Executive Chef and Brand Ambassador for Olive Oils from Spain, Seamus Mullen, rethought his relationship with food in 2007 due to health issues. "Without a doubt, I'm a huge advocate for theMediterranean diet and lifestyle. Olive oil is fundamental to theMediterranean diet and I've integrateditinto my lifeon a daily basis," Mullen says. However, the Mediterranean dietdoesn't stop at the incorporation of olive oil, as Mullen has also, "gone on tocompletely changemydiet over the last 8 years, removing refined carbs, sugar and focusing on healthy fats, proteins and vegetables."

Mullen created the following recipes that showcase the staple ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, starring the rich flavor of olive oil:

The purpose of the Olive Oil World Tour is to make the virtues of olive oils, specifically from the European Union, known to Americans. This includes showing how easy it is to incorporate the ingredient, known as "liquid gold," into their daily lives. With an unpredictable world, diners can take this time to make recipes, taste-test, and learn more about Olive Oils from Spain. Spain is the main producer and marketer of Olive Oil in the world and a leader in the implementation of the most demanding quality and traceability controls.

For more information, please visit the official website athttps://www.oliveoilworldtour.com.

About the Olive Oil World TourIn 2018, Olive Oils from Spain and the European Union launched a three-year campaign for cookingenthusiasts and world travelers to join the Mediterranean diet and the European healthy lifestylethrough the "Olive Oil World Tour." This promotional initiative, carried out incollaboration with the E.U., is a multichannel campaign with outdoor advertising, social platforms, andan online presence developed under the motto "Olive Oil Makes a Tastier World." The Olive Oil WorldTour has significant global reach since it includes informative actions in the main airports, train stations,and cruise terminals in Europe, the U.S.A. and Asia.Learn more athttps://www.oliveoilworldtour.com/and follow onFacebook, andInstagram.

About Olive Oils from SpainOlive Oils from Spain is the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, a nonprofitorganization formed by all the representative associations of the Spanish olive oil sector, and whosemain objective is the dissemination of the healthy product internationally. With the "Olive Oil WorldTour" campaign as a tool, it has proposed to make the world a place with more flavor and urgesconsumers to join the European way of life: "Join the European Healthy Lifestyle with Olive Oils from Spain."

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Earlier and better treatment of high blood pressure has played a key role in that decrease.

High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is considered a silent killer. It sneaks up on you, carries no symptoms and can put you at risk for heart disease. It can also feel like it came out of nowhere.

HBP is widely misunderstood. We often assume it affects those who are type-A, tense and aggressive. But the truth is, it has nothing to do with personality traits. In fact, you can be the most relaxed, calm person and still suffer from HBP.

The reality is that HBP is a condition that makes the heart work harder than normal. The excess strain and resulting damage from HBP cause the coronary arteries serving the heart to slowly become narrowed. Narrowed arteries that are less elastic make it more difficult for the blood to travel smoothly and easily throughout your body causing your heart to work harder. In order to cope with increased demands, the heart thickens and becomes larger. While it is still able to pump blood, it becomes less efficient. The larger the heart becomes, the harder it works to meet your body's demands for oxygen and nutrients. Left untreated, HBP scars and damages your arteries and can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, eye damage, heart failure and fatty buildups in the arteries, called atherosclerosis.

Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers and a written as a ratio. Systolic, the top, higher number, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. Diastolic, the bottom, lower number, measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats.

Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats. While it can change from minute to minute with changes in posture, exercise, stress or sleep, it should normally be 120/80 or below for adults. HBP is 130 systolic or higher or 80 diastolic or higher that stays high over time.

Without testing for HBP, you probably won't know whether you have this condition. Regular screening can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action. Regular blood pressure screenings usually start in childhood. Starting at age 18, your blood pressure should be measured at least once every two years to screen for HBP as a risk factor for heart disease. If you're between 18 and 39 and have risk factors for HBP, you'll likely be screened once a year. People age 40 and older also are given a blood pressure test annually.

Regularly check your blood pressure to ensure it is in a healthy range. And, if youre diagnosed with HBP, you should monitor your blood pressure regularly. Consider investing in a home blood pressure monitor to record your numbers regularly. Maintaining an awareness of your numbers can alert you to any changes and help you detect patterns. Tracking your results over time will also reveal if the changes youve made are working.

While there is no cure, HBP is manageable and preventable by adopting a healthy lifestyle which can keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.

Dont let high blood pressure lead to heart disease. Practice the following healthy living habits:

If you have concerns or believe you fall in a HBP category, speak with your health care provider to work together on a treatment plan. Controlling HBP can enhance your quality of life and not only reduce your risk of heart disease but also stroke, kidney disease and more.

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If the 1970s was the decade of jogging and Jazzercise, the 1980s was the decade of aerobics and leotards, the 1990s was the time we all tried Tae Bo, and the 2000s was the decade in which spinning and Zumba classes went mainstream, it's safe to say that the 2010s represented the golden age of not only CrossFit but also high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or "really short workouts."

After all, ever since Chris Jordan, director of exercise physiology at the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, created his groundbreaking "7-Minute Workout" in 2013and published the science supporting this sort of ultra-short, ultra-intense training in the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journalthere's been something of an exercise arms race to see how short you can make a workout that still achieves results.

According to the latest science, the 2020s may indeed become the decade of the micro-short workout.

Recent research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise offers some good news for people who may find the aforementioned 7-Minute Workout, The Standing 7-Minute Workout, the 5-Minute Full-Body Blast Workout, workouts that burn 200 calories in less than three minutes, and Martin Gibala's famous One-Minute Workout simply too time-consuming. The study reveals that a four-second workout may significantly increase your cardiovascular fitness levels and increased muscle mass.

In fact, the findings of this study could have a profound effect on the health of older individuals who are past middle-age and wish to stay fitand anyone who is living an overly sedentary lifestyle.

For the study, which was conducted by researchers at the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin, both male and female participants in their 50s and 60s tried an exercise routine that required them to do four seconds of maximum effort on a Power Cycle (essentially, a stationary bike with a large flywheel that provides resistance), followed by either 15 or 30 seconds of rest between reps. (So, yes, the "Four-Second Workout" actually clocks in closer to 10 minutes.)

The key to the workout is to go all out in those four seconds. "Since the exercise is so powerful, your cardiovascular system is still stimulated during your rest periods," Edward Coyle, Ph.D., head of UT's Human Performance Laboratory, explained to Elemental. "You're consuming a lot of oxygen, and you're recovering the energy stores that you used during the sprints."

The study concluded that the participants who trained this way over the course of eight weeksusing "true maximal power"successfully "increase[d] muscle mass, power, as well as maximal cardiovascular capacity and functional tasks."

Furthermore, the researchers found that doing this exercise had an impact on participants' metabolic response. "The results suggest that breaking up sitting with frequent, intense and extremely abbreviated exercise 'can undo' some of the adverse effects of being sedentary," writes The New York Times.

If you have access to a stationary bike that comes equipped with resistance, consider adding a variation of this workout to your routine. And if you're interested in exploring a great HIIT workout yourself, read on, because we've included a stellar routine right here that you can do basically anywhere. For more great workout inspiration, don't miss The One Workout That Drives 29 Percent More Fat Loss, According to Science.

Stand with your feet slightly less than shoulder-width apart, hands at your sides. Jump into the air, spreading your feet as wide as you can while swinging your arms out to the sides and bringing your hands up over your head, palms facing forward. Immediately jump back up and return your hands and feet to the starting position. That's one Jumping Jack. Repeat at a comfortable pace without stopping for the duration of your warm-up.

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Run in place, bringing your knees up as high as you can and pumping your legs as quickly as you can, for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds.

Get into a push-up position, with your arms straight. Raise your hips as you bring one knee up toward your chest, then quickly reverse leg position as you bring the other knee forward. The movement should be dynamic: rather than simply moving one leg followed by the other, get a rhythm going akin to jogging, where both feet are off the floor for a brief moment. Rest for 10 seconds.

From a crouched position with your feet close together, take a sideways leap to your left, landing on your left foot, with your right foot sweeping behind it, your right arm sweeping in front of your midsection, and your left arm sweeping out to the side. Now, hop to your right, repeating the same form. This should be a smooth, comfortable motion that mimics the movement of a speed skater in action. Rest for 10 seconds.

Lie on the floor facedown with your hands at your sides, just outside your shoulders, and your feet hip-width apart. Raise your hips, thighs, and chest so that your weight is supported by your palms and toes on the ground. This is the starting position. Exhale as you straighten your arms and push your body up until your arms are straight. Try to keep your head, hips, and ankles aligned as though your body is a straight plank. After a brief pause at the top, inhale as you lower yourself down. Do 10 repetitions. Rest for 10 seconds, then repeat the entire cycle.

