Healthy Living: Get back to you now that back to school is over – Vail Daily News

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Editors note: The Healthy Living column provides exercise and diet tips from the Grand Hyatt Vail to help readers live their healthiest lives.

As many parents know, the back to school season can be a hectic time of year.

Between making lunches, running to sports practices or rehearsals and juggling work, it can be hard for parents to relax.

But now that its October and kids are getting back in the swing of things, now is a good time to get back to you.

Too often, people get in the mindset that a workout needs to be an hour long to count, but that simply is not the case.

A workout can be any length of time. After all, moving for a short period of time is better than not working out at all.

A 20-minute workout can yield great results and fits into a busy schedule.

To maximize a shorter workout, try a higher-intensity interval workout that pushes exertion higher, faster. Shorter and more intense bursts of exercise increase heart rate and cause the muscles to start burning more quickly.

A few other tips for maximizing a high-intensity interval training workout include a short warmup, keeping intervals to 2 minutes or less and not overdoing it, especially when starting a new routine.

Group fitness classes are another great way to get moving.

Most gyms offer midday classes throughout the week including spin, yoga, barre and more. Check out your gyms class schedule for more information. Aria Athletic Club offers noon classes on various days throughout the week, with rotating classes and new ones added each month.

Finding a routine is key, and sticking to it is even more important.

Having a method and time of day to work out that excites individuals will make it easier to stick with the routine.

For those struggling to get a new routine started, be sure to set manageable goals.

New runners shouldnt make a marathon their first goal because theyll get burned out easily maybe start by training for a 5K instead. Once you smash that personal record or lift that goal weight, find another goal to add on and keep building from there.

This time of the year is also great to implement healthy eating habits for the entire family.

Starting small, focus on beginning the day with a healthy breakfast, and including nutrient-rich snacks with fiber and protein in lunches.

For breakfast, try adding a fried or hard-boiled egg to your go-to avocado toast.

Switch from savory to sweet with a berry and yogurt parfait, or even prepare ahead and make a quiche. Mixed nuts and apple slices with peanut butter and even a little bit of dark chocolate are great snack options for parents and children alike.

As with starting a new exercise program, create small goals and then build from there to include healthy food options in each meal.

Emily Dornan is the club director at Aria Athletic Club at Grand Hyatt Vail. For more information on implementing healthy exercise and food habits, you can reach her at 970-479-5949 or edornan@ariaclub.com.

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Center celebrates 6 years of healthy living – Tyler Morning Telegraph

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The Center for Health Living welcomed its first client on Oct. 16, 2013.

The old fire building on Texas Highway 155 South in Tyler was established to continue providing a lifesaving function to the citizens of Tyler through the partnership between the city of Tyler and Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) to provide chronic disease prevention services to underserved and uninsured communities in Tyler and across East Texas.

As a unique fixture within the St. Louis community of Tyler, The Center for Healthy Living (aka The Center) is the only local community health center in the area and the first of its kind to be staffed by four certified community health workers (CHWs) and a certified health education specialist. The majority of our clients who have been seen and screened at The Center are uninsured and unemployed loved ones, friends and family in your neighborhood, coworkers and customers of your company.

The staff at The Center offers free chronic disease prevention education and resources Monday through Friday. Throughout our six years of operation, The Center has provided diabetes prevention and diabetes self-management education to mroe than 200 clients and health screening services to more than 2,000 clients. Within the past year, more than 600 uninsured clients were scheduled for free pap smears and mammograms in an effort to counteract the rates of breast cancer and colon cancer in the Tyler area, which are both higher than the state and national averages.

The Center offers a home blood pressure monitor project to people identified as having undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Participants are given a free blood pressure monitor to check their blood pressure daily for 16 weeks, so that our CHWs can call each participant to obtain numbers and provide additional education and assistance. Average blood pressure before the project was 161/92 mmHg. After the completion of the program, blood pressure among the participants decreased at an average of 18 systolic points and 9.5 diastolic points, and persons enrolled in our 16-week project maintain an 86% completion rate.

The Center has also become the hub for a community clinical linkage project called CommUNITY Cares. Our CHWs electronically connect uninsured individuals to a primary care home and to the social services agencies best suited to address the persons health needs. Through a network of clinical and community partnerships, the CommUNITY Cares project addresses insufficient access to primary health care services, removes the high costs due to potentially preventable hospitalizations and minimizes inappropriate emergency department use by individuals seeking health care in an emergency room. Referrals to The Center come from Tyler hospital ERs and social service agencies. More than 125 uninsured have successfully been enrolled in a primary health care home.

Since February 2017, The Center maintains annual accreditation through the American Association of Diabetes Educators for diabetes services. The Center is the only National Diabetes Prevention Program site in Northeast Texas recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two members of our staff are lifestyle coaches who provide free classes on how to prevent diabetes, to safely lose weight and to learn how to easily enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

This designation is reserved only for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition. The sustained success of our lifestyle change program makes an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in our Northeast Texas region but also nationally. According to data collected by the CDC, over 86% of health care spending in the U.S. is for chronic disease, and The Center for Healthy Living continues to minimize these costs within the East Texas area.

Joy Johnson is NET Health assistant director of community outreach. NET Health will continue to talk about Your NET Health. This feature will focus on a variety of health issues that hold importance to your community. Let us know if you have questions about our article, or if you have a topic or topics that you want us to cover, by sending us an email at ContactUs@netphd.org.

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City embarks on healthy living initiative – The Herald Argus

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La PORTE City initiatives for healthier living were discussed by residents, politicians and city employees Tuesday night during the Heart of La Porte Kick Off meeting at city hall.

The meeting was hosted by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte along with the City of the La Porte Redevelopment Commission.

The meeting room was filled with locals craving information about the direction of the citys downtown and NewPorte Landing area around Clear Lake.

The former Allis-Chalmers Industrial Complex on the north end of downtown has developments that are already underway, including a $35 million mixed-use Flaherty & Collins development. The building will consist of 200 luxury apartments andmore than 5,000 square feet will be used for retail.

Plans for much of the remaining area have yet to be finalized or revealed to the public. The meeting was presented as a chance for the public to provide feedback and help shape the vision of local economic development.

