SIDNEY The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is offering four free six-week Healthy Living workshops in May, taking place on phone discussion or Zoom call.

The workshops being offered are:

Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions Phone discussion begins on May 3, taking place Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

Healthy Living with Diabetes Phone discussion begins on May 4, taking place Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Phone discussion group begins on May 5, taking place Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions Zoom workshop begins May 6, taking place Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Registration for all workshops is needed by April 22.

The workshop is open to adults of any age living with a chronic health condition and/or their caregivers. Healthy Living workshops focus on common problems like chronic pain, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and communicating with doctors and family. Participants develop skills and coping strategies to manage symptoms through setting achievable goals, problem-solving, decision-making, social support, and more.

Healthy Living workshops are an opportunity to put health first and take the time needed to form new, healthy habits in an encouraging environment. Only 20% of personal health is determined by what happens in the doctors office.

To learn more visit https://info4seniors.org/news/wellness-progams/ or reach out to [emailprotected] or 937-341-3001.

Workshops are supported by the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2. The Agency on Aging helps older adults of west central Ohio remain in their homes with independence and dignity. The organization is an independent, private, nonprofit corporation that plans and funds services for older persons in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby Counties

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A birth defect is a health problem that is present when a baby is born. The defects range from mild to life-threatening and limiting. The risk for birth defects varies by type of defect, family health history and age of the parents, among other factors. Some birth defects have no cure but such children can often be treated to help reduce the symptoms.

With the advancement in medical technology, many researchers are trying to find ways to prevent a number of birth defects. However, not all birth defects can be prevented. While some mothers only find out after giving birth that their children have a disability, some are able to detect it before birth.

Some of the conditions that can be detected before a child is born using a computed tomography scan (CT) scan, blood tests or amniotic fluid include Gastroschisis where the babys intestines are found outside of the babys body, exiting through a hole beside the belly button.

Chromosomal defects such as Edwards and Down Syndrome can be detected through blood tests with samples taken from the mother. These tests according to May-Lyton Namata, a laboratory technologist at Sinux Labs, must be done between 12 to 20 weeks of pregnancy and they usually cost between Shs250,000 to Shs350,000. She adds that beyond this time, the methods would be invasive and likely to affect the unborn baby.

Neural tube defects such as spina bifida, anencephaly, and encephalocele, irregular (zigzag) spine, short limbs or complete absence of limbs and absence of an anal pathway can also be detected

According to Elisha Atuhairwe, a radiographer at Remnant Diagnostic Centre, one needs multiple tests to confirm a disability. In some incidents, the child has more than one disability.

If the foetus has no brain or a part of the brain is missing or completely has no head, we usually advise the mother to terminate the pregnancy. For other abnormalities, the doctor may recommend an abortion depending on how severe the problem is and if it would be treatable, he says.

About 32 years ago, after an ultra-sound, Jane Francis Mutesi found out her unborn baby had not developed limbs at 20 weeks. Just like her husband, she was terrified at the thought of giving birth to a physically challenged child.

The couple rejected the option given by the doctors to terminate the unborn life, as they regarded it as murder. We were considered as a highly religious household and we treasured our faith as opposed to the fears we had raising our child, she says.

To overcome her worries on balancing quality care for a disabled child and a busy work schedule, Mutesi resorted to hiring a professional caretaker to assist her while she was away.

I decided to get help from professionals which was costly over the years until my son succumbed to cerebral malaria and passed on shortly after, she shares.

Unlike Mutesi, Gorreti Bwanika made an informed decision 25 years ago to terminate her pregnancy. With consent from her husband, she agreed that the pregnancy be terminated because of the financial impact and trauma they would face seeing their baby undergoing multiple surgeries. When she returned home, she told her family that she had lost the baby.

I was advised by the health worker during my antenatal visits that my unborn child had no chance of living a healthy life as its heart had abnormalities. I had no choice but to painfully comply with the clinical procedure and terminate the pregnancy, she recalls.

The Ugandan law strongly disregards abortion, which is clearly stipulated in Article 22 clause 2 of the constitution of the republic of Uganda according to Patrick Nasimanya, a lawyer from Paul Byaruhanga Advocates. However, if a mother is a victim of rape, sexual violence, incest or has a pre-existing conditions such as HIV or cervical cancer, one is given the right to seek an abortion, clinically termed as a miscarriage.

No person has the right to terminate the life of an unborn child except as may be authorised by law, he stresses.

Ugandas Penal Code states in Section 141: Any person who, with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means, commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.

Nonetheless, Nasimanya says, it must be noted that Section 217 of the Code provides that a person is not criminally responsible for performing in good faith and with reasonable care and skill a surgical operation upon an unborn child for the preservation of the mothers life.

In addition, Section 205 of the Code provides that no person shall be guilty of the offence of causing by willful act a child to die before it has an independent existence from its mother if the act was carried out in good faith for the purpose of preserving the mothers life.

He says, The law is based on the argument about the mothers health. There is no specific clause of the childs state of disability but lawyers argue citing from that code, such a child can hurt the mothers mental state of health. Both physical and mental harm to mother is the argument and so it is legally clinically accepted to carry on miscarriage.

Evangelist Testimony Nsubuga of Hope Alive Ministries dismisses all justified grounds to carry out abortion which he says is clearly against the will of God as written in the Ten Commandments. He recognises the social ridicule and neglect from spouses that consider this as a curse and encourages couples to stay supportive of each other and the children with disability.

