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Play is in peril. Play is quickly disappearing from our children’s lives, and it’s taking
a toll on the health and happiness of our children, our families and our communities.
Today, children spend less time playing
outdoors than those in any other generation,
spending instead an average of 7.5 hours a
day in front of a screen.
Lack of play is directly linked to
increased childhood obesity-one of the main
issues facing the younger generation today.
The White House Childhood Obesity Task
Force recently issued a report with recommendations on how to “solve the problem of
childhood obesity within a generation.”
Physical activity and play were cited as key
elements.
Lack of play is also linked to a decrease
in creativity, imagination, problem-solving
skills, resiliency and an increase in classroom behavior problems.
PLAY MATTERS!
“Play is inherently active and is a longterm, preventative measure for obesity. Kids
who play are less likely to develop obesityrelated problems. Play is also a critical factor
for improving attention, attitudes, creativity,
memory and so many other vital learning
skills,” said Darell Hammond, CEO and CoFounder of KaBOOM!, the national nonprofit leading the movement to save play.
“We want to restore a culture of play so that
playing and being active are a natural part of
our lives.”
SAVING PLAY!
For 15 years, KaBOOM! has led the
effort to help save play by constructing innovative, kid-inspired play spaces, using a
community-built model that improves the
well-being of children as well as the neighborhoods in which they live. “Organizations
such as KaBOOM! are necessary not just to
the health of our children, but to the health of
the entire nation,” said first lady Michelle
Obama in a speech at a KaBOOM! playground build in San Francisco.
GET YOUR PLAY ON!
KaBOOM! offers resources to help communities become more playful:
n Support Your Local Playground - At
playspacefinder. kaboom.org, neighbors can
connect, share, and discuss safety issues and
favorite playgrounds.
n Plan a KaBOOM! Play Day - At playday.kaboom.org, communities can organize
fun field-day events that get the whole family active and having fun.
n Build/Improve a Playground - To build
a new playground or to give an existing
playground some TLC, kaboom.org offers a
free, interactive project planner that helps
novices plan and execute playground builds
and park improvement projects.
n Get a Ph.D. in Play Playschool.kaboom.org offers free online
training sessions with child development and
play industry experts so that anyone can
learn more about the importance of play.
“Without ample play we will continue to
see a decrease in creativity, resiliency and
imagination, as well as other vital life skills
that help children learn more effectively in
school and prepare them for a successful
adulthood,” added Hammond.
The television shows “Happy Days,”
“The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Blondie”
were big hits 30 years ago when Whole
Foods Market opened its first store in Austin
and introduced shoppers to organic and natural foods.
Today, according to a recent Harris poll,
the number of organic products found in
their grocery basket has increased from a
year ago. Notably, 27 percent of adults say
that organic and/or natural foods comprise
more than a quarter of their total food purchases this year, up from just 20 percent a
year ago.
As the organic foods industry has grown
and become more mainstream, shoppers are
also looking for ways to enjoy organic foods
as part of a healthy diet.
Whole Foods Market, as it celebrates its
30th birthday, is making it easier for shoppers to eat healthy by offering more recipes
with nutritional profiles, and cooking and
shopping tips. Here are some tips for
healthy eating:
n Serve whole foods. Avoid artificial
ingredients and processed foods such as
sugar and bleached flour.
n Choose healthy fats such as in nuts,
seeds and avocado. Minimize extracted oils
and processed fats. Focus on plant-strong
foods. Think more veggies, fruits, grains,
beans and legumes at every meal. Choose
nutrient-dense foods. Look for foods with
high micronutrients (i.e., vitamins, minerals,
phytonutrients and antioxidants) per calorie.
“Whole Foods Market was started to
offer people healthy, high-quality food in its
purest state,” says John Mackey, co-founder
and co-CEO. “Going forward, we are deepening our commitment to healthy eating by
providing education and support tools to
inspire interest in foods that help improve
and maintain health and vitality.”
APPLE-SCENTED
OATMEAL AND
BUCKWHEAT
1 cup rolled oats
Halfcup buckwheat groats
2 cups pure apple juice
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
Put oats and groats into a medium pot
and cook over medium heat, stirring often,
until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, put juice, water and cinnamon
into a small pot and heat over medium heat
until hot.
Carefully add hot juice mixture to oats
and groats and return to the heat. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is
absorbed and oats and groats are tender,
about 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon, ladle into bowls. Serves 4.
Healthy habits for healthy vision
(Editor’s Note: The content of this feature references a study “Patient and
Practitioner Compliance
with Silicone Hydrogel and
Daily Disposable Lens
Replacement in the United
States” published in the
July 2009 issue of Eye &
Contact Lens, and a report
“Comfort and Vision with
Silicone Hydrogel Lenses:
Effect of Compliance” featured in the June 2010
issue of Optometry &
Vision Science. Additional
information is sourced from
the Mayo Clinic: “Contact
Lenses: What to Know
Before You Buy,” American
Optometric Association:
“Eye Exams” and “Open
Your Eyes to Healthy
Eating Habits,” as well as
the U.S. Department of
Health and Human
Services.)
