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Local fitness instructors and nutritionists offer unique approaches to healthy living at Soul Vegfest – KSNT News

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) Personal trainers and nutritionists came together for the first Soul Veg Fest at Total Fitness Body Zone Saturday to teach the community about different approaches to healthy eating and fitness.

According to the Shawnee County Health Departments most recent health needs assessment survey, over one-third of adults in Shawnee county are obese and almost 25 percent dont exercise.

Nutritionist and vegan chef with Enliven Nutrition and Wellness Nicole Purce has dedicated herself to tackling the issue of obesity by showing people creative and natural ways to eat healthy.

You learn that eating just the simple things, one meal can change your life, said Purce. Its all based on what you do and how you do it. As a community thats fighting obesity, its the way to go. We have to change.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is most common in African American adults, followed by Hispanic adults.

Personal trainer and owner of Total Fitness Body Zone Anthony Cay said a major contributing factor is an unhealthy diet.

Because of our cultures, we have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, said Cay. When we eat our comfort foods or cultural foods, it isnt the best thing for us.

Thats why he and other nutrition experts wanted to present the community with healthy alternatives to traditional favorites.

Our challenge is to find a way to still be able to keep that flavor that you had as you grew up, whats your comfort food, what feels good to you and still be on the healthy side, said Cay.

While breaking old habits can be difficult, Purce said the first step is just giving it a try.

The first step starts with you, said Purce. The mind is the hardest part to have to overcome. Its that thought of I cant, I cant, and know that yes, you can.

The event featured several vendors that offer vegan dishes, like Globe Indian Cuisine and Topknotch Vegan Vittles.

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Healthy Living: Pumpkin coffee drinks and your health – ABC27

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Pumpkin spice lattes and coffees are very popular this time of year, but indulging too often can impact your health.

Looking at the nutrition labels online, a 14-ounce pumpkin spice latte at Dunkin and a 16-ounce at Starbucks show the drinks can be high in calories and sugar.

According to the American Heart Association, the daily recommendation of added sugar per day is 36 grams for men. For women, that number is just 25 grams per day.

Ariana Cucuzza, a dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic, says you can do a few things to make your order healthier.

One would be to choose a dairy alternative. Usually, theyre lower in calories; something like unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, something like that.

Cucuzza also says if youre going to indulge, pair your coffee with protein.

Make a good choice to have with that maybe a couple of hard-boiled eggs, she said.

While Cucuzza says it is okay to have a pumpkin spice latte on occasion, she cautions to not make it part of your morning routine.

To enjoy the pumpkin flavor in a healthier way, consider going off the menu with a custom order.

Instead of a latte, try a medium hot coffee at Dunkin with almond milk and pumpkin spice syrup. That drink will be under 200 calories, 40 grams of carbohydrates and 40 grams of sugar.

Size down to save.

Ordering a small or tall version of the drink can save almost 100 calories per cup and skipping the whipped cream can save another 70 calories.

Save on syrup.

At Starbucks, the pumpkin spice syrup adds around 30 calories and 7.5 grams of sugar per pump with the standard latte getting four pumps of syrup. Ask the barista to cut that in half, asking for two pumps instead.

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3 healthy eating habits from the longest living people in the world – Well+Good

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

You could say that folks who live in Blue Zones are winning at life. Its not unusual for some residents of Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece, to live upwards of 100 years. And while its their holistically-minded lifestyle that accounts for their centenarian reputation, their diets are a major, major part of that.

The Longevity Plan author John Day, MD, has lived among various Blue Zone populations, and he says that their keep it simple approach to nutrition accounts for why they thrive. The key to healthy eating is really quite simple, says Dr. Day. As I counsel my cardiac patients every day, if they can just do three things, then they are 90 percent of the way to a healthy diet and a healthy weight. No surprise here: those three things happen to appear in the Blue Zones nutritional guidelines.

Below, Dr. Day breaks down the trifecta of food tenets straight from the happiest, healthiest people inhabiting this planet called Earth.

There is absolutely no health benefit from eating added sugars, says Dr. Day. Added sugars only dramatically increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Not to add insult to injury, but the sweet stuffs also not great for your gut or your anxiety levels, so try your best to stick with no more than 25 grams of added sugars per day.

Check out these low-sugar brownies:

This isnt a surprise to anyone, but processed foods arent all-stars for your health. In fact, a 2019 study found that people who were allowed to eat processed and ultra-processed food at 508 calories more each day than those who could only eat whole foods. As with added sugars, there is absolutely no health benefit from fake foods: processed, prepared, and fast foods, says Dr. Day. These foods are full of sugar, unhealthy oils, and salt which also lead to weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Avocados are a great example:

Natural whole vegetables are the key to health, healing, and preventing cardiovascular disease. These non-starchy vegetables will lower your blood pressure, scrub your arteries clean, and will help you to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Day. Make your refrigerator look like a rainbow threw up, and youve already taken a giant step forward on your health journey (Blue Zones-style).

Always, always buy this produce organic:

Eating ugly vegetables can change the way you think about food. And, if youre curious how people eat in other countries, heres a look at 6 healthy plates from around the world.

Health briefs 11-04-19 | Healthy Living – Uniontown Herald Standard

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Events

n Medicares annual open enrollment period runs now through Dec. 7. The APPRISE Program can help answer questions. Those interested in having a free, confidential plan comparison done can contact a local Area Agency On Agings APPRISE Program to meet with a certified Medicare counselor to discuss needs. For a list of enrollment centers and their dates and times open for enrollment or contact information about local Area Agency on Aging offices, call Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. at 724-489-8080.

n Natalie Furgiuele, breast surgeon and director of Monongahela Valley Hospitals Breast Care Center, will speak from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Marilyns On Main, 30 E. Main St., Uniontown. Admission is free and appetizers and beverages will be available. Required registration: 724-258-1333.

Courses

n Exercise classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Classes include chair dancing at 9:30 a.m. followed by healthy steps at 11 a.m. Information: 724-938-3554.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 26 in the education conference center. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 9-11 a.m. Nov. 26 in the Simulation Center. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valle Hospital will host the program Managing your Diabetes from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19 and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20 in the education conference center. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, What is diabetes? Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in the education conference center. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Dr. Hiram Gonzalez as he discusses this topic in detail. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Advanced Carbohydrate Counting from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in the education conference center. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host Anthony Cuneo, a physician with The Orthopedic Group, at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conferece Center to give a free talk about non-surgical treatments for low back pain. He will discuss how low back pain can occur, as well as various non-surgical treatment options. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

n As part of their Innovations in Medicine series, Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free talk on Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Dr. Jungmin L. Lee, a physician with the Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, will host the free talk titled The ABCs of IBS. Lee will discuss irritable bowel syndrome and various treatment options for the conditions. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

Support groups

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Men. This small group meeting for men is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. They are scheduled at 7 p.m. the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-542-7243.