However, problems of the past still persist in the NewPorte Landing area. Some of these challenges were revisited during the Heart of La Porte meeting.

Over the better part of a century the area was used for manufacturing. The distinctive orange coloring of Allis-Chalmers farm equipment is still deep-rooted in the city. The derived Slicer Orange has proven to be an enduring emblem for its proud city-natives.

The once booming industry has left an environmental stain around Clear Lake. Members of the public were informed that Allis-Chalmers had dumped a significant amount of paint sludge in the area.

Decades old orange paint from Allis-Chalmers machinery manufacturing can still be found on the site where developers are hoping to build new businesses.

City Engineer Nicholas Minich confirmed, Its underground. Thats what were working to clean up. There was some dumping that we will be addressing with the current phase of the cleanup.

According to Minich, the city has a $4 million cleanup contract with an environmental remediation contractor.

The contract involves the more difficult areas of the site. There are parts [near Clear Lake] that are fairly easy to clean up. It [involves] removal of the soil that has impacted the surface [without] any issues below. In other areas, there is more going on and more detail to go into the type of work that needs to be done in order to make sure that its acceptable for reuse as residential for the Flaherty and Collins project, he said.

The city is coordinating with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to make sure that the site is safe for redevelopment. The cleanup in this section of NewPorte Landing is expected to be completed by Spring of 2020.

Allis-Chalmers did a lot of great things for the community, but we also lost a lot of natural capital, said Minich. Our lakes are a huge asset to our community and source of natural capital. In creating this industrial area, they filled in a lot of lake. I think really what our vision and goal [should be] to figure out how to regain peoples ability to access and enjoy Clear Lake.

More discussion on making a healthier La Porte is expected at the Heart of La Portes Design Workshop charrette that is scheduled for the week of Nov. 18. Additional information can be found at heartoflaporte.org.

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In the cause of healthy living – Barbados Today

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Students and staff of The St Michael School took to the streets today to advocate for Childhood Obesity Prevention.

Wearing games clothes, sneakers and holding placards in hand, over 800 students walked through the environs of the Martindales Road, St Michael institution, to bring awareness to childhood obesity, an issue that has been the centre of national discussion in recent years due to discouraging statistics.

Principal Yvette Mayers said that while today marked World Obesity Day, St Michael was one of the model schools appointed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation to work in the campaign against obesity.

We felt that we should go through the community to share some information on health and to make a statement. The first time we had a walk for health in 2016, we had only about half the school participate. And we had so much fun on the road that those children came back and shared their experiences with others.

So this morning, only about 30 persons said they dont want to walk. But our students are always motivated to get involved with what is going on in the school. So I am very pleased with the response from our students, Mayers said.

The principal noted that the schools management has been making several necessary decisions to motivate and encourage students to live healthier lifestyles. She said since the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year, St Michael has not been selling carbonated beverages to students.

We have taken the plunge to take the carbonated beverages out of the school. Our focus since 2015 has been on water. We are encouraging our students to use more water and so a large majority of our students are accustomed to sipping water throughout the day from the time they enter the school. There are some students that the only thing you see them drinking is water, Mayers said.

Throughout the day, the students participated in healthy activities and exercise sessions, including Zumba. There was also a health exhibition where the students were encouraged to learn more about healthy foods and products, and also have various health checks. (AH)

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Arc Healthy Living column: Norwich boy sees the benefits of helping disabled – Norwich Bulletin

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When Max turned 12 last summer, he invited five friends to sleep over at his house and celebrate his birthday. Presents? Max asked his friends not to give him presents. Instead, Max and his mother, Sarah, called The Arc Eastern Connecticut and learned that puzzles, games and art supplies are always in demand.

So, Max asked his friends to bring to the party games like Sorry, Trouble and Rubiks Race; also, glue, Play-Doh, tape and other craft materials. Then, on a breezy September afternoon, Max and Sarah delivered the gifts that werent Maxs to The Arc ECT on Sachem Street in Norwich.

A student at Integrated Day and Charter School (IDCS), Max runs cross country and track. I just like running! He also enjoys sprinting and is working on his ability to compete long-distance. Another reason he chose IDCS is the music and arts programming. I like art, and I want to learn to play the guitar. His dad, Craig, used to play guitar in a band. Max also has a turntable. I like mixing songs.

Max had already decided to donate his birthday presents to people with special needs when his mom, a special education teacher at Norwich Free Academy, suggested The Arc. The year prior, hed chosen St. Vincent de Paul Place.

Max ticks off statistics. Employment rates for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) have been flat for 20 years. Their unemployment rate is 80%! he says.

People with disabilities, Max says, deserve the same chances as everyone else.

Max lives in Norwich with his mom, dad, and sisters Sadie, 14, and Abby, 18. Given a choice, hed rather be 16. Although Max does know someone with autism and had a friend back in first grade with a heart condition, his passion for inclusion is more heartfelt than personal.

Max notices things, and he doesnt like what he sees when adults speak to children with IDD.

They kind of talk to them like theyre in first or second grade when theyre really, like, in sixth grade, Max says.

Max wants everybody to understand just one thing: A person with disabilities, theyre just a normal person.

Kathleen Stauffer is chief executive officer of The Arc Eastern Connecticut. For information on The Arc, go to http://www.TheArcECT.org. For more articles by this author visit http://www.kathleenstauffer.com

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The turnaround season requires healthy living – BIC Magazine

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Turnaround season is in our midst, and it seems like light years since we were in vacation mode, enjoying time outdoors with our family and friends. But rest and relaxation (R&R) is a good thing, and doctors have declared it is essential to good mental health. Unfortunately, now is not the time for R&R, as we are in peak turnaround season instead. Therefore, now is the time to think about changing some not-so-healthy habits so we can be in better shape for the next vacation and able to enjoy it with family and friends.

I'm not a health nut or a nutritionist, but I have made a conscious effort to change some old habits to healthier new ones. The other day, I was thinking about my time in the field. My routine during turnaround season was deplorable, but I was young and thought I was immune from any repercussions.

