Monday, February 27, 2012
It pays to attend
Don't forget we only have a few short days left in this session of "It Pays to Attend". You must get have claimed (not redeemed, but claimed) your gift certificate by the end of the month if you're playing. Call 236-2999 to find out if you qualify or for any other questions.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Something for residents of Poweshiek
At a recent Iowa Department of Public Health training I learned that Poweshiek county has a higher rate of colorectal cancer. Read below and spread the word...
Preventive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Could Save Thousands of Lives
Posted: 20 Feb 2012 07:52 AM PST
In 2011, 141,000 Americans were diagnosed with the colorectal cancer, and 49,000 patients died of the disease. But for every 10 percent increase in colon-cancer screenings, 1,900 deaths could be averted, doctors say.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women, yet only 65 percent of adults get screened for the disease, the Washington Post reported Feb. 13. If caught in its early stages, the disease has a 90 percent five-year survival rate; once the cancer spreads to other organs, however, survival rates drop to just 10 percent.
People should talk to their doctors about the right to time to get screened for colorectal cancer, but most cases occur in adults age 50 and older, according the National Cancer Institute.
Lifestyle changes like eating less red meat and more fruits and vegetables and fiber, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight can also lower your lifetime colorectal-cancer risk, studies show.
Preventive Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Could Save Thousands of Lives
Posted: 20 Feb 2012 07:52 AM PST
In 2011, 141,000 Americans were diagnosed with the colorectal cancer, and 49,000 patients died of the disease. But for every 10 percent increase in colon-cancer screenings, 1,900 deaths could be averted, doctors say.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women, yet only 65 percent of adults get screened for the disease, the Washington Post reported Feb. 13. If caught in its early stages, the disease has a 90 percent five-year survival rate; once the cancer spreads to other organs, however, survival rates drop to just 10 percent.
People should talk to their doctors about the right to time to get screened for colorectal cancer, but most cases occur in adults age 50 and older, according the National Cancer Institute.
Lifestyle changes like eating less red meat and more fruits and vegetables and fiber, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight can also lower your lifetime colorectal-cancer risk, studies show.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Exercising with Arthritis? Yes!
Don’t Be Afraid to Exercise with Arthritis
by Bob Curley on July 2, 2010
The painful and debilitating effects of arthritis can make some exercises impossible, but people with arthritis can still benefit from a good cardio workout, researchers say.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who get regular exercise have less joint pain, better functioning, and an improved quality of life, according to a study by researcher Athan Baillet, M.D. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that people with rheumatoid arthritis get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly, such as walking, aerobic dance, or aquatic exercise.
“Our results show that patients with stable RA would benefit from regular aerobic exercise,” Baillet said. “Cardiorespiratory conditioning appears safe and its effects, while small, help to reduce joint pain and improve function … While past studies have indicated that [arthritis] patients are quite physically inactive, our study shows aerobic exercise to be a safe and beneficial intervention for this group.”
The study was published online in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.
by Bob Curley on July 2, 2010
The painful and debilitating effects of arthritis can make some exercises impossible, but people with arthritis can still benefit from a good cardio workout, researchers say.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who get regular exercise have less joint pain, better functioning, and an improved quality of life, according to a study by researcher Athan Baillet, M.D. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that people with rheumatoid arthritis get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly, such as walking, aerobic dance, or aquatic exercise.
“Our results show that patients with stable RA would benefit from regular aerobic exercise,” Baillet said. “Cardiorespiratory conditioning appears safe and its effects, while small, help to reduce joint pain and improve function … While past studies have indicated that [arthritis] patients are quite physically inactive, our study shows aerobic exercise to be a safe and beneficial intervention for this group.”
The study was published online in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Saturday Yoga
Due to very popular request, our Saturday Yoga class will now run from 9:15-10:15, keeping it more consistent with our Monday, Wednesday, and Friday class times. Thanks for your input, everyone!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Red Friday
Heart Disease is #1 killer of women. Know your risk factors on National Wear Red Day®.
Do you know The Heart Truth® about women and heart disease? More women die of heart disease than any other disease—even breast cancer. And living with it can lead to disability and a decreased quality of life.
Join The Heart Truth campaign on Friday, February 3 — National Wear Red Day — to help spread the message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear, It's the #1 Killer of Women.®" Wear your favorite Red Dress, red scrub, red shirt, or red tie to inspire women to take action to protect their hearts.
Having just one risk factor can double your risk of developing heart disease. Multiple risk factors multiply your risk. Know the risk factors for heart disease that you have control over:
Smoking;
High blood pressure;
High cholesterol and high triglyceride levels;
Overweight/obesity;
Physical inactivity; and
Diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Talk to your doctor to find out if you are at risk and take action. Not smoking, heart healthy eating, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and taking prescribed medication can help to control and reduce your risks.
To find out more about women and heart disease, visit The Heart Truth Web pages at www.hearttruth.gov or call the NHLBI Health Information Center at 301-592-8573.
Provided by your GRMC Celebration Council
Do you know The Heart Truth® about women and heart disease? More women die of heart disease than any other disease—even breast cancer. And living with it can lead to disability and a decreased quality of life.
Join The Heart Truth campaign on Friday, February 3 — National Wear Red Day — to help spread the message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear, It's the #1 Killer of Women.®" Wear your favorite Red Dress, red scrub, red shirt, or red tie to inspire women to take action to protect their hearts.
Having just one risk factor can double your risk of developing heart disease. Multiple risk factors multiply your risk. Know the risk factors for heart disease that you have control over:
Smoking;
High blood pressure;
High cholesterol and high triglyceride levels;
Overweight/obesity;
Physical inactivity; and
Diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Talk to your doctor to find out if you are at risk and take action. Not smoking, heart healthy eating, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and taking prescribed medication can help to control and reduce your risks.
To find out more about women and heart disease, visit The Heart Truth Web pages at www.hearttruth.gov or call the NHLBI Health Information Center at 301-592-8573.
Provided by your GRMC Celebration Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A nutritional experience
Today was a Fun with Fitness day. Fun with Fitness is my (Jen's) after-school wellness program with area school age kids. We had a wonderful nutrition experience today at our local HyVee store. Elaine Hammes, the dietitian here at GRMC, works as a dietitian at HyVee and gave us a very interesting, kid-friendly presentation. She described the importance of healthy eating and using moderation. She also explained HyVee's NuVal system and ways to make it work for us. Those of you who aren't familiar, HyVee has instituted a nutritional rating system from 1-100. Their criteria include fiber, sugar content, various nutrients, etc... All those things that can make choosing healthy food a headache. Personally to have a rating system helps me because while I know I want whole wheat bread, there are still several other factors that go into choosing the best kind. This just makes a shopper more confident in their choices. Elaine made the system into a game for the kids. They had to guess what items matched with which NuVal score. There were some that were surprising results on both ends of the spectrum. A few were pretty disappointed with mac and cheese's ultra low score. Everyone was impressed with orange's perfect 100. Afterwards we went shopping for a snack. The kids did a great job perusing the aisles. A few of them tried to sneak cookies by me but I could refer them to the NuVal so it was very simple. A big thanks to Elaine and HyVee for allowing us to come!
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