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Women. This small group meeting for women is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. The meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-244-5261 or 412-969-8520.

n Caregiver support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month at Lafayette Manor. Classes meet in the new physical therapy department. Light refreshments are provided. Open for family and friends who have lost a loved one to cancer. Registration: http://www.excelahealth.org or 877-771-1234.

n Mon Valley Hospital will host a Suicide Bereavement Support Group 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 25 in the education conference center. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month and is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Required registration: 724-678-3601.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an Alzheimers Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 in the education conference center. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Prostate Cancer Support Group from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the education conference center. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. Information: 724-292-9404.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Weight Control and Wellness Support Group at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the education conference center. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. Professionals such as dietitians, psychologists and fitness instructors may be invited to speak. Other presenters may discuss topics such as grooming, dating and cooking. The sessions are designed to educate, inform and provide a well-rounded foundation of knowledge for long-term success. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n Grief support group, 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, at the St. John the Evangelist Church on West Crawford Avenue in Connellsville. The group is a collaborative effort for those facing grief due to the loss of a loved one from addiction. Information: 724-628-6840.

n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church parlor, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown. Please enter at the handicapped ramp entrance. A second is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone elses drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.

n Survivors of Incest Anonymous group, 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. This 12-step recovery program is meant for men and women aged 18 or older who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. The group meets at the Mount Macrina Retreat Center. A similar group, Healing Friends, is from 6:30-7:30 p.m., East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com siawso.org, or healingfriends8@gmail.com.

n Missing Piece of My Heart support group, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Crime Victims Center conference room in the Oliver Square Plaza. The group is for families who have lost a child to a violent crime. Information: 724-438-1470.

n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.

Health briefs 11-04-19 | Healthy Living - Uniontown Herald Standard

Healthy Living, money for organ donation, new baby classes and more – NOLA.com

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

MEDICAL AWARD: Dr. Elizabeth White has received the St. Tammany Quality Network third quarter Medical Directors Award to for her involvement with improving the health of patients in western St. Tammany Parish. White is a member of the hospital accountable care organization population health committee and is actively involved in promoting chronic care management and maintaining wellness in the community.

"HEALTHY LIVING": Lakeview Regional Medical Center and the Mandeville Lions Club are co-hosting a Healthy Living event in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness month. The event, which will feature health information, a cooking demonstration and giveaway items, will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Lion's Hall, 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

LOPA DONATION: Cleco, the central Louisiana-based power company, recently donated $15,000 to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) to support their core purpose of Making Life Happen through organ and tissue donation. The agency established in 1988 is a nonprofit organ and tissue recovery agency. It is federally designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid as the organ procurement organization for Louisiana, responsible for housing and maintaining the states donor registry.

ONGOING

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB: The Better Breathers Club, a program of the American Lung Association, meets from 1-2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Magnolia Room of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington. Meant for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caregivers. Register atlakeviewregional.comor call (985) 867-3900.

BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER: Slidell Memorial Hospital will hold a class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, for ages 3-10 to learn safe ways to interact and care for a new baby at the Florida Avenue Conference Room, 1025 Florida Ave. The free class includes a tour of the hospital's birthing center. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: A sibling class will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday atLakeview Regional Medical Center, Magnolia Room, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington. The class, limited to 12 participants, features a video and talk about what it will be like to have a new baby, a tour of the maternal child unit, how to touch/hold a new sibling and how to help parents with the new baby. Bring a baby doll or stuffed animal for practice. Parents must remain with children. To register or for information, visit http://www.lakeviewregional.com or call (985) 867-3900.

BREASTFEEDING 101: Slidell Memorial Hospital will offer a lactation informational meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Florida Avenue Conference Center, 1025 Florida Ave. Consultants offer support and encouragement as they discuss breastfeeding, getting started, preventing problems and common concerns. Call (985) 280-8585 or http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP: The Council on Aging St. Tammany Parish (COAST) caregiver support programs allow those caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia or other age-related illnesses to share struggles and successes. Guided by gerontologist Matt Estrade. The free Caregiver Support and Education group meetings are at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Covington Senior Center, 19404 N. 10th St., and at the Slidell Senior Center, 610 Cousin St. For information, call (985) 892-0377.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS: The St. Tammany Parenting Center has appointments for free inspections of child safety seats. Call (985) 898-4435. Inspections are from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Louisiana State Police Troop L headquarters, 2600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are appreciated. For more, call (985) 893-6250 or email greg.marchand@la.gov.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: GA meets several times a week throughout the New Orleans area. It is a gathering of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with one another to solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.For more, call (855) 222-5542 or visitgamblersanonymous.org.

LAMAZE COURSE: Register now for two-hour class sessions for four weeks on the natural interventions and benefits of modern-day Lamaze at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov.19 at Slidell Memorial Hospital's Founders Building, 1150 Robert Blvd. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

LSVT LOUD FOR LIFE: A speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions, this exercise class is for those who have completed the LSVT LOUD treatment protocol. A speech language pathologist will lead the classat 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Lakeview Regional Medical Center's Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine facility, 19055 Kane Lane, Covington. Cost is $10. For information, call (985) 867-4054.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING: The Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Senior Health Insurance Information Program will host a series of meetings in Covington and Slidell. Counselors are Medicare-certified and able to explain original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D. Meetings are from 9 a.m.-noon on the third Wednesday of each month at alternating COAST centers in Covington at 1940 N. 10th St. and in Slidell at 610 Cousin St. For more, call COAST at (985) 892-0377 or the state Senior Health Insurance Information Program at (800) 259-5300, or visit http://www.ldi.la.gov/SHIIP.

NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for parents with babies from birth to 6 months meets from 11:15 a.m.-noon Thursdays at theSt. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. For information, visitwww.stph.org/ParentingCenter.

SAIL AND TAI CHI: Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) is registering seniors 60 and older for free exercise classes at the Covington Active Aging Center, 19404 N. 10th St. Stay Active and Independent for Life is a strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and fitness class for older adults and will be offered at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tai Chi, according to wellness coordinator Nick Pichon, is a "Chinese practice that is moderate and nonstrenuous in nature, with classes at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, call Pichon (985) 892-0377.

STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS: Lakeview Regional Medical Center holds a 5:30 p.m. class on the second Wednesday of each month to provide education and socialization for caregivers and survivors. The group meets at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine facility, 19055 Kane Lane, Covington.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: Patricia Hart conducts free yoga classes for cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Mondays on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.Wear loose clothing; mats are available. Registration and a medical release are required. For more, call Hart at (985) 707-4961.

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Healthy habits hit school lunchrooms, activities – The Herald

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Photos by Kaiti Sullivan/The HeraldDubois Elementary School cafeteria assistant cook Teresa Hopf, left, and head cook Patty Englert prepare lunch on Wednesday.

By LEANN BURKElburke@dcherald.com

When it comes to getting kids to eat their veggies, the food service employees at local schools have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Theyve had quite a few years of practice. The 2010 federal law, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, set new nutritional standards that required schools to increase the number of available fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free and low-fat milk in schools while reducing the levels of sodium and fat in the foods they served.

Now, almost 10 years later, its unclear if the law has made a real impact on the health of kids in the United States. A new study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation the nations largest philanthropy dedicated to health research reports 16.6% of Hoosier youth are obese, according to 2017-18 data, and childhood obesity rates are high across the country.

While the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act may not have made a dent in childhood health issues, it has definitely changed school lunches. In the years since, that law has led to school service directors seeking ways to entice their students to eat a rainbow, as Jasper Food Service Director Katie Knies described it, which she believes has led to more balanced school lunches.

Menus are planned specifically to meet nutritional guidelines, Knies said.