Consumers can be overwhelmed with beauty and
personal care products that
promise a young, fresh and
more energized look.
Yet no amount of mascara, eye shadow or cover
up can hide red, irritated
eyes. For contact lens wearers, one of the easiest ways
to achieve healthy, beautiful
eyes is to simply replace
their contact lenses on
schedule.
A recent study commissioned by CIBA VISION
showed that consumers who
replaced their contact lenses
according to the manufacturer’s recommended schedule reported better comfort
and vision.
The recommended
replacement schedule for a
contact lens is determined
by the manufacturer to optimize the performance.
Typically, contact lenses
are replaced daily, every
two weeks or monthly.
The study showed that
wearers of daily and monthly replacement contact lens-
See VISION, Page 5
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Massage can help revitalize
women battling breast cancer
A massage can do more than
relax and revitalize you. A growing
body of research recognizes the
recuperative value of massage as
part of a wellness routine-and the
ability of massage to improve overall well-being, especially when
experiencing a serious health condition such as breast cancer.
HEALTH BENEFITS
A recent study published in the
Archives of Women’s Mental
Health showed a reduction in anger,
anxious depression and tiredness in
women diagnosed with breast cancer when they received biweekly
30-minute massages compared to
those who did not. And massage
therapy is increasingly being
applied to symptoms experienced
by cancer patients such as nausea,
pain and muscle tension.
Research has also shown that
massage can relieve symptoms
associated with a variety of conditions including back pain,
migraines, anxiety and high blood
pressure, in addition to cancer.
“Massage therapists understand
how physical activity can impact
the body and how to alleviate tension and restore balance,” said
Kathleen Miller-Read, national
president of the American Massage
Therapy Association (AMTA), a
nonprofit, professional association
with more than 56,000 members
serving massage therapists, students
and schools.
WALK FOR THE CURE
That’s why AMTA member
massage therapists are partnering
with Energizer and volunteering
their time at the 2010 Susan G.
Komen 3-Day for the Cure events.
The three day series of 15 walks
nationwide is where participants
commit to walk 60 miles over three
days to raise money to help Susan
G. Komen for the Cure accomplish
its promise to end breast cancer.
When the long day of walking is
over, participants can enjoy a complimentary 10-minute chair massage, courtesy of the events’ presenting sponsor, Energizer.
“Our members also believe in a
culture of caring and are thrilled to
be volunteering their time to help
these walkers recharge for the next
day,” said Miller-Read. MillerRead offers the following tips on
getting the most out of your next
massage.
GETTING MORE
I Talk to your massage therapist. Provide accurate health information and let the therapist know
about your expectations and the
reasons for the massage. Tell your
massage therapist what you prefer
in the way of lotions and oils and
whether you have any allergies.
I Don’t forget to breathe normally, as this will help you relax.
I Drink lots of water after your
massage.
I Rest for a minute after the
massage and allow for some quiet
time. Don’t get up too quickly. If
you feel dizzy and light-headed
after the massage, don’t get up.
To Learn More For more information about breast health or breast
cancer, visit www.the3day.org or
call (877)-GO-KOMEN. For information on Energizer’s support of
Komen, visit
www.energizer.com/komen.
For an extra dose of energy, visit
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On average, women
spend about 11 minutes a
day on their skin care routine and 58 percent of
women look to products that
cost under $50 to help
achieve a great complexion,
according to a recent survey
conducted by Leflein
Associates.
When it comes to
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lot of time and money but
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Sensational SkinTo help
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I First, determine your
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combination? The answer
affects how much and what
type of products it needs.
“Take cues from your skin
to determine your skin type.
If your face looks shiny or is
prone to breakouts, try oilfree products. If your skin is
dry and dull, use a cleanser
with added moisturizers. If
you have a combination,
treat different areas separately,” says Dr. Hilary Reich,
NYC-based dermatologist.
“If you can’t decide, visit a
dermatologist for a professional evaluation.”
I Next, map out your
routine. Depending on your
skin type, you’ll need to
combine washing, exfoliating and moisturizing to
maintain a fresh face and
glow. One tip to remember
is always wash your face
before bed to remove the
buildup and dirt from the
day. When you’re tired or
healthy vision
Nearly one in three women say their day is ruined if their skin isnʼt up to
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es were significantly more likely to replace their contacts on schedule than two-week wearers.
For many patients, replacing their contact lenses on
a daily or monthly basis is easier to remember.