Disability among children born this way can be a trial for the parents and how they handle it counts. Victims need to pray for their unborn children and also receive them with acceptance and love no matter their disability, he adds.

Bwanika remarks that, One ought to have enough funds to take care of a disabled child and the thought of living with it for long, together with the social ridicule behind traditional views can cause mental torture to the mother.

It is also important to note that some disabilities can appear much later after the child is born and whether you found out before or after giving birth, you need to accept, love and care for your child.

If you have a child with a disability, it is important that you keep all appointments with your babys healthcare provider.

Your childs care team will depend on your babys condition and usually, it is a multidisciplinary team.

Tell others of your babys condition to minimise stigma and work with your childs healthcare provider to create a treatment plan.

Dr Denise Ssozi, a gynaecologist at Life Link Hospital in Namugongo, discredits the myths that family planning causes foetal development distress and urges expectant mothers to take folic acid and do regular follow up scans as advised by their physicians during antenatal visits.

These scans, she explains, enable a mother to identify abnormalities earlier so that she can make an informed decision.

Carrying a full term pregnancy of a child with disability should be considerate of whether both parents are physically and mentally ready to continue with the pregnancy.

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DALLAS, TX Walking around a massive greenhouse on the campus of Texas A&Ms Agrilife program just outside of Dallas, Joe Masabni grabs a handful of fresh basil growing out of what resembles a section of gutter from the side of a home.

As he clips the basil, an aroma of herbal essence fills the space around.

You can just smell that freshness, Masabni explains.

Masabni has spent decades researching the urban horticultural movement and spends his time helping to advise average, everyday Americans who are looking to start growing their own food.

The first year is a struggle but after that, theres a joy in growing plants year-round, he explains.

At Texas A&M, they are taking urban horticultural to a new level and to a new place: the office breakroom.

Every few weeks, rolling greenhouse carts are rotated into the campus cafeteria. For lunch, employees can pick their own leafy greens straight from the source in a vertical garden system.

We just need to encourage people to grow their own food, said Dr. Genhua Nio, who helped start the program.

Dr. Niu sees the whole concept as having much broader implications. Many schools across the country are experimenting with growing their own food indoors. Not only does it provide a fresh, healthy batch of produce but it also helps people have a better appreciation for where their food comes from.

Hopefully we can grow more fruiting vegetable, tomatoes, strawberries in a controlled environment, she said.

Back in the greenhouse Joe Masabni knows it will take time for the urban horticultural push to move beyond just indoor spaces, but he sees the future of food production in this country happening here in the great indoors.

Land is becoming more and more scarce," he said. "Theres more development. Its becoming cheaper to build indoor farms on the periphery of a city."

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Wild Gingers Homestead specializes in herbal products and plants

WATERLOO Since 2013, Wild Gingers Homestead, has been offering organically-grown herbs and plants and foraged food products.

Owner Chaille Shaw said when she retired from law enforcement, she was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and she found that herbal remedies helped her with her symptoms.

Shaw, who studied horticulture, plant taxonomy and art, saw a good fit for her knowledge.

It was a great idea, she said. It had been my hobby and passion since the 90s.

Not wanting to use pharmaceutical drugs, she decided to go a natural route.

I knew there had to be a better way, she said.

One of those she chose to grow was passion flower, native to Ohio, and a vine with an edible fruit. It has been used in folk medicine to treat stress and anxiety.

Another is valerian, a flowering plant, native to Europe and Asia, known for its calming effects. She began selling and giving away the excess of what she grew.

And, from there, it became a beautiful garden of herbs, Shaw said of the business, which is located on Forest Ridge Road in Waterloo.

While Wild Gingers does not have a brick and mortar location, she runs things through Facebook, which she updates regularly with posts on the homestead.

For instance, recent ones have shown a plentiful crop of gooseberries and organic cherries.

Shaw said those interested in her products can message her on Facebook, and she will travel to them.

I will meet them in any direction, she said.

She follows the philosophy of permaculture, an ecologically harmonious approach to growing, which uses the existing topography of the land.

She said this promotes good stewardship of the land, minimizes a carbon footprint and is more sustainable.

And it reduces the workload, she said.

Shaw also specializes in foraging and, in addition to selling products found in the wild, she works to educate people on the subject.

Ill come to anyones house to teach foraging, she said.

With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, Shaw said she plans to attend more events and sell her wares at local farmers markets, as well as get her products into small stores and specialty shops.

She said one of those will be the Wild Ramp, a year-round farmers and food market located on Huntingtons west end.

For the past few years, Shaw has also organized communitywide scavenger and treasure hunts, activities that had two aims: to give families something to do during the pandemic and to promote businesses out in the county. Those taking part followed clues and drove to different stops on the hunt, with the winner receiving a prize basket of items from local businesses.

The proceeds of these events went to charity, with donations made to veterans groups and Backpack Buddies. Later this year, Shaw said she plans to host another event, with the donation going to Collins Career Technical Center student who was assaulted and injured in Huntington earlier this month.

From dealing with PTSD to finding remedies, Shaw said she hopes her experience, work and research in the field can help others.

It promotes healing and I hope to be an inspiration to other women, she said.

For more on Wild Gingers Homestead, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/oldforestridge.

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Medium-chain triglycerides products are witnessing an increase in popularity owing to their use as a substitute for normal fat in the diet, which helps increase the overall fitness of the consumers. Traction for the product is higher, especially in the sports industry owing to its various health benefits. Increasing health consciousness among the population will drive market growth. Furthermore, the swift growth of medium-chain triglycerides in the food & beverage industries as nutritional dietary supplements have had a positive influence on the growth of the global market. In Addition, their use in medical and personal care industries are anticipated to increase the demand in the market.

