Family Health 2015

Progress in cancer fi ght Pg7

Five minute health boosts Pg12

Secrets of experienced moms . . . Pg3School success starts at bedtime Pg17 Fitness barriers to exercise . . . . Pg6

Surprising superfoods Pg5

Diabetes management Pg4

Individualized medicine . . . . . . . . Pg8 Relevant pediatrician questions . Pg9Alleviate fussy feeding . . . . . . . Pg19

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Secrets of experienced moms to save time, money and stress(BPT) — The first time

around, being a mom means learning a lot of new things and approaching each new stage with caution. The sec-ond time around, moms know sometimes you need to wing it and embrace the imperfections (and humor) of parenthood.

Through this experience, moms learn some amazing time-saving, stress-busting parenting tricks. Want to know the best time-tested strategies? Here are eight genius hacks of those who have been around the mommy block a few times:

• Smart snack storage: There’s no need to buy expensive snack food con-tainers for all the kiddo’s goodies. When you’re done with your coffee creamer, simply remove labels, wash and fill with favorite dry snacks. These handy con-tainers are a breeze to pop open and pour into bowls, plus the upright bottle max-imizes space in cabinets.

• Cut car chaos: If you have kids, you know all about car clutter, but this doesn’t have to be your reality. A canvas shoe orga-nizer in the back seat is a fantastic way to store toys

and supplies. Next, elimi-nate spills and goo by plac-ing silicone cupcake liners into cup holders. Finally, a tackle box is ideal for creat-ing a food travel kit with various snacks in each com-partment.

• Quick and easy dia-pering: Experienced moms make diaper time easier by using Luvs with NightLock. The new, larger refasten-able stretch tabs make fas-tening Luvs diapers super quick and easy, plus moms can rest-assured knowing baby’s getting a secure, snug fit every time. Best yet: these high-quality features come at less cost than the premium brands. Parenting is full of stressful moments, so don’t let diapering be one of them. Learn more at www.luvsdiapers.com.

• Streamline grocery shopping: A trip to the gro-cery store doesn’t have to be a disaster with kids in tow. First, eat before you shop. Empty tummies make for grumpy kids who want everything in sight. Next, to keep kids focused on the task at hand, let them be shopping assistants. Bigger kids can help get foods on your list (yeah for grocery store scavenger hunts!) and little ones can assist by holding a small item safely and helping you spot foods from the cart (who sees a red apple for mommy?).

• Simplify dressing: If you dread putting onesies over your baby’s head, you can take a sigh of relief because there’s an easier approach. Those layered shoulder tabs

on onesies mean you can stretch the neck out and dress baby from the bot-tom up. When it’s time to undress, simply pull down. No more wiggling, crabby baby.

• Streamline midnight feeding: Don’t lose precious Z’s because it’s feeding time. Keep baby in “sleep zone” with little-to-no light and refrain from talking. Light and mom’s voice are extremely stimulating to baby. Another smart idea: change her diaper first so if she falls asleep while eat-

ing, you can lay her down and get back to bed quickly.

• Inventive cold packs: From babies to toddlers to big kids, boo-boos are a fact of life. For little bumps, a mini-marshmallow pack is a fun way to make ouchies feel better. Mini marshmal-lows are lightweight, soft and hold the perfect amount of cold; all you have to do is place them in a plastic bag, seal and keep in the freezer.

• Keep small hands clean: There’s no need to strain your back holding your kid up so he can reach the sink

to wash his hands. An empty shampoo bottle can easily transform into a handy fau-cet extender. Ditch the cap and cut a hole on the bottom to hook to the faucet. Secure on the spout and the water will extend out so it’s within a child’s reach.

Experienced moms know more, know better and know that clever tips and tricks can help save time and money. That means less stress plus more time and energy for creating lasting memories with the little loves of your life.

There are many ways an experi-enced mom can reduce the stress of raising children. Some ideas include feeding the kids before you take them

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Diabetes management system helps children and parents

(BPT) — Managing Type 1 diabetes is hard, and can be a major source of worry and stress for parents of children with diabetes. In fact, a new survey reveals that 54 percent of parents experienced tension head-aches from stress related to managing their child’s dia-betes.

They also experienced anxiety attacks, lack of con-centration at work and los-ing their temper. But, 96 percent of worried parents agree it would help alle-viate their worries if they could remotely check their child’s blood sugar levels when they’re not physically

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system is now available to offer peace of mind to par-ents when their children are out of their reach.

This useful system includes the Accu-Chek Connect meter, an app (available on iOS and Android), and an online portal, allowing children, parents and health care providers to view, share, and access blood sugar data anytime, anywhere, even when they’re not together.

The system also includes the first FDA-cleared app with a built-in prescription insulin calculator, the Accu-

Chek Bolus Advisor, which makes it easy to calculate how much insulin is needed at each meal.

