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How do I live a healthier lifestyle? is one of the most common questions Im asked as a physical therapist and movement coach. There is an infinite number of technical tips and interventions I can educate my clients on, but the reality is none of them matter until we first address the most basic levels of our health and beliefs surrounding our health first.

In my years of practice, Ive noted common patterns of thoughts and habits among individuals who lead overall healthy lifestyles and consistently meet their health goals. And on the other hand, sets of habits among those who continue to fall short of living the life they dream of living.

There are several layers to living a healthy lifestyle, and it doesnt help to focus on the more advanced layers until you have a solid base in place.Like any other skill in life, we need to master the basics before moving on to more advanced techniques. The base of healthy life choices addresses the lowest hanging fruit first. And this is where well start today.

I would like to note that living a healthy lifestyle is a journey, not a destination. It will involve revisiting all aspects of your health on a regular basis. The earlier you can adopt the habit of reflection and continuous learning the better.

At the root of all of your choices is your mindset. It becomes impossible to move forward in a meaningful way without doing some work to address your mindset before all else.

Having the wrong mindset in place is hands down the biggest detriment I observe to living a healthier lifestyle.It doesnt matter how much you change your diet or physical activity until you believe that you are a person who lives a healthy lifestyle.

Until you address this, youll just be an imposter to your mind. A great place to start is to look at the work of Carol Dweck, Ph.D. in her bookMindset: The New Psychology of Successto determine if you have a fixed or growth mindset when it comes to your health. Having a fixed mindset will keep you firmly rooted in place, while a growth mindset will allow you to continue to explore and develop your base of health knowledge and beliefs.

Another key component to making healthy choices is to surround yourself with the right influences.By being around those who are making the choices you want to see yourself making youve given yourself a support and accountability system.Research has found that those who surround themselves with people who have similar goals and interests are much more likely to succeed.

Finding your community can take some time and can happen in a variety of ways. Start by trying to find local people with similar interests. Check out local group classes and support groups until you find the right fit.

Another way to establish a sense of community is through online groups, podcasts, and audiobooks. Nothing quite compares to in-person interactions, but another way to spend time around the right voices is to seek out similar people online. There are infinite potentials in this day and age. Try finding topic-specific groups online to give you further recommendations, support, and resources. Seek out podcasts or audiobooks to both learn and keep yourself in the right mindset for success. These can be great motivators and everyday reminders.

Sleep forms the base of our health.You can start to focus on diet and exercise, but if you arent getting high-quality sleep at night these other choices wont make the same impact.Research continues to show the detriment lack of sleep can have on our health, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep to our health and wellness.

So give your sleep habits a thorough audit. Are you going to bed early enough or struggling to fall asleep? Waking up rested or instead find yourself hitting the snooze button for hours? Are you staying asleep throughout the night or waking up every few hours? Make observations and then come up with a plan to address your most pressing sleep issues. Youd be amazed at the difference this simple step can make!

The best part about the above suggestions is that none of them require an investment of anything other than your time. The most basic aspects of your health are accessible to you today, so how can you get started?

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BYU-Idaho offers a variety of activities that can help students choose physical exercise to stay in shape.

Some of these activities include dancing, yoga, spin classes, cross-fit and much more. Information for each activity can be found on the Fitness Activities section of the BYU-I website.

The Wellness Center offers additional resources for students to learn how to create a healthier lifestyle.

Logan Christoffersen, a junior studying exercise physiology, is a personal trainer for the center.

Each semester, there is an opening social called Fit4Life where students can meet coaches and trainers, Christoffersen said. For $25 per semester, students will have access to a personal trainer as well as a wellness coach to help them reach whatever goals they have.

Christoffersen explained that the type of exercise that someone does is not as important as finding something to consistently do.

Some people dont like going to the gym, and thats fine, Christoffersen said. Go play racquetball if thats what you like. The idea is to make small changes in your life that will help you reach your goal.

Isaac Triance, a junior studying public health, considers himself an enthusiast on living a healthy life. He suggested that students should change their mindset if they want to enjoy the process of losing weight.

Change your expectations, because losing weight is a process, Triance said. Some people can lose weight easily, and others have a difficult time. What is most important is that you enjoy the process.

Christoffersen mentioned how the Fit4Life program has helped him.

This is how I found something that works for me and that I enjoy doing, Christoffersen said. We have that opportunity here on campus.

Students can visit the Wellness Center located in Hart 174 or the Wellness Center website to find more information about the programs it offers.

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Americans of all ages and genders are increasingly struggling with heart failure and the underlying behaviors influencing the growth of the disease. On the heels of a research paper I recently referenced in one of my articlescomes arecentstudy published in JAMA Cardiology that describes a dramatic increase in the number of older people dying from heart disease.

While the study cites an increase in the aging population as a contributing factor, still other studies suggest that cardiovascular death rates are also rising among younger adults, due in part to widespread obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The common denominator? The need for more physical activity, a balanced plant-based diet, avoidance of smoking and heavy drinking, staying social and limiting stress.

Beyond these alarming statistics is the simple observation that the behavior of older Americans is being mimicked by the next generation and, as the numbers show, theyre beginning to pay the price. I'ma proponent of psychosocial models where motivation anchored in our emotional relationships sustains healthy behavior. And while these trends among middle age adults are disturbing, I see opportunity in the cries for a new approach to confront these lifestyle-induced conditions.

The opportunity is naturally imbedded in the inherently intergenerational nature of our most cherished loving relationships. Think about the classic motivators of older adults, particularly men. We want to dance at our daughters wedding, watch our grandchildren grow and, increasingly, pursue encore careers where we often collaborate with younger workers. Intergenerational relationships are built-into virtually all dimensions of our priorities.

This social proximity offers a tremendous opportunity to lead by example and contribute to a new culture of healthiness in the course of maintaining our own motivation to stay fit. As these loving relationships continually fuel our desire to stay healthy and enjoy the emotional benefits, they simultaneously send a message that can influence the next generation. We can show them the way.

What can a 50-plus person do to make their own installment in a new culture of health that stems these unwanted trends into future generations? Consider the following:

Lead by example. To have any credibility and influence with the people closest to you, youre going to have to lead a healthy lifestyle and become a role model. Beyond diet and exercise, you need to demonstrate that your lifestyle translates into a robust social agenda where youre engaged with the people you love, doing the things that mean the most to you. Show how the lifestyle connects to the end game, your social agenda. Demonstrating this link is critical as it represents the why for healthy living.

Be a coach, cheerleader and confidant. Relationships are complex and everyone is different, but the common denominator and the underlying support for health behavior is ones social safety net. To the extent feasible and appropriate, be that safety net for the people you love. Living healthy is tough these days for all and particularly middle- aged individuals who are juggling their job, the kids and life in general. One of the biggest challenges to a healthy lifestyle is simply finding the time to exercise. Identify your niche and be there for them.

Engage in the behaviors. The healthy-living men in my studies often exercise with their loved ones, and practice healthy dietary rituals with many of them. Again, everyone, especially when it comes to family, has a unique needs and interests. When you can, engage in healthy practices with your circle of family and friends. Whether exercise, diet or both, this is a team sport so cast a wide net for people who share your passion and belief in healthy behavior. By the way, sometimes you can pull in the grandchildren. Extending the intergenerational playbook to another level can be a real hoot.