Those guidelines include serving vegetables from each of the five vegetable subgroups each week. Those subgroups are: dark green; red and orange; beans and legumes; starchy; and other.

For the most part, Knies said, the students are good about eating the veggies, although beans seem to be the students least favorite, and theres a little bit of grumbling about salad.

Ive heard kids call it rabbit food, Knies said. They say, No I dont want any of that rabbit food.

Dubois Elementary School cafeteria head cook Patty Englert of Dubois prepares apples for lunch on Wednesday. Englert has been head cook at Dubois for five years.

She figures thats just part of the meat and potatoes German heritage of the community.

Although some Jasper students arent excited to find salad greens on their lunch trays, students at Huntingburg Elementary seek out the salad bar at their school, Southwest Dubois Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton said. A few times a month, the school offers a fresh salad bar to the fourth- and fifth-graders as one of the schools healthy living initiatives supported by the Upgrade grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation. The grants award elementary and middle schools $15,000 a year for three years for health initiatives in the schools and the communities they serve.

The grant is another example of initiatives that teach kids healthy living, and several local schools have received the grant. Through the grant, schools get consultants from the Welborn Baptist Foundation that help them look at ways to transform their communitys wellness culture. For Huntingburg Elementary, adding a salad bar was something the Upgrade team came up with.

The key, Cotton said, seems to be to offer fresh fruits and veggies. She makes sure to offer her students a choice between two fruits and two veggies each day, and at least one of each is fresh.

I have never had a problem with the kids, she said. Theyve always got it on their trays.

A favorite among her students is corn. Across all grade levels, Cotton said, corn is a favorite.

As school administrators have shifted the focus in the lunchroom to more healthy habits, the practice has started to spill over into other school activities, such as classroom birthday celebrations, gym class and recess.

For local schools, the Upgrade grant has been a big part of that shift. Pine Ridge Elementary recently completed a walking trail project on its campus that gives staff and students another option for exercise throughout the day, and receiving the grant led administrators at Fifth and Tenth Street elementaries in Jasper to re-examine gym classes and recess. In fact, when the two schools merge into Jasper Elementary School for the 2020-21 school year, students will receive about 50% more recess time.

And its not just more recess time, Taylor said. We are looking for ways to make recess more impactful.

That has meant working with the schools Upgrade grant resources to offer staff trainings about how to offer better gym classes. Many local Upgrade schools have participated in gym class trainings through the Upgrade grant, and Taylor said theyve been a great resource since many times, the classroom teachers are also the ones teaching gym.

Schools have also re-thought birthday parties, encouraging students to bring in healthier snacks on their special day rather than the cookies or cupcakes of the past.

Tenth Street took their birthday party changes to the next level and created a monthly school gathering where every birthday for that month is celebrated at once. Those celebrations often include a healthy snack. We always try to emphasize that birthdays are about more than sweet treats, Taylor said.

Although each school approaches healthy living initiatives differently, one thing seems certain: Over the last decade, healthy living has become a key part of the informal education public schools offer students, and those lessons dont seem to be going away anytime soon.

P90X Creator & Fitness Guru Tony Horton: Life is shorter than you think; Procrastination is the enemy; Putting things off assuming you’ve got all…

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Life is shorter than you think. Procrastination is the enemy. Putting things off assuming youve got all the time in the world is a big mistake. Figure out your purpose and passion, set goals, and make deadlines and youll accomplish a lot in your very short lifespan.

Ihad the distinct pleasure to interview Tony Horton. Tony is the popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X, P90X2, P90X3, and Ten Minute Trainer, and most recently his 22-Minute military inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books Bring It, Crush It! and his latest motivational book, The Big Picture 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tonys passion for a healthy lifestyle, hes teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.

Thank you so much for doing this with us Tony! What is your backstory?

Many people know me as the creator of P90X along with a number of other fitness programs and through my books, but what a lot of folks dont know is that my arriving at this place in life wasnt exactly an easy road. Growing up, I was an Army brat. My family moved all the time, so it was a challenge for me to make friends. I also had a speech impediment called cluttering, and I wasnt a particularly skilled athlete, either. As a result of all that, I was bullied and scared to death a lot of the time.

When I got to college, I started lifting weights, and I noticed a shift. My body started to change, and my mind did as well. My GPA went up, and I was more confident.

It was during college that I decided to make the move out to California. When I got to Los Angeles, I was a struggling actor. Right away, I immersed myself in the fitness culture in an effort to get into better shape. At one point, I was a member of 4 different gyms, and I did everything from weightlifting to yoga to Pilates to martial arts and more. I loved the variety, and I was learning a lot about the physiology of the body through all these different disciplines.

To make ends meet, I was working as a production assistant at 20th Century Fox. My boss noticed the change in me and asked if I would train him. This same boss then introduced me to Tom Petty and before you know it, I was also training Billy Idol, Annie Lennox, Stephen Stills, Sean Connery, Shirley MacLaine, Bruce Springsteen, Allison Janney and more.

Can you share the interesting story that happened to you since you started your career?

Turns out that our Armed Forces, Firefighters and Police have all been big fans of my fitness programs. Ive been very fortunate to have worked with the Pentagon and Armed Forces Entertainment, which has allowed me the opportunity to visit over sixty military bases in the US and around the world.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

I have had 23 failed businesses since the success of P90X. Hilarious. From mouth guards to insoles to watches to TV pilots to home delivery food services. The lessons Ive learned since, in no particular order, are: do background checks on the people I am going to hire and work with, get references, set deadlines, only do projects Im passionate about, and know that the buck always stops with me.

Are you working on any new or exciting projects now?

Im working with Gaiam TV Fit and Yoga on a series of workouts called The NEXT LEVEL. I have three Paragon Super Camps here at my home annually. Im starting my own line of supplements called PowerLife. A line of fitness equipment called TH Fitness premiers in the first quarter of 2020. Im working with John Maxwell to build a health and wellness program for his top leadership teams. My TH Care hair and skin-care products and my TH Life t-shirt companies are both still going strong.

None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

Well, certainly Beachbodys CEO Carl Daikeler, was the catalyst to my success early in my career. We had the same vision and passion for changing the way fitness was done & delivered to the average American in their home. These days, my wife Shawna, manager Peter Capozzi, director Ned Farr, and my crack social media team make the wheels go round.

Can you share your top three lifestyle tweaks that will help people feel great?

Ten or fifteen years ago, my list would read something like this: regular workouts, healthy food and hydration. However, as Ive gotten older, topics like stress management/mindfulness, being consistent, and not judging the journey are as much, or even more important to me as I make my way through my sixties.

Is there a particular book that made an impact on you? Can you share a story?

To choose one would be very difficult, but if I had to, I would suggest that everyone read Don Miguel Ruiz The Four Agreements. Its a simple one hundred thirty eight page, practical guide to personal freedom.

One of the four agreements is always do your best. After reading that section of the book, it dawned on me that it is important not to have preconceived notions of what your best is supposed to be, which is why I began to make Do your best and forget the rest my mantra.

If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of wellness to the most amount of people, what would that be?

I honestly wouldnt change anything Im already doing. Through television, social media, my books, public speaking events, military tours, my Paragon camps, and the like, those are the best ways I know how to help the masses improve their physical, mental and emotional state. I guess the last frontier might be a podcast and an app, which I have my sights set on, so stay tuned.

