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Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), the demonic writer in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," convinced pretty much everyone that winter can be a treacherous time. And while his troubles were fictional, real emotional and physical challenges do pile up for most folks, pre- and post-holidays.
Brahma bulls, turkeys, Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Roseanne Barr and Kirstie Alley all sport 'em. But for most folks, a double chin isn't something to build a reputation on. This submental accumulation of fat (really, they call chin fat "sub-mental"!) can happen to folks who aren't overweight. That's because some people simply have a genetic predisposition to deposit profile-building fat below their jawline. For the rest, it comes from loss of muscle and skin tone (associated with aging) or as part of excess body fat -- and for those folks, it's an indication that they're due for a lifestyle overhaul.
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Don't resist the powers of resistant starch
It happens to everyone -- there are times you just could have used a bit more starch in your collar (or pants or hair!). But a fashion faux pas doesn't come close to the major dietary mistakes most folks make when they miss out on the powers of resistant starch.
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making -- because of this, a person with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition.
Elevate your mood with exercise
Did you know that regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress, boost self-esteem, improve sleep and ward off anxiety and feelings of depression? While exercising, the body releases chemicals called endorphins that reduce your perception of pain and trigger a positive feeling in the body that can make you all smiles. Often referred to as a "runner's high," the euphoric feeling can energize you and provide mood-boosting benefits long after a workout has ended.
Almost 40 years ago, the song "Junk Food Junkie" told it like it is: "When that clock strikes midnight/And I'm all by myself/ ... I pull out some Fritos corn chips, Dr Pepper and an ol' Moon Pie/Then I sit back in glorious expectation/Of a genuine junk-food high." Decades later, North Americans still are addicted to high-fat, sugar-loaded treats -- and we're passing the craving to future generations. Pregnant moms who eat junk food give birth to kids with a built-in tolerance to these unhealthy, processed foods. That makes the little ones crave more and more fat and sugar to get the feel-good sensation these foods trigger. The result: kids who are overweight, pre-diabetic and depressed.
HUNTINGTON -- A number of health-conscious classes, programs and screenings are scheduled in the Tri-State this week. Some of the activities offered in the area:
Sensational earaches (one Brit had a tooth in his ear; a Seattle boy had a pair of nesting spiders!) make big headlines. But for most kids who get middle-ear infections before the age of 3, earaches are a cause for distress, not for stopping the presses!
DIETITIAN'S TIP: The meaty-textured portobello mushroom is the perfect stand-in for a hamburger. One portobello mushroom has about 30 calories and no fat or cholesterol. By comparison, a 3-ounce hamburger patty has 235 calories, 16 grams of fat and 76 milligrams of cholesterol. Recipe courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.
Talking to an empty chair may be a sign that it's time for 82-year-old Clint Eastwood to stop smoking (he smokes in his movies, and even that's risky). Damage to the brain's vascular system is a major hazard from that nasty habit. But when it comes to quitting, it's never too late. He can make his day -- and add more days to his life as well.
Estimates say that by the year 2030, one in five drivers in America will be over the age of 65. You may be one of them. Age alone shouldn't be considered as an indicator of driving ability, but it does figure into the equation.
HUNTINGTON -- A number of health-conscious classes, programs and screenings are scheduled in the Tri-State this week. Some of the activities offered in the area:
The average grab-it-and-get-back-to-your-desk lunch packs more than 800 calories; 34 percent of folks chow down more than 1,000 calories! And that's before they pile on a sugary beverage or a sweet treat (any added sugar or sugar syrup is a no-no). That's a formula for poor performance at work, weight gain, heart disease and dementia -- just a partial list of the problems you set yourself up for if you aren't joining the brown-bag revolution. (Some food revolutionaries have figured they save $47,000 in 10 years by taking their lunch to work!)
Serve this colorful Asian dish over rice for a satisfying entree. Recipe courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
When Arnold (as the Terminator) said, "I'll be back," many of us were hoping he'd know when enough is enough, but his recent movie, "The Last Stand," proves he doesn't. Seems he's like some folks who take prescription proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, esomeprazole and lansoprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease for two or more years, when four to eight weeks should be the max!
Are you a "chow and chat" or a "grab and gulp" family? It makes a difference: Your household eating style influences the physical and emotional health of each family member. While 60 percent to 70 percent of folks, including teens, say they sit down together most nights, the majority of people admit they eat with the TV on (always or sometimes), and 5 percent confess to texting or emailing at the table. And many family meals last 20 minutes or less -- not enough time to digest all the good things that can come from eating together.
HUNTINGTON -- A number of health-conscious classes, programs and screenings are scheduled in the Tri-State this week. Some of the activities offered in the area:
When Uncle Buck (John Candy in the movie of the same name) rustled up a redwood-size stack of chocolate-covered pancakes for young Miles' (Macaulay Culkin) birthday breakfast, you can bet he wasn't thinking, "Well, this'll help him excel in school today!" And with all that sugar and refined carbs, Miles was more likely to become Sleepy and Grumpy (two of Snow White's favorites, we hear).
A lifestyle change plan for parents to guide their children, spouses to motivate each other and loved ones and friends to work together for improved health.
Serve this basil butter tomato sauce recipe from the Mayo Clinic over roasted chicken, veal or pork. Trans-free margarine can be substituted for butter to lower the amount of saturated fat in the sauce.
Sometimes writers have to straighten out other writers: For example, Samuel Clemens once sent a cable to The Associated Press to correct a faulty story. "Reports of my death," he wrote, "are greatly exaggerated." Well, here are a couple of misleading headlines we feel obliged to straighten out: "Aspirin Linked to Blinding Eye Disease" and "Aspirin Triples Chance of Blindness Disease."
It's estimated that nearly 25 percent of all roadway crashes are caused by drivers using their cell phones to make calls or text. According to the National Safety Council that's about 1.6 million car accidents a year. Of course, there are plenty of other ways drivers are cognitively distracted including eating and drinking, talking to passengers, tending to infants, grooming, using a navigation system or adjusting audio devices. When it comes to distracted driving, the council estimates that distracted drivers can miss up to 50 percent of their driving environment, including stop signs, pedestrians and red lights.
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