For Lisa Oberndorfer, mother to teenage son, Will, who has Type 1 diabetes, the struggle for balance, especially when away from her son, is all too real.

“As a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes, I feel it’s my job to make sure my son is healthy, even if I’m not with him. It’s a constant worry,” said Oberndorfer. “My son would probably agree with me that I still struggle with checking on him too much about his dia-betes. My husband and I are

still learning to ‘let go’ and let him be the young man he’s supposed to be.”

Oberndorfer and her son are featured as part of a compelling video series sharing the personal stories of children living with Type 1 diabetes and their parents to illustrate the emotional impact of the disease. The touching videos provide a snapshot into each family’s diabetes journey and prove that Type 1 diabetes doesn’t define a person.

As families work to face and solve the everyday challenges of living with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association emphasizes the importance of parents walking the fine line between caring and hovering over a child, espe-cially as they are becoming more independent.

Yet, 81 percent of parents admit they’ve acted like a “helicopter parent” because of their child’s diabetes, despite the fact their child has become angry with them (51 percent), avoided them (38 percent), and start-ed misbehaving or acting out (34 percent) as a result. A 2013 study found that “helicopter parenting” can be associated with higher levels of child anxiety and depression.

“The availability of a dia-betes management system that allows me to be con-nected and see my son’s blood glucose levels, how he’s tracking, and how he’s eating from my phone vir-tually anywhere — with-out constantly calling and texting my son — would certainly put my mind at ease,” said Oberndorfer.


For parents of children who have Type 1 diabetes, there is a new app (available on iOS and Android), that can allow the child, parents and health care pro-viders to access the child’s blood sugar data anytime and anywhere.

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Surprising superfoods for baby boomers

(BPT) — An estimated 77 million baby boomers rep-resent the largest genera-tion of Americans born in U.S. history.

Many are embracing their golden years and taking a proactive approach to their well-being. If you are a boomer, you understand nutrition is fundamental to maintaining your health.

But do you know some foods are particularly pow-erful in helping you age well?

“Certain foods provide nutrients that are extremely beneficial for baby boom-ers,” said Kristen Johnson, registered dietician, nutri-tion expert at On Target Living, and author of the newly released cookbook Target To Table: Healthy and Delicious Meals One Superfood at a Time. “Eating these superfoods regularly is one of the easiest yet most impactful things boomers can do for their health.”

Johnson’s top five super-foods for baby boomers include:

• Fresh cold water fish“On top of being a deli-

cious lean protein, fish is loaded with omegas-3s that keep our brains healthy as we age,” said Johnson. “EPA and DHA are the type

of omega-3 fat found in fish and are especially impor-tant for a healthy heart, hor-monal balance, energy and mood.”

Since most of us don’t have access to fresh, wild-caught or cold-water fish on a daily basis, she suggests taking a high-quality cod liver oil daily, like Nordic Naturals Orange-Flavored Cod Liver Oil. “There’s no fishy smell and a quality you can taste,” saidJohn-son. “Also, cod liver oil nat-urally contains vitamin D, which is needed to absorb calcium.”

• Super seeds Certain seeds, like flax,

chia and hemp seeds, have extensive health benefits and more boom-ers are incorporating them into their daily meals and snacks.

“Flaxseeds and chia seeds are high in omega-3s and fiber and contain antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties,” said Johnson. “Hemp seeds are high in healthy omega-6s, along with being high in protein. These super seeds help bal-ance hormones and can also help with digestion.”


Some foods can help baby boomers have a more healthful diet and include such items as fresh, cold-water fish, flax, chia and hemp seeds and many veg-etables and fruit.

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• Super vegetables“Vegetables provide

many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate, vitamins A, E, C and are alkalizing, meaning they neutralize acids in the body and help your body thrive and stay mineral-ized,” Johnson said.

Try to get a variety of super vegetables into your daily diet including leafy greens, bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, beets, celery, carrots, onions and garlic. Leafy greens and broccoli are especially high in calci-um and vitamin C needed to keep your immune sys-tem healthy and prevent sickness. Beets and celery are extremely detoxifying. Garlic is part of the onion family and contributes to a healthy immune system while helping to lower inflammation.

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Lately there has been a lot of buzz about coco-nut oil and for good rea-son, explained Johnson. “Coconut oil is a healthy saturated fat high in lauric, capric and caprylic acids which have antiviral and antifungal properties con-tributing to a healthy diges-tion,” she said. “Coconut oil also contains medium-chain fatty acids that can aid in a healthy metabo-lism.”

Try using coconut oil in baked goods or to replace other oils when sauteing or stir-frying. It’s also a fan-tastic butter substitute on toast and other foods.

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cise schedule isn’t easy. After all, there are plenty of potential hindrances — time, boredom, injuries, self-confidence. But these issues don’t need to stand in your way.

Darcy Reber, nurse prac-titioner at Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls, shared practical strat-egies for overcoming com-mon barriers to fitness.

