others will try taking a step too.

Dress for Success South Central PA didn’t just give me a suit, they gave me the confidence to continue to be successful with what I’m doing now. I definitely think that they prepared me for my what lies ahead, and emotionally, I give the credit to God because I needed rescued, and I was.

(Rebecca’s last name was withheld upon request)

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I always knew I wanted to help people who felt trapped in their situation. I am now working with the elderly, doing recreational therapy. I try to make my time with them the best time of their day.

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I also got help with my resume. I knew what I had to do with my resume, but I just needed that little bit of initiative to perfect it, and Dress for Success South Central PA provided that for me. I had plenty of phone numbers in my pocket when I left so I had more than enough people to reach out to and more than enough connections to get a good start.

In my spare time, I do my art, which I do take pride in because God’s given me the gift to be able to inspire other people. I try to do what I can to help, and be that one

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The power of prevention Screenings help identify risk of stroke, heart disease You’ve likely heard the adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Patients looking to live a long and healthy life know taking preventive steps now is necessary to ward off many diseases in the future. This is especially true with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among adults.

For middle-age and mature adults, pro-active steps toward prevention should be done to fight against atherosclerosis, or plaque build-up in the arteries, the main cause of cardiovascular disease. Early detection, improved health behavior and diet changes now can increase wellness benefits later. When not detected, more advanced stages of the disease can lead to more serious problems, such as stroke or heart attack.

One affordable, easy and non-invasive option for patients looking to stay on the road to wellness is cardiovascular screening, often recommended for adults age 55 and older. A type of simple ultrasound procedure allows doctors to see inside a patient’s arteries, and along with doctor checkups, can sniff out certain health issues before they become more serious. Vascular screenings can be a beneficial choice for patients in the right age range and with key risk factors (and screening data shows that more than 70 percent of the population over age 55 have two or more of these risk factors before their screening). Patients can then work with their doctors to put preventive strategies in place.

To best prevent cardiovascular disease one must find it early, before the person is symptomatic, so the individual can be more accurately placed in the proper risk category.

That is where ultrasound screening plays its special role. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, looked at ultrasound testing to identify blockages in carotid (neck) arteries in people who were healthy but at-risk, and found that detection of “subclinical” disease improved overall risk prediction.

Vascular screening may also motivate healthier behaviors in those screened because people get to “see” inside their body and understand their true health status. Research showed that those screened engaged in healthier behaviors.

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Gynecological cancer treatment improving submitted by pinnaclehealth

Every year, more than 80,000 women in the United States are told they have a gynecologic cancer. All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers, and risk increases with age.

Gynecological cancers can include cervical, vulvar, vaginal, ovarian and uterine.

Most people don’t know that the most common reproductive cancer in women is cancer of the endometrium, where malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the lining of the uterine cavity. Endometrial cancer is highly curable when found early.

Cancer of the endometrium is different from cancer of the muscle of the uterus, which is called uterine sarcoma.

Uterine cancer occurs mostly in women who have already gone through menopause, and the typical symptom is bleeding. Although uterine cancer is most common in postmenopausal women, it can also occur in women before menopause.

Uterine sarcomas are often diagnosed in advanced stages when the cancer has already spread. This can make these cancers hard to treat. Researchers are looking for new ways to treat this cancer. Current treatments for endometrial cancer and uterine sarcomas include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.

“How well treatment works for women with uterine sarcoma depends on the type, grade, and stage of cancer,” says Jose E. Misas, MD, gynecologic oncologist, PinnacleHealth Women’s Cancer Center. “Expert surgeons may be better able to find more of the cancer and take it out.

It may be worthwhile to work with a surgeon who has a lot

of experience in uterine sarcoma. Recent studies have more clearly established the link between expert surgery and better survival rates.”

“Treatment for reproductive cancers has improved significantly both surgically and from the point of view of chemotherapy, adds Dr. Misas. “I think minimally invasive surgery is one of the most exciting innovations in gynecological oncology.”

Minimally invasive procedures include laparoscopy, where the procedure is performed through small incisions; robot-assisted surgeries; and vaginal hysterectomy, where the surgery is done through the vagina for less complex cases.

Patients can often return to normal activity within two weeks.

“In my experience, robotic surgery has resulted in less surgical blood loss, a dramatic decrease in surgical infections and less pain—without compromising the cancer surgery results. Over the past decade, there’s been a significant decrease in days spent in the hospital after surgery,” says Misas.

It’s important to know what’s normal for you and be alert to changes. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these symptoms: Abnormal bleeding or discharge, pelvic pain or pressure, abdominal pain or pressure, bloating, or other discomfort or changes.

“The future of my specialty is optimistic. With public awareness, with medical innovation, the future is truly full of hope,” remarks Gregory S. Willis, DO, gynecologic oncologist, PinnacleHealth Women’s Cancer Center.

An ongoing relationship with a doctor is important so that you can have regular exams to screen for cancer and monitor your overall gynecologic health.

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