How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world?

I feel my success and bringing goodness to the world are synonymous. Helping people understand that a healthy diet and regular exercise are the foundation to creating a better quality of life, and a better mindset for people around the world.

What are your 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started and why. (Please share a story or example for each.)

1. Skip the hooch! I havent had a drink in over 30 years, but between the ages of eighteen and thirty, alcohol made for a whole lot of wasted time, bad decisions, remarks Id like to take back, and hangovers Id like to forget. As a result, I have zero patience for drunk people anymore.

2. Life is shorter than you think. Procrastination is the enemy. Putting things off assuming youve got all the time in the world is a big mistake. Figure out your purpose and passion, set goals, and make deadlines and youll accomplish a lot in your very short lifespan.

3. Its not about me. Well, it was kind of about me when I was younger, and then after living on planet earth for a while, it became more about you, than me. What do I mean by this? Volunteer, give to charities, share what you know, love the one youre with, make altruism a priority.

4. All The Time. The only way to achieve success with anything, whether it be losing weight, building a business, cultivating great relationships, or anything at all really, is by having constructive consistent behavior all the time.

5. Shut it down. Take a break, meditate, go for a walk, read to your kids, take a nap, buy a hammock (get in it), do yoga, take a bath and chill out. Burning the candle at both ends is a great way to burn out. Let the pendulum swing in both directions to avoid unwanted stress and illness.

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The harder I work, the luckier I get. ~ Samuel Goldwyn

Some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might just see this if we tag them

Steven Colbert and Tom Hanks. Okay thats two, but to sit down with these two guys and pick their brains over an egg white veggie omelet and some sprouted Ezekiel toast would make my day.

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Health briefs 10-28-19 | Healthy Living – Uniontown Herald Standard

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Events

n Natalie Furgiuele, breast surgeon and director of Monongahela Valley Hospitals Breast Care Center, will speak from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Marilyns On Main, 30 E. Main St., Uniontown from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a Ladies Night Out. Enjoy appetizers and a beverage at this free event while Furgiuele discusses what you need to know about breast cancer. Required registration: 724-258-1333.

n A fundraiser AMRAP workout is scheduled to be held at Crossfit U-Town, 542 Morgantown St., Uniontown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 to benefit Amy Tungate who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Pre-registration and shirt orders can be made at http://tiny.cc/y2o0dz. All Fitness Levels are welcome. There will be a Chinese auction, food and refreshments for sale and a 50/50 raffle. This is a cash only event. Information: AMRAPforAmy@gmail.com.

Courses

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 and 4-8 p.m. Nov. 26 in the education conference center. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 26 in the Simulation Center. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

Support groups

n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.

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Healthy Living: Influenza – WABI

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Influenza 2019-20Amy Movius MD, October 15, 2019

As the seasons change, so do the viruses in our environment. There are many viruses that can cause "colds and flu" illnesses during the winter, but only influenza viruses cause the flu against which the "flu shot" is designed. This is because every year, influenza viruses cause serious illness and death in many people: last year in the US an estimated 42.9 million people got sick, 647,000 were hospitalized and 61,200 died from influenza. It is very contagious and can be easily transferred between people or even from a contaminated surface to people. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, fever and muscle aches. It can lead to unpleasant complications such as ear and sinus infections and outright dangerous complications such as pneumonia, heart or brain inflammation, and various organ dysfunction.Flu season is generally considered to be between October and May, with peak season usually between December and February. It takes about 2 weeks for the full protection of the immunization from the shot to develop so getting it before peak season is best the current recommendation is to get the shot in October. The severity and strains of influenza viruses are constantly changing. Every year the shot is different based on the best predictions by the experts tracking these changes about what influenza viruses are likely to be circulating in the upcoming winter. This is one of the reasons the shot is never 100% effective against getting the flu. Also, the influenza viruses can continue to change or emerge even during the season. Despite these concerns, the shot can still be protective. Even if you get influenza despite receiving the vaccination it will very likely be less severe and shorter than if you were not vaccinated. A 2017 study in children showed that children with influenza who had received the vaccinations were much less likely to die from the infection than those who contracted influenza and were not vaccinated. These findings reinforce previous studies on adults.There are groups at particular risk from influenza infection: the very young, the old, pregnant women, those with lung or heart problems and children with neurological disorders. The best protection for these individuals is to get the flu shot and for everyone around them to get the flu shot. Though some groups are at greater risk from complications or death from influenza, remember it can (and does) happen to anyone including those in perfect health. It is recommended everyone over 6 months of age be vaccinated.There are young babies and others who cannot receive the vaccine for certain reasons. Their only form of protection is "herd immunity" meaning those of us who can be immunized getting immunized to reduce the amount of the virus in the community.Lastly, the flu shot absolutely does not cause the influenza! There is no active virus contained in the vaccine. If you get sick after getting the shot it is likely from a different virus (not influenza) especially if the season hasn't hit yet. If you're unfortunate enough get influenza anyway, though you may feel crummy, you're risk of ending up in the hospital or dying is still greatly reduced. To protect yourself and others even after receiving the shot, remember to frequently wash your hands and sneeze into the elbow rather than hands. "Social distancing" or keeping a couple feet between yourself and other people in gatherings, can also decrease transmission of virus. If you get influenza but are an otherwise healthy person please stay home and take care of yourself! Influenza will generally run its course over days to a week or two. However, if you feel extremely sick you should seek medical attention promptly. If you get influenza but have chronic medical issues or are in a high-risk group OR live with somewhat at risk, call your provider to get antiviral medication. Sometimes this can be arranged without a clinic visit which risks spread in the waiting room.

References: 1.MaineCDC/MaineFlu.gov2.US CDC- Influenza

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Healthy Living: Don’t pay the consequences this ski season, start training now with these tips – Vail Daily News

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

With winter right around the corner, many in the valley are getting ready for their first day on the slopes. Perhaps theyve even already hit Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, which opened last weekend.

To best prepare for the season and to reduce the risk of injury, winter sports enthusiasts from beginners to experts should start conditioning themselves now. Skiing and snowboarding use specific muscles that are relatively dormant during the off season, so unless youve worked those muscles already, you might be in for a rude awakening after that first day on snow.

Most winter sports are anaerobic activities with short, intense bursts of energy mixed with periods of rest, therefore its important to first build an aerobic base. One of the best ways to do that is to run at an easy or moderate pace for a continuous period of time, while slowly adding mileage and time as workouts get easier. Increasing intensity will help develop a higher anaerobic output, which means you can ski/snowboard harder, faster and longer.

Strength training is also key to a conditioning routine and should include all muscle groups to build overall body strength. Its also important to target isolated muscle groups around the joints, which will help reduce the risk of injury. Finally, stretching and gentle movement exercises will help with the flexibility, balance and coordination that is so important on snow.

Creating and sticking with a routine can seem daunting but help from a professional trainer or taking a winter sports conditioning program can get people started in the right direction.

For the 2019-2020 season, Aria Athletic Club at Grand Hyatt Vail is one of several athletic facilities in the valley offering a winter sports conditioning program. Classes run through November 13. All levels and abilities are welcome, and instructors will help with modifications when needed. The progressive program is designed to increase anaerobic output, so its recommended that individuals attend regularly to gain the most out of the program.