Dont force it. If its one thing Ive learned as a parent its our children do not automatically share our interests. Just because we like something doesnt mean that they will, even when theyre adults. To have any hope of influencing decision-making the transmission process is as important as the behaviors themselves. Habits, routines and rituals have to seep into an individuals personal values in just the right way and at the right pace. Thats why leading by example is so important. Its effectiveness is the strong message without a forceful process. Take your time.

The increase in heart failure among both older and younger Americans in the context of prior reductions is concerning. The fact that were struggling to find an effective response is even more worrisome. The truth is that pills andmedicine can only go so far. The sustainable answer lies in our lifestyle. The key to our lifestyles, I believe, is right in front of us in the motivation to be found among the people we love and the passions we pursue. Yes, healthy living is a gift to ourselves, but perhaps even more so, one for the next generation.

Louis Bezich, senior vice president of strategic alliances at Cooper University Health Care, is author of "Crack The Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50."

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Eight-hundred and ninety-six students have received flu vaccinations on campus this semester, which David Rubenstein, the executive director of the Health and Wellness Center, said is the most in the history of the university.

Rubenstein said the flu vaccination is one of the many initiatives of the Health and Wellness Centers pursuit to promote healthy living at Lehigh.

The Health and Wellness Center partners with several offices around campus to coordinate services and disseminate information across the campus. Some of these groups include Health Advancement and Prevention Services, Peer Health Advisors, Sexual Health Committee, the Pride Center and the Office of Gender Violence.

Olivia Anderson, 20, the president of Peer Health Advisors, said the groups work together to promote one anothers initiatives.

She said Peer Health Advisors directs students to the Health and Wellness Center in each of its presentations.

We do see (the Health and Wellness Center) as a very valuable resource for students that were lucky to have on campus, Anderson said.

In previous years, the Health and Wellness Center had seen a slow decline in the number of students vaccinated on campus.

Looking back, the ways of communicating to students have certainly changed over the years, Director of Nursing Kathleen Brehm said.

Coordinating a wide variety of on- and off-campus resources aided the Health and Wellness Centers success this year.

Organizations, such as the local Walgreens, are in partnership with Lehigh to promote healthy living. Walgreens began working with Lehigh by administering travel vaccines to students, and it helped in this years flu clinic.

At the end of the day, we all live in the same community, Rubenstein said.

In addition to promoting flu vaccinations, the Health and Wellness Center is active in promoting its STI (sexually transmitted infection) clinics and testing.

The STI testing that does exist at the (Health and Wellness Center) is very comprehensive, Anderson said. Theyre there to help you, they can explain it to you completely, and theyre so fast.

STI testing is offered on a daily basis at the Health and Wellness Center.

Karen Sicinski, a registered nurse at the Health and Wellness Center, said clinic events are supplemental to the testing and services regularly offered by the center.

The idea of the clinics is to have these events that highlight (services) and just give you another opportunity to visit the (Health and Wellness Center) for something else, she said.

Other important wellness activities, like womens health and nutrition counseling, occur regularly, but arent necessarily highlighted as heavily as events like the flu and STI clinics.

The Health and Wellness Center staff has made a conscious effort to not only spread word about the departments services, but also to implement current and important wellness activities.

Rubenstein said the Health and Wellness Center plans to implement a vaping cessation program, and a mindfulness program in the spring.

The research is very clear that mindfulness has so many health and wellness benefits, Rubenstein said.

The Health and Wellness Center also plans to revamp its website in an attempt to be more interactive with students to circulate health and wellness knowledge.

This past fall has been absolutely terrific in terms of the Health and Wellness Center really thinking much more broadly about health and well-being across our entire campus, Rubenstein said.

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With Halloween and Trick or Treating just a few days ago, I thought I would get creative with my title. In honor of this holiday that glorifies sugar, I thought that I would go through some common fitness mindsets that can easily bamboozle you. Working out and being healthy should be a treat. Here are some common misconceptions:

Carbohydrates are bad for you.If I had a dollar for every time I heard this I would be able to purchase the Miami Dolphins (somebody needs too). Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for many of the bodys vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system, kidneys and heart. If the body doesnt receive sufficient carbohydrate, it breaks down muscle and other tissue to produce glucose.

Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat. It is better however to consume complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates have more nutrients and take longer to digest.

No pain = no gainExercise should never hurt. Soreness is not unusual when you start an exercise program, but your body acclimates quickly, and soreness should be less of a problem as your muscles adapt. Warming up and stretching before and after exercising should help. There is a difference between soreness and pain. Pain is a sign that you are doing something wrong. If you are experiencing pain, you are either exercising at too great an intensity or using improper form. Dont ignore it find out what you are doing that is causing the pain, and give your body a chance to recover.

The best time to work out is early in the morningNot exactly. Many people believe that the energy boost you get from exercise is a double-edged sword. It is a great pick-me-up in the morning, but if you work out at night, you may not sleep well. If this was gospel truth, morning people would rule the earth. Fortunately, there is no one best time to exercise. It is a matter of what you prefer. You can try different times of day and see how it goes. Some people are at their best in the morning, while others can not fit it in except at lunchtime or after work. Fitting exercise into your day should be a priority. And no, working out is unlikely to keep you up at night. As long as you dont exercise too close to bedtime, you will probably sleep better on the days you work out.

Use the scale to determine progressThe scale is not all that intelligent, seriously. You give it far too much power over dictating how you feel about yourself. It cannot distinguish between fat and lean body mass. It is in fact possible to lose fat and weigh more due to muscle increase. That is actually supportive of long term fat loss. Even worse, the scale might suggest you are doing great; on your diet by revealing that youre losing pounds, but muscle loss will result in a slowing of metabolism.

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There is a lot of bogus information out there, especially in the social media world. Use a little common sense before taking random advice from anyone other than a healthcare professional. Its like trying to get an oil change in your car from the bakery shop next door. Leave it to the experts, I wouldnt recommend anything else.

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UCLA legend and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is teaming up with UCLA Health for a wide variety of new health and wellness initiatives designed to improve health and prevent disease.

The partnership will be announced at the 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Los Angeles Light the Night Walk, an event for which UCLA Health is the presenting sponsor.

The Los Angeles Laker superstar and UCLA Bruin basketball player is a survivor of chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, which is a form of blood cancer. To honor his survivorship, Abdul-Jabbar has served as an ambassador and UCLA Health fundraising team captain at the annual event, which raises research funds to find cures for blood cancers.

While he will continue as team captain at this years event to be held on Nov. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Centerpiece Park at Century Plaza Tower in Century City Abdul-Jabbar said he is looking forward to expanding his affiliation with UCLA Heath.

UCLA has been an important part of my life for many decades, Abdul-Jabbar said. The UCLA community has supported me throughout my college basketball career, my long professional life with the L.A. Lakers, and in the past several years, as my health care team. Their commitment to me both as a player and a patient has had an immeasurable impact on my life. This new partnership will provide many opportunities to promote health and wellness and allow me give back to the community.

The partnership will include several initiatives, including a UCLA Colon Cancer Awareness Month promotion in March, a variety of community health events and patient education communications to promote healthy living. There will also be a focus on cardiovascular health, as Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with atherosclerosis and had quadruple coronary bypass surgery in 2015.

We are honored that Kareem is expanding his affiliation with UCLA Health, said Johnese Spisso, president of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System.Hes a world-class leader joining forces with a world-class medical institution. Together, we will make a real difference in promoting health, preventing disease, and in inspiring healthier lifestyles.

