Well-Being guide seeks new clubs for Aug 8 listing
The Gazette will publish its annual Well-Being section for Linn and Johnson counties on August 8, including a directory of clubs lodges and organizations open to new members. Groups must submit a brief description meeting time contact person phone email and mailing address by Thursday.
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Pregnancy risk higher for asthmatic women with girl babies
Researchers led by Peter Gibson at Hunter Medical Research Institute studied 151 pregnant women. They found 60 percent of asthmatic women carrying boys were symptom-free during pregnancy, while those carrying girls were symptom-free at 18 weeks but rose to 72 percent with symptoms by 30 weeks, suggesting sex of fetus may affect asthma symptoms.
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Peter Gibson
Hunter Medical Research Institute
Newcastle
Australia
Exercising for Life Own Time Part Two on Activity Needs
The piece is the second of a four part series describing how physical activity needs change across a lifespan. It emphasizes that moving the body is as vital as eating right for a healthy lifestyle.
Biking Safety Tips From Medical Experts
Advice from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons covers helmet fit and vision, proper bike size and maintenance, bright clothing, lighting for night riding, traffic awareness, and obeying laws. Readers are urged to ride with traffic, avoid doubles and stunts, and wear appropriate footwear.
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Energy Express
Fruit intake linked to lower risk of wet macular degeneration
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston find that consuming three or more servings of fruit daily lowers the risk of developing wet macular degeneration by 36 percent. Scientists suspect flavonoids may contribute. Findings appear in the June Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Exercise trouble for teens turns to target heart rate test
A Lenexa P E class under coach Oliver pushes eighth graders to stay in the target heart zone. Sean Sprinkle shows grit in class but at home prefers the sofa, illustrating how half of U.S. teenagers lack regular exercise. The Sprinkles' family emphasizes activity despite resistance.
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Lenexa
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Oliver
Trailridge Middle School
Jeff Sprinkle
Tina
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Sprinkle
Teens and physical activity guidance from health authorities
U.S. Surgeon General and other agencies urge teens to engage in at least 20 minutes of vigorous activity three times weekly with daily activity. In 1999, 65 percent of high schoolers did so, 43 percent watched two or more hours of TV, and 27 percent achieved 30 minutes of moderate activity on five of seven days. Over 12 to 19, overweight rates rose. half or a quarter report minimal activity. Regular exercise benefits include blood pressure, weight control, insulin sensitivity, joint mobility, muscle mass, sleep, heart health, stress relief, and cholesterol balance, with cancer risk reductions noted for colon and possibly breast cancer.
Sort out lies to make carbs work
Diet guidance debunks low carb myths and labels, warns that many dieters overconsume carbs via hidden sources and misleading “low carb” products. Experts urge reading labels, tracking net carbs, avoiding liquid carbs, and boosting fiber and water to prevent constipation while choosing natural plant foods in moderation.
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