The way it was

I'd jump out of bed when the alarm sounded at 4 a.m. Then, I would hurriedly get ready, run out the door and hightail it to the nearest Jack in the Box. I'd order an ultimate cheeseburger with curly fries and an extra-large soda. By the time I ate and drank all of this (while driving), it was approximately 5 a.m. I still had plenty of time to have a few smokes before reaching the plant gate at 5:30 a.m.

Lunch was a luxury, so most times I would grab a few of the remaining donuts in the turnaround trailer. The only good habit I had then was working hard. I took pride in my job and felt a duty to my co-workers to do the best I could.

I would roll away from the plant at approximately 7:30 p.m. I didn't need to worry about dinner right away because a few beers with the guys would fill me up temporarily. I'd hit the sack about 11 p.m., and first thing you know, the alarm would sound the beginning of another day.

Don't do as I did

If this is your pattern during turnarounds or if your daily pattern is even close to what mine was, please stop! A healthy and balanced diet with regular eating times is one of the best things a person can do for his or her body and mind. The way I treated my body back then has resulted in high cholesterol, and there may be more health problems in my future.

The magic trio: Mind, body and spirit

There's a lot of talk about having a healthy mind, body and spirit, and I think it's very true. Having a clear mind throughout the turnaround (and throughout every day) helps us to stay focused and accomplish more.

When we take care of our bodies, it also helps clear our minds. About 20 minutes of weight training three times a week is all some experts say we need. It helps our metabolism and helps us lose weight. It feeds oxygen to our blood, which travels to our brain and vital organs and throughout our bodies.

Spirit is probably the most important thing in most people's lives. Spirit is not about any particular religion, although people use religion to reach the spirit. Spirit is about a feeling of well-being and believing in something greater than ourselves. I have been pleased to find that at the close of many morning safety meetings, a designated member of supervision will say a prayer for himself and all the workers. This invites the spirit to join us throughout the workday, and it can be the third cog in having a healthy life and turnaround season.

Having good and regular sleep habits will help our bodies, minds and spirits, too.

Good life or good times?

We are living longer today than any generation before us. I know I want to live a long life -- provided I'm healthy, too.

I once thought I was living the good life. I'm glad I finally realized I was not going to be forever young and indestructible. Now that I've changed my habits, I know that good times are far more enjoyable when I'm alert and healthy. Now that I have children, I also see the importance of setting a good example for them.

When we treat our bodies well with proper nutrients, sleep and exercise, our brains are more alert, and we can work more safely. When we also believe in something bigger than ourselves, we are happier and more at peace.

Have a great turnaround season, and stay well.

For more information, contact Whitney Strickland at (281) 506-7152 or wstrickland@towerforce.com.

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Healthy Living breaks ground on Williston store – Vermont Biz

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Vermont Business Magazine Healthy Living Market & Cafe officially broke ground on their new Williston location, which will be their third store.

Were excited that construction has now officially begun on our future location at Finney Crossing in Williston, said Eli Lesser-Goldsmith, CEO and Co-owner. We look forward to becoming a great contributor to the Williston community and economy.

The new location of Healthy Living Market & Cafe at Finney Crossing is set to open mid-2020. The 18,000sq/ft full service natural foods supermarket will feature all departments, including locally sourced produce, the best meat and seafood, grab-and-go prepared foods, an all-organic juice and smoothie bar, and fresh sushi made on-site.

Lesser-Goldsmith added: Healthy Living is growing and we are poised to add two stores to the Vermont market in the near future. Natural and organic products are what consumers are asking for, and our stores are the go-to locations for the products they love. Well be adding over 60 new jobs to the Vermont economy, which we are especially proud of.

Developer Chris Snyder says Finney Crossing is almost fully built out. With our new Hilton Home2 under construction, Healthy Living Market, and the additional 12,000sq/ft of available retail space will be a great draw for our residents and renters, plus everyone passing by on Rt 2. We have 2 really exciting local restaurant openings well be able to share in the very near future as well.

Healthy Living Market is known for having the most stringent product ingredient standards of any grocery store in the region, and for its commitment to working with local growers, brands, producers and farmers. All food sold must meet HLMs rigorous standards, which prohibit artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives, added hormones and antibiotics.

About Healthy Living MarketHealthy Living Market and Caf is Vermont and Upstate New Yorks family owned natural and organic supermarket, with the toughest product standards in the business. Founded in Vermont in 1986 by Katy Lesser, Healthy Living has been committed from day one to creating a premier grocery shopping experience for guests and great career opportunities for its staff. With locations in Burlington, Vermont and Saratoga Springs, New York, Healthy Living is a triple bottom line, mission/vision/values company from the top down.For more information visit http://www.healthylivingmarket.com.

Source:Healthy Living Market and Caf 10.8.2019

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Healthy Living: November 5, 2019 – WABI

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a severe genetic disease that affects more than 80,000 people worldwide. It is caused by a potentially deadly mutation in one pair of chromosomes responsible for the production of a protein necessary for normal respiratory and intestinal systems function. Those who inherit one of these abnormal chromosomes from one parent are called 'carriers' because usually the chromosome inherited from the other parent will be normal and capable of performing correctly. However, if one inherits this abnormal chromosome from both parents, then that individual will have no 'back-up' to code for the normal protein and will have a progressive disease characterized by intestinal blockages in infancy and severe respiratory compromise for the remainder of his or her life.

Historically, those with this dread diagnosis often did not survive to adulthood. In the past 30 years however, a lot of effort has gone into the development of aggressive treatment protocols for this chronic lung disease and now those with access to this care can live into early adulthood. In addition, genetic research now allows us the ability to identify carriers so that physicians can help parents prenatally avoid having children with the full-blown disease. Still as anyone who has experienced the challenge of having a family member with cystic fibrosis can tell you, medicine has been only 'nibbling at the edges' of the problem, and we have not had anything resembling a 'cure' for those unfortunate enough to inherit the condition.