As a presenting sponsor of this years Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night event, dozens of UCLA Health teams will walk alongside Abdul-Jabbar. Proceeds raised by UCLA teams and other participants will fund cancer research and support services for patients and their families.

Visit the UCLA Health Light the Night page to learn more.

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Getting adopted was the best thing that ever happened to Tiffiny. "I went through a lot of stuff with my mom and dad when I was a little kid. Abuse and stuff. I was happy to get out of it," she said. "Im adopted. I love it. I do. I went through so many homes."

Her parents, brother and sister werent the first home for the 29-year-old. After bouncing through a succession of foster homes and getting separated early from her siblings, Tiffiny finally found a safe place to land.

She talks jovially about her brother and sister, nieces and nephews. The receptionist for The Arc Eastern Connecticuts Norwich office works 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

"I love my job," she says. "Out of all the jobs Ive ever had, this is the best. Its comfortable."

Tiffinys hobby is jewelry-making, and she sells her artful creations in the lobby at The Arc to make a little extra cash. She does well at festivals and holidays.

Tiffinys family does mini trips, and she especially enjoyed one to Boston with her sister and her nephew.

"We went to the science museum. Id never been to Boston. I liked everything."

Her ultimate mini trip would be a visit with her brother who is stationed in New Jersey with the U.S. Airforce.

"I wish I could travel the world," Tiffiny says. And then she laughs. Her favorite thing, actually, is to house-sit for her parents. Tiffiny loves being home alone. "I watch the dogs. I watch what I want to watch. I sit on my Moms recliner, which Im not supposed to do."

Tiffiny has seen the movie "Home Alone" many times, but shes no Kevin McCallister. She points out that shes almost 30. Hardly a kid. "I wouldnt leave the house," she says."I get everything I need, and Im goo.!"

Well, then, how does she feel about turning 30 next year? Tiffiny laughs out loud. "Im not so excited."

Kathleen Stauffer is chief executive officer of The Arc Eastern Connecticut. For information on The Arc, go to http://www.TheArcECT.org. For more articles by this author visit http://www.kathleenstauffer.com

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There are juicers, and then theres theOmega Juicer Extractor and Nutrition Center. This thing is so powerful and multifaceted, we couldnt resist telling you about it. And it doesnt go on sale often but today only, its 30 percent off. So get to juicing!

The Omega is like a one-stop-shop for healthy living. Whats different about this machine is that it uses a slower speed than others. That means minimal heat buildup and oxidation to promote healthy enzymes. And you get a boatload of nutrients, vitamins, taste and juice from the least amount of produce, saving you hard-earned moolah.

In addition to juicing all your favorite fruit and veggies, it comes with everything you need to make all-natural nut milk, soy milk, nut butters, frozen fruit sorbets, pasta, baby food, minced herbs and ground beans. The motor is quiet but powerful, too. Youd think this powerhouse would be annoying to clean but with automatic pulp ejection, its simpleand reviewers can vouch for this fact:

The best juicer I have owned,says a juice aficionado. I have had centrifugal juicers before and they are messy (had stains on the ceiling), noisy, hard to clean, and annoying to store. The Omega juicer is the complete opposite. It is extremely easy to set up, use, clean, and store. No juice or pulp goes flying across the room. It is much quieter so you won't wake up sleeping kids. The juice comes out with little to no foam and the pulp is as dry as a bone. Folks who juice soft fruit and vegetables and do not alternate the hard and soft will complain that it doesn't juice well, but that means they did not read the manual and deserve it.

This is without a doubt one of the best purchases I have ever made,raves a fan. This is the second juicer I have purchased over the years. The first one was a high speed Braun that never really extracted thoroughly, and the clean up was a pain in the posterior! This Omega masticates which is low temperature because it crushes and squeezes. Clean-up is an absolute snap. It only takes me five minutes or less to clean all parts after each use...It can turn frozen bananas into a creamy dessert that looks life soft serve ice cream and tastes amazing. You will NOT be disappointed purchasing this juice extractor. I have no negatives, only positives to say about this juicer.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) Personal trainers and nutritionists came together for the first Soul Veg Fest at Total Fitness Body Zone Saturday to teach the community about different approaches to healthy eating and fitness.

According to the Shawnee County Health Departments most recent health needs assessment survey, over one-third of adults in Shawnee county are obese and almost 25 percent dont exercise.

Nutritionist and vegan chef with Enliven Nutrition and Wellness Nicole Purce has dedicated herself to tackling the issue of obesity by showing people creative and natural ways to eat healthy.

You learn that eating just the simple things, one meal can change your life, said Purce. Its all based on what you do and how you do it. As a community thats fighting obesity, its the way to go. We have to change.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is most common in African American adults, followed by Hispanic adults.

Personal trainer and owner of Total Fitness Body Zone Anthony Cay said a major contributing factor is an unhealthy diet.

Because of our cultures, we have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, said Cay. When we eat our comfort foods or cultural foods, it isnt the best thing for us.

Thats why he and other nutrition experts wanted to present the community with healthy alternatives to traditional favorites.

Our challenge is to find a way to still be able to keep that flavor that you had as you grew up, whats your comfort food, what feels good to you and still be on the healthy side, said Cay.

While breaking old habits can be difficult, Purce said the first step is just giving it a try.

The first step starts with you, said Purce. The mind is the hardest part to have to overcome. Its that thought of I cant, I cant, and know that yes, you can.

The event featured several vendors that offer vegan dishes, like Globe Indian Cuisine and Topknotch Vegan Vittles.

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Pumpkin spice lattes and coffees are very popular this time of year, but indulging too often can impact your health.

Looking at the nutrition labels online, a 14-ounce pumpkin spice latte at Dunkin and a 16-ounce at Starbucks show the drinks can be high in calories and sugar.

According to the American Heart Association, the daily recommendation of added sugar per day is 36 grams for men. For women, that number is just 25 grams per day.

Ariana Cucuzza, a dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic, says you can do a few things to make your order healthier.

One would be to choose a dairy alternative. Usually, theyre lower in calories; something like unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, something like that.

Cucuzza also says if youre going to indulge, pair your coffee with protein.

Make a good choice to have with that maybe a couple of hard-boiled eggs, she said.

While Cucuzza says it is okay to have a pumpkin spice latte on occasion, she cautions to not make it part of your morning routine.

To enjoy the pumpkin flavor in a healthier way, consider going off the menu with a custom order.

Instead of a latte, try a medium hot coffee at Dunkin with almond milk and pumpkin spice syrup. That drink will be under 200 calories, 40 grams of carbohydrates and 40 grams of sugar.

Size down to save.

Ordering a small or tall version of the drink can save almost 100 calories per cup and skipping the whipped cream can save another 70 calories.

Save on syrup.

At Starbucks, the pumpkin spice syrup adds around 30 calories and 7.5 grams of sugar per pump with the standard latte getting four pumps of syrup. Ask the barista to cut that in half, asking for two pumps instead.

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You could say that folks who live in Blue Zones are winning at life. Its not unusual for some residents of Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece, to live upwards of 100 years. And while its their holistically-minded lifestyle that accounts for their centenarian reputation, their diets are a major, major part of that.