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A medium-chain triglyceride-are partially made fats. They are esters derived from three glycerides and two to three fatty acids, namely caprylic acid and capric acid. Their name refers to the aliphatic arrangement of 6-12 carbon atoms, i.e., medium chain. Medium-chain triglycerides or MCTs are found in vegetable oil, coconut oil, kernel oil, among others. They can be separated in a lab as well as commercially by fractionation or phase transition method. Coconut oil is the major source of the production of medium-chain triglyceride. Palm kernel oil is preferred as a feedstock after coconut oil, accounting for almost 34.0 per cent of the output of medium-chain triglyceride. Medium-chain triglycerides are drab or slightly yellowish, sticky, and insoluble in water. They are miscible with methylene chloride, alcohol, petroleum products, and fatty oils.

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1 North America1.1 United States of America1.2 Canada2 Europe2.1 Germany2.2 United Kingdom2.3 France2.4 Italy2.5 Others3 Asia Pacific3.1 China3.2 Japan3.3 India3.4 ASEAN3.5 Others4 Latin America4.1 Brazil4.2 Argentina4.3 Mexico4.4 Others5 Middle East & Africa5.1 Saudi Arabia5.2 United Arab Emirates5.3 Nigeria5.4 South Africa5.5 Others

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The dietary and health supplements market has emerged as the leading category, as they are commonly used in the formulation of various nutritional and dietary supplements due to their potential to mitigate and avoid a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular, Alzheimers, Chyle Leaks, and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, medium-chain triglycerides are now attracting interest in the cosmetic and personal care industries due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Their use as an emollient, viscosity regulator and carrier for active substances in a variety of cosmetic formulations, including skincare products like creams, sunscreens, and beauty products like lipsticks, bath oils, are also expected to boost demand growth during the forecast period.

Asia-pacific market is expected to witness the fastest growth in the market. The growth of market in Asia Pacific is attributed to increasing consumer awareness of healthy dietary habits. In Asian countries like China, India and Japan, the market for medium-chain triglycerides such as caprylic, capric and lauric has risen as a result of growing demand from various end-user industries such as personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food & beverages. North America is another prominent region for the growth of the medium-chain triglyceride market. The growth of the market could be primarily attributed to a growing demand for dietary supplements and functional food & beverages among the young population. Over the years, people around the globe are steadily embracing nutritional supplements. Their sedentary lifestyle at work and look out for healthier habits is projected to contribute significantly to the rising trend in medium-chain triglyceride consumption over the forecast period.

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The major players in the market are DuPont de Nemours, Inc., BASF SE, Croda International Plc, Stepan Company, ABITEC Corporation, Lonza group Ltd., Wilmar International, among Others. The report covers the market shares, capacities, plant turnarounds, expansions, investments and mergers and acquisitions, among other latest developments of these market players.

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1. Help with time management

You can use your own adult experience to help your child manage their time effectively.

The HSC may seem overwhelming to them so you can help break it down into manageable study chunks. Sit down with them and work out a realistic study schedule. A good study schedule should cater to the way your child likes to work. For instance, do they get more value studying in intense short spurts rather than a one hour block?

There should be clear goals for each block of study. Having a rewards system may help too. Its also important to schedule relaxation and fun activities. Let your child lead it, its their timetable after all, and it has to work for them.

Studies show that students who use effective time management perform better academically and are less stressed.

Its important that your child doesn't feel pressured. Where possible, try and use positive language and gestures.

Use positive expressions or phrases that convey encouragement and being non-judgmental. For example, how can I help with your study today? This will help steer your child to the right paths through uplifting and constructive expressions and giving them control of their own situation.

Avoid using negative expressions or phrases that convey disappointment or judgment. For instance: youll never pass the HSC if you dont do more study or do you really think its a good idea to go on social media right now?

Your child will be very sensitive to any criticism or implied criticism. They will be especially sensitive given the enormity of the exams they are facing. So ask questions that arent loaded with any judgement, let them know they always have your support.

A healthy lifestyle is important for many reasons. Eating and sleeping well and staying fit is beneficial for your body.

Research shows theres a clear link between sleep and brain activity. We also know that getting a good nights sleep is important for teenagers mental health and it directly influences how well students perform in their exams.

But its not just sleep that counts. Exercise pumps oxygen into the brain and stimulates it. Studies by the UCLA have found that exercise actually increases brain growth and development. Meanwhile, what you eat also has a big effect on the way your brain functions. And this is especially true for teenagers whose bodies are still growing.

Proteins, like meat, fish, eggs and nuts, help the brains performance and produce amino acids. Amino acids create the happy chemicals in the brain which help to counter stress and anxiety. Then there are omega 3 foods, like oily fish, eggs, flax seeds and beef which help with learning and memory. Then theres other fats like avocado, olives, canola oil and nuts which strengthen your memory and help your brain work harder. In fact, these monounsaturated fats have been found to fight off Alzherimers and help the brain stay sharp for longer.

Antioxidant foods like blueberries, raspberries, kale and cherries fight the unstable molecules in your brain that cause stress and memory loss.

You can play a really important role in your childs HSC year by pointing them to the right foods, encouraging them to stay active and sleep well, and keeping them away from junk foods high in sugar or polyunsaturated fats.