That is until just recently. In last week's edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (DOI:10.1056/NEJMoa1908639) researchers announced a major breakthrough in the treatment of this disease. They reported on a placebo-controlled study involving more than 400 individuals with CF wherein half of the enrollees were treated with 'standard' care, and the other half with an experimental 'cocktail' of three unusual drugs (elexacaptor, tezacaptor, and ivacaptor) that have the ability to get into the lung cells involved in the production of the critical protein necessary for normal respiratory function. Even if these cells had both pairs of abnormal chromosomes, these medications could influence the cell machinery enough to produce some of the normal protein previously lacking.

When they looked at the lung function of those with the experimental drugs 24 weeks later, there was dramatic improvement in several areas. Overall there was a significant increase in FEV1, a marker for air movement. There also was a 63% lower rate of pulmonary exacerbations, and a quality of life scale that was 20 points higher in the treated individuals. Side effects were generally minor, with only 1% of those treated stopping the medications.

One major limitation of this study was the fact that the variant of CF showing the best potential for this treatment does not account for all those with CF. Because there are minor genetic differences in the chromosomes of people world-wide with this disease, the authors of this study focused on the most common type which accounts for 90% of those with CF, leaving 10% of those who have the diagnosis not seeing a benefit with this particular 'cocktail'. However, CF researchers expressed their commitment to continuing the search for similar medical technology to find effective treatment for all patients afflicted.

Still, this study marks a milestone in our ability to make a real difference for those suffering from this cystic fibrosis. If these disease-altering treatments prove effective, it may allow us to rethink what it means to have CF. Rather than looking at CF as a 'lethal disease' it may be more useful to consider it a chronic life-long condition, akin to diabetes. As one researcher expressed it, those with CF very commonly did not even consider going to college as young adults because they did not want to waste the time/resources if they were unlikely to have a meaningful work- life. Now, not only do those with cystic fibrosis need to think about higher education, they also might want to consider putting something away for their retirement, a lifespan goal that was previously unimaginable for this population.

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Flu season is here | Healthy Living – Uniontown Herald Standard

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The Pennsylvania Health Department is once again encouraging Pennsylvanians to get their flu vaccine and practice healthy habits as the flu season begins.

According to Nate Wardle, press secretary for the states Department of Health, flu season officially starts this month and runs until May.

Influenza is a contagious disease, caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the nose, throat and lungs.

Dr. Nancie Fitch, Area Medical Director for MedExpress said symptoms of flu can be similar to those symptoms of a cold.

I always stress that my patients look for some specific symptoms that are usually unique to flu, she said. Like a cold, flu may cause cough, sore throat, headache and runny or stuffy nose but if its the flu, you may also have some more severe symptoms, like a fever, extreme exhaustion, severe body aches and weakness.

Fitch added that while a cold typically starts slowly over the course of several days, flu symptoms tend to come on quickly, often within a few hours.

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine encouraged residents to get their flu vaccine before the end of October or as soon as possible thereafter.

The flu is serious and can be deadly, which is why it is so important for everyone to take the proper precautions to protect themselves, their loved ones and anyone they meet, said Levine. Last year, we had more than 122,000 cases statewide and 258 deaths. It is imperative that you get your flu vaccine now so you can be protected throughout the flu season. There is no better measure to protect yourself than to get a flu vaccine.

Fitch said she recommends that her patients get the flu shot early, even before the start of flu season.

It takes about two weeks for your bodys immune system to develop the antibodies thatll help protect against the flu virus, she said. We know that flu germs tend to spread more quickly when were in larger groups schools, at work, during the holidays so its best to get the shot now.

Getting an annual flu shot can decrease the risk of catching the flu by about 40% to 60%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Emergency room directors for both Highlands Hospital and Monongahela Valley Hospital reported that they have not yet seen any cases of influenza this season. While officials at Uniontown Hospital did not respond with information about whether or not any flu cases had yet been reported there this year, Fitch did say their MedExpress centers in Pennsylvania have certainly started to see patients coming in with influenza-like illnesses.

Brian Hair, director of the emergency room at Monongahela Valley Hospital, said that as of Oct 15, in the last 45 days, the emergency room has tested 97 flu samples that have all been negative.

While the flu shot doesnt completely prevent a person from getting influenza, it does weaken it if a person who has been vaccinated contracts it, he said. They have the ability to bounce back quicker - it makes the attack easier on their system.

Hair added that its especially important for young children, the elderly, anyone who is immune compromised and anyone who is regularly around these groups of people to get the shot.

You want to make sure that youre adding this layer of protection, he said.

In addition to the flu shot, the department of health said the flu nasal spray is also available this year, and both are recommended to protect against the flu.

Flu vaccines are available at your doctors office, pharmacy, local walk-in clinic or grocery store. It takes about two weeks for the antibodies from the vaccine to develop protection against infection.

Wardle added that in addition to getting vaccinated, Pennsylvanians are encouraged to practice healthy habits like covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, frequently washing your hands during flu season and remembering to disinfect commonly-touched objects, such as door knobs, light switches, counter tops, cell phones and computers.

If you do become sick with the flu, it is important to stay home and rest, he said. If you are at risk for developing serious complications from the flu, or feel extremely ill, you should see a medical professional immediately.

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Laurinburg native releasing book on healthy living – Laurinburg Exchange

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On Nov. 16, Laurinburg native Ernest Swindell will be releasing his debut book entitled, Why You Cant Lose Weight: The Blueprint for Healthy Living.

This is about far more than exercise and diet. This book gives you the foundation for living your best life, covering everything from food addiction and stress to developing a positive mindset.

Before relocating to Charlotte, Swindell was born and raised in Laurinburg. Even at the age of 34, he vividly remembers what it was like to overcome his own struggles with weight and appearance. At the age of 12, Ernest was nearly 185 pounds. To put that into perspective, as an adult he usually weighs in around 165 pounds.

That weight, especially at that age, made basic physical activities feel strenuous. Push ups and sit ups were out of the question.

But it was then that Swindell took it upon himself to make positive lifestyle changes less over-indulgence and more exercise. Small changes eventually led to significant results, and the weight slowly began to melt away.

Swindells past struggles with fitness has been the catalyst for his passion to help others do the same. In 2007 he established No Xcuses Just Results, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. Through products and services such as wellness coaching, fitness plans, workout cards and personal training, No Xcuses Just Results offers all the tools needed to live your best life!