The Longevity Plan author John Day, MD, has lived among various Blue Zone populations, and he says that their keep it simple approach to nutrition accounts for why they thrive. The key to healthy eating is really quite simple, says Dr. Day. As I counsel my cardiac patients every day, if they can just do three things, then they are 90 percent of the way to a healthy diet and a healthy weight. No surprise here: those three things happen to appear in the Blue Zones nutritional guidelines.

Below, Dr. Day breaks down the trifecta of food tenets straight from the happiest, healthiest people inhabiting this planet called Earth.

There is absolutely no health benefit from eating added sugars, says Dr. Day. Added sugars only dramatically increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Not to add insult to injury, but the sweet stuffs also not great for your gut or your anxiety levels, so try your best to stick with no more than 25 grams of added sugars per day.

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This isnt a surprise to anyone, but processed foods arent all-stars for your health. In fact, a 2019 study found that people who were allowed to eat processed and ultra-processed food at 508 calories more each day than those who could only eat whole foods. As with added sugars, there is absolutely no health benefit from fake foods: processed, prepared, and fast foods, says Dr. Day. These foods are full of sugar, unhealthy oils, and salt which also lead to weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Avocados are a great example:

Natural whole vegetables are the key to health, healing, and preventing cardiovascular disease. These non-starchy vegetables will lower your blood pressure, scrub your arteries clean, and will help you to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Day. Make your refrigerator look like a rainbow threw up, and youve already taken a giant step forward on your health journey (Blue Zones-style).

Always, always buy this produce organic:

Eating ugly vegetables can change the way you think about food. And, if youre curious how people eat in other countries, heres a look at 6 healthy plates from around the world.

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MEDICAL AWARD: Dr. Elizabeth White has received the St. Tammany Quality Network third quarter Medical Directors Award to for her involvement with improving the health of patients in western St. Tammany Parish. White is a member of the hospital accountable care organization population health committee and is actively involved in promoting chronic care management and maintaining wellness in the community.

"HEALTHY LIVING": Lakeview Regional Medical Center and the Mandeville Lions Club are co-hosting a Healthy Living event in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness month. The event, which will feature health information, a cooking demonstration and giveaway items, will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Lion's Hall, 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

LOPA DONATION: Cleco, the central Louisiana-based power company, recently donated $15,000 to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) to support their core purpose of Making Life Happen through organ and tissue donation. The agency established in 1988 is a nonprofit organ and tissue recovery agency. It is federally designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid as the organ procurement organization for Louisiana, responsible for housing and maintaining the states donor registry.

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BETTER BREATHERS CLUB: The Better Breathers Club, a program of the American Lung Association, meets from 1-2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Magnolia Room of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington. Meant for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caregivers. Register atlakeviewregional.comor call (985) 867-3900.

BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER: Slidell Memorial Hospital will hold a class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, for ages 3-10 to learn safe ways to interact and care for a new baby at the Florida Avenue Conference Room, 1025 Florida Ave. The free class includes a tour of the hospital's birthing center. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: A sibling class will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday atLakeview Regional Medical Center, Magnolia Room, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington. The class, limited to 12 participants, features a video and talk about what it will be like to have a new baby, a tour of the maternal child unit, how to touch/hold a new sibling and how to help parents with the new baby. Bring a baby doll or stuffed animal for practice. Parents must remain with children. To register or for information, visit http://www.lakeviewregional.com or call (985) 867-3900.

BREASTFEEDING 101: Slidell Memorial Hospital will offer a lactation informational meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Florida Avenue Conference Center, 1025 Florida Ave. Consultants offer support and encouragement as they discuss breastfeeding, getting started, preventing problems and common concerns. Call (985) 280-8585 or http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP: The Council on Aging St. Tammany Parish (COAST) caregiver support programs allow those caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia or other age-related illnesses to share struggles and successes. Guided by gerontologist Matt Estrade. The free Caregiver Support and Education group meetings are at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Covington Senior Center, 19404 N. 10th St., and at the Slidell Senior Center, 610 Cousin St. For information, call (985) 892-0377.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS: The St. Tammany Parenting Center has appointments for free inspections of child safety seats. Call (985) 898-4435. Inspections are from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Louisiana State Police Troop L headquarters, 2600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are appreciated. For more, call (985) 893-6250 or email greg.marchand@la.gov.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: GA meets several times a week throughout the New Orleans area. It is a gathering of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with one another to solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.For more, call (855) 222-5542 or visitgamblersanonymous.org.

LAMAZE COURSE: Register now for two-hour class sessions for four weeks on the natural interventions and benefits of modern-day Lamaze at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov.19 at Slidell Memorial Hospital's Founders Building, 1150 Robert Blvd. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit http://www.slidellmemorial.org.

LSVT LOUD FOR LIFE: A speech treatment for people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions, this exercise class is for those who have completed the LSVT LOUD treatment protocol. A speech language pathologist will lead the classat 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Lakeview Regional Medical Center's Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine facility, 19055 Kane Lane, Covington. Cost is $10. For information, call (985) 867-4054.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING: The Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Senior Health Insurance Information Program will host a series of meetings in Covington and Slidell. Counselors are Medicare-certified and able to explain original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D. Meetings are from 9 a.m.-noon on the third Wednesday of each month at alternating COAST centers in Covington at 1940 N. 10th St. and in Slidell at 610 Cousin St. For more, call COAST at (985) 892-0377 or the state Senior Health Insurance Information Program at (800) 259-5300, or visit http://www.ldi.la.gov/SHIIP.

NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for parents with babies from birth to 6 months meets from 11:15 a.m.-noon Thursdays at theSt. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. For information, visitwww.stph.org/ParentingCenter.

SAIL AND TAI CHI: Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) is registering seniors 60 and older for free exercise classes at the Covington Active Aging Center, 19404 N. 10th St. Stay Active and Independent for Life is a strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and fitness class for older adults and will be offered at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tai Chi, according to wellness coordinator Nick Pichon, is a "Chinese practice that is moderate and nonstrenuous in nature, with classes at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, call Pichon (985) 892-0377.

STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS: Lakeview Regional Medical Center holds a 5:30 p.m. class on the second Wednesday of each month to provide education and socialization for caregivers and survivors. The group meets at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine facility, 19055 Kane Lane, Covington.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: Patricia Hart conducts free yoga classes for cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Mondays on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.Wear loose clothing; mats are available. Registration and a medical release are required. For more, call Hart at (985) 707-4961.

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Events

n Medicares annual open enrollment period runs now through Dec. 7. The APPRISE Program can help answer questions. Those interested in having a free, confidential plan comparison done can contact a local Area Agency On Agings APPRISE Program to meet with a certified Medicare counselor to discuss needs. For a list of enrollment centers and their dates and times open for enrollment or contact information about local Area Agency on Aging offices, call Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. at 724-489-8080.

n Natalie Furgiuele, breast surgeon and director of Monongahela Valley Hospitals Breast Care Center, will speak from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Marilyns On Main, 30 E. Main St., Uniontown. Admission is free and appetizers and beverages will be available. Required registration: 724-258-1333.