There are more distractions for kids these days than ever before. Phone time, gaming time, social media and screen time generally, are a constant presence in many childrens lives.

Phones especially can be an addictive habit. A recent study of smartphones users found that the average person checks their phones over eighty times a day. And the effects of too much screen time have negative consequences.

A recent study found that children who spent more than two hours a day on screens scored lower in language and thinking tests and even experienced thinning of the brain in some extreme cases.

Phones, computers and gaming devices are bad distractions that will make your child lose focus. You dont have to eradicate them completely, but take them out of the study schedule and use them as rewards instead.

Get more information and advice at eSafety for parents and carers.

A study by the University of NSW found that 40% of HSC students were suffering from symptoms of depression or high stress or anxiety.

Theres no question that most HSC students feel very pressured. As a parent you can create a calm environment at home that will help reduce their anxiety. You can help turn their bedroom into a neat, tidy space that they feel comfortable and relaxed working in.

Meditation is another good way of overcoming stress. Perhaps you may want to investigate some meditation techniques or some meditation apps such as Headspace or Insight Timer.

Other techniques include breathing exercises which calm and dissipate stress or muscle relaxation.

Some students may like to try yoga which has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety. But, by ensuring that your child is living in a home where they feel safe, calm and protected, you will be giving them a peaceful space in which to study.

Of course, parents and carers need to look after their own wellbeing too so they can provide support from a strong base. You are, in a sense, also on this HSC journey. For more information visit the parent and carer hub for information and resources to help you help your child.

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Leonardtown, MD The Commissioners of Leonardtown have partnered with the Leonardtown Business Association and Visit St. Marys to highlight the great options that are available in Leonardtown for those who are looking to live a Fit and Healthy Lifestyle.

A resource page has been created to gather information together about all the wonderful options there are for living healthfully in Southern Maryland (www.VisitLeonardtownMD.com/HealthyLiving).

Learn where you can rent a canoe or kayak and spend the day paddling along beautiful Breton Bay, engage with others in a fun, group fitness class (options include standup paddleboard, sunrise or aerial yoga, tai chi, and much more), sample award-winning, heart-healthy wines and delicious meals that are also nourishing for your body, learn where to shop for organic, natural foods, and find holistic experts to aid you on your journey to health and well-being.

Whether you are a visitor or a resident of this small, vibrant town, living a healthy and happy lifestyle is possible in Leonardtown.

To learn more about Healthy Living in Leonardtown visit: VisitLeonardtownMD.com/HealthyLiving.

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Influencer:Carla Kemp, 58, personal assistant-real estate investor

Instagram: @fabnfitbycarla

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After having her daughter, in 1984, Kemp was determined to get back to a healthy weight. That motivated her to join a gym. Once she saw the results of regular workouts, she says, she never stopped.

I choose different fitness components to focus on each day, without having to spend hours each time working out. I do cross training yoga for flexibility; a cardiovascular workout for my heart, like a spin class two or three times a week. Then I'll follow that up with ab work or stretching. The other three days I focus on weight training, with free weights or machines.

I listen to my music. I love Motown, old-school music. I walk in with my music in my ears and leave with my music; that keeps me motivated and going. If I forget my music, I'm like, Oh no, what am I going to do?"

When I get burned out I'll hire a trainer or I'll take on new activities. Those have included joining a swim team, playing tennis and training for a marathon. I'm just kind of an adventurous person by spirit. I like trying new things. Roller skating is my new hobby. It's a great workout.

Establish a daily routine that you can stick to. If you haven't been doing anything, start with something not too aggressive, like a 10-minute walk, then slowly add on to it. You'll notice you start looking forward to it.

You also need to make the correlation that exercise is just like brushing your teeth, just like combing your hair it's something you have to do. Once you start doing it, you will stop fighting it; it will become a normal part of what you do.

Breakfast: I drink a protein shake or fruit with a little yogurt, granola, nuts or seeds. I try to eat whatever fruit is in season.

Lunch: Simple works for me: salad with greens, kale, arugula, veggies, nuts and maybe some fruit in it. I do think a crunch factor is good, as it helps satisfy you cucumbers, carrots, radishes, broccoli.

Dinner: I like to have some type of warm vegetables over a salad or rice or couscous, warm cauliflower steak, sweet potatoes.

Nighttime: Popcorn, that's my treat. I drizzle some olive oil on it and sprinkle on sea salt. I air-pop it. I don't have a microwave.

If I'm out with a girlfriend and she's having something I wouldn't typically eat, like a dessert or fried food, I might indulge in it. I just don't go overboard. I'll also have a cocktail out occasionally.

I spend more time warming up. I also notice that weight training is so critical to hold on to muscle tone. I always knew flexibility was important, but now I realize it even more.

I don't feel the need to be working out at the intensity that I was when I was in my 20s and 30s. Strength training, breaking a sweat and consistency is now key. I'm kind of taking the easier approach because I don't want to cause an injury even a minor one. If something made me stop, I would just be a wreck.

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COVID-19 has weighed heavy on our hearts for months. But did you know the virus may actually harm your heart?

A new Cleveland Clinic survey shows some Americans dont realize the impact COVID-19 can have on heart health.

According to the survey, a quarter of Americans mistakenly believed the virus only affects the lungs, not the heart. Dr. Samir Kapadia says even people who have healthy hearts can experience problems due to a COVID-19 infection. Those with heart disease are at particularly high risk for severe COVID infection and complications, but the survey shows more than 60 percent are unaware.