Cool down with any of the above warm-up movements. And for more ways to live healthier, consider trying one of these Sneaky Weight Loss Tricks That Actually Work, According to Experts.

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Eat less saturated and trans fat.

These are the bad fats in foods that increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also lower HDL (healthy) cholesterol.

Your goal is to eat no more than 10-15 grams of saturated fats a day. Eat less cheese. Choose lean meats. Stay away from foods that have hydrogenated oil in them.

Include a small amount of good fats.

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 fatty acids are good fats. They lower triglycerides and help raise HDL cholesterol levels. They are found in salmon, trout, tuna, flaxseeds, nuts, peanut butter, canola oil and olive oil.

Eat less sodium.

This can help lower blood pressure and/or keep blood pressure from rising. It also reduces fluid retention. Eat less than 2300 mg of sodium per day. Research shows that less than 1,500 mg is better. Eat less canned or dry soups, processed foods and meals away from home.

Eat more fiber.

Fiber can help reduce LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugars. Foods high in fiber include whole fruits, vegetables, and beans. Breads, pasta, crackers and cereals made from whole grains are also high in fiber. Your goal is 20-35 grams per day.

Eat less sugar and processed carbohydrates.

This can help decrease triglycerides, keep HDL cholesterol levels high and help with weight loss. Limit regular soft drinks, juices, cookies, candy, low-fiber crackers and snack foods. Choose fresh fruits, sugar-free drinks, nuts, and high-fiber crackers and cereals.

Eat fewer calories.

The best way to lose weight is to eat smaller portions and less sugar and fats. Weight loss can help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while it raises HDL cholesterol.

Eat five or more fruits and vegetables every day.

These foods are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in fat, sodium and calories.

Heart disease symptoms can be different in men and women, and women face a higher risk of certain types of heart disease. Talk to your doctor about your personal risk factors and how often you should check your heart health.

Date: Jan. 26

Time: 6-7pm

Register online: EssentiaHealth.Org/HeartHealthyCooking

Super Bowl Sunday is Americas second largest day for food consumption, surpassed only by Thanksgiving.

Pizza, chicken wings, pretzels, potato chips and dips are some of the top selling foods. Even with smaller gatherings, these foods will be bought/ordered more so than ever this year. Large pizza chains have forecasted that their Super Bowl Sunday sales will be five times greater than that of an average Sunday. These popular convenience foods are packed with saturated fat and over the top in sodium. Fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains are often missing from Super Bowl feeds.

This cooking demonstration will feature how to make Heart Healthy Pizzas and a Pizza Soup to bring Americas favorite food to your winter food fare whether for Super Bowl Sunday or any day.

Recipes that will be shared after the demonstration include:

Italian Pizza,

Margarita Pizza,

Italian Sausage made with ground turkey,

Pizza Sauce,

Pizza Pasta Soup,

Lower Sodium Potato Chips,

Hummus Dip,

Lower Sodium Nuts,

Fruit Tray.

If you or a loved one is living with heart failure, or you are interested in learning more about living a heart healthy lifestyle, please join us. Register for this free virtual event at http://www.EssentiaHealth.Org/HeartHealthyCooking.

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When you think about heart disease, you may imagine an overweight, older male experiencing heart palpitations and chest pain. Thats definitely valid, but also be aware that heart disease is not one-size-fits-all it has a wide variety of symptoms and affects individuals of all ages. It is currently the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Even though heart disease is pretty common, it can be preventable 80% of the time, according to the American Heart Association. Now, youre probably wondering, if heart disease is preventable, why are rates still so high? This is attributed to the Standard American Diet (SAD) which consists of processed foods high in sugar and fat and the sedentary lifestyle adopted by most individuals in our country. It goes way back to the beginning of the 20th century, where heart disease was an uncommon cause of death in the United States. By mid-century, it had become the most common cause. Some historians attribute it to the lack of physical activity as the majority of Americans started using automobiles as a mode of transportation. Others attribute it to harmful changes in Americans diet, where people consumed more processed foods, saturated fats, and added sugars, according to this study. Unfortunately, many are still engaging in this lifestyle today despite knowing a healthy diet and regular exercise has the power to reverse heart disease.

Dr. Heather Shenkman, MD, FAAC, a vegan cardiologist and athlete, is on a mission to help individuals regain their health and maintain a healthy heart focusing on healthy lifestyle changes. In her practice, she takes a whole-person approach treating food as medicine by promoting

plant-based food choices in addition to regular exercise habits. In an exclusive interview with The Beet, Dr. Shenkman walks us through her journey to becoming vegan, the benefits of a plant-based diet for cardiovascular health, and her personal favorite vegan meals. She leads by example when it comes to lifestyle and has blossomed into an endurance athlete fueled entirely by a vegan diet. Her advice will motivate you to add more plants and movement to your life, which will nourish your body and leave you feeling full of life.

Dr. Heather Shenkman: I became a vegetarian while in high school, because of my love for animals. I was a vegetarian throughout college and medical school, but I became a vegan during my cardiology fellowship. I had originally become a vegetarian because of animal cruelty. However, as I learned more about the plight of farm animals, I felt like it was the right thing to do to also cut out dairy and eggs. I became fully vegan during my cardiology fellowship. During my research at that time, I had read about the work that Drs. Esselstyn and Ornish had done to successfully reverse heart disease with a plant-based diet. So since then, about 16 years ago, Ive been a vegan.

HS: I've always been active physically in one way or another. In 2005, the same year I adopted a vegan diet, I was recovering from a foot injury, and could not do the running that I used to do to stay fit. As a result, I took up swimming and road cycling. Once my foot healed and I started running again, I asked my spin instructor, who was an avid triathlete, to coach me for my first triathlon, the Finger Lakes sprint triathlon, in September 2005. I had so much fun training, meeting other triathletes, and racing, that I was hooked!

HS: My interest in cardiology initially stemmed from an interest in being able to make an impact in my patients' lives, and honestly didn't have anything to do with a plant-based diet. I didn't go plant-based/vegan until the second year of the cardiology fellowship. I used every chance I could to encourage my patients to make better diet and lifestyle choices. But, back then in 2005, there wasn't much understanding of plant-based diets, this was before Forks Over Knives and before most people had any understanding of the word "vegan". As time has gone on, it's become easier to encourage patients to adopt more plant-based styles of eating.

HS: I encourage my patients to eat more fruits and vegetables. That's always a good starting point.We talk about minimizing processed food, restaurant food, fried foods, soda, and sweets. We agree that years of animal products, fast food, junk food, lack of exercise, and smoking have all contributed to their current state of health. We also agree that in order to do better, some of those habits need to change. To help guide them in the right direction, I advise them to watch the Forks Over Knives documentary and frame a whole-food, plant-based diet as the healthiest choice. Since no other diet has been shown to reverse heart disease, I tell them that the closest they can come to this diet as possible is best for their heart.

HS: I wanted my patients to know the basics of heart disease and that they can make an impact on their own health. I talk about how to incorporate better eating habits and incorporate more exercise, and how to find joy in it all. Now, I recognize that not every patient who walks into my office is going to walk out a vegan. In fact, most wont. My goal as a cardiologist is to provide my patients with the best information on how to improve their heart health and reduce their risk of cardiovascular events.

HS: I give them literature, in particular, the Physicians Committee's "Vegetarian Starter Kit". It reinforces a lot of why a plant-based diet is a healthy choice and provides meal ideas. I try to frame diet change as an adventure, not deprivation, a chance to try new foods, and something that will help them to feel better and improve their health.

HS: For breakfast, I love oatmeal or a homemade smoothie. Many mornings, I will make a smoothie bowl for myself and my 17-month-old daughter Ava; I add a banana, an orange, frozen strawberries, a couple of chunks of carrot, and maybe a tiny amount of broccoli, unsweetened soy milk, oats, dried coconut, flax and chia seeds to my Vitamix. I also love cooking up a shepherd's pie with lentils and veggies and mashed potatoes on top.

HS: So many of my patients tell me that they are not used to eating vegetables.But also, much of my motivation to advocate for healthy meals in schools is that I now have a young daughter and want her to be healthy. We know that our preferences for foods start early in life. If we can introduce children to healthy foods when young, this will shape their taste buds for years to come.

HS: I'm proudest of earning a medal at the Maccabiah Games in Israel in 2013. I competed in the "Maccabi Man and Woman" Competition, which was a four-event competition occurring within a week, including a time-trial bike race, a half marathon, an Olympic distance triathlon, and a 5-kilometer swim. It was challenging not only to compete in these events but to do so in such a short amount of time, in very hot weather.