Courses

n Exercise classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Classes include chair dancing at 9:30 a.m. followed by healthy steps at 11 a.m. Information: 724-938-3554.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 26 in the education conference center. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 9-11 a.m. Nov. 26 in the Simulation Center. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valle Hospital will host the program Managing your Diabetes from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19 and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20 in the education conference center. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, What is diabetes? Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in the education conference center. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Dr. Hiram Gonzalez as he discusses this topic in detail. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Advanced Carbohydrate Counting from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in the education conference center. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host Anthony Cuneo, a physician with The Orthopedic Group, at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conferece Center to give a free talk about non-surgical treatments for low back pain. He will discuss how low back pain can occur, as well as various non-surgical treatment options. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

n As part of their Innovations in Medicine series, Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free talk on Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Dr. Jungmin L. Lee, a physician with the Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, will host the free talk titled The ABCs of IBS. Lee will discuss irritable bowel syndrome and various treatment options for the conditions. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

Support groups

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Men. This small group meeting for men is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. They are scheduled at 7 p.m. the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-542-7243.

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Women. This small group meeting for women is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. The meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-244-5261 or 412-969-8520.

n Caregiver support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month at Lafayette Manor. Classes meet in the new physical therapy department. Light refreshments are provided. Open for family and friends who have lost a loved one to cancer. Registration: http://www.excelahealth.org or 877-771-1234.

n Mon Valley Hospital will host a Suicide Bereavement Support Group 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 25 in the education conference center. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month and is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Required registration: 724-678-3601.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an Alzheimers Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 in the education conference center. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Prostate Cancer Support Group from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the education conference center. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. Information: 724-292-9404.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Weight Control and Wellness Support Group at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the education conference center. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. Professionals such as dietitians, psychologists and fitness instructors may be invited to speak. Other presenters may discuss topics such as grooming, dating and cooking. The sessions are designed to educate, inform and provide a well-rounded foundation of knowledge for long-term success. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n Grief support group, 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, at the St. John the Evangelist Church on West Crawford Avenue in Connellsville. The group is a collaborative effort for those facing grief due to the loss of a loved one from addiction. Information: 724-628-6840.

n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church parlor, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown. Please enter at the handicapped ramp entrance. A second is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone elses drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.

n Survivors of Incest Anonymous group, 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. This 12-step recovery program is meant for men and women aged 18 or older who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. The group meets at the Mount Macrina Retreat Center. A similar group, Healing Friends, is from 6:30-7:30 p.m., East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com siawso.org, or healingfriends8@gmail.com.

n Missing Piece of My Heart support group, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Crime Victims Center conference room in the Oliver Square Plaza. The group is for families who have lost a child to a violent crime. Information: 724-438-1470.

n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.

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Photos by Kaiti Sullivan/The HeraldDubois Elementary School cafeteria assistant cook Teresa Hopf, left, and head cook Patty Englert prepare lunch on Wednesday.

By LEANN BURKElburke@dcherald.com

When it comes to getting kids to eat their veggies, the food service employees at local schools have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Theyve had quite a few years of practice. The 2010 federal law, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, set new nutritional standards that required schools to increase the number of available fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free and low-fat milk in schools while reducing the levels of sodium and fat in the foods they served.

Now, almost 10 years later, its unclear if the law has made a real impact on the health of kids in the United States. A new study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation the nations largest philanthropy dedicated to health research reports 16.6% of Hoosier youth are obese, according to 2017-18 data, and childhood obesity rates are high across the country.

While the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act may not have made a dent in childhood health issues, it has definitely changed school lunches. In the years since, that law has led to school service directors seeking ways to entice their students to eat a rainbow, as Jasper Food Service Director Katie Knies described it, which she believes has led to more balanced school lunches.

Menus are planned specifically to meet nutritional guidelines, Knies said.

Those guidelines include serving vegetables from each of the five vegetable subgroups each week. Those subgroups are: dark green; red and orange; beans and legumes; starchy; and other.

For the most part, Knies said, the students are good about eating the veggies, although beans seem to be the students least favorite, and theres a little bit of grumbling about salad.

Ive heard kids call it rabbit food, Knies said. They say, No I dont want any of that rabbit food.

Dubois Elementary School cafeteria head cook Patty Englert of Dubois prepares apples for lunch on Wednesday. Englert has been head cook at Dubois for five years.

She figures thats just part of the meat and potatoes German heritage of the community.

Although some Jasper students arent excited to find salad greens on their lunch trays, students at Huntingburg Elementary seek out the salad bar at their school, Southwest Dubois Food Service Director Ora Lee Cotton said. A few times a month, the school offers a fresh salad bar to the fourth- and fifth-graders as one of the schools healthy living initiatives supported by the Upgrade grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation. The grants award elementary and middle schools $15,000 a year for three years for health initiatives in the schools and the communities they serve.

The grant is another example of initiatives that teach kids healthy living, and several local schools have received the grant. Through the grant, schools get consultants from the Welborn Baptist Foundation that help them look at ways to transform their communitys wellness culture. For Huntingburg Elementary, adding a salad bar was something the Upgrade team came up with.

The key, Cotton said, seems to be to offer fresh fruits and veggies. She makes sure to offer her students a choice between two fruits and two veggies each day, and at least one of each is fresh.

I have never had a problem with the kids, she said. Theyve always got it on their trays.

A favorite among her students is corn. Across all grade levels, Cotton said, corn is a favorite.

As school administrators have shifted the focus in the lunchroom to more healthy habits, the practice has started to spill over into other school activities, such as classroom birthday celebrations, gym class and recess.

For local schools, the Upgrade grant has been a big part of that shift. Pine Ridge Elementary recently completed a walking trail project on its campus that gives staff and students another option for exercise throughout the day, and receiving the grant led administrators at Fifth and Tenth Street elementaries in Jasper to re-examine gym classes and recess. In fact, when the two schools merge into Jasper Elementary School for the 2020-21 school year, students will receive about 50% more recess time.

And its not just more recess time, Taylor said. We are looking for ways to make recess more impactful.

That has meant working with the schools Upgrade grant resources to offer staff trainings about how to offer better gym classes. Many local Upgrade schools have participated in gym class trainings through the Upgrade grant, and Taylor said theyve been a great resource since many times, the classroom teachers are also the ones teaching gym.

Schools have also re-thought birthday parties, encouraging students to bring in healthier snacks on their special day rather than the cookies or cupcakes of the past.

Tenth Street took their birthday party changes to the next level and created a monthly school gathering where every birthday for that month is celebrated at once. Those celebrations often include a healthy snack. We always try to emphasize that birthdays are about more than sweet treats, Taylor said.

Although each school approaches healthy living initiatives differently, one thing seems certain: Over the last decade, healthy living has become a key part of the informal education public schools offer students, and those lessons dont seem to be going away anytime soon.

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Life is shorter than you think. Procrastination is the enemy. Putting things off assuming youve got all the time in the world is a big mistake. Figure out your purpose and passion, set goals, and make deadlines and youll accomplish a lot in your very short lifespan.

Ihad the distinct pleasure to interview Tony Horton. Tony is the popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X, P90X2, P90X3, and Ten Minute Trainer, and most recently his 22-Minute military inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books Bring It, Crush It! and his latest motivational book, The Big Picture 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tonys passion for a healthy lifestyle, hes teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.

Thank you so much for doing this with us Tony! What is your backstory?

Many people know me as the creator of P90X along with a number of other fitness programs and through my books, but what a lot of folks dont know is that my arriving at this place in life wasnt exactly an easy road. Growing up, I was an Army brat. My family moved all the time, so it was a challenge for me to make friends. I also had a speech impediment called cluttering, and I wasnt a particularly skilled athlete, either. As a result of all that, I was bullied and scared to death a lot of the time.

When I got to college, I started lifting weights, and I noticed a shift. My body started to change, and my mind did as well. My GPA went up, and I was more confident.