The survey says nearly 70% dont realize hypertension increases the risk for a severe case of coronavirus. Stress can also negatively affect your heart. However, only about half of Americans are aware of the consequences.

People who have fear, people who have anger, it has been shown that both of these can lead to blood clotting mechanisms and can cause heart attacks, Kapadia said. Stress of a serious nature, like with COVID, where youre seriously ill, can have high adrenaline levels and that can create, sometimes, the heart-pumping function to go down.

Kapadia says offices and hospitals have implemented safety measures, so dont delay care for concerning symptoms or check-ups to help manage chronic heart or medical conditions.

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Cookbooks are one of the most popular genres of books today because of their helpful kitchen tips and meal ideas. College students and beginners in cooking are among those that invest in great cookbooks, but it can be difficult to find a cookbook that has a story of its own.

There is A Season: An Intentional Approach to Sustenance is no ordinary cookbook, but the story of its birth and everything the book entails makes it stand out among other recipe books. The launch for the second edition of the book will be held at 6 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 7.

CEO of RTA Consulting Rita Mathew edited the book, and fourth year University of Georgia student Emma Traynor incorporated her own artwork.

Mathew got her vision for the book after joining the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program. This program is meant to bring science to the community through environmental lectures and projects, and this gave Mathew the idea to turn a fundraising project into a cookbook.

The cookbook reflects on what the Master Gardeners program is about. Included inside are recipes, articles, photos and quotes that emphasize environmental stewardship, the integration of daily habits of buying and knowing about crops, gardening and learning to grow food. The book is meant to foster health and community connections.

Mathew emphasizes the importance of patterns throughout the book. These patterns can be healthy habits, crop routines or even aesthetic patterns. Seasons are also described as patterns, and the cookbook shows recipes for meals that can be made in each season.

We decided to look at the bigger picture of patterns, and instead of having a cookbook with appetizers, entrees [or]desserts, what we came up with was seasonal living, Mathew said. So we have the book arranged in terms of seasons. We show what would be the best optimal thing to do in spring, summer, fall and winter.

Traynor was immediately excited about the project because of her background in art, and she thought it was a great way to interact with the Athens community. Traynor and Mathew collaborated and edited drafts of Traynors artwork, and throughout the cookbook we see Traynors work reflects the recipes.

This was a project that I wasnt expecting to be so involved in, but it was a great opportunity and a great experience, Traynor said. Rita is an awesome lady doing awesome things. There were so many coincidences about the project that made it feel like it was meant to happen.

There will be four speakers at the book launch discussing their contributions to the book and their connections to Mathew. The publication of this second edition will support Athens Land Trust, an organization that promotes conservation and development in Athens. The event will highlight the books relationship with the organization, and UGA students get a $5 discount on the book.

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Grow-06 is bringing the classroom outdoors and the community together. Students and residents in Walnut Hills are creating community gardens in an effort to fight food insecurity and give healthier food options.Community members are working to get all hands on deck when it comes to starting and continuing healthier lifestyles. In 2017, the only supermarket in the neighborhood closed its doors rendering Walnut Hills a food desert. There are now a total of eight urban gardens throughout the community, growing lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, collard greens and more.Frederick Douglas and DAMPE Community School students meet at their school gardens each week. Kids are now harvesting before the winter, they'll then learn how to do seed starting indoors before planting again next spring.

Grow-06 is bringing the classroom outdoors and the community together.

Students and residents in Walnut Hills are creating community gardens in an effort to fight food insecurity and give healthier food options.

Community members are working to get all hands on deck when it comes to starting and continuing healthier lifestyles.

In 2017, the only supermarket in the neighborhood closed its doors rendering Walnut Hills a food desert.

There are now a total of eight urban gardens throughout the community, growing lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, collard greens and more.

Frederick Douglas and DAMPE Community School students meet at their school gardens each week. Kids are now harvesting before the winter, they'll then learn how to do seed starting indoors before planting again next spring.

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This fall, Healthy Living for ME will be hosting workshops virtually and by phone that are focused on helping Mainers who are living with diabetes and/or other chronic conditions, including pain.

Improving management of chronic conditions through lifestyle changes and management strategies can really make a difference in a persons overall quality of life, said Jen Paquet, Healthy Living for MEs training manager. With these statewide programs, our goal is to improve the overall wellness of Mainers by helping individuals address their unique needs and better manage their own health.

Upcoming workshops available statewide through Healthy Living for ME include:

Living Well with Diabetesis conducted virtually and has workshop options beginning Oct. 12. Living Well with Diabetes is designed to help people with type 2 diabetes or who are pre-diabetic to learn how to live well. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear, and frustration; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating; appropriate use of medication; and working with healthcare providers.

Better Health Now with Diabetesprovides participants all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop, but participants receive a free mail order toolkit and work with a leader on the workshop materials via phone or Zoom either individually or in small groups. Better Health Now with Diabetes workshops are available beginning Nov. 10.

Living Well with Painis conducted virtually and has workshop options beginning Oct. 18. This workshop is designed for people who are dealing with persistent pain such as back pain, post-surgical pain, headaches, and other pain that lasts for more than three months despite treatments. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments.

Better Health Now with Painprovides participants all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Pain workshop, but participants receive a free mail order toolkit and work with a leader on the workshop materials via phone or Zoom either individually or in small groups. Better Health Now with Pain workshops are available beginning Nov. 2.