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to exercise.”Setting aside time to

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Get up earlier. If your days are packed and the evening hours are just as

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Drive less, walk more. Park in the back row of the parking lot or a few blocks away and walk to your des-tination.

Revamp your rituals. Your weekly Saturday mat-inee with the kids or best friend could be reborn as your weekly Saturday bike ride, rock-climbing lesson or trip to the pool.

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It’s natural to grow weary of a repetitive workout day after day, especially when you’re doing it alone. But exercise doesn’t have to be boring. Choose activities you enjoy. You’ll be more likely to stay interested. Remember, anything that gets you moving counts.

Vary the routine. Rotate among several activities — such as walking, swimming and cycling — to keep you on your toes while condi-tioning different muscle groups.

Join forces. Exercise with friends, relatives, neigh-bors or coworkers. You’ll enjoy the camaraderie and the encouragement of the group.

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A great deal of progress has been made in the fight against cancer. The five-year survival rate has climbed to almost 70 percent. Most Americans say they realize great strides are being made against the disease.

Progress is being madein fight against cancer

(BPT) — When you con-sider that more than 1.65 million new cases of can-cer will occur in the United States this year, and that more than half a million people will die from the disease, it can be difficult to imagine there’s any good news about cancer.

But a new progress report and survey on cancer released by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) indicates that there is plenty of posi-tive news, including that the majority of American voters (85 percent) recog-nize that progress is being made against cancer and 74 percent favor increasing federal funding for cancer research.

“We have made spectacu-lar progress against cancer, which has saved the lives of millions of individuals in the United States and around the world,” said Dr. Margaret Foti, chief executive officer of the AACR. “However, without increased funding for can-cer research we will not be able to realize the promise of recent discoveries and technological advances.”

In the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2015, the

AACR asked Congress and the administration to com-mit to robust, sustained and predictable increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The AACR is a professional organiza-tion focused on advancing cancer research.

“Our national survey shows that this issue is a priority for most American voters,” Foti said, “and the AACR is committed to advocating for the lifesav-ing research that brings hope to cancer patients everywhere.”

In the mid-1970s, fewer than half of all cancer patients survived their dis-ease for five or more years. The most recent calculation puts the five-year survival rate at nearly 70 percent, according to the progress report. Between Aug. 1, 2014, and July 31, 2015, the FDA approved nine new anticancer drugs and thera-pies; new uses for six previ-ously approved anticancer treatments; a new use for a previously approved imag-ing agent; a new vaccine to prevent cancer; and a new

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cancer screening test, the report notes.

The AACR survey showed American vot-ers are largely aware of the importance of can-cer research, and know researchers have made strides in fighting the dis-ease. Conducted by Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies, the poll showed:

• More than five out of every six voters (85 per-cent) agree progress is being made against cancer.

• More than eight out of 10 voters (81 percent) favor using taxpayer dollars to fund medical research.

• Nearly three out of four voters (74 percent) favor increasing federal funding for cancer research, and nearly half (49 percent) strongly favor the idea.

• By a five-to-one mar-gin, registered voters in the AACR survey said they would be more likely to vote for a presidential can-didate who supports mak-ing the fight against cancer a national priority by pro-viding sustained increases in federal funding for can-cer research.

“If we want to make true advances in cancer, let’s fund basic research, because that’s where everything emanates — the knowledge, the ideas, the understanding,” said Dr.

Jose Baselga, president of the AACR and physician-in-chief at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. “And today with this concept of cancer science the transmission of the information we obtain from very basic research to patients is incredibly short. Some of the discoveries are, within months, already benefiting patients.”

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ROCHESTER, Minn. (TNS) — How is individu-alized medicine working? Let us count the ways.

Mayo Clinic Vice President Dr. Gianrico Farrugia recently high-

lighted five areas in which the knowledge and know-how from the human genome will be most influ-ential in patient care, not just at Mayo Clinic, but anywhere in the nation

and globally.“What’s in it for you?”

he asked a crowd of health providers at a conference on the subject at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn. “Individualized or precision medicine offers help for your medical prac-tice today. You can take advantage of these advanc-es to help your patients, to better diagnose, treat or prevent illness right now.”

Here is his short list of “value adds” to the prac-tice of medicine. There are many more, but these are the most pervasive and

applicable at the moment.• Preventing drug-relat-

ed adverse affectsP h a r m a c o g e n o m i c s

— prescribing medica-tions based on a person’s genomic information — is helping physicians avoid harmful reactions. As Mayo has embedded its available patients’ genom-ic information in the elec-tronic health record, more than 3,500 adverse reac-tions have been prevented in the last two years.

• Microbiome markers to predict disease suscep-tibility and outcomes

The microbes in your gut and elsewhere in and on your body can tell physi-cians if you are at greater risk for some diseases and indicate how well you’ll recover from them. They can also be used to treat disease.