Program perks include continuous randomly drawn prizes and opening and closing parties, with food of course. The program is free for Aria members and memberships are available for as low as $94 per month. Nonmembers are welcome to drop-in to any class for $20 per class.

Emily Dornan is the club director at Aria Athletic Club at Grand Hyatt Vail. For more information on the program and how to best prepare for the winter seasons, you can reach her at 970-479-5949 or edornan@ariaclub.com.

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Mild cognitive impairments show improvement with healthy lifestyle – Tyler Morning Telegraph

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Can there be anything more highly recommended and universally agreed upon than regular exercise and healthy nutrition for a sound mind and sound body? If there is, its the best-kept secret around. In short, diet and exercise are no-brainers, especially when it comes to the brain.

Today, we have a better understanding of the positive effects of exercise and the foods we eat on mental health. But what about cognitive health our ability to remember things, our capacity to easily access, retrieve, interpret and articulate stored information from our brain? When that declines, can regular exercise and healthy eating help that, too? New research suggests that it can.

Mild cognitive impairment is the term given to a condition where a slight but noticeable decline in cognitive abilities takes place. There are two types of MCI: (1) amnestic MCI affects a persons recall and ability to remember things such as appointments and recent events and (2) nonamnestic MCI includes thinking skills, such as the ability to make decisions and solve complex tasks. A person with MCI has an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease.

In a study published in 2018, researchers at Duke University Medical Center reported that an experimental group of older adults living with MCI (but not dementia) who participated in six months of thrice-weekly aerobic exercise, and followed the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), experienced substantial improvement in their executive functioning. Executive functioning refers to mental activities processed in the frontal lobe of the brain including remembering things, organizing tasks, managing time, paying attention and thinking creatively. Other groups in this randomized investigation that only followed the diet, only exercised or were only given health education material to study did not demonstrate this level of improvement to their MCI condition. In fact, the study demonstrated that improved planning skills as a result of the intervention rivaled skills of those who are eight years younger.

So, how can you apply this information to your own life? It is essential that you recognize that making changes to your lifestyle can have a dramatic and positive effect on your brain health (and overall health, of course).

For more information, contact Claudann Jones, Smith County Extension agent for family and community health, at 903-590-2980 or email at cmjones@ag.tamu.edu. Like our Facebook page: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Smith County.

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‘Whole Home Concept House’ Spotlights Healthy Living With Advanced LG Home Appliances – Business Wire

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Named presenting sponsor of House Beautifuls 2019 Whole Home Project Concept House, LG Electronics USA is spotlighting the marriage of healthy living and design at one of the nations premier show home events. Back this year in its second iteration, the custom-built concept home features design cues and product innovations that highlight the prevalent demand for healthier living and sustainability in home design.

Located in Nashville nearby the state-of-the-art LG washing machine factory in Clarksville the 2019 Whole Home Concept House is powered by innovations from LG, the most-awarded home appliance brand in the United States.123 Devoted to better living through design, the house showcases two dozen cutting-edge LG products, from advanced laundry appliances, air purifiers and vacuums, to state-of-the-art LG OLED TVs and ultrawide computer monitors. The sprawling kitchen also features built-in appliances from LGs luxury kitchen appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite.

Throughout the 6,201-square-foot home, guests will discover three unique laundry rooms each featuring LG innovations that are CERTIFED asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

At House Beautiful we believe our homes should be a refuge that helps you recharge and unplug from our busy external livesand that if you design it well, you will live a happier and healthier life. This is why we have been so excited to partner with LG, incorporating their beautifully designed and health-focused home appliances into the Whole Home Concept House, as they are proof that thoughtful design fosters a life well-lived, said House Beautifuls Market Director, Carisha Swanson.

Consumers are increasingly incorporating healthy living elements into their daily routines and LG knows that a happier, healthier life starts at home, said David VanderWaal, senior vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. LG home appliances deliver proven solutions for creating a healthy home with a portfolio of asthma and allergy friendly certified laundry innovations and air purifiers, along with convenience and elevated design to fit your lifestyle. All that while giving you peace of mind with the industrys most-awarded home appliance brand.

Proven solutions for creating a healthy home

LG is first in the industry to offer a portfolio of CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly appliances that includes both laundry innovations and air purifiers. LGs Ultimate Laundry Room features LG front-load and top-load washers with an advanced Allergiene wash cycle that removes 95 percent of pet dander and dust mites.4 Unique to the brand is the LG Styler steam closet, which removes 99 percent of allergens and bacteria from clothing, pillows and stuffed animals with the gentle power of steam no chemicals.4 Throughout the home, the LG PuriCare 360Air Purifiers (model AS560DWR0) remove more than 90 percent of airborne allergens5 while enabling users to monitor home air quality with intelligent LED indicator lights.

Convenience and design that fits your lifestyle

LGs innovative solutions deliver added convenience with advanced technologies and designs to fit a range of consumers lifestyles, and each offers elevated design with premium finishes and thoughtful details. Key innovations found within the Whole Home Concept House include:

For the ultimate in convenience and control, all LG products featured in the home are equipped with smart technology, enabling users to control key features from anywhere with the ThinQ mobile app or by using voice commands via Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Peace of mind with the most-awarded home appliance brand

LG earned the #1 rating in overall customer satisfaction across its home appliance portfolio that includes kitchen and laundry appliances, according to the just-released 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) ratings.1 LG home appliances were rated second to none in overall product quality and value again this year, and took home the highest rankings in laundry for the second year in a row.2 In addition, LG has earned more J.D. Power customer satisfaction awards for kitchen appliances than any other manufacturer three years in a row.3

The Whole Home Concept House will be open to the public from Oct. 18 through Nov. 3, and all ticket proceeds benefit the Nashville Symphony. The home will also be featured within House Beautifuls November Issue, on newsstands Oct. 22, 2019.

For more news and information visit http://www.LG.com or Housebeautiful.com/wholehome.

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1 According to the 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey of customers rating their household appliance manufacturers. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is the only national cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction in the United States. Each year, the ACSI uses data from interviews with roughly 250,000 customers as inputs to an econometric model for analyzing customer satisfaction with more than 380 companies in 46 industries and 10 economic sectors. To learn more about the American Customer Satisfaction Index, visit http://www.theacsi.org 2 According to the 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey of customers rating their household appliance manufacturers, LG is second to none in product quality and value, tieing with another manufacturer in this years report.3 J.D. Power ranked LG highest in 2019 customer satisfaction for French-door refrigerators two out of three years, side-by-side refrigerators two years in a row, top-mount freezer refrigerators five years in a row, and dishwashers two out of three years. LG received the highest numerical score in the respective segments of the J.D. Power 2019 Appliance Satisfaction Study, based on 10,355 (kitchen) and 4,037 (laundry) total responses, measuring customer opinions about their new appliance purchased in the previous 12 months, surveyed March-April 2019. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.4 For more information, visit: https://www.lg.com/us/aafa 5 Based on testing performed by IBR Laboratories on August 23, 2018 (Test Method: IEST RP CC001.6 (2016))6 Based on testing performed by SLG Prf- und Zertifizierungs GmbH on April 24, 2018.