Better Health Nowis a workshop designed to help those living with chronic conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or other conditions.Participants in this workshop receive a free toolkit in the mailand will work with a leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times, either by themselves or in small groups. There are several Better Health Now workshops scheduled for this fall, including one scheduled to begin on Oct. 25. Topics covered during the workshop include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and how to evaluate new treatments.

Mainers who would like to participate in the virtual workshops but do not have access to the necessary technology may be eligible to borrow an iPad through Healthy Living for ME.

These workshops are free to any adult Mainer dealing with chronic conditions or diabetes, or their caregivers, but advance registration is required. Please contact Healthy Living for ME at 1-800-620-6036 orinfo@healthylivingforme.orgfor more information and to register. You can also register via our website,www.healthylivingforme.org.

Healthy Living for ME also welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. Our evidence-based programming can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations.

To learn more about these and other workshops offered by Healthy Living for ME, visitwww.healthylivingforme.org.

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June is alzheimers and brain awareness month. An opportunity to talk about the disease and dementia.

According to the Fisher Center for Alzheimers, dementia is a group of symptoms that make it hard to remember, think clearly, make decisions or even control your emotions.

While alzheimers is a neurological brain disorder causing problems with memory, the Alzheimers Association says its never too early or too late to incorporate healthy habits for your brain.

Since everyone with a brain is at risk for these issues, the group has 10 ways to love your brain.

One of which is to incorporate a go purple diet.

Purple is the color of the alzheimers association and the purple foods they list include blueberries, blackberries and plums which have antioxidants and omega 3s which may improve brain health and function.

Another way follow your heart. Know and understand your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke from conditions like diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Knowing these things can help you take care of your brain by taking care of your heart.

For a list of the other eight ways to love your brain, click here.For more facts and figures from the alzheimers association, click here.

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For a little over a month, the Lawrence County Health Department has been working to administer the COVID-19 to teenagers in the county.

We started as soon as they opened up, Angela Doyle, director of nursing for the department, said.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said, during the first week of May, that eligibility to receive the vaccine was open to those ages 12 and older.

The governors decision follows that of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, who have approved vaccination for teens as well.

Vaccinations for COVID-19 began in December 2020, beginning with health workers and those 80 and older, then eligibility was gradually lowered in following months as more vaccines became available.

Doyle spoke at a vaccination clinic that was set up at Ironton Middle School on June 11. A similar event had taken place for Symmes Valley Schools the preceding day.

Doyle said the department has been visiting all school districts in the county and that they were now on their second round of visits.

The health department also hosted a special clinic for high school students in early May at the South Point Board of Education offices, the site of their weekly vaccine clinics. That event was timed so that students could receive both doses of a vaccine before prom and graduation events.

Doyle said attendance for the events has varied and that there is a possibility that the state may open up the vaccine to those under 12.

There are studies and they are hoping to push that through sooner, rather than later, she said, adding that the department is keeping watch on all updates.

Three vaccines, Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson, are available for the general population, but Doyle said only the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses, is allowed for those under 18.

Doyle said the department will continue to offer vaccines to youth in the county, with follow-up events, as well as their weekly clinic on Wednesdays at the South Point location.

More information can be found on the health departments Facebook page or by calling 740-532-3962.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has also urged that children 12 and older get the Pfizer vaccine and agreed that it is fine to give more than one vaccine at the same time, especially for kids who are behind on their regular vaccinations.

Children are far less likely than adults to get seriously ill from COVID-19, but they do sometimes die, and thousands have been hospitalized. By last month, those ages 12 to 17 were making up slightly more of the nations new coronavirus infections than adults over 65, a group thats now largely vaccinated.

Side effects are the same as adults experience, mostly sore arms and flu-like fever, chills or aches that signal the immune system is revving up. The Associated Press contributed to this story

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The statistic is startling according to the American Cancer Society, one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their life. Early detection is key, but the pandemic has caused some women to put off their yearly screening.

Sharon Faucher, of Southington, is one of those women. She finally went in May of this year, only to discover there was an issue. The radiologist comes in and explains to me that I have three areas of concern and that they need to do a biopsy and testing. Faucher was then diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer. A devastating blow for the 66 year old, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1995 and underwent a mastectomy.

The emotion was so different than the first time. Back then, I was scared. This time I was not only scared, but I was angry.

Faucher had a mastectomy in June and credits the team of professionals at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) with saving her life and walking her through the process.

Dr. April Duckworth is an angel of an angel. She was right by my side the whole time, Faucher explained.

Dr. Duckworth, breast surgeon at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, says the pandemic has impacted some of the cases shes seeing. It seems since COVID started, people are presenting with more advanced disease because they felt a lump during the height of the pandemic and werent able to get in to see their doctor or they were hesitant to go to imaging facilities to be seen, said Duckworth.

Dr. Duckworth says women should start getting an annual mammogram at age 40, but for those with a family history of the disease, they should consult with their doctor and start screenings even earlier.

If you do have a family history, take the age of the youngest person who was diagnosed and subtract 10 years from their age. Thats when you should at least start getting a clinical breast exam, said Duckworth.

Faucher says there was no lump associated with her most recent diagnosis, which is why women need to schedule their yearly screenings. Thats why its so important to get the appropriate screenings before its the size of something that you can feel. The earlier you catch something, the better the outcome. If its small you can treat it with surgery and the less likely you are of having to go through chemotherapy, said Dr. Duckworth.

Faucher encourages every women to be mindful of their health and make sure they are being proactive. Just get your mammogram. Im telling you, it can save your life, she said. I cant say enough about Hartford HealthCare. Im in awe and I thank everyone who was part of my recovery.