So be sure to check out the book release party on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mangos, located at 3112 N. Davidson St. in Charlotte. RSVP at http://www.noxcusesjustresults.com/events.

Anyone who cant make the book release can pre-order books online at http://www.noxcusesjustresults.com/shop.

Book will be released in Charlotte on Nov. 16

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Cardiac rehab after heart valve surgery tied to better outcomes – KFGO News

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Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:34 p.m. CDT

By Lisa Rapaport

(Reuters Health) - Cardiac rehab, known to be helpful after heart attacks, may also aid recovery from heart valve surgery, a study suggests.

Older adults who got cardiac rehabilitation after heart valve surgery were less likely to be hospitalized or die over the next year than those who didn't get this support, the study found.

Researchers examined data on 41,369 people insured by Medicare, the U.S. health program for individuals 65 and older, who had valve surgery in 2014. Overall, only 43% of them enrolled in medically-supervised cardiac rehab programs focused on things like stress reduction, exercise and heart-healthy living.

Compared to people who didn't go to cardiac rehab, those who did were 34% less likely to be hospitalized within one year of discharge after valve surgery, the study found. And rehab patients were also 61% less likely to die within one year of discharge.

"To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate cardiac rehabilitation (CR) utilization among patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery at the national level in the United States," said Dr. Justin Bachmann, senior author of the study and medical director of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cardiac rehab has previously been found effective for patients recovering from other types of procedures after heart attacks or procedures to place stents to prop open arteries, researchers note in JAMA Cardiology.

"Cardiac rehab includes supervised exercise as well as dietary and smoking cessation counseling," Bachmann said by email. "Management of cardiovascular risk factors (i.e. diet and stopping smoking) as well as improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness translate into improved health."

But not all patients in the study had equal access to cardiac rehab.

Compared to white patients, Asian and Hispanic patients were 64% less likely to get cardiac rehab, while black patients had 40% lower odds.

At the same time, people who had coronary artery bypass grafting in addition to valve surgery were 26% more likely to get cardiac rehab than those who only had valve procedures.

And people living in the Midwest were more than twice as likely to go to cardiac rehab as patients living in southern states.

Half of the patients in the study were at least 73 years old.

One-year mortality rates, excluding people who died while hospitalized for the valve surgery or within 30 days of discharge, were 6.6% overall. Among patients who got cardiac rehab, one-year mortality was 2.2%

The study wasn't designed to prove whether or how cardiac rehab might directly affect patient outcomes, nor did it examine why some patients might not have been offered cardiac rehab or chose not to enroll.

Even so, the results underscore the importance of discussing options for cardiac rehab, when possible before surgery so services will be lined up when they're needed, said Dr. Randal Thomas, co-author of an editorial accompanying the study and medical director of cardiac rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

"They will recover quicker, feel better, function better, and live longer as a result," Randal said by email. "If a center-based program is not available near them, they should ask about the options for a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program that would be available to them instead."

SOURCE: https://bit.ly/2N5YYlT and https://bit.ly/2r1xYeN JAMA Cardiology, online October 23, 2019.

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She long advocated for heart health. Then her baby’s life was saved by heart surgery – The Gazette

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By Jessica Carney, for The Gazette

Julie Fitzpatrick has always been focused on healthy living.

She owns Optimal Wellness and is a physical therapist and wellness specialist at Progressive Rehabilitation Associates in Iowa City. Shes been a volunteer for 13 years with the American Heart Association, focused on spreading awareness of womens health issues.

Im passionate about womens health and wellness, and I believe in what the American Heart Association stands for, she said.

Four years after she became a volunteer, she was pregnant with her daughter, when at the 20-week ultrasound, doctors discovered a heart defect a transposition of the great arteries, meaning the babys aorta and pulmonary artery were reversed.

In the first month of daughter Janies life, the baby had two open-heart surgeries, correcting the defect.

Fifty years ago, Fitzpatrick said, the outcome might not have been as positive.

It made me even more passionate about the American Heart Association and the research they help fund, she said. Our daughter is living proof that the research helps save lives.

Today, Janie is a healthy 9-year-old who is active in gymnastics and volleyball. She has a small heart murmur thats monitored by her doctors, but her activity isnt restricted, and her future looks bright.

We made the decision to trust that shed be well, Fitzpatrick said, explaining she didnt want her daughter thinking her parents were constantly worried about her health.

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Fitzpatrick continues to volunteer with the American Heart Association, and she incorporates heart-healthy thinking into both her professional and family life.

Its important to not only know your numbers, like your cholesterol, fasting glucose and BMI, but to do something about it, she said.

She encourages her physical therapy patients to eat healthy, hydrate properly and exercise, even if they have physical limitations. If you have a bad knee, for example, getting in the pool can be a good option, Fitzpatrick said.

Simple changes can have compounded effects if theyre done consistently, she said.

Its not about doing a 30-day program, she said. Its about making it part of your life.

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Welcome to another impactful week! I hope you were blessed by last week teaching. Today, we shall focus on: Accessing Gods Medicine for Healthy Living!

We discover from scriptures that Gods Word is His medicine for the believer. Many people wonder what keeps us going without patronizing the clinics and chemist. We have our own brand of medicine that is more effective than medical science. It is Gods Word! It is written, My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh (Proverbs 4:20-22). This means, it is health to every part of the body of whosoever finds it. The moment the Word enters into us, we become a different person altogether. The Word transforms our bodies to health. Gods Word is an all-purpose drug sent to us by God to immunize us against all forms of sicknesses and to keep us healthy all the time. Therefore, all we need do is find out how to administer Gods medicine in our own situations. This is where the wisdom of God comes in. The Bible says, Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of your times (Isaiah 33:6).