• Whole exome sequenc-ing for undiagnosed dis-eases

By sequencing the core elements of the genome, physicians can offer some patients a diagnosis after years of questions and ineffective treatments.

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Relevant questions to ask your pediatrician

(BPT) — Most parents bring their children to the doctor when they’re sick, but now is a great oppor-tunity to be proactive and schedule a wellness check-up. This allows you and your doctor to take a broad-er look at a child’s overall health and well-being to ensure he or she is develop-ing properly.

“Wellness checkups pro-vide more time for parents to ask questions,” said St. George’s University alum Dr. Susan Dulkerian, chair of pediatrics at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. “Rather than waiting until your child is sick or an issue arises, a wellness checkup is an opportunity to take preven-tive measures, maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your peace of mind.”

Dulkerian suggested that every parent should ask the following questions during a wellness checkup.

Are my child’s immuni-zations up to date?

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tions prior to the first day of class. Work with your doctor to ensure your child is protected from disease, even if the school year has already started. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides immunization recommen-dations and schedules for children, teens and adults.

Is my child at a healthy weight for his or her height and age?

Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, according to the CDC. A wellness checkup provides the perfect oppor-tunity to ask your doctor about BMI measurement and many other concerns. Your doctor will also be able to suggest prevention ideas and healthy lifestyle habits for kids.

How much sleep should my child get?

Sleep is a fundamental element of anyone’s health and is particularly impor-


A wellness check is a good time to ask your child’s pediatrician any questions you have about your child’s welfare.

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Is my child developing normally and meeting milestones?

While every child is unique, each should reach certain mental and physi-cal developmental mile-stones around similar times from birth to 18 years and beyond. Ask your doc-tor if he or she has any concerns and which mile-stones you should expect for your child’s age.

How can my child han-dle anxiety and other men-tal-health concerns?

Your child’s annual

checkup isn’t just for check-ing physical health it’s the ideal time to bring up any additional areas of concern where your child may be struggling. For example, is your child experiencing anxiety about starting a new school year? Having trouble dealing with body changes during puberty? Is he or she struggling aca-demically? Your physician is a great resource who can help your child work through these issues and recommend a specialist if need be.

What do you recom-mend if my child is being bullied?

Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year. Bullying is a hot topic and many kids keep issues like this to themselves. Parents can be advocates by asking doctors how issues should be handled properly.

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How to make the most of your grocery store’s produce aisle(BPT) — It’s the same

story every year.Kids return to school,

temperatures drop, summer vacation becomes a fading memory and the local farm-ers’ market closes.

While you may spend winter longing for the return of 80-degree days and sunny skies, you don’t have to miss out on your favorite fruits and veggies.

Many are still available in local grocery stores and

some smart tricks and choices can help you eat like the farmers’ market is still open ... all winter long.

“The seasonal nature of farmers’ markets doesn’t have to keep you from reap-ing the benefits of fresh and locally grown produce,” said registered dietitian Paul Kriegler, assistant pro-gram manager for nutrition and weight loss, Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company.

“The average store carries more than 45,000 different foods, so it’s important to know what to buy and what to avoid.”

To eat as if the farmers’ market is still in session, keep these tips in mind on your next visit to the gro-cery store:

• Plan meals and menus for the week and make your shopping list accordingly.

If you stick to your list, it will help you avoid impulse purchases.

• Keep kids involved. If your children loved visit-ing the farmers’ market and learning how to eat healthy, there’s no reason you can’t continue their education in the grocery store.

Take them shopping with you and give them a small budget so they can pick their own produce. Encourage them to pick fruits and vegetables from

every color of the rainbow.• It’s not just folklore. If

you shop while hungry, you’re more likely to make poor choices. “When you’re hungry, anything looks good, and junk looks even more appealing,” Kriegler cautioned. “Have a health-ful snack like a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit before you shop.”

• Your diet should consist of a lot of fruits and vegeta-bles, so make the produce aisle the first stop when you visit the grocery store. If you fill your cart with more produce, you’ll have less room for less healthful choices.

• Shop from the outer aisles, where you’re most likely to find whole, unpro-cessed foods — like fresh produce. Inner aisles have more processed foods.

• Don’t be afraid to try new things. As the sea-sons turn, new and unex-pected items may appear in produce aisles. Varieties of squash begin appearing

in September and staying through March, as well as turnips, rutabagas, carrots and other cool weather favorites.

An online search can help you find new recipes for vir-tually any type of unfamil-iar produce. Experimenting with new veggies and fruits can be exciting and nutri-tious!

• Take advantage of store resources. Many grocery stores now include signage in the produce aisle that tells you where different items originated, how you might use them, flavor and nutrition, even recipes. If your grocery store offers free recipe cards beside a new vegetable, give both a try.

• If you buy prepackaged and labeled foods, read the ingredient list first. If it’s full of unrecognizable or unhealthy ingredients, put it back on the shelf and look for a better alternative.