The CERTIFIED ASTHMA & ALLERGY FRIENDLY Mark is a Registered Certification Mark of the ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA and ALLERGY STANDARDS LTD.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $54 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LGs Life's Good marketing theme. LG is a 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

About House Beautiful

House Beautiful (www.housebeautiful.com) is the trusted authority on home design, with an audience of more than 10 million (MPA November 2018). Since 1896, House Beautiful has inspired readers to believe that a beautiful life begins at home. With alluring photography, candid conversations with top designers and original decorating ideas, House Beautiful invites readers to dream and do. Follow @housebeautiful on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. With 25 titles in the U.S., Hearst is the largest publisher of monthly magazines with a total paid circulation of over 36 million (AAM 1H 2017). Hearst Magazines print and digital assets reach nearly 137 million readers and site visitors each monthmore than two-thirds of all women and millennial women in the country (source: 2017 comScore Multi-Platform/MRI 09-17/S17). Hearst Digital Media has 143 million followers across social.

About the asthma & allergy friendly Certification

The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited. The program tests and certifies products to prove their suitability for people with asthma and allergies. The program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a #healthierhome. CERTIFIED products include air cleaners, flooring, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, insulation, cleaning products and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.

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Healthy living class for adults with disabilities teaches cooking, food safety – The San Diego Union-Tribune

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

A group of about 15 adults with special needs spent an evening last week learning about kitchen and food safety as part of a class offered by Villa de Vida and the City of Poways recreation department.

The 10-week class is intended to teach adults with special needs, who are living independently or are soon to be, about cooking and healthy lifestyles. This includes watching food demonstrations and learning simple recipes for easy-to-prepare meals and snacks.

The class began on Sept. 17 and runs through Nov. 19. Topics include learning about salads, fruits, vegetables, meats and proteins, milk and soy products, beverages and more.

Lauren Lopez, Erin Teays and Lynn Teays with the hamburgers served at the end of the class.

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While the classes are normally held in the gymnasium of Meadowbrook Middle School, the Oct. 8 class was held at Elements Caf, on the grounds of the Poway Unified School Districts district office, 15250 Avenue of Science in Carmel Mountain Ranch. The caf is owned by Toni and Rick Kraft, who formerly owned Caf Merlot at the Bernardo Winery.

Toni Kraft, who is heading up the class series, focused the session on teaching the students about kitchen and food safety. She then taught the students about rubs and barbecue sauce, allowing the students to smell the spices to identify them, and served hamburgers with different sauces for the students to enjoy.

Students also toured the kitchen at Elements Caf to see how a professional kitchen looks.

Eustolia Betancourt helps Michael Donais and Annette Augustine smell spices.

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Toni is the most amazing chef, and she does a lot of work with the (special needs) community, said Lori Kauffman-Faison, a volunteer with the class series.

This is the first class series offered by Villa de Vida, a 54-unit apartment complex that is being constructed in Poway on at city-donated 2-acre lot at Pomerado and Oak Knoll roads. The units will be rented to low- and moderate-income disabled adults who will live independently, with a manager onsite.

The healthy living class will be offered again in the winter, taught again by Kraft, as well as a new class on employment and financial management. The classes are part of Villa de Vidas efforts to offer social, recreational and educational classes to the community before (and continue after) the apartments open, said Kauffman-Faison. In the spring, a class called How to be Your Best will be offered.

The city provides the registration site and the meeting space, said Kauffman-Faison, and many of the students who are Poway residents were able to use city-provided scholarships to have the class fee waived.

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HEALTHY LIVING: 5 things to know about water yoga in Cheshire – Meriden Record-Journal

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

CHESHIREPracticing yoga in the water provides a popular form of low impact exercise. Many people find water soothing, both physically and mentally.

This past Friday, the Cheshire Community Pool offered a free Yoga in the Water class to anyone in the community, not just limited to Cheshire, taught byLisa Cammuso of Southington.

The free trial served as a preface to a Yoga in the Water series Cammuso and Cheshire Community Pool Director, Shelia Adams, hope to continue offering.

When asked about the facilitys safety protocols Adams said, If we are open, lifeguards are here.

The pool has multiple cascading stair entrances and a ramp.

During the class, attendees stood in about 4 feet of water and were not required to submerge themselves entirely.

Cammuso recommended attendees bring a bathing suit. She also said the facility has flotation devices available for participants.

At the beginning of class, Cammuso gathered attendees into a huddle and sat at the edge of the pool to give instructions.

Cammuso gave participants a rundown of how the class would be structured and then advised them to find their own space where they could comfortably move their limbs around.

We usually start with meditation, then we warm up and go through some flow and then lead up to Shavasana, said Cammuso.

For Shavasana, participants were invited to float on their backs and pay attention to their breath.

Being in the water presents new challenges for people who feel out of their comfort zones.

When I teach, I always try to tell people to be aware of whats happening within their body, said Cammuso.

Cammuso said something as small as a stubbed toe can impact balance during yoga poses.

I always ask people to practice self-awareness said Cammuso.

As with yoga on land, there (are) always challenges if youre working with injuries. said Cammuso.

She said that its important to let the instructor know of any injuries that may inhibit you from doing certain movements

Cammuso added that instructors could offer modifications to participants for certain poses.

The Cheshire Community Pool has aqua jog belts, noodles, and other water aerobics equipment available to participants.

Its really a nice alternative for those with injuries, perhaps those with joint issues,Cammuso said.

Practicing yoga in water gives participants a new perspective on their favorite yoga poses and provides the opportunity for them to try poses they otherwise may not.

You find that you can perhaps get into a pose in the water where you might not have been able to do so on land, said Cammuso.

Aqua exercise can help participants improve strength and flexibility while relieving joint pressure.

Its just really beneficial in so many ways, Cammuso said.

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Kristen Dearborn is a Wallingford native, NASM certified personal trainer and author of the blog dearfitkris https://dearfitkris.com/

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SHIFT Labette will take healthy living message to community in 2020 – Parsons Sun

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Members of SHIFT (Shaping Health Improving Fitness Together) Labette County on Thursday discussed levels of community change required when it comes to having people make healthier choices.

Various scenarios were given and members asked if change was needed on an individual level, social/group level, physical organizational level, or policy/system level. The discussion gave those present some insight into what the group is facing in its commitment to promote healthy lifestyles for the well-being of the community by bridging gaps between people and organizations that can improve health and wellness, mentally and physically.

Discussions revolved around topics such as healthy food choices for students attending public school and reducing food waste and a commitment of workplaces to promoting better health among employees.

SHIFT Labette started in 2018 as a response to the countys place in the annual health rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In 2019, Labette County was ranked 101st out of 105 counties in Kansas in overall health.

Tara Solomon-Smith, Wildcat Extension District adult development and aging agent, led the discussion. She then informed the group that it had received a $24,332 Kansas Health Foundations grant to move SHIFT Labette County forward in the next year, helping it to solidify its mission. The grant will be shared with the Montgomery County Wellness Coalition.

I think it is going to be great for both of our counties. We have a lot of the same problems, same concerns, Roberts said. I think it will be a great opportunity to work together.

Solomon-Smith said in the first quarter of 2020, the team, with the help of Wichita State University, will begin building on SHIFTs capacity. Training through the Kansas State University Institute for Civic Discourse will provide members with the skills to carry on community conversations around health will be available.

During the second quarter, those community conversations will take place.