Also, the Word is quick as seen in Hebrews 4:12, For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. It can enter the joints and marrow to combat any form of sickness and win. This connotes that it is powerfully alive and is capable of healing all manner of sicknesses. All we need is Gods medicine, the all-purpose drug; it will make us perfectly whole. That is Gods prescription. The devil knows that any Word that enters into us makes us his master in that area. That is why we have to attend to the Word; it is our life-wire and it determines our life content and quality. Thus, if the Word enters into us, it would require our attention and we need to give ear to it. If faith for divine health has to enter into us, we must give ear to it. The Bible says, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). So, we do not need all the pains medical science entails to get our healing and be in health. All we need is to attend to the Word and give ear to it. As we give ear to the Word, it will produce the same results in us.

In summary, we have to keep looking at the Word. When situations come against us, we do not focus on them; we focus on what God has said about us. For instance, there was a time when judgment came into the camp of Israel in the wilderness. They were bitten in their thousands by fiery serpents. Moses, the man of God, prayed and God asked him to make a fiery serpent of brass and hang it up on a tree so that any man who took time to look upon the serpent might be saved. Moses did this and everyone who looked upon the brazen serpent was saved from the fiery serpents (Numbers 21:9). Hebrews 12:2 says, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith In John 3:14, Jesus is likened to that fiery serpent of brass. If the serpent of brass could bring health, looking unto Jesus will bring greater (divine) health. The people of old looked unto the Word and they were not ashamed. As long as we keep the Word in sight, it will produce the desired results. The psalmist knew the secret of looking when it says, They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed (Psalm 34:5). However, this can only be possible when you are born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me! Now, I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Keys to Divine Health, The Healing Balm, The Miracle Meal and Fulfilling Your Days. I invite you to fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280, or E-mail: [emailprotected], Facebook: David Oyedepo Ministries International, Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin.

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Inspiration comes from many places and all shapes and sizes. At Sports of All Sorts Fitness Center (SOAS) in Florence, sparks regularly fly from those least expected. This week, SOAS hosted a very special event, The Harvest Tea, which honored seniors who have committed themselves to living a healthy lifestyle.

Angi Harreld, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator shared about the event, center, and encouragement.

Seniors from the center take ownership in the luncheon by planning everything, from creating the menu, fundraising for gift baskets, decorating, set-up, and take-down. Its a way to involve seniors and have them engaged and do different things, says Harreld.

The approximately 60-70 senior members, along with their family, friends, and neighbors were there to honor each other, inspire each other, and build relationships.

The highlight was a special awards presentation by State Senator John Schickel. He and his staff worked hard to create citations presented to seven Super Seniors, over the age of 90, who have committed to a healthy lifestyle. One club member celebrated her 91st birthday on the 8th, while the oldest recipient is aged 97. Honorees had their picture taken with Senator Schickel when presented with the citation and will be later be framed for them.These active seniors, most of who attend fitness classes three to five times a week, inspire each other in so many ways. Those younger, the 50s to 80s gang, see first-hand how these amazing 90-year-olds are making good, healthy choices. Knowing that they too can is a motivator.

Fitness, Friendship, and Fun is the motto of Sports of All Sorts. Events like the luncheon promote awareness of all that SOAS offers. Thats how people learn about what we do. Its not just a gym, its much more than just a gym, said Harreld. SOAS is a community, a family.

Every day about 125 seniors visit the facility. Senior or no impact fitness classes, yoga, walking, and pickleball are offered daily between 8 am and 1 pm. Although they are no impact, there are high-intensity classes available. The earlier in the morning, the higher the impact. The intensity softens into moderate intensity and lastly, later in the day to a low, seated intensity program.

Now, what is pickleball? This game is about 50-60 years old and is played there five mornings a week. A cross between ping pong and tennis, players hit the ball back and forth with a whiffle ball type bat explains Harreld. It is very good for hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and they all just laugh and have fun. It keeps them active and moving.

If bowling is your speed, approach the lanes for free bowling on Tuesdays, for those who have Silver Sneakers. Silver Sneakers is purchased as part of insurance; a benefit to their insurance that provides for a free gym membership. Somebody who has Silver Sneakers and could participate in a Silver Sneakers class can go anywhere in the nation. They can take that card and go. So you dont have to belong to just one or one facility. You can go to multiple ones, Harreld said.

Sen. Schickel presents the awards. This one to Barbara Russell.

According to Harreld, Silver Sneakers programming is very structured. All of the instructors, weve all had specific training and courses, and we have to take continuing education classes.

A Silver Sneaker Classic Class should be one that anyone who participated in, would be pretty similar all over the nation. She advises the order could be different, but no matter where you go, you know what to expect.

Besides fitness, SOAS holds other activities in pursuit of camaraderie and mental acuity. Once a month the euchre and book clubs meet. Lunch and Learns provide healthy foods and a guest speaker who talks about topics pertinent to seniors.

The fun with fitness and nutrition while being part of a community goes to a whole-body wellness mindset. It is all to keep seniors happy, healthy, and well, Harreld said.

If you dont have Silver Sneakers, SOAS is only $10 a month. Those wanting to join in on all this fabulous fitness, friendship, and fun are welcome to visit SOAS anytime to take a tour.

As our seniors spouses pass away, I dont want anybody to be lonely and stay at home. This has brought people out of their homes, to come in, meet new people, make new friends, have somebody to go to lunch with, somebody to walk with, and things like that, Harreld said.

SOAS is providing so much more than exercise, theyre providing a sense of belonging.

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Do you struggle when trying to buy healthy foods at the store for your family? A new partnership may be able to help in your journey to health.

Quincy Medical Group is now partnering with Xplore Nutrition. Its a web based program that pairs everyone with a dietitian or nutrition coach.

Experts are available 24/7 by text, email or social media to answer questions you may have while trying to reach your goal.

If youre struggling and youre shopping at Hy-Vee you can text us and someone is going to respond and talk to you about what things that you can go out and shop or awesome things you can cook, said Xplore Nutrition Owner/Founder Sam Karoll. Its a lot more encompassing. Its not just another diet program its a genuine lifestyle focus.

Xplore is now available and is a membership based program

For more information on Xplore Nutrition or to sign up for the program, click here.