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Loneliness is the most treatable serious senior health issue(BPT) — While Americans

tend to associate the holi-days with togetherness, joy-ful occasions and feelings of warmth and happiness, the season can also worsen feelings of loneliness and isolation for some people — especially older adults. Loneliness is not only bad for seniors’ mental health, it can affect their physical wellbeing as well.

“The holidays can present families with an opportu-nity to spot signs of lone-liness in their older fam-ily members and take steps to do something about it,” said Dr. Kevin O’Neil, chief medical officer of Brookdale Senior Living. “Isolation and loneliness in seniors can lead to debilitating depres-sion, high blood pressure, dementia and shorter life spans. Time and time again we see that when seniors overcome loneliness, make new friends and feel a part of a caring community, they’re happier and their physical health improves.”

Research illustrates the link between loneliness and the advancement of demen-tia, deterioration of physical health and shortened lifes-pans. Conversely, multiple studies show feeling con-nected and happy is good for your health and can lead to a longer lifespan. What’s more, happiness really can be contagious. In fact, one study by researchers at the University of California and Harvard University found surrounding your-self with happy people can make you more likely to become happy yourself.

“Social connections are vital for people of all ages,” O’Neil said. “Emotional ties are even more important for seniors, yet they are also more vulnerable to losing those bonds through the death of a spouse, grown children busy with their own lives or the relocation of a long-time friend who moves closer to be near their own family.”

As families gather for the holidays, they should be

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• Your loved one has suf-fered a loss, either the death of a spouse or friend, or relocation of a long-time cohort.

• They give verbal cues, such as complaining they have no friends, feel con-fined to their home, have no one to talk to or severely miss a long-deceased com-panion.

• They exhibit signs of depression, including trou-ble falling asleep, irritabil-ity, loss of appetite and disinterest in activities that used to excite them.

• Their eating hab-its have changed. Seniors who are feeling isolated and depressed may lose their appetite, or engage in unhealthful comfort eating.

• Personality or behavior-al changes are evident. Your normally stoic loved one has become tearful, a chatty person becomes quiet, or an out-going personality is now withdrawn.

• They become “clingy,” holding a handshake or hug longer than normal, and becoming upset when it’s

time for a visit to end.• They complain of pain

or health issues that the doctor can’t explain. In some cases, the “illness” may be an attempt to get attention. In other cases, it can be a physical response to loneliness.

• A person who was once very capable may begin to have difficulty managing daily tasks or their finances.

“It’s vital seniors stay connected,” O’Neil said. “Every Brookdale Senior Living community has resi-dent programming, activi-ties and opportunities for seniors to develop closer relationships.”

He recommends some tactics to help seniors com-bat loneliness:

• Get moving. Physical exercise increases the body’s level of “feel good” hormones, and can con-tribute to improved sleep, as well as fewer aches and pains. Seniors should get 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise per day, and if you exercise with companions, you’re also reaping the social benefits of the activity.

• Sit down with a friend

or family member and watch a funny movie or TV show together. Laughter’s positive effects on the mind and body are well docu-mented. Laughing together improves mood and can

make people feel more con-nected.

• Make new connections. Sit with someone at lunch whom you don’t know well.


Senior citizens can often suffer from loneliness that can cause them to stop eating properly, have more physical aches and pains or become depressed.

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Five-minute health boosts(BPT) — You know those

days when your normal schedule gets thrown com-pletely out the window? You’re tired, overrun and can barely think about the next thing on your to-do list, let alone work on your larger goals or concentrate on your health.

“Luckily, major results can stem from small steps, even if they seem inconse-quential. These tiny deci-sions throughout your day add up to create a gradual shift toward change and transformation when it comes to your health,” said Paul Kriegler, registered dietitian with Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company.

When you’re flying at rapid speed throughout

your day and could use a small win, Kriegler sug-gested trying a few of these five-minute health commit-ments:

Whip up a sustainable energy boost. Think of food as fuel for your body. When you’re busy and on the run, don’t forget to pack healthy lunches and snacks to keep you nourished throughout the day.

• A protein and powdered greens shake is the perfect quick snack or lunch.

• Cut up veggies at the beginning of the week to pack for lunch.

• Make a three-ingredient salad. All you need is let-tuce, a protein, and another veggie.

• Throw together stew or chili ingredients for a week

of healthy dinners and lunches.

Do you have five minutes? Fit in a workout. Kriegler said a workout doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) disrupt your entire day.

If you find yourself with five minutes to spare, get up and move.

• Work out your kinks with five minutes of stretch-ing or foam rolling.

• See how many pushups you can do in five minutes.

• When you’re at work, run up and down the side stairs of your office.

• Fit in two sprints up and down your street before dinner.

• Do three to six yoga poses to target a particular body part or objective. Find a yoga video that focuses on relaxation or strength.