In the third quarter, community conversations will continue and data will be compiled to develop action steps.

The fourth quarter community conversations will continue with focus on implementing at least one action step toward improving the health of Labette County.

Those present also heard about the upcoming special presentation in October by Thrive Allen County CEO Lisse Regehr, who will speak to how Labette County can share ideas and plan projects to make Labette County a better place to live, work and raise a family. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Grow Labette initiative.

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Healthy Living: Domestic violence thrives in silence – News – The Bulletin – Norwich Bulletin

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is meant to connect those impacted and help spread awareness, education and prevention.

Domestic violence or intimate partner violence is a pattern of behaviors used to gain and maintain power and control over one person in an intimate relationship despite age, race, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. These intimate relationships are typically long-term, co-dependent relationships. This means domestic violence is most prevalent in families.

According to the Center for Disease and Control, 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 7 men have experienced some form of violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Also according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or abused in the United States. The consequences of domestic violence for victims and families are numerous including emotional, financial, physical, sexual, legal, occupational, health and social.

In order to help prevent abuse, warning signs of abusive partners include:

-- Intimidation or coercion

-- Denies or minimizes the existence of abuse

-- Extreme jealousy or possessiveness

-- Property destruction

-- Cruelty to animals

-- Controlling behaviors

-- Isolation

-- Sabotages partners ability to work or educate self

-- Disregard of partners opinions, thoughts or beliefs

-- Forced sex

-- Unpredictability

-- Demeaning

-- Economic abuse

-- Abuse of other family members or children

-- Unwillingness to compromise

Because of these abusive behaviors, victims or survivors of domestic violence may experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. PTSD includes re-experiencing traumatic events through nightmares or flashbacks as well as difficulties concentrating, severe anxiety, irritability, hyper-vigilance, emotional detachment and sometimes self-destructive behaviors. If you are or know someone who is experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek assistance from a mental health professional.

In order to prevent domestic violence, mental health professionals can teach safe and healthy relationship skills at all ages, empower and engage with victims and survivors, educate about domestic violence, strengthen supports, create safe and healthy environments and support the client-centered treatment.

Domestic violence is a preventable epidemic. Silence is an abusers greatest weapon since domestic violence thrives in silence. Everyone needs to speak up for those who are living in fear and be a voice for victims until they can call themselves survivors. Together we can work together to make our country, community, families and homes a safer place.

Kelsey Joslyn is a licensed clinical social worker and senior clinician at the UCFS Griswold Health Center.

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Here are tips that you must follow for a healthy lifestyle – Republic World – Republic World

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

Your mindset and approach to life are known to have an effect on your health. Accidents are uncertain and fall beyond your control. Although a positive thought process to overcome these accidents is what you can garner through sustainable self-control and consciousness. To win a fight, in reality, you first have to win in your head. Just like that, you can heal from the ugliest diseases only if you provide yourself with willpowerand a steel strong determination. Your mental equilibrium is susceptible and affects you through all walks of life. Optimal health care comes with optimal mental care. Problems like depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia are mental illnesses that result to decline in health and physical fitness. A mere mood swing can consequently result to fall in appetite. Make sure to protect your mental health. Begin with thinking more positively and have an Ive got this attitude.

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A well-balanced diet should beyour utmost priority no matter what kind of lifestyle you lead. A balanced quantity of all nutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, fibre and vitamins must be intaken. Every food item that we consume consists of varied composition. These constitute different levels of nutrients. While consuming food, you receive about 50 essential nutrients for growth. Insufficient quantities of food or low caloric food can result in malnourishment or a fall in the immune system which makes you prone to multiple diseases. A healthy diet isan important tip for a healthy lifestyle.

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Exercising every day is indispensable for good health. Your weight can be controlled through a disciplined exercise schedule. And hence, you are less likely to fall prey to illnesses related to obesity. Low blood cholesterol pressure can be achieved through timed workouts. Period pain is reduced drastically through exercising. Your overall physical development takes place and you have stronger bones, your muscle strength is increased. Absence of physical activities can lead to frequent palpitation, heart problems, diabetes and other devastating heart problems.

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An orderly sleep schedule is extremely important for an individuals well-being. Lack of concentration, frustration, restlessness, etc is all caused due to lack of sleep or sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can lead to a decline in mental health. It can make you p[rone to heart problems, frequent headaches and other illnesses. Your insulin level and immunity system are also affected by your inefficient sleep schedule. When you're asleep, your body repairs damaged cells and thats when most growth-oriented activities take place. According to healthreports, Sleep deficiency shoots up your level of ghrelin and your level of leptin goes down. You feel hungrier more often and often find yourself feeling exhausted.

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Sufficient water intake is important for good health. Water helps you digest the food consumed better. Nutrients are absorbed more efficiently if you are hydrated. Dehydration leads to sunstrokes, dryness of the mouth, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc.

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A good balance between your professional, personal and familial life is an optimal tip for healthy living. Healthy relationships are important for healthy living. Being under stress all the time can lead to a decline in health. You must also inculcate good habits and give up on bad habits that abstain you from staying in the pink of health.

Dole Coronates Disney’s Frozen 2 With One of its Grandest Healthy-Lifestyle Programs Ever – PerishableNews

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

CHARLOTTE, N.C.Doleis celebratingDisneysFrozen 2and the next chapter in the globally beloved story of Anna, Elsa and the Kingdom of Arendelle with its most ambitious healthy-lifestyle campaign since entering into a long-term nutritional alliance with The Walt Disney Company in 2016.

Kicking-off today and continuing through December 2019, Doles latest installment of its Empowering the Hero Within initiative employs a flurry of consumer activities to make it easier for parents to motivate their families toward healthy living with menu options rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. The programs original recipes, family meal-planning tips and digital, social and blogger offerings are being magically revealed during todaysDole Fall Blogger and Media Summitfeaturing DisneysFrozen 2in the Wellness Kitchen at theCalifornia Health & Longevity Instituteadjacent to the Dole offices in Westlake Village, Calif.

Our goal is to warmly embrace the universal appeal of DisneysFrozen2 and the films themes of family, fortitude, responsibility and the awesome power of nature to help create healthier household routines that can lead to long-term, positive changes in behavior, said William Goldfield, Doles director of communications. More important, we want to combine the powers of Dole and DisneysFrozen 2to make healthy eating fun, exciting and maybe even a bit magical.

As a centerpiece of the program,Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, Doles Nutrition and Health Communications Manager, created 20 new fruit-and-vegetable-based recipes including entrees, side dishes, salads, soups, sandwiches, smoothies and desserts inspired by Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven from the film. Eleven of the 20 recipes are being released today.

These initial recipes range from the breakfast-themedMake-Ahead Frozen Brrr-eakfast BitesandSven Sleigh-Pulling Power Smoothieto theOlaf Carrot Smoothie Bowl. Six unique dishes Royal Frozen Sweet Potato Lasagna, Gluten-Free Veggie Pasta Bake, Winter Solstice Soup, Arendelle Coronation Seafood Stew, Mystic Meatball Turkey LoavesandEnchanted Forest Sweet Potato Cardamom Pieweredesigned by Marcus to be prepared in advance and include special freezing, thawing and reheating instructions to ensure a perfect outcome every time.