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Hypertension and other chronic conditions disproportionately affect people from ethnic and racial minorities, who are often live in under-resourced communities and face historic or systemic disadvantages. Considering these inequities is essential both for COVID-19 responses and for long-term management approaches to chronic conditions.

Media coverage has examined how and why COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting communities of color to some degree, lead author Adam Bress, PharmD, MS, an associate professor of population health science in the division of health system innovation and research at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake Sity, said in a statement. However, it is critical that we continue to examine and explain the degree to which the pandemic has widened the divide among race [or] ethnic and class groups in the US and exposed the systemic and institutional cracks in our health care system in terms of health care equity for people who are under-represented and populations that face disadvantages.

A panel of clinicians, investigators, and leaders from diverse backgrounds recently convened to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic widened inequities in hypertension control and to examine environmental and socioeconomic factors that contribute to disparities within the health care system. They also aimed to develop strategies to help close the gap moving forward.

One large nationwide study of more than 50,000 adults found that the number of individuals maintaining healthy blood pressure (BP) levels had been declining even before the pandemic, and a lack of access to health care and health insurance were major contributing factors. HBP in this study was defined as greater than 140/90 mm Hg, though the American Heart Association guidelines define HBP as greater than 130/80 mm Hg.

This study found that between 2017 and 2018, just 22% of uninsured individuals in the study had healthy BP levels compared with 40% to 46% of those who had some form of health insurance. Furthermore, just 8% of individuals who had not seen a health care professional in the previous year had their BP under control compared with 47% of those who reported seeing a health care professional. The results also suggest that Black adults were 12% less likely to have healthy BP levels than White adults.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shift in health care, with the switch from in-person to virtual medical visits. Although virtual visits can be convenient for many patients, this also presents a challenge, because many individuals do not have access to validated home BP monitors. This lack of access to devices, as well as a lack of internet access or inadequate digital literacy to participate in virtual appointments, posed significant barriers.

Additional obstacles to achieving controlled BP are a lack of adherence to lifestyle changes and medications. Limited trips to grocery stores or physicians offices also resulted in limited access to counseling and healthy food, which can have a negative effect on hypertension.

The panel also noted that distrust of the health care system is a major obstacle to BP control. This distrust is fueled by decades of institutional racism and historical atrocities in medical research, such as the Tuskegee study of syphilis in Black men. To address this distrust, the panel noted that community-based interventions can help foster trust and improve health care access.

One trial illustrating the importance of community interventions was the BARBER trial, in which barbershops in primarily Black neighborhoods in Los Angeles were used to encourage people to meet with pharmacists, who were embedded in the barbershops regularly. The barbershops also promoted healthy lifestyle choices with routine care by physicians.

At 6 months, individuals who participated in the intervention achieved a 21.6 mm Hg greater reduction in systolic BP and had a 51.9% greater increase in BP control than those who did not receive any intervention. These results were sustained at 12 months.

Finally, the panel noted a lack of diversity among investigators, medical school students, and research participants. The results of 1 analysis found that among all hypertension trials registered in the United States, just 5.4% enrolled exclusively Black adults, suggesting that there are few approaches and interventions being specifically studied for this population.

Too often, individuals are blamed for their health care conditions, without considering the multiple levels of social factors and context that contribute to persistent and pervasive health inequities, Bress said.

Health inequities are a social justice issue, she said. We need to be more direct and honest about the reasons for health disparities today and commit to structural solutions to begin to address them.

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COVID-19 pandemic magnified health inequities for people with high blood pressure. News release. American Heart Association. May 19, 2021. Accessed May 21, 2021. https://newsroom.heart.org/news/covid-19-pandemic-magnified-health-inequities-for-people-with-high-blood-pressure?preview=1605

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This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and the All of Us Research Program.

Tyra Banks grew up having a close relationship with her grandmother. They both did their best to lead a healthy lifestyle, manage their weight and incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets. A few years ago, they became neighbors, living just two doors down from each other.

Within weeks, both Banks and her grandmother were diagnosed with tumors in their necks. Banks was not cancerous, but her grandmother learned she had breast cancer that had metastasized.

It really piqued my interest, Banks said. Why was her cancer so advanced and I didnt have it at all? It really took us by surprise because we were pretty healthy. I started wondering if the fact that we lived in the same environment had any impact because our other habits and lifestyles were very similar.

Banks grandmother would eventually pass away from cancer, prompting Banks to investigate health issues even more closely. Soon, she learned about the All of Us Research Program, a 10-year nationwide program with the goal to reach one million or more participants from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research. The goal is to close the equity gaps in medical research, which in turn can lead to treatments that are better aligned with a persons background and biology.

I wanted to get involved with All of Us because I had learned that there were not a lot of answers about cancer treatment in women of color, Banks said. There wasnt a lot of information about the environments and lifestyles of women of color. It made me wonder what else we might be missing.

Geno McLaughlin, a Baton Rouge community advocate and engagement specialist for All of Us, said he grew up with an innate sense that Black people are often more predisposed to conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as higher infant mortality rates. With an extensive background in both community work and health care, McLaughlin said he knew people of color needed to participate in more medical research. But he also understood that many minorities carry a strong suspicion about such research because of prior unethical practices.

Theres a very real need to undo that suspicion because health outcomes wont change unless we participate in this process, McLaughlin said. In the past, people have not acknowledged that truth or spoken to those concerns. I feel like the people with All of Us are acknowledging that and a big part of our work is building that trust.

Banks and McLaughlin are working with the local community on a daily basis to share information about All of Us, and about the importance of diverse representation in health research. Lack of representation in research means that the outcomes of research and resulting medical treatments may not benefit everyone equally. Forty percent of the American population are people of color, but medical research participants are 80% to 90% white.

All of Us is the largest, most diverse health resource of its kind. With the efforts of community members like Banks and McLaughlin, along with national partners and other local community organizations, All of Us aims to increase representation in research of groups that have been left out of research in the past. There are currently over 360,000 All of Us participants, and more than 80% are people who have previously been underrepresented in research.

Banks also has been heavily involved with All of Us and serves as a community advocate with the National Institutes of Health. Part of that outreach includes speaking to people in the community about how medical and clinical research affects their lives.

McLaughlin said other efforts have included community panels, conversations with members of the faith community, and educational events. Since those types of large group activities are on hold because of the pandemic, McLaughlin said All of Us is now hosting regular virtual conversations on topics like diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer and more.

We try to choose timely topics that are relatable, he said. Its also a way to tie in the All of Us program and explain how participation can help deliver precision medicine.

Community advocate Geno McLaughlin speaks to a local citizen about health research at an event before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Banks said shes also talked with community members about how their participation in All of Us can help break repetitive cycles of poor health outcomes. She noted that if medical professionals dont have information on how people of color are affected by certain treatments, they cant prescribe treatments that might be more beneficial, thus creating an endless loop of poor health outcomes.

My hope is that the new discoveries will provide our doctors, researchers and the pharmaceutical industry with more knowledge, she said. I hope it helps them better understand how to prevent and treat chronic diseases. This is about precision medicine. Everyone who needs glasses gets a different prescription. Imagine if we could do that with cancer treatment.

McLaughlin said he hopes the All of Us research will not only mean better health outcomes, but help researchers and people in the community better understand the relationships among health, housing, education, transportation and more.

All of these things play a part in a persons health, he said. All of Us is a way to connect those dots, if people are being honest and sharing information in a way in which we can learn from each other. All of these things are connected and this is a way to study all of those factors.

If you are interested in participating inAll of Usresearch, visitwww.joinallofus.org/la. If you have questions about the program, advisors are available from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central time, excluding public holidays. To reach an advisor, call 844-842-2855, emailhelp@joinallofus.orgor start a live chat on the website.

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A study co-authored by Clarkson University Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Biology Ali Boolani suggests that grit -- one's personality associated with perseverance and passion for a long-term goal -- determines lifestyle behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The research appears in the January 2021 issue of the peer-reviewed academic journal Personality and Individual Differences.

The study for the researchers' scientific paper, "Influence of grit on lifestyle factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of adults in the United States," examined the relationship between grit and lifestyle behaviors during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and initial lockdowns in the United States.

Those with higher grit (more conscientious and more determined to persevere) were more physically active, reported less sedentary time, and practiced better dietary habits.

"Interestingly, grittier individuals are also more likely to want to lead a healthier lifestyle even though they are already leading a pretty darn healthy lifestyle," says Boolani. "So long story short, gritty people led a healthier lifestyle during the pandemic and had a desire to do even better."