• Head out to your back-yard for five minutes of

jumping rope, playing tag with the kids or trying a YouTube exercise video that looks interesting.

Plan for the days and weeks ahead. Achieving a goal always involves plan-ning. Find five minutes in your day to make sure you have a healthy plan in place.

• Plan a healthy menu for dinner tonight or start your healthy shopping list for the week.

• Pack your gym bag for tomorrow’s workout.

Take time for yourself. “When you’re constantly on the go, remembering to take time for yourself can be a challenge,” said Kriegler. “Whether you have to get up five minutes early or stay up five minutes late, fit in some time to connect with yourself.”


Just five minutes a day for more exercise, better food planning or to relax can lead to better health and a better, more relaxing lifestyle.

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Five tips to make Medicare Open Enrollment easier (BPT) — Medicare Open

Enrollment, which hap-pens every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, marks an important time of year for people older than 65 to change their health plans and prescription drug cov-erage for the upcoming year.

HealthCare Partners, the leading independent medi-cal group in America with nearly 1,000 physicians across the country, provid-ed these tips to help seniors who are reviewing their health plans.

• Review changes to health plans

Seniors have many details to keep in mind during Medicare Open Enrollment.

There are often changes to Medicare health plans from year to year, which is why seniors should care-fully review their plans and understand changes that might affect their cover-age. HealthCare Partners encourages seniors to con-sider the costs, benefits and choices of doctors and providers available. Seniors should also identify wheth-er all of their necessary health care services and prescription medications are still covered under their current plans.

• Know your enrollment period

It is important to dis-tinguish Medicare Open Enrollment from other

health-related enrollment periods. Some people might confuse Medicare Open Enrollment with the open enrollment period for the state and federal exchanges. These are different enroll-ment periods and are not associated with each other.

• Consider Medicare Advantage

Medicare Open Enroll-ment serves as a valuable opportunity for seniors to change their coverage plans. Many might want to explore Medicare Advantage plans, which may fit their health care needs better.

These plans could serve as good alternatives to Medicare Fee-For-Service. Medicare Advantage plans typically offer access to coordinated care — where primary care doctors and specialists work together as a team. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Advantage plans

can also provide protection against high out-of-pocket expenses. Some of these plans also offer personal-ized telephone care man-agement, health coaching, and education and support from health care profession-als.

• Identify costs beyond premiums

Seniors should consider all of the costs associated with a plan, not just the monthly cost, also known as a premium. This includes co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles to understand how much will be spent on health care for the year.

• Consider access to coor-dinated care

HealthCare Partners advises seniors to thor-oughly review their cover-age options to determine whether their coverage will provide access to coordi-nated care, a value-based form of health care in which a team of providers work

together to promote pre-ventative, high-quality care.

HealthCare Partners has successfully used this coor-dinated, patient-focused approach for years in an effort to provide its patients with the highest quality of care. This approach pro-vides patients with access to a team of primary care physicians, specialists, care managers and other profes-sionals who work together to manage all aspects of patients’ care and over-all health. This model of care has a strong focus on prevention and helping patients make the most of their health insurance ben-efits.

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Smartphones can cause health problems for unwary users(BPT) — It’s true: Selfies

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While death by selfie may be considered a rare occur-rence and at the extreme end of the dangers they pose, the health risks associ-ated with smartphones are no joke. In fact, they are ever increasing.

Here’s a look at some common problems smart-phones can cause to users and how we can all avoid them by being a bit smarter ourselves.

Phone clawPerhaps the most com-

mon problem people encounter is the cramping and soreness felt in wrists

and fingers when using smartphones. Repeating actions, such as using your thumb to scroll on screen or typing on a small keyboard, can cause tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendons). Symptoms start as pain and stiffness in the thumb area but can spread to the fore-arm and cause weakness in

the hand.To minimize pain felt

when scrolling or texting, it is recommended you vary the hand you use for com-pleting smartphone tasks, and use a bigger keyboard, such as one on a laptop, for typing longer emails.

Eye strainImagine the pain you feel

in your arm muscles after holding something heavy for a long time — that is exactly how your eye mus-cles feel after staring at your smartphone for a long time.

Digital eye strain is made even worse by the harmful blue light emitted by the screens of smartphones that can penetrate deep into the eye. This can damage the eye’s retina which has been linked to macular degener-ation — the most common cause of sight loss in the developed world.

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last year demonstrates how the posture we commonly take when looking at our phone increases stress on the neck. Heads tilted at a 15-degree angle downwards to look at screens increases the effective weight placed on our neck by 27 pounds, while a 60-degree tilt causes a 60-pound increase.

This excessive stress may require a corrective opera-tion. To avoid this, people are advised to regularly take breaks from looking down-wards and to lift and stretch their necks. Wherever pos-sible, use voice recognition services and swap texts for phone calls.