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Events

n Medicares annual open enrollment period runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. For a list of enrollment centers and their dates and times open for enrollment, call Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. at 724-489-8080.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a breast cancer awareness, education and screening as well as a luncheon 12:303 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Education Conference Center. Learn how early detection and diagnosis can protect you and those you love from breast cancer. Physicians will present the program and offer informational displays. Participants may also receive a free breast exam. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n The Monongahela Valley Hospital blood drive will be held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the education conference center. The hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. Registration: 724-258-1282 or redcrosslife.org.

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 a free talk about Cervical Disc Replacement at 6 p.m. Oct. 15, in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Dr. Eric Nabors will discuss diseases that affect cervical discs, causing chronic neck and/or arm pain and treatment options. He will thoroughly cover surgical treatment option of cervical disc replacement by describing the procedure, when it is a viable option and who is a good candidate for the surgery. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Managing Your Diabetes 9-11 a.m. Oct. 8 and 15 or 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 16 in the education conference center. The 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 an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 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 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 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 Excela Health will host a monthly group for men only 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 9, at Bud Murphys, 718 McCormick Avenue, Connellsville. These social support groups are presented in a relaxed setting. Individuals are welcome to purchase lunch and enjoy with others who have been through similar situations. Information: 877-771-1234.

n Excela Health will host Compassionate Friends, a group intended for those who have experienced the death of a child, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 14 in Conference Room 4B at Excela Square at Frick, 508 South Church Street, Mount Pleasant. Information: 877-771-1234.

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. Oct. 14 and 28 in the education conference center. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program 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 a Diabetes Support Group 2-3 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Education Conference Center. This support program is free for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. Required registration: 724-258-1483.

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 Uniontown Hospital will host a Stroke Support Group at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 in Community Room 1 located in the main lobby of the hospital. Everyone is welcome. Stroke survivors, caregivers, loved ones and anyone interested in learning more about stroke. Monthly meetings will include a guest speaker, blood pressure readings, medication review and any other information requested. This months meeting will focus on nutrition, and light refreshments will be provided. Information: Andrea Lint, 724-430-5341.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an Ostomy Support Group 23 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Education Conference Center. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Information: 724-258-1773.

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.

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Vaping Illness Put Her In The ICU: Now She’s Raising Awareness Of The Risks : Shots – Health News – NPR

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Piper Johnson used to vape regularly in high school. After surviving vaping-related lung illness, she's now working to raise awareness of the risks of the habit. Catie Dull/NPR hide caption

Piper Johnson used to vape regularly in high school. After surviving vaping-related lung illness, she's now working to raise awareness of the risks of the habit.

Piper Johnson was all packed and ready to drive across country with her mom to start college when the 18-year-old noticed a pain in her chest. She took an Advil and hoped the pain would go away.

It didn't. During the drive from her hometown of New Lenox, Ill., near Chicago, to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., she realized something was very wrong. "I kept feeling worse and worse," Johnson says. She developed a high fever, felt extremely lethargic, and noticed a rapid heart beat.

In Greeley, she went to the emergency room. Doctors gave her steroids and antibiotics. They did an X-ray and detected fluid in her lungs, she recalls. They told her that she had a type of pneumonia.

When her oxygen levels dropped, she was moved to the ICU. "I was terrified," Johnson recalls. "I was laying in my bed sobbing because it hurt so bad to breathe," she says. She stayed in the hospital seven days.

Piper Johnson is one of the more than 1,000 people diagnosed with vaping-related lung disease this year. The first cases were reported this spring, and the outbreak continues to grow.

The cause of the outbreak is still not clear. The majority of patients acknowledged vaping THC, and many used a type of counterfeit vapes called Dank Vapes. But, this outbreak has also called attention to the wider epidemic of teens vaping nicotine.

Teen vaping has risen sharply since 2017. The latest data from the Monitoring the Future survey shows that 25% of high school seniors admitted to vaping in the previous 30 days in 2019, up from 21% in 2018 and 11% in 2017.

Johnson has now joined a group of young activists who are working to raise awareness of the risks of vaping, and to pressure the industry and the government to do more to keep kids safe.

Johnson and dozens of other young people demonstrated outside Juul's office in Washington, DC., Wednesday, as part of a day of action organized by the non-profit group, Truth Initiative. Similar rallies took place around the country.

NPR reached out to Juul for comment about the rally, but did not get a reply as of the time of publication. In August, Juul announced new measures to combat underage vaping, including working with online retailers to enforce strict age-verification policies. The company banned online sales to people under 21 back in 2017, but youth vaping has continued to rise dramatically.

Johnson says she first tried vaping during her sophomore year of high school. By senior year, she was hooked.

"I was vaping Juul brand, off-brand pods, some disposable vapes," Johnson recalls. Some weeks, she'd go through two to three Juul pods a week. (Each pod contains about 20 cigarettes' worth of nicotine that's a pack). "It's highly addictive," she says.

Piper Johnson and a group of other young activists and former vapers marched Wednesday morning to Juul's Washington, D.C., offices on F Street. Catie Dull/NPR hide caption

Piper Johnson and a group of other young activists and former vapers marched Wednesday morning to Juul's Washington, D.C., offices on F Street.

By the end of high school, she was also vaping THC occasionally. She says most of her peers were vaping, too. "We were all convinced it was safe," Johnson says. "It's so common and widespread, it's ridiculous."

But, then Johnson got sick.

Though she is feeling better now, she says she's still not back to 100 percent. And it's unknown if there may be long-term repercussions of the illness.

For Johnson, getting sick was a wake-up call. Not only has she stopped vaping, she can't believe she ever got hooked. And she wants to help other people quit too. "It makes me mad," Johnson says, that so many teens are vaping.

She says when she hears about vape cartridges from the street "getting into kids' hands" she realizes there's a lot of work to do to raise awareness about the risks of vaping.

"It's super dangerous," she says. She'd like to see tighter regulations of vaping products. "That's why I'm trying to fight this,"

Johnson says she thinks the habit is completely inconsistent with her generation's approach to healthy living.

"We're really the generation of, like, vegetarians, organic foods, mental-health days and self-care- days, " Johnson says. But when it comes to vaping, she says, "we're pumping our bodies full of chemical without even knowing what it does to us."

Wednesday's rally Johnson is part of wider campaign organized by Truth Initiative, encouraging teens and young people to stop vaping.