Boolani adds that grit is not only a good trait to have to survive the pandemic in a healthy way, but it can also lead to better health during other stressful or negative events, or even in non-pandemic times.

"We should focus on increasing grit in individuals as a way to make them want to lead healthier lifestyles," he says. "There is some great work by Angela Duckworth on grit and how we can increase it.

"Anyone who wants to lead a healthier lifestyle shouldn't just focus on physical activity and a healthy diet, but also focus on increasing their grit. Our research shows that grittier individuals not only led a healthier lifestyle during the pandemic, but they also wanted to continue to improve."

The co-authors of the paper were Julia O. Totosy de Zepetnek of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies at University of Regina; and Joel Martin, Nelson Cortes and Shane V. Caswell of the Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory at George Mason University.

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When hes not working with patients at CHOP or training clients with Get In Lon Fitness, Perry stays energized with smoothies and black bean burgers from local spots, plus meditating and burning sage once a week.

Lonnie Perry demonstrates an outdoor workout. | Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

Welcome toSweat Diaries, Be Well Phillys look at the time, energy and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, we ask one Philadelphian to spend a week tracking everything he or she eats, all the exercise he or she gets, and the money he or she spends on both.

Who I am: Lonnie Perry (@_getinlon),33

Where I live: Southwest Philadelphia

What I do: Im a certified personal trainer and health enthusiast, and the owner of Get In Lon Fitness. Im a patient services representative at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Im also currently studying for my Pennsylvania real estate license.

What role healthy living plays in my life: Living healthfully plays a major role in my life. For me its a daily form of self-care and therapy. During this pandemic I realized that living a healthy lifestyle goes way beyond exercise or eating properly. Its about the quality time spent with my family and friends. This is something we as humans take for granted at times. I prioritize my days that way. Healthy living has also played a huge role for my mental health. It has allowed me to take on life-changing events without becoming overwhelmingly stressed. For me, living a healthy lifestyle is about finding balance.

Health memberships: Title Boxing Club, $80, and Planet Fitness, $20

Perry is always on-the-go, working out indoors and hosting outdoor boot camps in the region.| Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

5:25 a.m. Its the last day of my time off from work. The alarm goes off and I snooze it immediately to get a few more minutes of shut eye.

5:34 a.m. I take pre-workout in a drink before I host my HIIT (high intensity interval training) class at Clark Park.

6 a.m. Its go time! Class is underway. My Tuesday morning class is mainly body weight exercises focusing on all muscle groups. Today was a small group of three very dedicated individuals. The format of the workout was 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off.

7 a.m. I travel to St. Francis de Sales Church to count my blessings for another opportunity at this thing called life. The weekday services are fairly short compared to the weekend services.

8 a.m. For some reason Im having a sweet tooth this morning. I drove down the street to get some coffee and donuts from a donut shop called Dotties Donuts. Dont worry they are vegan!

11 a.m. I finally finished the last chapter of a book Ive been reading on real estate investing. It took longer than expected to finish the book, due to the peak season of personal training. However, this book is a good read. It provided more insight for me on how I want my portfolio to look once I get started with real estate.

1:30 p.m. I decided to have a nutritious lunch, and I ordered a a smoothie from Sweet Treat Hut, a Black-owned juice bar and health store in West Philadelphia. I got a Miami Vice, which consisted of pineapples, coconut, strawberries, lemon, and almond milk.

4 p.m. I arrive to train my client. This is her first time in the gym in over five months. Our session today is more of a tutorial to get her mind and body acclimated to working out again.

5:30 p.m. My second class of the day. On Tuesday evenings I teach class at a gym in Bala Cynwyd called AFC Fitness. I usually dont work out with this group, but today I decided to join. It was by far the best decision I made all day. I felt amazing afterwards.

6:45 p.m. I have my last client of the day. This young lady is more consistent when it comes to exercising. Shes been working out with me on and off for a few months now, and wants to increase her stamina.

8:40 p.m. Home sweet home! I shower and get myself together for the long day ahead of me tomorrow.

Daily Total: $19.75

Perry takes a quick photo after a tough workout. | Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

5:30 a.m. Rise and grind! Today is the first day back to work after being off for a week. Im an early bird so I try to make the most of my day before work starts at 8:30 a.m.

6:30 a.m. I have my first client of the day. This gentleman has been working out with me for about a week. I already see improvement in his posture and form. When Im starting out with a new client there are a few basics that I pay close attention. Posture and form are crucial!

8:30 a.m. I clock in at work. My weekdays are kind of repetitive, minus a few hiccups. Sometimes coming back to work after having time off Im a bit sluggish. However, my vibe is very energetic today.

10 a.m. I begin the first chapter of a book titled Relationship Goals. Ive heard so many great things about this book. I hope it lives up to all the hype.

This week Perry is reading the book Relationship Goals by Michael Todd. | Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

12 p.m. On Wednesdays, my coworkers and I order lunch from Copabanana in University City. They have half-off burgers on Wednesdays. My go-to is the black bean burger with garlic spinach and provolone cheese with a side order of Spanish fries.

2:30 p.m. After having such a hefty meal, I went for a brisk walk around the block. The temperature was in the low 30s so you can imagine how fast I was walking. Im not a fan of cold weather.

3:45 p.m. I walked to our cafe to get some hot water for my green tea. I find that green tea helps regulate my digestion after big meals.

5:30 p.m. I have my second client of the day.

7 p.m. As I drove past Subway, I thought about the last time I had a sub from there and how I really enjoyed it. I made a U-turn to order a foot-long tuna sub with Sun Chips.

8:30 p.m. I meditate and burn sage to cleanse my space. This is a once a week thing for me.

9 p.m. I catch the second half of the Sixers game. Sports before bed is a must for me.

Daily Total: $18.15

Perry keeps track of his workouts to make sure hes meeting his goals. | Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

5:25 a.m. My alarm goes off. Surprisingly, I didnt hit the snooze button this morning. I think the meditation from last night gave me some positive energy.

6 a.m. Time for our Tone Up Thursday Boot Camp. On Thursdays we utilize light weights and/or resistance bands. We focus more so on toning the muscles and put less emphasis on cardio. There were a total of eight women that attended class this morning.

7:15 a.m. I train my first client of the day. As she begins her warm-up, I write up a workout that corresponds with her fitness level. I give all of my clients homework to help them along their journey. The goal is that each session should be better than the previous one.

8:20 a.m. I have my smoothie that I prepared last night. Lately, Ive been trying to be more conservative when it comes to spending money on food. I feel like thats where 80 percent of my money goes during the week.

8:30 a.m. I arrive at work. My first task of the day is scanning and faxing the providers paperwork from the previous day. This is a fairly easy task. but can be tedious if I allow the paperwork to pile up.

11:30 a.m. I grab lunch from another Black-owned restaurant in North Philadelphia, Ummi Dees Burger Bistro. I will literally travel from anywhere in the city to eat at this spot. The quality of their food and customer service is top notch! I order a large salmon cheesesteak with a side order of sweet potato fries. So good!

1 p.m. My eyes are starting to get heavy. I step away from my desk to chat with some coworkers upstairs.

4:45 p.m. I clock out of work 15 minutes early to help reduce the travel time to my eye exam. Center City is horrible when it comes to finding parking so I traveled on SEPTA. I started to have some nostalgia as I thought about all the times I traveled on
SEPTA during my high school years.

7 p.m. I have my last client of the day. By this point Im drained physically and mentally. However, I have to make sure my client gets the best service.

9 p.m. I start getting myself ready for the work day tomorrow as I briefly watch the Warriors versus Clippers game.

Daily Total: $21.10

Perry wears a Get In Lon Fitness hoodie. | Photo courtesy of Lonnie Perry

6 a.m. For some reason my bed felt more comfortable than usual this morning. So comfortable that I turned off my alarm and slept for another hour! The life of a personal trainer can be taxing at times.

7 a.m. I scroll up and down my timeline on Instagram for about 20 minutes. Its mind-blowing how much time I spend on social media within a day. Some days I delete the entire app off my phone just to channel my time and energy to something more productive.

8 a.m. As I get myself ready for work, I remember today is casual Friday. I take off my uniform to put on something a bit more comfortable.

8:30 a.m. I arrive at work. Two things are happening: its Friday and its payday, so the energy is at an all time high at work this morning! Also, the schedule for today looks light so it should be an easy day.

9 a.m. My coworkers tempt me to purchase breakfast, but I decide to hold off until lunch.

11:30 a.m. I send a few workout routines to my clients. During this time I create a variety of workout routines based on the fitness level of each individual Im training.