AccidentsIf you are looking at your

phone, you are more likely to trip over your feet, walk into a lamppost or have a more serious accident — so far this year four selfie deaths have been caused by falls.

Researchers at the University of Washington found pedestrians using their phone are four times more likely to forget to look for traffic before crossing or ignore traffic lights, while a Carnegie Mellon study found drivers even just lis-tening to a phone call have been seen to commit errors as if they were under the influence of alcohol.

Accidents are avoided when we remain aware of the world around us and ensure our smartphone is never the sole focus of attention.


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It is important to take the time to understand the risk for AFib, and the impor-tance of early diagnosis and treatment. One out of every four strokes in the United States is a result of AFib, according to the American Heart Association. Patients

who experience a stroke caused by AFib are twice as likely to be severely dis-abled, a 1996 Framingham Study found. Stroke pre-vention and heart failure prevention are primary treatment goals in AFib.

Who is at risk for AFib? There are a number of

risk factors associated with AFib, including existing heart conditions, prior heart attack or recent heart sur-gery. People who are over-weight, have high blood pressure, lung or thyroid issues or are under a lot of stress may also have an increased risk for AFib.

Additionally, the risk for AFib increases with age, especially after 60. There is

also a genetic component to AFib, so if someone in the family has it, the more likely the next generation will have it too. Without treatment, AFib can lead to serious health consequenc-es, including: heart failure, stroke, fatigue and short-ness of breath.

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Each year, millions of patients see physicians because they feel heart palpitations or report their heart is racing, quivering or fluttering, which are the most common symptoms of AFib.

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who have AFib are still undiagnosed, noted a 2015 report from the American Heart Association.

Early diagnosis andtreatment is key

Early detection of AFib is critical to reduce unneces-sary medical visits and pre-vent serious complications. However, AFib can occur intermittently or without symptoms, making it diffi-cult to detect and diagnose.

If a physician suspects AFib, they will typically conduct a physical exami-nation and heart-moni-toring tests. Traditional heart monitoring methods include an electrocardio-gram (ECG) to measure the timing and duration of each electrical signal of the heart.

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Smarter ways to manage menopause

(BPT) — Did you ever wonder whether cavewom-en went through meno-pause? The answer is no. Why not? Because their life expectancies were too short. But for those of us who live long enough (typi-cally beyond the age of 50), menopause is a fact of life.

The good news is we know more about meno-pause and its symptoms and have more and better options for managing it than ever before. Part of the reason we know more is that, finally, menopause has come out of the closet.

Thanks to such orga-nizations as The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), not only is there more information available, but women are actually encouraged to talk about their symptoms and share their menopause experiences with their clini-cians as well as with their colleagues and friends.

Simply Google “meno-pause” and you’ll find vol-umes of information on the subject. One of the more frequently visited sites is menopause.org, which con-tains scientifically based information designed to help women make smarter health care decisions, not

only about menopause, but also about other common midlife women’s health issues.

“Women have more choices today than ever when it comes to man-aging their menopause symptoms,” said Dr. Wulf Utian, executive director for NAMS. “However, more options can sometimes lead to more confusion. And that’s why we encourage women to have open dia-logues with their clinicians from whom they can obtain facts, not myths. That’s also why NAMS recently updated The Menopause Guidebook. Now in its eighth edition, the Guidebook pro-vides a comprehensive look at menopause by provid-ing answers to commonly asked questions, as well as tips for best management practices.”

Because the Guidebook was created by medical practi-tioners who specialize in the study and management of menopause, it provides practical and proven rec-ommendations that reflect the latest medical advances and scientific studies. In it, women will learn about:

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• The latest nonpharma-cologic solutions and prod-ucts for hot flashes, as well as lifestyle changes that have proven effective in lessening hot flashes and night sweats.

“Women have tradition-ally viewed menopause as a dreaded phase of their lives

and believed they had little control over it,” said Dr. Utian. “However, through resources such as the meno-pause.org website and the Guidebook, we are looking to educate and empower women so that they can bet-ter control their symptoms and actually thrive during this life stage. The more women know about what is happening to their bod-ies and understand their options, the better choices they can make about treat-ment and lifestyle.”

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A child’s success in school starts with a good night’s sleep(BPT) — It’s hard to

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Sleep is at the center of a healthy lifestyle. Although diet and exercise are gener-ally what come to mind first when thinking about health, proper sleep is essential to realizing the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise routine.

“Living a healthy life-style has become a topic of particular importance to me and my family,” said actress, author and TV host Alison Sweeney. “As an ambassador for Sleep Number for the past two years, I’ve learned just how important sleep is to our overall health, well-being and performance.”

Children who followed bedtime rules averaged an hour more of sleep a night, helping them concen-trate and perform better in school, according to a 2014 study by the National Sleep Foundation. Here are a few ways you can help stop the stall at bedtime:

• Keep a bedtime routine for your kids, even on the weekends.