It was during college that I decided to make the move out to California. When I got to Los Angeles, I was a struggling actor. Right away, I immersed myself in the fitness culture in an effort to get into better shape. At one point, I was a member of 4 different gyms, and I did everything from weightlifting to yoga to Pilates to martial arts and more. I loved the variety, and I was learning a lot about the physiology of the body through all these different disciplines.

To make ends meet, I was working as a production assistant at 20th Century Fox. My boss noticed the change in me and asked if I would train him. This same boss then introduced me to Tom Petty and before you know it, I was also training Billy Idol, Annie Lennox, Stephen Stills, Sean Connery, Shirley MacLaine, Bruce Springsteen, Allison Janney and more.

Can you share the interesting story that happened to you since you started your career?

Turns out that our Armed Forces, Firefighters and Police have all been big fans of my fitness programs. Ive been very fortunate to have worked with the Pentagon and Armed Forces Entertainment, which has allowed me the opportunity to visit over sixty military bases in the US and around the world.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

I have had 23 failed businesses since the success of P90X. Hilarious. From mouth guards to insoles to watches to TV pilots to home delivery food services. The lessons Ive learned since, in no particular order, are: do background checks on the people I am going to hire and work with, get references, set deadlines, only do projects Im passionate about, and know that the buck always stops with me.

Are you working on any new or exciting projects now?

Im working with Gaiam TV Fit and Yoga on a series of workouts called The NEXT LEVEL. I have three Paragon Super Camps here at my home annually. Im starting my own line of supplements called PowerLife. A line of fitness equipment called TH Fitness premiers in the first quarter of 2020. Im working with John Maxwell to build a health and wellness program for his top leadership teams. My TH Care hair and skin-care products and my TH Life t-shirt companies are both still going strong.

None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

Well, certainly Beachbodys CEO Carl Daikeler, was the catalyst to my success early in my career. We had the same vision and passion for changing the way fitness was done & delivered to the average American in their home. These days, my wife Shawna, manager Peter Capozzi, director Ned Farr, and my crack social media team make the wheels go round.

Can you share your top three lifestyle tweaks that will help people feel great?

Ten or fifteen years ago, my list would read something like this: regular workouts, healthy food and hydration. However, as Ive gotten older, topics like stress management/mindfulness, being consistent, and not judging the journey are as much, or even more important to me as I make my way through my sixties.

Is there a particular book that made an impact on you? Can you share a story?

To choose one would be very difficult, but if I had to, I would suggest that everyone read Don Miguel Ruiz The Four Agreements. Its a simple one hundred thirty eight page, practical guide to personal freedom.

One of the four agreements is always do your best. After reading that section of the book, it dawned on me that it is important not to have preconceived notions of what your best is supposed to be, which is why I began to make Do your best and forget the rest my mantra.

If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of wellness to the most amount of people, what would that be?

I honestly wouldnt change anything Im already doing. Through television, social media, my books, public speaking events, military tours, my Paragon camps, and the like, those are the best ways I know how to help the masses improve their physical, mental and emotional state. I guess the last frontier might be a podcast and an app, which I have my sights set on, so stay tuned.

How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world?

I feel my success and bringing goodness to the world are synonymous. Helping people understand that a healthy diet and regular exercise are the foundation to creating a better quality of life, and a better mindset for people around the world.

What are your 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Started and why. (Please share a story or example for each.)

1. Skip the hooch! I havent had a drink in over 30 years, but between the ages of eighteen and thirty, alcohol made for a whole lot of wasted time, bad decisions, remarks Id like to take back, and hangovers Id like to forget. As a result, I have zero patience for drunk people anymore.

2. Life is shorter than you think. Procrastination is the enemy. Putting things off assuming youve got all the time in the world is a big mistake. Figure out your purpose and passion, set goals, and make deadlines and youll accomplish a lot in your very short lifespan.

3. Its not about me. Well, it was kind of about me when I was younger, and then after living on planet earth for a while, it became more about you, than me. What do I mean by this? Volunteer, give to charities, share what you know, love the one youre with, make altruism a priority.

4. All The Time. The only way to achieve success with anything, whether it be losing weight, building a business, cultivating great relationships, or anything at all really, is by having constructive consistent behavior all the time.

5. Shut it down. Take a break, meditate, go for a walk, read to your kids, take a nap, buy a hammock (get in it), do yoga, take a bath and chill out. Burning the candle at both ends is a great way to burn out. Let the pendulum swing in both directions to avoid unwanted stress and illness.

Can you please give us your favorite Life Lesson Quote?

The harder I work, the luckier I get. ~ Samuel Goldwyn

Some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might just see this if we tag them

Steven Colbert and Tom Hanks. Okay thats two, but to sit down with these two guys and pick their brains over an egg white veggie omelet and some sprouted Ezekiel toast would make my day.

What is the best way our readers can follow you on social media?

Facebook and Instagram: @TonySHorton

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Events

n Medicares annual open enrollment period runs now through Dec. 7. The APPRISE Program can help answer questions. Those interested in having a free, confidential plan comparison done can contact a local Area Agency On Agings APPRISE Program to meet with a certified Medicare counselor to discuss needs. For a list of enrollment centers and their dates and times open for enrollment or contact information about local Area Agency on Aging offices, call Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. at 724-489-8080.

n Natalie Furgiuele, breast surgeon and director of Monongahela Valley Hospitals Breast Care Center, will speak from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Marilyns On Main, 30 E. Main St., Uniontown from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a Ladies Night Out. Enjoy appetizers and a beverage at this free event while Furgiuele discusses what you need to know about breast cancer. Required registration: 724-258-1333.

n A fundraiser AMRAP workout is scheduled to be held at Crossfit U-Town, 542 Morgantown St., Uniontown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 to benefit Amy Tungate who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Pre-registration and shirt orders can be made at http://tiny.cc/y2o0dz. All Fitness Levels are welcome. There will be a Chinese auction, food and refreshments for sale and a 50/50 raffle. This is a cash only event. Information: AMRAPforAmy@gmail.com.

Courses

n Exercise classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Classes include chair dancing at 9:30 a.m. followed by healthy steps at 11 a.m. Information: 724-938-3554.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 and 4-8 p.m. Nov. 26 in the education conference center. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 26 in the Simulation Center. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valle Hospital will host the program Managing your Diabetes from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19 and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20 in the education conference center. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, What is diabetes? Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in the education conference center. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Dr. Hiram Gonzalez as he discusses this topic in detail. Registration: 724-258-1333 or https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host the program Advanced Carbohydrate Counting from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in the education conference center. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host Anthony Cuneo, a physician with The Orthopedic Group, at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conferece Center to give a free talk about non-surgical treatments for low back pain. He will discuss how low back pain can occur, as well as various non-surgical treatment options. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

n As part of their Innovations in Medicine series, Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free talk on Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Dr. Jungmin L. Lee, a physician with the Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, will host the free talk titled The ABCs of IBS. Lee will discuss irritable bowel syndrome and various treatment options for the conditions. The session will include light refreshments and free parking. Registration: monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

Support groups

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Men. This small group meeting for men is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. They are scheduled at 7 p.m. the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-542-7243.

