Start Exercising Now A Personal Health Call to Action
Ridgely Ochs reflects on taking up consistent exercise at 27 to quit smoking and heal from a destructive relationship. She details running, YMCA classes, and biking, urging readers to start simply, overcome barriers, and find a personal, sustainable routine.
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Ridgely Ochs
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Simple steps to get started exercise guidance and tips
CDC and ACSM urge 30 minutes daily of moderate activity five days a week with flexible 10 minute spurts. Dr Robyn Stuhr notes any activity counts and offers practical tips to fit exercise into busy lives. Start slow, pair activities, and choose enjoyable options to boost health and energy.
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Newsday
Centers For Disease Control
The
American College of Sports Medicine
Robyn Stuhr
Hospital For Special Surgery
Women’s
Manhattan
CDC
National Institutes of Health
Dan Wagman
Los Angeles
Stuhr
Ballast water carries vast microbial load into U S ports
Researchers from the University of Maryland and partners report in Nature that ballast water from ships entering Chesapeake Bay brings billions of viruses and bacteria per gallon, including the cholera bacterium. Ballast water amounts reach about 79 million tons annually. crews release it at destination. Further study urged by scientists.
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Chesapeake Bay
U.S
Teens face lifelong brain drama as prefrontal cortex matures
Neuroscience links teen risk taking to underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and executive functions. Studies with animals, including golden hamsters, show adolescence shapes future behavior and that exposure to violence or drugs can cause lasting brain changes.
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Lynn Ponton
University of California-San Francisco
Craig Ferris
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Worcester
Syria
Ferris
Fibromyalgia self-help classes set in Iowa City
A fibromyalgia self help course will run from January 25 to March 8 at Mercy Medical Plaza in Iowa City. It focuses on pain and stress management relaxation sleep and doctor patient communication. Sponsored by the Iowa Arthritis Foundation Neuro Psychiatric Clinic and Counseling and Progressive Rehabilitation Associates. Pre registration is required call 337 6483.
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Iowa City
Mercy Medical Plaza
Iowa Arthritis Foundation
Neuro-Psychiatric Clinic
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates of
Health notes community schedule lists classes and support groups
An eight week Bradley childbirth class begins Jan 17 costing 120 dollars plus 20 dollars for materials. Red Cross CPR and recertification classes with pre registration details. Blood drives at Grant Wood Area Chapter and Old Capitol Mall Iowa City. Hepatitis C Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer support groups meet weekly with contact numbers. Stott Pirates Exercise Class runs Saturdays through March 3.
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Bradley
Susan Young
West Union
Holy Name Catholic Center
American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St
Old Capitol Mall
St. Luke's Women's Care
St. Luke’s
Mercy Medical Center
McKinley Room
Margie Pence
Mercy Home
Barb Patschke
Hospice of Mercy
Stott Pirates
Mercy Fitness
Town & Country Shopping Center
Debbie Jump
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