“A two-week replacement is difficult for patients to
remember since it doesn’t correlate with most lifestyle
habits, and accidentally stretching lens wear is extremely risky,” said Bruce Hankin, O.D., an independent eye
care professional. “Redness, poor vision and infections
can result from over wearing lenses, as deposits begin
to build up on the lenses and they become uncomfortable. Tying lens replacement to daily activities, like
brushing your teeth or a monthly routine like paying
your mortgage, makes it easier to remember.”
Choosing a contact lens with an easy-to-remember
replacement schedule, such as CIBA VISION
DAILIES or AIR OPTIX, a monthly replacement lens,
can help wearers establish a reminder to change their
contact lenses on time.
Follow these other easy tips to keep your eyes looking and feeling great all year long:
I Schedule Regular Eye Exams: Eye exams help
maintain clear vision and detect a variety of health conditions. The American Optometric Association (AOA)
suggests you visit your eye care provider annually.
I Keep Your Contact Lenses Clean: Consult your
eye care professional to determine the lens care solution
that is best for you.
I Protect Your Eyes: Wear sunglasses to protect
your eyes from UV exposure and wind.
I Eat Green: According to the American Optometric
Association, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and
broccoli, contain naturally large amounts of lutein and
zeaxanthin, which may reduce the risk of eye diseases
like macular degeneration and cataracts.
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Women come clean about their skin Healthy habits for
The Express - Mind, Body & Spirit - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 - 6
Women and
stroke: How much
do you know?
While more women than men have strokes, the leading cause of disability and third-leading cause of death in
the United States, a new national survey conducted by
HealthyWomen, the nation’s leading independent health
information source for women, found that many may be
dramatically underestimating their risk.
Leean Hendrix did.
At age 26, the former Miss Arizona was talking to her
friend when she suddenly realized her speech had become
incomprehensible. Concerned, she looked in the mirror
and realized the right side of her face was drooping. She
knew immediately something was wrong.
“When I went to the hospital, I learned I had suffered
a stroke. I never thought it would happen to me,” said
Leean. “I was young, healthy and in shape.”
According to the survey of 2,000 women, which was
conducted in partnership with the National Stroke
Association and the American College of Emergency
Physicians by Harris Interactive, 40 percent of women
said they were only somewhat or not at all concerned
about experiencing a stroke in their lifetime. Furthermore,
although women are twice as likely to die from stroke as
breast cancer, the survey found that women believed
breast cancer to be five times more prevalent than stroke.
See STROKE, Page 7
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Bridging the gap between
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Oral health is important
at any age, yet we do not
always make it a priority.
To help, here’s advice
on maintaining a healthy
smile for life. Regular dental care is critical. A growing body of research indicates that gum disease,
which affects as many as
three in four Americans, is
linked with the incidence of
common health issues such
as heart disease, diabetes
and stroke.
Just recently, a study in
the British Medical Journal
found that poor oral
hygiene is associated with
higher levels of risk of cardiovascular disease and
low-grade inflammation,
while researchers at New
York University found that
gum disease may increase
the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with
Alzheimer’s disease.
Have your mouth examined twice a year for signs
of gum disease or infection.
“Twice-annual visits to
the dentist should be just as
much of a priority for
adults as they are for children,” said Dr. Arwinder
Judge of Aspen Dental
Management, Inc. Aging
affects your mouth, gums
and teeth.
“Maintaining oral health
for life is critical to our
overall health and wellbeing,” said Beth Truett,
president and CEO of Oral
Health America. “As we
age, we encounter new
Maintaining good oral hygiene habits is important at any age to avoid the
risk of other health issues, such as heart disease.
issues that affect our
mouth, so tell your dentist
Dentures need replacemouths, and poor oral
about any medications you
ment every five to seven
health is linked to other sig- take, whether prescription
years. The tissues in the
nificant health problems.”
or over the counter.
mouth change over time,
Receding gum tissue,
Good oral hygiene
and bone and gum ridges
which exposes the roots of
habits make a difference.
shrink, which can result in
the teeth and leaves them
Brush at least twice a
ill-fitting dentures that
vulnerable to decay and
day to help remove food
make eating uncomfortable
infection, is a common
and plaque on both natural
or downright painful.
problem associated with
teeth and dentures and floss
One sign that it might be
aging.
to remove plaque between
time for a replacement is
Another challenge is dry teeth and below the gumthe overuse of denture
mouth — a reduction in the line. Denture wearers
adhesive cream - if you use
flow of saliva that increases should clean their gums to
more than one tube of denthe risk for oral disease.
avoid plaque buildup that
ture cream every three
More than 400 comcan irritate the tissue under
weeks, your dentures may
monly used medications for dentures.
not fit properly and should
health problems ranging
Thoroughly clean denbe evaluated.
from high blood pressure to tures at night to avoid bacdepression, can cause dry
teria growth.