n Breaking Addiction, HEAL Group for Women. This small group meeting for women is designed to help those who have a desire to overcome addictions and find a new direction in life. All sessions give instruction for practical life skills through Biblical Principles found in Gods Word. Discussion and interaction are encouraged at each group meeting. The meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Eagle Ranch Ministries Inc., 1579 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Pleasant. Registration: 724-244-5261 or 412-969-8520.

n Caregiver support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month at Lafayette Manor. Classes meet in the new physical therapy department. Light refreshments are provided. Open for family and friends who have lost a loved one to cancer. Registration: http://www.excelahealth.org or 877-771-1234.

n Mon Valley Hospital will host a Suicide Bereavement Support Group 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 25 in the education conference center. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month and is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Required registration: 724-678-3601.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host an Alzheimers Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 in the education conference center. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Prostate Cancer Support Group from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the education conference center. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. Information: 724-292-9404.

n Monongahela Valley Hospital will host a Weight Control and Wellness Support Group at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the education conference center. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. Professionals such as dietitians, psychologists and fitness instructors may be invited to speak. Other presenters may discuss topics such as grooming, dating and cooking. The sessions are designed to educate, inform and provide a well-rounded foundation of knowledge for long-term success. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n Grief support group, 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, at the St. John the Evangelist Church on West Crawford Avenue in Connellsville. The group is a collaborative effort for those facing grief due to the loss of a loved one from addiction. Information: 724-628-6840.

n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church parlor, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown. Please enter at the handicapped ramp entrance. A second is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone elses drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.

n Survivors of Incest Anonymous group, 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. This 12-step recovery program is meant for men and women aged 18 or older who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. The group meets at the Mount Macrina Retreat Center. A similar group, Healing Friends, is from 6:30-7:30 p.m., East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com siawso.org, or healingfriends8@gmail.com.

n Missing Piece of My Heart support group, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Crime Victims Center conference room in the Oliver Square Plaza. The group is for families who have lost a child to a violent crime. Information: 724-438-1470.

n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.

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Health briefs 10-28-19 | Healthy Living - Uniontown Herald Standard

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Influenza 2019-20Amy Movius MD, October 15, 2019

As the seasons change, so do the viruses in our environment. There are many viruses that can cause "colds and flu" illnesses during the winter, but only influenza viruses cause the flu against which the "flu shot" is designed. This is because every year, influenza viruses cause serious illness and death in many people: last year in the US an estimated 42.9 million people got sick, 647,000 were hospitalized and 61,200 died from influenza. It is very contagious and can be easily transferred between people or even from a contaminated surface to people. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, fever and muscle aches. It can lead to unpleasant complications such as ear and sinus infections and outright dangerous complications such as pneumonia, heart or brain inflammation, and various organ dysfunction.Flu season is generally considered to be between October and May, with peak season usually between December and February. It takes about 2 weeks for the full protection of the immunization from the shot to develop so getting it before peak season is best the current recommendation is to get the shot in October. The severity and strains of influenza viruses are constantly changing. Every year the shot is different based on the best predictions by the experts tracking these changes about what influenza viruses are likely to be circulating in the upcoming winter. This is one of the reasons the shot is never 100% effective against getting the flu. Also, the influenza viruses can continue to change or emerge even during the season. Despite these concerns, the shot can still be protective. Even if you get influenza despite receiving the vaccination it will very likely be less severe and shorter than if you were not vaccinated. A 2017 study in children showed that children with influenza who had received the vaccinations were much less likely to die from the infection than those who contracted influenza and were not vaccinated. These findings reinforce previous studies on adults.There are groups at particular risk from influenza infection: the very young, the old, pregnant women, those with lung or heart problems and children with neurological disorders. The best protection for these individuals is to get the flu shot and for everyone around them to get the flu shot. Though some groups are at greater risk from complications or death from influenza, remember it can (and does) happen to anyone including those in perfect health. It is recommended everyone over 6 months of age be vaccinated.There are young babies and others who cannot receive the vaccine for certain reasons. Their only form of protection is "herd immunity" meaning those of us who can be immunized getting immunized to reduce the amount of the virus in the community.Lastly, the flu shot absolutely does not cause the influenza! There is no active virus contained in the vaccine. If you get sick after getting the shot it is likely from a different virus (not influenza) especially if the season hasn't hit yet. If you're unfortunate enough get influenza anyway, though you may feel crummy, you're risk of ending up in the hospital or dying is still greatly reduced. To protect yourself and others even after receiving the shot, remember to frequently wash your hands and sneeze into the elbow rather than hands. "Social distancing" or keeping a couple feet between yourself and other people in gatherings, can also decrease transmission of virus. If you get influenza but are an otherwise healthy person please stay home and take care of yourself! Influenza will generally run its course over days to a week or two. However, if you feel extremely sick you should seek medical attention promptly. If you get influenza but have chronic medical issues or are in a high-risk group OR live with somewhat at risk, call your provider to get antiviral medication. Sometimes this can be arranged without a clinic visit which risks spread in the waiting room.

References: 1.MaineCDC/MaineFlu.gov2.US CDC- Influenza

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With winter right around the corner, many in the valley are getting ready for their first day on the slopes. Perhaps theyve even already hit Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, which opened last weekend.

To best prepare for the season and to reduce the risk of injury, winter sports enthusiasts from beginners to experts should start conditioning themselves now. Skiing and snowboarding use specific muscles that are relatively dormant during the off season, so unless youve worked those muscles already, you might be in for a rude awakening after that first day on snow.

Most winter sports are anaerobic activities with short, intense bursts of energy mixed with periods of rest, therefore its important to first build an aerobic base. One of the best ways to do that is to run at an easy or moderate pace for a continuous period of time, while slowly adding mileage and time as workouts get easier. Increasing intensity will help develop a higher anaerobic output, which means you can ski/snowboard harder, faster and longer.

Strength training is also key to a conditioning routine and should include all muscle groups to build overall body strength. Its also important to target isolated muscle groups around the joints, which will help reduce the risk of injury. Finally, stretching and gentle movement exercises will help with the flexibility, balance and coordination that is so important on snow.

Creating and sticking with a routine can seem daunting but help from a professional trainer or taking a winter sports conditioning program can get people started in the right direction.

For the 2019-2020 season, Aria Athletic Club at Grand Hyatt Vail is one of several athletic facilities in the valley offering a winter sports conditioning program. Classes run through November 13. All levels and abilities are welcome, and instructors will help with modifications when needed. The progressive program is designed to increase anaerobic output, so its recommended that individuals attend regularly to gain the most out of the program.

Program perks include continuous randomly drawn prizes and opening and closing parties, with food of course. The program is free for Aria members and memberships are available for as low as $94 per month. Nonmembers are welcome to drop-in to any class for $20 per class.

Emily Dornan is the club director at Aria Athletic Club at Grand Hyatt Vail. For more information on the program and how to best prepare for the winter seasons, you can reach her at 970-479-5949 or edornan@ariaclub.com.

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Healthy Living: Don't pay the consequences this ski season, start training now with these tips - Vail Daily News

Can there be anything more highly recommended and universally agreed upon than regular exercise and healthy nutrition for a sound mind and sound body? If there is, its the best-kept secret around. In short, diet and exercise are no-brainers, especially when it comes to the brain.

Today, we have a better understanding of the positive effects of exercise and the foods we eat on mental health. But what about cognitive health our ability to remember things, our capacity to easily access, retrieve, interpret and articulate stored information from our brain? When that declines, can regular exercise and healthy eating help that, too? New research suggests that it can.