1 p.m. I took a late lunch today. I ate two black bean burgers that I purchased from BJs a few weeks ago. As you can see, black bean burgers are one of my favorite things to eat.

3:15 p.m. I wash down my lunch with Fiji water that I purchased from Acme. Lately, Ive been trying to drink at least one gallon of water a day to stay hydrated.

5:30 p.m. I clock out of work. Let the weekend festivities begin.

Daily Total: $3

8:30 a.m. The weekend is normally the only time that I dont have to be up at the crack of dawn. I cherish any moment that I get to sleep in. Sleep is so underrated. During this time I write up workout plan for my bootcamp class that I host every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

10 a.m. The air is very crisp and the sun is shinning bright. The excitement of exercise fills the Art Museum steps. As members of the boot camp begin to arrive, I break down the dynamics of the workout before we get started.

11:30 a.m. My girlfriend and I make a pit stop at Dunkin Donuts for iced coffee. She is usually a Starbucks fanatic but this will suffice for now, as we have dinner reservations later this evening.

3:30 p.m. I travel to the King of Prussia mall where I purchase an outfit. I try to be very strategic when coming to this mall. There are so many options! I get what I need and I leave. This is my first time spending money on clothes in a very long time. I was overdue for some retail therapy.

4 p.m. Before leaving the mall I fulfill my guilty pleasure by getting ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery. Its almost automatic that I come here any time Im at this mall.

6:45 p.m. Bon apptit! Dinner at Eddie Vs to celebrate my birthday. I ordered an eight ounce filet mignon with King Crab. Lets just say I didnt have to come out of pocket for this delicious meal!

Daily Total: $375.00 (The majority was spent on clothes!)

Money Spent: $437 (too much!)

Classes Taught: 4

Workouts Completed: 4

A previous version of this article mentioned a personal training session at Planet Fitness. However, they do not permit training from non-employees.

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In 2004competitive endurance mountain bike racer Todd Hatfield fainted while riding.

Hatfield, then 29,was out for a few seconds andcrashed into a residential driveway in Jacksonville. He was scraped up,but quickly got himself together and rode the few miles to his home.

A year earlier he had been diagnosed with a heart murmurbut was told it was "not necessarily a big deal" or a sign of heart disease and did not need treatment. So he thought himself the epitome of fitness. Until he fainted.

"I was scared … because I had no clue what could have caused it," he said. "I never in a million years would have thought I had heart issues, especially with how many sports I have always played, how active I was and how well I took care of myself."

But Hatfield was wrong.He was later diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle that can make it harder for the heart to pump blood.

Now 45, the East Arlington resident isa heart disease survivor andadvocate for the American Heart Association. The nonprofit observes February asHeart Month to raise awareness of heart disease; also,Fridayis the association's Wear Red and Give Dayto raise awareness ofheart disease and stroke in women.

"Heart disease remains the number-one cause of death for both men and women,"said Amber Wilson, executive director ofAmerican Heart Association's First Coast chapter."More than 125 million people, or roughly 50percent of all adults in the United States, have cardiovascular disease. The good news is that an estimated 80 percentof cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, are preventable through lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and quitting smoking."

Hatfield said he is an example of how an otherwise fit person can have heart disease but can also overcome heart disease.

"There were some difficult times but one of my strengths is pushing through adversity, which Im sure is why I do well with endurance racingI dont stop until Im done no matter how much it sucks," Hatfieldsaid. "I'm glad I didn't let it defeat me."

He is also an advocate for the Ironheart Foundation, an organization that bringscardiac patients together to regain a healthy lifestyle through sport.

"It helps to know that other people are thriving who may have had it worse than you or tolearn how they have coped," he said.

At firstHatfield himself did not cope well.

After the 2004 fainting incident, the doctor who diagnosed his heart murmur and specialists he was referred to suspected he hadhypertrophic cardiomyopathy and put him on medication.

"I started dealing with anxiety and panic attacks not knowing what was wrong with my heart or thinking that it could stop at any time. The whole ordeal was so stressful," he said."I now know that I very easily could have died of sudden cardiac arrest."

Eventuallyhis heartcondition stabilized and he resumed bike racing until he ran into trouble during an eight-hour endurance race in Gainesville.

"As the race progressed, I felt weaker, a little dizzy, disoriented," he said. "I had never really felt this way in a race. It felt like my body was shutting down. In hindsight, I was either dehydrated or … possibly had too much potassium in my system.

"But in my mind,the issues were totally related to my heart," he said.

Mayo Clinic later ran a "full battery of tests," confirmed what his doctors suspected in 2004 and recommended an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy "often goes undiagnosed because many people with the disease have few, if any, symptoms," according to Mayo.But in some people the disease "can cause shortness of breath, chest pain or problems in the heart's electrical system, resulting in life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms or sudden death."

Hatfieldwas told to stop all racing and training.

"I was devastated," he said. "Racing bikes had somewhat become my identity."

Hatfieldand his wife started playing golfandhe extended his college studies. He hadjust obtained an associate's degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville and later received a bachelor's in business administration from the University of North Florida.

Meanwhile, his doctors tried to convince him to get thedefibrillator, a small battery-powered device placed in the chest that monitors heart rhythm, detects irregular heartbeats and can deliver electric shocks to fix an abnormal rhythm, according to Mayo.

Hatfield finally agreed in 2011.

"I need as much information as possible before I can make decisions. I was worried about all of the 'what-ifs' that could come with having it," he said. "I was also not totally convinced I needed it. I thought for sure my heart was thick because I had an 'athlete's heart.'

"Mayo was so awesome in working with me through these things and agreed to run all tests after I had taken a long period of no activity to 'rest'my heartand see if anything would change," he said. "The testing proved… the walls of my left ventricle and septum were thicker and there was scarring in my heart."

The final push was that his daughter Riley was to be born in December 2011. He had the device implanted in September 2011.

Hatfieldslowly rebuilt his lifewith the help of wife Char, Riley, 9, son Caleb, 7, and Avery, his daughter from a previous marriage who isaUniversity of Central Florida junior studying pre-clinical health sciences.

In 2015he became a project manager at Mayoafter 15 years working for a local manufacturing company and an earlier six-year stint in the Navy. He coaches Little League baseball andbasketball and helps his children with flag football, mountain bike racing and BMXracing.

He started working out again andlight running and riding and eventually increased his riding and racing. Over the last five yearshe hasaveragedabout 6,000 miles and 12 races a year.

"Being able to ride again was huge," Hatfield said. "Being on a bike, disappearing from everyone and getting lost in your own mind, maintaining a very high level of fitness, lining up and fighting through all of the battles in a bike race, it's such a recharge. It's therapy and a hugesense of accomplishment. …and to come out on top when you cross a finish line, there are not many feelings like it, especially when you had it all taken away and was told you'd never be able to do anything physically competitive again outside of golf."

In 2019 he completed the Pisgah Stage Race in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, a 5-dayrace that covered 150 off-road miles and included about 20,000 feet of climbing.

"It was such an emotional experience," Hatfield said. "All I could think was that 'I did it, I really did it. I'm not supposed to be here racing bikes, but I just did this.'Not many people sign up for races like that and not all people that start the race finish and probably none do it with a 'bad heart.'"

As for his defibrillator, "I honestly forget it's there most of the time," he said. "I know it's simply an awesome insurance policy."

Beth Reese Cravey: bcravey@jacksonville.com

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

To donate,get more information about heart disease risk factors and symptoms and find out more about Heart Month and Wear Red Day, go toheart.org. The First Coast chapter is at7751 E. Baymeadows Road, Suite 106F, Jacksonville, FL 32256; (904) 903-5205; AHAFirstCoast@heart.org; andheart.org/en/affiliates/florida/first-coast.

IRONHEART FOUNDATION

For more information, email info@ironheartfoundation.org or go toironheartfoundation.org.

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As I sat down to write this months column, I asked myself one question why is it important to celebrate American Heart Month?

Sure, we all know that a healthy heart is a key to a healthy life. We also know that once a year in February we see a lot of information about heart health floating around online, in stores, and on television but why is it important?

Well, lowering blood pressure, improving or managing cholesterol levels, and improving your bodys ability to manage things such as insulin, or blood sugar, are very good reasons. Embracing a healthy lifestyle and focusing on heart health at any age can help prevent many health issues, such as your risk of heart attack and stroke, from developing in the first place. Still, as I contemplated all those things, I asked myself why we should all feel the need this time of year to focus our attention on quite possibly our most important organ our heart.

For starters, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. A fact maybe many of you are familiar with. Not just for one race, gender, or age group but for all men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. One person in America dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Thats about 655,000 Americans a year. The United States spends roughly $219 billion each year on heart disease health care services.