Two kid-friendly creations, the cauliflower-basedDole Snow-flower Pizzaand easy-to-makeFrozen Banana Split Cups, round out the first recipe set. A second batch of original recipes inspired by DisneysFrozen 2, including several appropriate to Thanksgiving and the end-of-year holidays, will be revealed on Nov. 4along with Marcus research-based tips for healthy family meal-planning and holiday dining.Visitwww.dole.com/Disneyfor all 11 recipes.

Most parents want nothing more than to establish the healthy eating and living routines for their kids that will last a lifetime, said Marcus. Im a new mom, and giving my daughter a healthy start is the most important thing to me. But life is busy and schedules are full so we developed a series of family-friendly breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that were designed to be prepared in advance and frozen. Now, working parents can ensure their families get the fruits and veggies they need every day of the week and, thanks to Disney, love doing it.

While Dole realizes that families cant correct many of the nutrition mistakes of the past, were committed to offering them the tools to shape their destiny towards a healthier future.

Dole is using a host of expanded tactics to distribute its new recipes including print and digital placements, how-to recipe videos and social enhancements. A number of the new dishes were sampled at todays summit during which participants made their ownDole Snow-flower PizzasandFrozen Banana Split Cupsduring a class led by Marcus.

Other campaign elements include a dedicatedcampaign web page, digital banner ads and social media posts. The fresh produce leader is also partnering with top-tier family, health and fitness bloggers and social influencers to host DisneysFrozen 2-themed contests, recipe-development initiatives and other programs.

For most shoppers, the most visible element of the program will be the millions of DOLEBananas and Pineapples featuring images of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff in the produce departments of supermarkets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Starting today, Disney and Dole fans can participate in theDOLEBanana Sticker Peel and Play Gameby downloading the official activity sheet onwww.dole.com/Disneyand collecting the entire blizzard of 20 DisneysFrozen 2-inspiredstickers on DOLE Bananas across North America

For original recipes, nutritional insights and other information about the DisneysFrozen 2chapter of Doles Powering the Hero Within, go towww.dole.com/Disney. Dole will unveil new recipes and other offerings related to DisneysFrozen 2in the coming weeks.

Use #PoweringTheHeroWithin, #DoleRecipes and #Dole to follow us on Facebook (@Dole), Twitter (@DoleTweets) and Instagram (@DolePics).

About Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company, Inc., is one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education and research. For more information, please visitwww.dole.com.

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The Campbell Soup Foundation Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Strengthen and Empower Healthy Communities – Business Wire

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced more than $1.5 million in grants to 22 organizations as part of the Campbell Soup Foundations annual grantmaking cycle and Campbells Healthy Communities, the companys signature philanthropic program. The grantees include seven organizations with operations in Connecticut, including Norwalk, the location of a major operations center for Campbells Snacks Division.

The Campbell Soup Foundations grantmaking focuses on three key areas: increasing healthy food access; encouraging healthy living; and nurturing Campbell neighborhoods. The Campbells Healthy Communities program is focused on improving the health of young people in communities where Campbell has operations.

We are proud of our 150-year history of giving back to the communities in which we operate, said Kim Fortunato, President, Campbell Soup Foundation and Director, Community Affairs. Campbell and our Foundation are a powerful community partner not only in Camden but in many Campbell communities. In addition to financial support, we are proud of our strong volunteer engagement program that supports our community partners in a variety of ways. Congratulations to this years outstanding recipients who are making a significant impact in their local communities.

Connecticut grantees include Community Health Network of Connecticut Foundation, which implements culinary education programs in a variety of settings in Norwalk, including in schools, grocery stores, and community centers; FoodCorps, which trains and places FoodCorps service members in schools to help create a culture of health in schools through nutrition education, school gardening, and cafeteria support; and Stepping Stones Museum, which incorporates healthy living and nutrition into its programming, including its exhibits and summer camps.

A full list of Connecticut grantees is below:

Other grant recipients nationwide include:

Founded in 1953, the Campbell Soup Foundation provides financial support to local organizations that inspire positive change in communities throughout the U.S. While the Foundation places an emphasis on Camden, N.J., the site of Campbells World Headquarters and birthplace of its namesake soup business, its funding also supports other Campbell communities nationally. The Foundation is employee-run, governed by a Board of Trustees and advised by an Executive Committee.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, "Real food that matters for life's moments." For generations, people have trusted Campbell to provide authentic, flavorful and affordable snacks, soups and simple meals, and beverages. Founded in 1869, Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the planet's natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard and Poor's 500 and the FTSE4Good Index. For more information, visit http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.

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Healthy Living: Guidelines for treatment of depression – WABI

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Prof Baldwin

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Guidelines for Treatment of Depression: Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults

Health Watch October 29, 2019

David Prescott, Ph.D. Acadia Hospital

Depression causes Disability: Depression is the second leading cause of disability both in the United States and worldwide. In any given year, about 7% of adults will experience an episode of major depression, and almost twice that number (13%) of adolescents will experience an episode of major depression. In August, 2019, the American Psychological Association published Practice Guidelines for the treatment of depression across three age cohorts:Children and Adolescents Adults Older Adults While some of the most effective treatments for these age groups are similar, there are also some important differences. Knowing the symptoms of major depression and the recommended treatments for people in different age groups helps increase the likelihood that people with depression will get effective treatment. Symptoms of Major Depression: Major depression, or clinical depression, is more than simply feeling down for a day or two. Diagnostic symptoms include:Persistent sad or irritable mood for two or more consecutive weeksDecrease in energy and motivationFeeling hopeless or excessively guiltyLoss of appetitePoor Memory or ConcentrationPreoccupation with Death or SuicideLack of enjoyment in activitiesPoor self-esteem Effective Treatment for Adolescents:Both psychotherapy (counseling) and medication have been shown to be effective in treating adolescents with depression. Most research suggests that a combination of both psychotherapy and medication is superior to either alone. Effective counseling approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy, which focuses on improving relationships and engaging with others to provide emotional support. Fluoxetine (Prozac) was the antidepressant medication which had the most research support for treating adolescent depression, although a number of medications of this type (SSRI) are also frequently prescribed. Effective Treatment for Adults: Like adolescents, adults benefit the most from a combination of psychotherapy and medication for treating depression. A greater number of psychotherapy approaches have been shown to help adults with depression, compared to adolescents. Insight oriented therapies, cognitive behavior therapy, and interpersonal therapy for adults have all demonstrated effectiveness for adults. A wider array of medications have demonstrated effectiveness for adults in the treatment of depression. These include second generation medications such as SSRI's and SNRI's which act on brain neurochemical systems involved in depression. Effective Treatment for Older Adults: For depression, effective psychotherapy for older adults differs from psychotherapy techniques for adolescents or adults. Older adults benefit from Reminiscence/Life Review group approaches to treatment which focus on reviewing major life events in their life and coping with loss of friends, loved ones, and level of functioning. Interpersonal approaches also appear to be effective in terms of psychotherapy. Effective medications for older adult depression are similar to those for adult depression, such as SSRIs and NSRIs. Many go Untreated for DepressionIn spite of the research about effective treatment for depression, the number of people who go without treatment is sobering.Estimates are that 35% of adults with depression get no treatment. In adolescents, the number is even higher, with an estimated 60% receiving no treatment. For More Information: American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/patients-families

National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml

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