Dr. April Duckworth is a breast surgeon with The Hospital of Central Connecticut. For more information, call 860.224.5416 or visit http://www.hartfordhealthcare.org/breastcancer

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Donna Handley, President, Backus Hospital| For The Bulletin

On March 7, a butcher, husband and father suffered a severe laceration to a major artery while cutting meat at Salem Prime Cuts.

As The Day published recently, this was no routine injury. He severed his common femoral vein and was bleeding to death. They call this kind of injury a widow-maker. Thankfully, our team made sure it didnt live up to its name. In the span of 24 hours, at least four people were credited with saving the life of 28-year-old Adam Ritchotte of Baltic.

Dr. Kyle McClaine, EMS Medical Director for Backus Hospital, explained to the media that Adams amazing story allows us to raise community awareness of Stop the Bleed, our EMS training, our hospital system, and the power of our healthcare system.

I couldnt agree more. An injury such as Adams can lead to death in three minutes. But in 2017, Hartford HealthCare launched a statewide program to educate EMS personnel on wound packing and pressure dressing techniques. Those methods and the talents of our trained colleagues were key to Adams survival.

So were the skilled hands of Backus Trauma Surgeon David Coletti, MD, who was credited as the third person to save Adams life (the first was Adams friend and co-worker who applied direct pressure to the wound, the second an EMS worker). Dr. Coletti was able to stop the bleeding and stabilize Adam so that he could be transported by LIFE STAR to Hartford Hospital, where Backus and Hartford Hospital vascular surgeon Edward Griffin, MD, performed an extremely risky surgery that can only be done at a tertiary care center. That saved Adams life for the fourth time in 24 hours.

Adam is now home and continuing to improve.

This very complicated case showcases how we provide care for a patient from start to finish. The technique Dr. Gifford used to repair Adams vein meant the patient wouldnt need a prosthetic. While he did the vein repair, Hartford Hospital trauma surgeons worked to successfully save Adams leg and they were able to avoid needing skin grafts for his leg, as well. After Adam went home, he was cared for by HHC at Home nurses. Thats coordinated care.

I am so proud to share and tell this story. Because this is tale story of teamwork about how a community hospital, its skilled physicians, EMS partners, LIFE STAR and our tertiary care facility worked together against all odds. I marvel at the communication and coordination it took to save Adams life, and I want to thank everyone involved, including our Emergency Medical Services partners if it werent for our first responders, Adam might never have made it to the hospital.

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For Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a local group is asking people to begin focusing more on their brain health as an important step to the return.

TOLEDO, Ohio Ohio no longer has COVID-19 health orders in place and life is slowly starting to return to normal.

For Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a local group is asking people to begin focusing more on their brain health as an important step to the return.

Over the last year, the coronavirus pandemic has been top of mind for many people, but with restrictions lifting, the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio wants you to starting thinking about your brain health.

"It's maintaining a good healthy blood pressure, maintain your heart health and your heart health affects your brain health," said Julia Pechlivanos, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are six million people in the United States living with the disease and many more suffering from some other form of dementia.

Pechlivanos says Alzheimer's affects more than just the person who has it.

"Each of those individuals has about two unpaid caregivers," said Pechlivanos. "Family members, friends, neighbors. So this isn't just impacting the individuals with dementia. It's also impacting the entire family."

According to Pechlivanos, it's never too early to start thinking about your brain health.

Some of the best ways to do it include:

"There is also a positive impact on how long someone can live on their own and take care of their daily needs if they are living a healthy lifestyle, regardless of whether they eventually develop dementia," she Pechlivanos.

Pechlivanos says they're always getting more information on ways to help people avoid developing dementia or slow the disease progression.

The Alzheimer's Association says not to focus on just one of the factors, a mixture of all of them is the best way to help prevent dementia.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. It's one of the largest expansions Compass Community Center has witnessed in over 30 years. On Friday, the center partnered with CAN Community Health to provide on-site doctors and other immediate services to people who test positive for HIV.

Thirty years ago, Compass gave Velvet Lenore Smith, Miss Palm Beach Pride 2016 the resources to be empowered, advocating and living her best life.

It doesnt matter who you are. We all are living the same way we all are trying to do the same thing. we all want to be loved and respected, Smith said. Im living my life because of Compass.

The mission has stayed the same but services and programming have expanded. On June 25, the center partnered with CAN Community Health, full-service nonprofit clinics that offer medical, dental, psychological, and lifestyle counseling to HIV patients, regardless of their financial situation, insurance status, or ability to pay.

The same day if theyre tested and they test positive theyre going to see a doctor, theyre going to receive treatment and theyre going to walk out of our clinic with medication, said Patrice Gray, CAN Community Health practice administrator.

Gray gave WPTV a tour. She calls offering on-the-spot care proactive.

Once they walk through the door theyre going to walk out completely taken care of. Theres no reason that we need to send them anywhere else to any other agency. This is their one-stop-shop for their healthy living, Gray said.

It also encourages testing and promotes healthy outcomes.

Through PrEP services, through prevention and education were trying to bring those numbers down, said Gabrielle Brito, RN, CAN Community Health, registered nurse team lead. CAN provides a whole range of opportunities for people to seek services without feeling judged.

Compass said this partnership was three years in the making and while the look of the center has changed, the centers goal hasnt.

Its really taking Compass back to its roots because you cant talk about the LGBTQ community without recognizing the history, the trauma, and the past with HIV and AIDS," said Julie Seavers, Compass CEO and executive director.