Mild cognitive impairment is the term given to a condition where a slight but noticeable decline in cognitive abilities takes place. There are two types of MCI: (1) amnestic MCI affects a persons recall and ability to remember things such as appointments and recent events and (2) nonamnestic MCI includes thinking skills, such as the ability to make decisions and solve complex tasks. A person with MCI has an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease.

In a study published in 2018, researchers at Duke University Medical Center reported that an experimental group of older adults living with MCI (but not dementia) who participated in six months of thrice-weekly aerobic exercise, and followed the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), experienced substantial improvement in their executive functioning. Executive functioning refers to mental activities processed in the frontal lobe of the brain including remembering things, organizing tasks, managing time, paying attention and thinking creatively. Other groups in this randomized investigation that only followed the diet, only exercised or were only given health education material to study did not demonstrate this level of improvement to their MCI condition. In fact, the study demonstrated that improved planning skills as a result of the intervention rivaled skills of those who are eight years younger.

So, how can you apply this information to your own life? It is essential that you recognize that making changes to your lifestyle can have a dramatic and positive effect on your brain health (and overall health, of course).

For more information, contact Claudann Jones, Smith County Extension agent for family and community health, at 903-590-2980 or email at cmjones@ag.tamu.edu. Like our Facebook page: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Smith County.

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Mild cognitive impairments show improvement with healthy lifestyle - Tyler Morning Telegraph

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Named presenting sponsor of House Beautifuls 2019 Whole Home Project Concept House, LG Electronics USA is spotlighting the marriage of healthy living and design at one of the nations premier show home events. Back this year in its second iteration, the custom-built concept home features design cues and product innovations that highlight the prevalent demand for healthier living and sustainability in home design.

Located in Nashville nearby the state-of-the-art LG washing machine factory in Clarksville the 2019 Whole Home Concept House is powered by innovations from LG, the most-awarded home appliance brand in the United States.123 Devoted to better living through design, the house showcases two dozen cutting-edge LG products, from advanced laundry appliances, air purifiers and vacuums, to state-of-the-art LG OLED TVs and ultrawide computer monitors. The sprawling kitchen also features built-in appliances from LGs luxury kitchen appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite.

Throughout the 6,201-square-foot home, guests will discover three unique laundry rooms each featuring LG innovations that are CERTIFED asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

At House Beautiful we believe our homes should be a refuge that helps you recharge and unplug from our busy external livesand that if you design it well, you will live a happier and healthier life. This is why we have been so excited to partner with LG, incorporating their beautifully designed and health-focused home appliances into the Whole Home Concept House, as they are proof that thoughtful design fosters a life well-lived, said House Beautifuls Market Director, Carisha Swanson.

Consumers are increasingly incorporating healthy living elements into their daily routines and LG knows that a happier, healthier life starts at home, said David VanderWaal, senior vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. LG home appliances deliver proven solutions for creating a healthy home with a portfolio of asthma and allergy friendly certified laundry innovations and air purifiers, along with convenience and elevated design to fit your lifestyle. All that while giving you peace of mind with the industrys most-awarded home appliance brand.

Proven solutions for creating a healthy home

LG is first in the industry to offer a portfolio of CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly appliances that includes both laundry innovations and air purifiers. LGs Ultimate Laundry Room features LG front-load and top-load washers with an advanced Allergiene wash cycle that removes 95 percent of pet dander and dust mites.4 Unique to the brand is the LG Styler steam closet, which removes 99 percent of allergens and bacteria from clothing, pillows and stuffed animals with the gentle power of steam no chemicals.4 Throughout the home, the LG PuriCare 360Air Purifiers (model AS560DWR0) remove more than 90 percent of airborne allergens5 while enabling users to monitor home air quality with intelligent LED indicator lights.

Convenience and design that fits your lifestyle

LGs innovative solutions deliver added convenience with advanced technologies and designs to fit a range of consumers lifestyles, and each offers elevated design with premium finishes and thoughtful details. Key innovations found within the Whole Home Concept House include:

For the ultimate in convenience and control, all LG products featured in the home are equipped with smart technology, enabling users to control key features from anywhere with the ThinQ mobile app or by using voice commands via Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Peace of mind with the most-awarded home appliance brand

LG earned the #1 rating in overall customer satisfaction across its home appliance portfolio that includes kitchen and laundry appliances, according to the just-released 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) ratings.1 LG home appliances were rated second to none in overall product quality and value again this year, and took home the highest rankings in laundry for the second year in a row.2 In addition, LG has earned more J.D. Power customer satisfaction awards for kitchen appliances than any other manufacturer three years in a row.3

The Whole Home Concept House will be open to the public from Oct. 18 through Nov. 3, and all ticket proceeds benefit the Nashville Symphony. The home will also be featured within House Beautifuls November Issue, on newsstands Oct. 22, 2019.

For more news and information visit http://www.LG.com or Housebeautiful.com/wholehome.

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1 According to the 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey of customers rating their household appliance manufacturers. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is the only national cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction in the United States. Each year, the ACSI uses data from interviews with roughly 250,000 customers as inputs to an econometric model for analyzing customer satisfaction with more than 380 companies in 46 industries and 10 economic sectors. To learn more about the American Customer Satisfaction Index, visit http://www.theacsi.org 2 According to the 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey of customers rating their household appliance manufacturers, LG is second to none in product quality and value, tieing with another manufacturer in this years report.3 J.D. Power ranked LG highest in 2019 customer satisfaction for French-door refrigerators two out of three years, side-by-side refrigerators two years in a row, top-mount freezer refrigerators five years in a row, and dishwashers two out of three years. LG received the highest numerical score in the respective segments of the J.D. Power 2019 Appliance Satisfaction Study, based on 10,355 (kitchen) and 4,037 (laundry) total responses, measuring customer opinions about their new appliance purchased in the previous 12 months, surveyed March-April 2019. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.4 For more information, visit: https://www.lg.com/us/aafa 5 Based on testing performed by IBR Laboratories on August 23, 2018 (Test Method: IEST RP CC001.6 (2016))6 Based on testing performed by SLG Prf- und Zertifizierungs GmbH on April 24, 2018.

The CERTIFIED ASTHMA & ALLERGY FRIENDLY Mark is a Registered Certification Mark of the ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA and ALLERGY STANDARDS LTD.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $54 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LGs Life's Good marketing theme. LG is a 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

About House Beautiful

House Beautiful (www.housebeautiful.com) is the trusted authority on home design, with an audience of more than 10 million (MPA November 2018). Since 1896, House Beautiful has inspired readers to believe that a beautiful life begins at home. With alluring photography, candid conversations with top designers and original decorating ideas, House Beautiful invites readers to dream and do. Follow @housebeautiful on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter. With 25 titles in the U.S., Hearst is the largest publisher of monthly magazines with a total paid circulation of over 36 million (AAM 1H 2017). Hearst Magazines print and digital assets reach nearly 137 million readers and site visitors each monthmore than two-thirds of all women and millennial women in the country (source: 2017 comScore Multi-Platform/MRI 09-17/S17). Hearst Digital Media has 143 million followers across social.

About the asthma & allergy friendly Certification

The asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited. The program tests and certifies products to prove their suitability for people with asthma and allergies. The program works with retailers and manufacturers to offer consumers products for a #healthierhome. CERTIFIED products include air cleaners, flooring, paints, bedding, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, insulation, cleaning products and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.

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