All for a disease that could be prevented if we all embrace a healthier way of living.

Taking it one step further, Kentucky has a higher heart disease death rate than the national average, and heart disease itself is the number one killer of Kentucky women. All of these are more than a few great reasons to dig deeper and find out how we can work to bring about the change we need to lower those statistics.

To help keep your heart healthy it all comes down to exercise and diet. A few things to take into consideration if you want to keep your heart in great shape is to cut down on salt. Eat less sugar. Limit your saturated fats and fill up on fruits and vegetables instead.

Try and eat more fish, and cut back on bad habits like smoking and alcohol. Sounds easy, right? Perhaps not, but if you work to incorporate at least one of these habits into your routine you will be assured your heart gets the help it needs to go on beating.

Getting more exercise is not always easy either, especially this time of year and in the ever-present face of COVID-19. However, there are some ways you can eat healthily and get your heart pumping with some great exercise too. One of which is simply just going for a walk. It might seem too easy, but walking is one of the best ways to strengthen your heart, get your heart rate up and keep it there while taking part in an activity that is easier on your joints.

Making lifestyle changes is not always easy, although by doing just a few of these things you can help a part of you that never stops working continue to do the best job it can for your body. Beat to beat, every second of your day, your heart is working for you. By adopting some of these tips youll give it the healthier life it needs to keep on beating this year and well into many more to come.

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Talk to Dr. Brandi Alexander about why she chose family medicine as her speciality and she quickly says she loves being able to care for patients that range from the very young to seniors.

It provides the variety I need to remain stimulated by my everyday work, she said.

UNLV Medicine's Family Medicine Clinic at 1524 Pinto Lane, where Alexander sees patients, handles thousands of patient visits per year, including expectant mothers, children, adults and the elderly. Also under its health care umbrella is the UNLV Medicine Sports Medicine Clinic, whose doctors also treat members of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team and the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A minor league baseball club.

In addition to treating and diagnosing illness, Alexander and her colleagues provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

UNLV Medicine family physicians also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by other subspecialists.They provide ongoing personal care for the countrys most serious health problems like diabetes, cancer, stroke, and heart disease, referring patients when necessary to another specialist for treatment.

An assistant professor with the School of Medicine since November, Alexander grew up around the practice of medicine.

Her mother was a secretary at a hospital in Union City, Tennessee, so seeing doctors and nurses was as common for Alexander as seeing cars driving down the street.

I visited my mom all the time at the hospital as a little girl, she said. I dont know exactly when I decided to become a doctor but it just seemed like it would be a natural part of life to me.

Her interest in medicine only grew stronger, she said, when an aunt bought her a science kit from a JC Penney catalog that contained a microscope and slides.

It was something I really wanted but it seemed very expensive at the time, Alexander said. I just loved it. It helped me see things in so many different ways.

Academics were always important in the Alexander household.

As far as I can remember, my mom took the time to read to me and help me with spelling words. She never turned down the opportunity to stay at the library with me for hours while I searched for books to read. I do come from a family of readers. My grandmother had two bookcases with hundreds of books shed read twice over.

Alexander enjoys reading about Black physicians and professionals and their contributions to medicine and the nation, information that often wasnt readily available during her early schooling.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Alexander graduated from Meharry Medical College in the same city. At Meharry she also completed a primary care and enhancement fellowship.

Her family medicine residency was completed at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Ohio. In 2020, she also completed a fellowship in maternal child health at West Suburban Medical Center/PCC Community Wellness in Oak Park, Illinois.

There is one childbirth case that Alexander assisted on during her maternal health/obstetrics fellowship that shell never forget.

I had only met the patient briefly to introduce myself and let her know that I would be assisting in her procedure. Oftentimes, nerves kick in once the patient is placed on the operating table and patients begin to look to us for comfort. As were getting her ready she said, Where is my girl?Where is my girl with the braids. That day, the girl with the braids was me.

"In a field where African American women experience increased rates of morbidity and mortality because of discrimination, it was important for me to comfort her and assure her that wed listen to her and do our best at caring for her and her growing family. I felt very blessed. That I was where I needed to be. Being an advocate for women is very important to me.

Married to Dr. Justin Jeffries, who is completing a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship with the UNLV School of Medicine, Alexander has set long-term goals.

Eventually, I hope to incorporate more obstetrics in my practice to use my full scope of training, she said. I love the variety that it adds to family medicine. During residency, I served on several diversity committees to increase the numbers of underrepresented minorities in medicine, so I hope to get back to that. I also had a scholarship that I awarded to students from my high school. Im working on revamping the scholarship in a foundation aimed at mentorship and providing students in high school and higher education with school supplies and study materials for things like the [Medical College Admission Test]."

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Live Healthy Appalachia promotes healthy and active living among the town of Athens through educational programs and partnership with local organizations. Plant-based education is its main focus, and it starts with teaching how to properly cook fruits and vegetables.

We're just trying to teach people how to consume more whole natural foods, Heidi Fischer, executive director of Live Healthy Appalachia, said. For our educational programs, we have programs for both adults and children. In the community, we're just going out, teaching them how to cook these plant based foods, introducing them to new recipes.

Live Healthy has multiple outreach programs ranging from children to adults. The classes range from hands-on, pre-COVID-19 to online-based teaching methods and cook-at-home meals amid COVID-19.

For kids, finding ways to promote healthy living can prove difficult. However, Live Healthys objective is to abolish the stigma of eating better at a young age.

We partner with all of the elementary schools in Athens County to do a program called the Healthy Kids, Laura Olbers, director of childrens program at Live Healthy, said. That got a little wonky over the last year, but essentially, Live Healthy kids is a program for second graders where we go into the classroom, and we do nutrition education, some physical activity. The kids actually get to participate in cooking a meal in their classroom.

This program provides kids with first-hand experience of cooking healthy foods at a young age, which is a pivotal time for building healthy habits. Seeing change is Live Healthys motivation, and lives are able to be changed with healthy direction. Live Healthy Appalachia has been able to experience the change with some of its very own.

I saw a volunteer opportunity to be a cooking coach for the cooking classes that Live Healthy was offering, so I decided to do that, Susan Jago, treasurer for Live Healthy, said. People often ask me if it's hard to eat this way, and it's not. It's hard to transition to this way of eating because it's so different. So it's very difficult to go out to restaurants you have to learn who has the kind of food that you will eat. But as far as cooking at home, most people have 10 or 12 recipes that they rotate through all the time, right? Once you find those 10 to 12 vegan recipes, it becomes easy.

Finding a starting place can be difficult, but luckily, Live Healthy provides great starting points and suggestions on its website.

Educating is the first step to living a healthier lifestyle, and sometimes, eating better can be tied into the stigma that follows closely behind the word diet. However, through its outreach programs, Live Healthy Appalachia is working to abolish this stigma.

I'm just very passionate about what we do and why we do it, Fischer said. And I just know that we've changed so many lives and saved so many lives because of what we do. It's very empowering to young people who participate in our programming because it's not a diet. We're giving them this lifestyle. And that's one word that we hear over and over and over again, and it's very empowering. They feel like Oh, OK, I'm in control of my health now. I make these decisions, and it's not something I feel like I have to do, but I want to do it.

Along with empowering others, plant-based foods do not have to be boring. Fischer, Joga and Olbers are helping to educate the possibilities of different types of nutritional foods that are still aesthetically pleasing and appetizing to the eye.

When you tell people I eat a plant based diet, they think you eat twigs, Joga said. So this was actually my post this morning for the people that think I (eat) twigs and sticks it was a picture of my chickpea flour pancakes with frozen blueberries, banana and a little maple syrup on it.

Plant-based foods and healthy living arent made to be boring and constraining; they are made to be freeing and empowering. They are made to be leaders to helping one become in tune with their body. Live Healthy Appalachia has seen first-hand what a healthy lifestyle can do and the fulfillment and reward it can lead to.

I think Live Healthy Appalachia is always a great place to start if you're looking at making any sort of lifestyle changes, Olbers said. We kind of ease people into more plant-based living and eating. We kind of meet people where they are. We don't expect you to make radical changes right away. We don't tell you what not to eat by any means. We just want to encourage people to move more and get more grains whole grains, more greens and things like that just enjoy the process of cooking and the process of eating.

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Healthy eating tips: Share your meals with a friend to add more variety to it

It can be quite challenging to follow a fitness challenge or take on the path of fitness. It can be helpful to eat home-cooked food most of the times. But it is easier said than done. While some people find it easier to prepare their own food and eat at home (especially when they are really focusing on their health and fitness), for others who don't know cooking and don't really appreciate it, it can be quite a daunting task. Moreover, not going to eat outside and not socialising can be too much to ask. You don't really need to limit or restrict yourself in order to live a healthy lifestyle, says Sweat trainer Kayla Itsines.