Testing just like a persons results is confidential. To learn more about CAN Community Health, click here.

To learn more about services and programming at Compass Community Center, click here.

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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia, know that youre not alone. The road ahead will consist of good days and bad days, but an emphasis on living a healthier lifestyle can help prepare you to live well and focus your energies on what is most important to you.

Living a healthy life with Alzheimer's disease involves examining the influences that impact your experience living with dementia. The health benefits associated with maintaining your physical, emotional, social and spiritual health may help improve your daily life.

Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet can help you live well with your diagnosis for as long as possible. Research suggests that mild-to-moderate physical activity may help delay or slow a decline in thinking skills, reduce stress, possibly help improve symptoms of depression, and may even reduce risk of falls. Some evidence also suggests that exercise may directly benefit brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow. Even stronger evidence suggests exercise may protect brain health through its proven benefits to the cardiovascular system. Just besure to check with your physician before starting a new exercise routine.

A balanced diet has not been proven as an effective treatment to address symptoms of Alzheimer's, but the best current evidence suggests that heart-healthy eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, also may help protect the brain. A Mediterranean diet includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, and nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats.

Coming to terms with a serious diagnosis like Alzheimer's disease involves embracing changes in your emotional state, so allow yourself to experience a range of emotions. One of the most important things you can do is talk about your feelings with someone you trust such as your spouse, partner, a close friend, pastor or counselor. Sometimes a different perspective can be helpful as you learn to adjust to living with the disease and cope with difficult feelings.

While there is no conclusive evidence that brain exercises can slow or reverse cognitive decline, learning new information, taking a class, or challenging yourself to try a new hobby or activity may help increase your brain activity. Some types of mental exercises may have the added benefit of connecting you with others socially, which also may improve your mental health.

Strong relationships and an active social network can have an impact on your health. Building a support network with others who are living in the early stage can help normalize what you're experiencing, reduce the impact of stigma and improve your quality of life.

At first, you may be hesitant to engage in social activities for fear of making a mistake or having difficulty with communication. Consider pursuing activities that you enjoy or that satisfy you so much, that you can move past your hesitation. You can also find early-stage social engagement programs near you.

Enhancing your spiritual life can help you cope with challenging feelings, find meaning in your diagnosis and live your life more deeply. Some people find their spiritual core through church or connections with their spiritual community, or through being in nature. Others find the essence of self through solitary activities that calm the mind, like meditation, yoga or prayer. Still others find it through the love of family and friends, by engaging or just being with those who provide understanding and acceptance.

By educating yourself about the disease, developing effective coping strategies and planning for the future, you can create a solid foundation from which to cope with the new challenges and changes that lie ahead. And importantly, these healthy behaviors are also critical for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia. As a caregiver, it is important to practice your own self-care and to ensure you also have a support network for your own well-being.

Resources, support and information are always available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at alz.org/delval, or through the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

As the world's largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Alzheimer's Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure.

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By Radhika IyerTalati

Indic traditions emphasise that good mental and physical health is directly connected to three prime activities what we eat, how we breathe and the way we think. These help us to understand the deep connection between our bodies, minds, emotions and thoughts.

One needs to respect the balance between the physical or the food that we eat, mental or the thoughts that we manifest by what we think, emotional or the reactions or responses to situations that we give and the spiritual aspects that we experience in understanding the connection between us and the cosmos. Only when all this is in balance will we have the fortune to experience a healthy, peaceful and successful life. Let us briefly divide these three important aspects that help detox our bodies and help us live a wholesome life.

Based on the principles of the Indic sciences, our life is primarily composed of elements that are sattva or pure, ahimsa or nonviolence and upyogita or symbiotic living. It is in this context that a yogic diet is recommended to live a wholesome life. An ancient practice that has been tried and tested for over thousands of years, a yogic diet promotes mindful eating, consumption in moderation, eating according to the season and indulging in organic and natural food for consumption. A wholesome diet promotes the concept of mit-aahar or moderate eating encourages one to eat food that is in accordance with ones doshas. Our civilization understood the interspersed connection between the ecology and us and this probably is the one reason that we must find the lost connection on why we need to discipline our food eating habits in accordance to nature. Indulging in wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds etc that are both fresh and seasonal are the correct tools to live a healthy lifestyle.

Physical exercise like Yoga is known to help tune into the bodys mechanism. We now need to connect individual intelligence with that of the universal consciousness. Our seers devised yoga as a way to overcome all suffering, internal or external, to enable us to live a healthy and peaceful life. Yoga helps centre the mind in chaotic times, strengthening immunity and building a strong but calm mind that can help us to withstand everything that comes our way. Practicing Yoga Asanas for just 30 minutes every day combined with simple breathing techniques and meditation, will help stretch the body and mind making us stronger and more flexible, less lethargic and more active. Not to mention we will be able to lead a disease and infection free life once we start our yogic journey.

Our traditions emphasise that good mental and physical health is directly connected to the way we breathe. Correct breathing is known to help sharpen the brain and body, increase immunity, reduce stress and increase efficiency. Morden research confirms that most of us use only 20 percent of our breathing capacity during our entire lifetime, essentially hyperventilating on two overworked and exhausted lungs throughout our lives. And without realising this, we live a stressful and disease filled life. Specific breathing routines have thus been established by our ancients that are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. Simple breathing techniques to manage breath must be practiced every day to consciously navigate the body towards great health.

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