The group's "Tested on Humans" campaign, calls out manufacturers, including Juul, for using humans "to test their products in real time," according to the group's press release. Truth Initiative points out that no one knows the long or short-term health effects of e-cigarettes.

"People fail to realize that you're deeply endangering yourself by doing this stuff," Johnson says.

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To promote healthy living and market its program, the University of Memphis School of Health Studies is hosting a lineup of symposiums over the course of the school year titled the Healthy Conversations Symposiums.

The first symposium featured topics such as running, training, nutrition and injury prevention. The symposium was hosted Oct. 2 by a panel of experts headlined by Max Paquette, Deidra Nelson, and Mark Temme. Max Paquette is a professor at the UofM as well as a private distance running coach, Nelson is a dietitian and nutrition coordinator for the UofM, and Temme is the director of rehabilitation for OrthoSouth.

The symposium followed a discussion-style format with the panel answering questions from the audience. Nelson was in the spotlight for the majority of the night, as much of the audience had questions regarding nutrition, dieting and eating properly on race day. Paquettes piece focused more on training methods and how to best optimize yourself for race day, and Temme spoke about recovery, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Megan Ryan, a second-year biomechanics graduate student and former cross country runner at the UofM, attended the symposium to learn more about the topic.

I feel like its always beneficial to further your knowledge, even on topics youre very familiar with, Ryan said.

Ryan said although it was a great way to start the discussion, she felt it was a little unfocused.

I would have liked to talk more about running and training specifically, Ryan said. It is so hard to cater to everyones interests in an hour and a half when the running world has so many factors that affect it.

Paquette said the idea behind the symposiums is to utilize the expertise of the school of health studies faculty and to educate the campus community on a number of topics regarding healthy living. He also said the level of expertise among the faculty at the UofM might be under utilized.

Often academics just stay to ourselves in our own studies, so we dont share our information to the people in the area, Paquette said. You can have the best resources in the world, but if nobody actually gets to hear about it, its useless.

Although the audience was filled with mostly recreational and elite runners, several non-runners also attended the event. One of the non-runners in attendance was Cecilia Fay, a second-year journalism major. She attended the symposium looking for new ways to get in shape.

I dont consider myself to be a runner, Fay said. Although the panel was well put together, the information wasnt anything that applied to me, so it wasnt something that I cared about.

Also among the audience was professional distance runner Lauren Paquette. Paquette is currently the 32nd fastest female 5,000 meter runner in the world, as well as panelist Dr. Max Paquettes wife.

The goal is to strengthen the running community, but I think we could get more people out, Paquette said. I think breaking it up into different seminars would be good.

Tracy Shipp, the marketing and communications manager for the school of health studies and the coordinator of the Healthy Conversations Symposiums, said there will be another Healthy Conversations symposium this semester, followed by two more in the spring. The next symposium will be held in November and include a cooking demonstration.

It wont be as big of an event, but it will be hands on, Shipp said. We try to cover everything that the school of health studies contains which includes nutrition and sports science we have a little bit of everything.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. Sharon Sanford is not shy about a diagnosis that left her afraid, but not alone. Sanford was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma which had spread to her lymph nodes in October 2017.

A year after her diagnosis, Sanford founded Sadie Strong, faith based not-for-profit to promote early detection of breast cancer and healthy living in Buffalo.

"I wanted to be able to give back to women who may be going through the same thing," Sanford said.

"Early detection is really key for your survival," Sanford add.

Her cancer was detected during her annual routine mammogram. It was a surprise because she had no family history.

The journey was tough from telling her husband and children about her cancer diagnosis to losing her hair.

Sharon Sanford

Her youngest son was a senior in high school. She made it a point to attend all of his football and basketball games.

Sanford is the Associate Athletic Director for the University at Buffalo. Teams showed support.

Sharon Sanford

Sanford and her husband of 28 years fought the battle together.

"He was really scared because the thought of losing his wife the mother of his children that plagued him everyday," Sanford said.

Sadie Strong, in partnership with the Community Health Center of Buffalo, will hold the first annual Health & Wellness Community Fun Day!

It will be on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bennett W. Smith Senior Family Life Center at 833 Michigan Avenue in Buffalo near the medical campus.

Programs include line dancing, a chair yoga class, health screenings, a Zumba fitness class, ask-the-doctor workshop, stress management workshop, health and advocacy information, healthy eating and meal prep seminar, prizes and giveaways.

S. Sanford

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Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market 2020 this report is including with the COVID19 Outbreak Impact analysis of key points influencing the growth of the market. Report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and chain structure. The Animal Stem Cell Therapy market analysis is provided for the international markets including Development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. The Global Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market report focuses on global major leading industry players providing information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity, production, price, cost, revenue and contact information. Upstream raw materials and equipment and downstream demand analysis is also carried out. It presents the 360-degree overview of the competitive landscape of the industries. Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market is showing steady growth and CAGR is expected to improve during the forecast period.

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Overview of the chapters analysing the global Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market in detail:

Chapter 1 details the information relating to Animal Stem Cell Therapy introduction, Scope of the product, market overview, Market risks, driving forces of the market, etc

Chapter 2 analyses the top manufacturers of the Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market by sales, revenue etc for the Forecast period 2020 to 2025

Chapter 3 analyze on the competition landscape amongst the top manufacturers based on sales, revenue, market share etc for the period 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 4 defines the global Animal Stem Cell Therapy market by regions and their market share, sales, revenue etc for the period 2020 to 2025.

Chapters 5 to 9 analyse the Animal Stem Cell Therapy regions with Animal Stem Cell Therapy countries based on market share, revenue, sales etc.

Chapter 10 and 11 contain the knowledge concerning market basis types and application, sales market share, growth rate etc for forecast period 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 12 focuses on the market forecast for 2020 to 2025 for the Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market by regions, type and application, sales and revenue.

Chapter 13 to 15 contain the transient details associate to sales channels, suppliers, traders, dealers, research findings and conclusion etc for the Animal Stem Cell Therapy Market.

Note In order to provide more accurate market forecast, all our reports will be updated before delivery by considering the impact of COVID-19.

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