In her post, Itsines says that it is possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle without limiting or restricting yourself. The restriction approach may only work for you in the short term, and may not be a sustainable.

Also read:Weight Loss Tips: Does Eating Late At Night Cause Weight Gain?

So here are a few tips that can help you have a healthy and balanced diet, even while eating out, as suggested by Sweat trainer Kayla Itsines:

1. Side salad: Ordering an extra side salad can help in increasing your fibre intake and also make your meal more filing. Itsines says that no matter what she chooses for her main meal, she makes it a point to add an extra side salad as it helps in making her meals balanced.

Order a serving of side salad to your meals to add more fibre and volume to your dietPhoto Credit: iStock

2. Share your meals:It may be a good idea to share your meals with a friend or a family. It helps in adding more variety to your meals, thus facilitating more diversity.

3. Go prepared: When going to eat outside, make sure you browse through the restaurant's menu beforehand. This way, it is more likely for you to make a healthy choice, in place of rushing to make a decision at the moment.

Also read:Eating A Balanced Diet May Not Be As Easy As It Sounds: Study; Know Tips That Can Help

4. Eat without fear: There are experts who allow cheat meals once or twice a week. So, if you ate something you shouldn't have, or if you have overeaten, do not stress yourself on it. "One meal isn't going to ruin your progress, but stressing about it will. Simply resume your normal routine the next day and just focus on eating healthy and nourishing foods, including lots of fresh fruit and vegetables," says Itsines.

Make sure you are enjoying your diet and exercise, to get the desired results on time. Otherwise, you won't be able to continue with it for too long. All in all, it is important to realise that getting fitter, healthier or leaner doesn't mean you have to compromise on spending time with your loved ones and having fun.

Also read:Weight Loss: Is Eating Roti Better Than Eating Rice For Losing Weight?

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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"It's such a great honor to race for Youtheory! Darren and Patty, the founders, make you feel like you are part of the Youtheory family," added Corey LaJoie. "Promoting a healthy lifestyle is a big part of what I'm about and the Youtheory brand makes it easy with their line of top selling products, including Collagen, Turmeric and now Ashwagandha."

About YoutheoryYoutheoryis aSouthern Californiabased lifestyle brand on a mission to inspire wellness in all. Our goal is to develop pure, safe, and innovative supplements that improve one's health, beauty and overall well-being. We believe that our products are only as good as our ingredients, so we travel the world to source the highestqualityraw materials from the places where they are cultivated best.From farm to retail shelf, we're committed to best in class manufacturing processes, guarantee purity, potency and traceability of every product that is made and put on the shelf. Learnmore atwww.youtheory.com.Follow on social at https://www.facebook.com/youtheorybeauty and https://www.instagram.com/youtheory/.

About AshwagandhaYoutheory Ashwagandha, also called Indian Ginseng, has been used in Ayurvedic practices for thousands of years to improve both physical and mental well-being. This stress remedy contains 1,000 mg of a full spectrum ashwagandha blend and 20 mg of ginger root, helping to promote a healthy response to everyday stressors. The apoptogenic botanical is revered as nature's antidote to modern stress because it counteracts stress by responding to and balancing out your body's cortisol levels. The time-tested plant not only helps boost overall well-being and quality of life, but also helps to boost mental and physical performance. Youtheory Ashwagandha is now available to purchase online at http://www.youtheory.com.

About Corey LaJoieCorey LaJoie will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports in a multi-year agreement for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Previously, LaJoie competed in two full-time seasons driving the No. 32 Ford for Go Fas Racing. LaJoie earned three top-10 results for Go Fas Racing, including a sixth place at Daytona International Speedway and seventh place at Talladega Superspeedway in 2019. In 2020, LaJoie kicked off the season with an eighth-place finish in the Daytona 500. LaJoie has 129 career Cup Series starts. LaJoie, who finished the 2020 season 30th in the Cup Series standings, is the son of two-time Xfinity Series champion Randy LaJoie.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Matt Kovacs, PR, Youtheory (310) 923-4366Jamie Beauchamp, Marketing, Youtheory (949) 395-4417

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Intuitive eating is a great way to change your relationship with food, without needing to count calories or cut out specific foods from your diet. Intuitive eating is all about listening to your body and eating according to your body's needs. The focus of intuitive eating is not on weight loss, but on mindfulness.

Here's what you need to know about intuitive eating as well as how to do it.

Intuitive eating involves eating when you are physically hungry and stopping when you feel full. Essentially, it encourages you to listen to your body to guide your eating habits, says Erin Holley, RD, registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

"The principles of intuitive eating will help you reconnect with that innate ability to eat without other messages clouding what, when, and how much to eat," says Holley.

The practice of intuitive eating comes from a book called Intuitive Eating written by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, who are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Originally published in 1995, the book is now in its fourth edition, and the practice of intuitive eating is still recommended by dietitians and nutritionists.

There are 10 principles of intuitive eating, according to the book.

Unlike a traditional diet, nothing is specifically off-limits with intuitive eating. There is no limiting of specific foods or counting of calories.

"This isn't a diet. It's really about changing your relationship with food and having more awareness and attunement with your own body and eating in response to that," says Holley.

Additionally, intuitive eating focuses on a more holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle.

"The overall idea of those principles is that complicated and restrictive diets tend to fail and the most important goal is to focus on a healthy diet and lifestyle," says Artur Viana, MD, clinical director of the Metabolic Health & Weight Loss Program at Yale Medicine.

For example, Viana says intuitive eating allows you to appreciate food that you enjoy that you might not be "permitted" to eat when you're on pre-packaged or fad diets.

Plus, Viana says intuitive eating is really based on listening to your own body, particularly the cues it gives you related to hunger and fullness, as well as how you respond to emotions, and the role of food in your life.

A 2014 meta-analysis of 26 studies concluded that intuitive eating is a great way to maintain weight and possibly improve health markers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Additionally, Viana says intuitive eating is related to better body image and is also used to treat and prevent eating disorders such as binge eating.

Another 2014 review of 20 studies found that intuitive eating was associated with positive psychological benefits including better self-esteem and quality of life, and less depression and anxiety.

Important: Intuitive eating does not promise weight loss, Holley says. If someone is promoting intuitive eating as a way to lose weight, she says they are probably promoting a diet alongside it, which goes against the principles of intuitive eating.

There are several actionable ways that you can practice intuitive eating. Some tips include:

Intuitive eating may not be for everybody. "Intuitive eating is just another framework to think about lifestyle, and not necessarily the only or best approach to food," says Viana.

If you aren't sure if intuitive eating is the best approach for you, be sure to talk to your doctor to determine if intuitive eating would be a good fit.

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With a new year starts the approach to a healthier diet that also promotes gut health.

But the way to a healthy lifestyle is often much easier than investing in pricey supplements or revamping your whole diet. It just needs a simple focus on probiotics.

Probiotics play an essential role in our diet to prevent the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, which can cause gastroenterological disturbances such as diarrhea, constipation or inflammatory bowel disease.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeasts for your digestive system, said Rebecca Rubio, clinical dietitian at AdventHealth in Killeen. Research is still being conducted in this area, but the typical consensus is that probiotics help balance the good and bad bacteria to keep your digestive and immune health optimal.

While most people see bacteria negatively, probiotics are good bacteria that help keep your body healthy.

To increase your bodys intake of good bacteria, you can choose between various fermented foods, drinks and dietary supplements.

Fermented foods, however, are the most natural source of probiotics.

Fermentation is a process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria break down food components into other products, Rubio said. Many fermented foods contain probiotics that are produced in the fermentation process.

The fermentation process is one of the oldest techniques for food preservation, which promotes beneficial enzymes, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and various species of good bacteria.

Examples of fermented foods include yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh, and sourdough bread. Other examples of fermented foods are pickles and selected cheeses. These foods are home to a host of good bacteria that benefit your body.

While many fermented foods have a distinguished taste, yogurt is a relatively neutral and very versatile component. It can be used as a basis in many dishes such as sauces, salad dressings or marinades. It can also substitute mayonnaise or sour cream in dishes like egg or potato salads.

Fermented drinks such as kombucha or kefir also introduce extra probiotics into your diet and benefit your microbiomes health.

However, not all fermented foods and drinks contain probiotics. Some drinks, such as beer and wine, undergo steps that remove the probiotics or make them inactive.

Food labels containing slogans such as live and active cultures let you know if foods and drinks contain probiotics.