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create a look that is put
together but never difficult
to pull off:
Great hair begins
with a great cut. “It’s all in
the shape of your face and
in the cut you choose,”
Fekkai says. “Short hair
looks best on someone
with more defined bone
structure. If you have a
round face, I recommend
staying away from choppy
layers as this tends to
make the face even more
round.”
For a narrow face,
choose a mid-length style,
halfway between long and
short. Depending on the
thickness of your hair, you
might want to consider
layers to either remove
weight or add volume. For
a round face, longer hair
can help downplay the
fullness.
Invest in volumizing
and taming products.
Volumizing spray adds
fullness, especially to long,
fine hair. Lift the hair up
and spritz on at the roots
before styling as usual. Do
spray through the layers of
the hair-not just on top. Or
spray your brush with hair
spray and brush through.
Mousse beefs up hair
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and gives it a bit of structure, so it will stay where
you put it-the biggest
problem for women with
fine hair. Use gel to give
both volume and support
to any straight hairstyle,
short or long, but use it
only at the roots.
Working in gel
beyond the roots defeats
its purpose. It’s so heavy
that anywhere else on the
hair, gravity pulls the hair
down and flattens it.
Straightening balm
enables those with very
curly hair to achieve the
look of straight hair. It
should be worked into
towel-dried hair then
combed through. The hair
can be left to air dry for a
soft wavy style, or blown
dry with a round brush to
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pletely.
Regularly update
your look. When clients
ask Frederic what they
should do to update their
look, he usually says, “Do
less!”
The simplest and the
most natural styles are
always the most beautiful.
Women no longer should
look perfectly coiffed with
every hair in place.
Women and stroke: How much do you know?
Continued from Page 6
“The results of the survey underscore what we see too often with
women when it comes to dealing with
their unique health issues,” said
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, executive director of HealthyWomen. “As
they put the health of family members
and everyone else first, they often
underestimate their own risks and
ignore warning signs of serious health
problems like stroke.”
An acute ischemic stroke occurs
when an obstruction, such as a blood
clot, blocks blood flow to the brain.
The obstruction deprives the brain of
blood and oxygen, destroying valuable nerve cells in the affected area
within minutes.
“Stroke knows no gender and can
happen to anyone at any age,” said
Marilyn Rymer, M.D., director of the
Brain and Stroke Institute at Saint
Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
“Given the prevalence of stroke in
women, it is especially critical for
women to understand the risk factors
and symptoms.”
Only 27 percent of women surveyed could name more than two of
the six primary stroke symptoms. F-AS-T is an easy way to recognize if you
or a loved one is having a stroke and
take action.
“If you experience any of the symptoms of a stroke, it is imperative to call
9-1-1 so you receive immediate med-
ical attention, even if the symptoms go
away,” said Angela Gardner, M.D.,
president of the American College of
Emergency Physicians. “Time equals
brain; for every minute the brain is
deprived of oxygen, it may lose up to
1.9 million brain cells. If you are having even one of the symptoms of
stroke, come to the emergency department so we can evaluate and treat
you.”
Because of her stroke, Leean has no
memories of her high school days.
However, she’s using her experience to
educate others. “I am living proof that a
stroke really can happen to anyone and
I urge all women to take control of
their health and learn the signs and risk
factors for stroke.”
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7th Annual
Jersey Shore Branch YMCA
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Short: Ramsey to Whitetail
5 miles - depart 1 pm from Venture Inn
Waterville to Whitetail
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9 miles - depart 1 pm from Venture Inn
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Advanced: Slate Run to Whitetail
25 miles - depart 12:30 pm from Jersey Shore Rail/Trail lot
$10 Individual
$25 Family
Transportation provided
from departure locations!
Return registration
forms to:
Jersey Shore Branch YMCA
826 Allegheny Street
Jersey Shore, PA
(570) 398-2150
www.jerseyshorepaymca.org
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The doctor is in:
These Jersey Shore Hospital physicians are currently accepting new patients!
Sabir Khan, M.D.
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Family Practice: treating adults
and children.
Avis and Lock Haven offices.
570-753-8620
BOARD CERTIFIED.
Stephen Goykovich, D.O.
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Family Practice: treating adults
and children.
Avis office.
570-753-8620
BOARD CERTIFIED.
Steven Katz, D.O.
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General Surgery.
Avis and Lock Haven offices.
570-753-8077
BOARD CERTIFIED.
Thomas Connolly, M.D., FACS
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Orthopedics: treating adults and children.
Jersey Shore office.
570-398-5710
BOARD CERTIFIED.
For more information on how to locate a physician or specialist,
visit us online at www.jsh.org, or call 570-398-0100.