• One hour before it’s time to go to bed, put all elec-tronics away to help their

bodies wind down. Use that time to spend together as a family, possibly reading before bed.

• Try tracking your kids’ sleep and help them moni-tor their daily activities to see how these affect their rest.

• Most importantly, try to keep bedtime a fun experi-ence! Avoid using “Go to your room” and an early bedtime as punishments, as this equates bedtime to a negative.

Kids need much more sleep than most people realize, and the quality of sleep is equally as impor-tant as the quantity.

Most Americans think kids need only nine hours of sleep each night, accord-ing to a recent survey by Wakefield Research.

While eight or more hours are ideal for an adult, the recommended amount for children 5 to 11 years old is actually 10-11 hours per night.

“Recently, my kids began sleeping on the new SleepIQ Kids bed from Sleep Number, a smart bed for smart kids,” said Sweeney. “I love how the SleepIQ technology allows me to know not just how long my kids slept, but how well they slept. And if they aren’t sleeping well, it tells me and we can make changes. As they continue to grow, the bed gives me

the ability to adjust the firm-ness to keep up with their changing comfort needs.”

Many parents know the difficulties that come with trying to get children to go to sleep. You’ve probably heard the common excuses such as, “I have a stuffy nose” or “there are monsters

under my bed” as a way to stay up just a little longer. With the SleepIQ Kids bed, however, those excuses are something of the past, because it includes multiple smart features, including a head tilt for reading or com-forting stuffy heads, under-bed lighting and even a

monster detector.Back to school is the per-

fect time to start practic-ing healthy sleep habits for the whole family. A suc-cessful day starts with a good night’s sleep, so help your little ones get to sleep tonight so they can take on the world tomorrow.


Children need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night to function at their best in school or at home.

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(BPT) — As a new par-ent, you want to make sure everything is right from the moment your baby is born. Your baby’s feeding habits have a profound impact on his or her growth and devel-opment, but what do you do when your baby always seems to fuss and cry during feeding times?

“Infant feeding is about more than just sustenance; it can also play a critical role in determining an infant’s quality of life,” explained Dr. Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. “It may be concerning to have a baby who is upset or does not seem to enjoy feed-ing, and it may be important to pay special attention to your baby’s feeding habits. A few minor adjustments can make all the difference.”

If feeding times tend to result in an unhappy baby, here are a few of Lightdale’s suggestions for fussy feed-ing relief:

Better interpret the signs of hunger.

It’s important to under-stand the behavior cues linked to your baby’s hun-ger. These signs and signals may differ depending on your baby’s developmen-tal stage. Under the age of 6 months, most babies are at an oral stage of develop-ment, meaning they love to suck. They may have a suck-ing reflex when tired, bored, upset or uncomfortable. One approach to avoid overfeed-ing your baby is to create

and stick to a schedule.Adapt to a feeding pat-

tern. Babies often create their

own feeding patterns. Some may be perfectly content with a few feedings per day, but others may develop a snacking habit where they prefer to be fed more fre-quently, like every hour or two. If this is too tiresome or if you want to schedule feeds, encourage your baby to drink as much formula as possible in a 45 minute span. Stop as soon as he or she does not want any more. Extend the time between feeds gradually and your baby will begin to get used to added time between feed-ings and will take larger amounts of formula.

Find the right formula.Consider that your baby

may have special needs when it comes to feeding and digestion. “It is not uncommon for infants with developing digestive sys-tems to have difficulty tol-erating certain proteins in their diets, which can lead to fussiness, gas, and crying,” said Lightdale. “Tolerance issues can result in a less than ideal feeding experi-ence for both the baby and the parent.” Parents should know there are a number of dietary changes, as well as specialized infant formu-la options which can help address protein sensitivities in infants.

Avoid feeding aversions. If your baby consistently

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ant, he or she may develop a feeding aversion. If this seems to be the case, try to identify the cause. Feeding aversions may be made worse by a number of medi-cal conditions, including acid reflux and food aller-gies, as well as other sources of physical discomfort relat-ed to feeding. For this rea-son, it is important that you never force-feed your infant.

Invest in the right feeding equipment.

One of the most important parts of feeding equipment is the nipple. Make sure the nipple you’re using is the right size and speed for your baby’s size, age and suck-ing ability. Your baby will have difficulty feeding if the nipple is too short, long, fast or slow for his or her current developmental stage.

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Ways to help a baby who is a fussy feeder can include helping her adapt to

a feeding pattern and finding the right formula for her.

(TNS) — The American Heart Association, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and other major health orga-nizations recommend lifestyle changes as first-line treat-ment for high blood pressure. They advocate eating more whole-plant foods, reducing salt intake and exercising to edge closer to the 110/70 ideal.

The Dash diet often is prescribed. Its creator, Frank Sacks, said whole fruits and vegetables and other plant foods are the driving force in lowering blood pressure, but the diet includes some low-fat dairy and meat for palatability.

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