Probiotic supplements are typically sold over the counter and often reserved to treat specific ailments suggested by doctors. They are not always recommended for everyday use.

The question remains, how many probiotics are necessary for a healthy diet.

Since there is no recommended daily intake for probiotics, there is no way to exactly know which fermented foods or what quantity is best.

The general guideline is to just add as many fermented foods to your daily diet as possible.

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Because COVID-19 is still so new, doctors and medical professionals still dont know a lot about it. Sometimes, they see healthy people contract the disease and suffer from adverse side effects, while other times people with multiple conditions that would put them at higher risk have no complications from the virus.

But there are simple things that almost anyone can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle and boost their immune system even during a pandemic.

Dr. Mahnaz Behdad has been practicing medicine at Hansen Family Hospital since last summer. Shes researched what it takes to get and stay healthy, and she said a balance of healthy eating, exercise and some supplements - only for a limited time - can boost the immune system.

Definitely, a healthy diet will help. But what is going on and why some people get it and get it really bad and some it doesnt, we dont know. We know that a healthy diet is good for you, so why not? We do that and hopefully it is going to prevent, but there is no guarantee, said Dr. Mahnaz Behdad, a physician at Hansen Family Hospital. At the end of the day, I think if they do a healthy diet and they try to do the social distance and all the things until we have a vaccine, I think that will help the people.

A healthy lifestyle includes exercising regularly, eating right and once in a while taking supplements if needed. It also means regularly washing your hands and, these days, social distancing and wearing a mask when in public.

The most benefit comes from combining a healthy diet with exercise. One without the other isnt helpful.

Behdad suggests that everyone do moderate-intensity exercise five times a week for 30 minutes a day. That half hour of exercise can be broken up into 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there, as long as it equals 30 minutes.

As far as diet everyone is different. In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle everyone should eat vegetables, good oils and ingest fewer carbs and less meat. Leafy green vegetables offer fiber and are important for a balanced meal. Fruits are also good because they contain antioxidants, specifically berries such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries. While some fruits are high in sugar, the level in berries is lower than other fruits.

The biggest thing that Behdad discourages is premade meals.

I highly discourage anybody to use any kind of processed foods. No ready meal, she said. If you dont have time, prepare simple meals ahead for tomorrow. Its healthier than anything on the shelf. Everything on the shelf has sugar and the average of the sugar we get in our diet without even knowing it is way higher than you expect.

I think you can get your nutrition from anything and everything, Behdad added. I dont think that you have to have meat. I prefer less meat. For people that do not have any specific diet, if you have less meat and you decrease the meat in your diet then I think you will benefit from that.

In a perfect world, everything we eat would be fresh and organic and there would be no need for supplements. However, this isnt a perfect world. Behdad said she sees patients who are obese but also suffer from malnutrition because the things theyre eating have no nutritional value. There are times that she suggests supplements for a short period of time.

Nowadays that COVID is around, some studies show that Vitamin C and Vitamin D will help prevent and decrease the rate of side effects and adverse effects of the COVID if the patients get that, said Behdad. Whenever I get those people, I will let them know to take Vitamin D and Vitamin C at least for the next two months in your life and then after that, forget about it.

Vaccinations for COVID-19 began in Hardin County last month (Hardin County Public Health Clinical Manager Jill Mundt is pictured above receiving hers on Dec. 23). To build your bodys defense against COVID-19 - and other illnesses - a local doctor recommends exercise, a healthy diet, supplements and vaccines.

Behdad is also pro-vaccination. She encourages everyone to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as well as every other kind of vaccination. The rollout of the Moderna vaccine in Hardin County began at the end of December and is currently open to just healthcare workers, long-term care residents and staff.

I think the benefit of that is way more than if there is a side effect or if there is anything else. I think we shouldnt just pay attention to conspiracy theories, especially in this part and we should learn more and we should learn our history, she said.

She also suggests that even if someone is vaccinated, they should still wear a mask until 90 percent of the population has received the vaccine. And as with anything, there are no guarantees. The vaccination is only 95 percent effective. Nothing in medicine is 100 percent.

Science and medicine are constantly changing. Behdad said her suggestions are her personal opinion and everything could change tomorrow. However, in the long run having basic healthy habits will help everyone.

We dont need to try and add so many things to our routine and becoming miserable at the end of the day and forget about everything. I think if we just get used to these simple things, it will help us for the most part and we might get the disease, but the chances are less, said Behdad. Even when you use the mask, you might get the disease, but again, it depends on how much virus goes through your body. I think at the end of the day, these simple things will help us whether we know it or not.

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Healthy snacks market is expected to grow at USD 33.3 billion of a growth rate of 5.50% in the forecast period 2020 to 2027. Snacks are small chunks of food and drinks which are consumed in between meals. Healthy snacks are the one which contains low sodium level,vitamins, no added sugar, nutrients and low saturated fats. Moreover, they are high in fiber and protein content and thus help to maintain energy level for the entire day.

Change in the lifestyle and the inclination towards healthy food products globally are the major factors of the growth of the market. Easy flexibility and opportunity of healthy snacks in variety of favours and with attractivepackagingis increase the demand of the product among children. Growing popularity of healthy snacks in regards to health awareness and with healthy lifestyle choices makes the market grow in the forecast period.

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By Product (Dried Fruit, Cereal and Granola Bars, Nuts and Seeds, Meat, Trail Mix),

Claim (Gluten-free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free and Others),

Distribution Channel (Hypermarket and Supermarket, Food Speciality Stores, Convenience Stores, Online, Others),

Packaging (Jars, Boxes, Pouches, Cans and Others)

The countries covered in the healthy snacks market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe in Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America as a part of South America, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa(MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Europe is dominating the market in the forecast period of 2020 to 2027 because of the largest share in terms of revenue and growth in demand of healthy snacks in the region. Market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow in the forecast period with the increased preference to healthy snacks among younger population.

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Chapter 4:Presenting Healthy Snacks market by regions, market share and with revenue and sales for the projected period

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Everyone has different amounts of facial hair. The fullness, growth pattern, and texture of a person's facial hair often differs from person to person. Compared to the hair on the scalp, beard hair tends to be thicker, coarser, and curlier.

"The biggest factor for beard growth is genetics. External hormones, like testosterone or other anabolic steroids, can sometimes make people grow thicker beards than they otherwise would," says Jay Vary, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Washington.

It's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle because diet, stress levels, and exercise also influence beard growth. Here's what you need to know about growing a beard.

No, not everyone can grow a beard. "Beard growth is mainly genetically predisposed," says Anthony Rossi, MD, attending dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. "It is under genetic and hormonal control."

Therefore, facial hair growth will vary depending on your ethnicity, says Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology.

In general, for those with testes, beard growth starts during puberty as testosterone levels increase. Testosterone is key for beard growth because its byproduct, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), triggers hair follicles to grow longer and thicker hairs. For transgender men, the growth of facial hair typically begins a year or more after starting their testosterone intake.

Though beard growth depends heavily on your genetics, there are some things you can do to improve the facial hair you do have and encourage it to grow.

Here are six tips from the American Academy of Dermatology Association for growing a healthy beard:

Moreover, it's important to keep the skin in the beard area as healthy as possible to avoid acne and dandruff.

It varies among different people as some grow fuller beards faster than others, says Rossi.

"Beard hair can grow at a rate of half an inch per month. It is possible to begin to grow a beard in two weeks as it is thought that facial hair grows faster than scalp hair, but it can take up to two to four months to grow a full beard," says Garshick.

According to Vary, most beards continue to grow thicker as people age into their 20s and 30s. However, if you've tried and haven't developed a thick, full beard by age 30, then it's less likely to see a big difference because that's when testosterone levels start to decrease with age, says Garshick.

You may not be able to grow a beard instantaneously, but certain practices can help stimulate hair growth, such as:

"Depending on how much it bothers you, there is such a thing as a beard transplant to actually take hairs from the back of your scalp and place them in your beard area," says Garshick.

You don't have to undergo this procedure unless you find your facial hair to be a major cosmetic concern.

One of the biggest factors for beard growth is genetics, but testosterone levels, diet, exercise, and stress levels can also influence it. Beard hair grows about half an inch per month, and it will take you about two to four months to grow a full beard from having a clean-shaven face.

Shaving generally doesn't make hair grow thicker, but you can encourage beard growth by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Proper grooming, such as cleansing and moisturizing the beard area, is important to have a healthy-looking beard.

"If someone is trying to grow a beard, patience and genetics need to be on their side," says Vary. "Some people were born to grow thick beards and others were born to grow thinner beards or none at all."

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