Nutrition reality quiz on measuring portions
The piece guides readers through USDA based real world portion sizes and quizzes. It matches questions on cooked rice broccoli baked potato chicken and cheese, using visual comparatives like golf balls light bulbs and thumbs. Source: USDA.gov.
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Long Walk to Remember Helps Families Coping
The Long Walk to Remember in Cedar Rapids will be Sunday at Noelridge Park. A memorial service is at 1 30 p.m. followed by a walk. registration starts at 1 p.m. Call Cedar Memorial at 319 393 8000 for information.
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Seminar on end of life options in Iowa City
Iowa City Hospice hosts a Respecting Choices seminar to boost advance care planning for Johnson County adults. It runs 8 a.m. to noon at Mercy Medical Plaza McAuley Rooms, 540 E Jefferson St, with 7:30 a.m. registration. Parking is available. Register via Margaret Reese at (319) 688-4219.
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Johnson County
McAuley Rooms
Margaret. Reese
IowaCityHospice
Seniors find balance through fitness classes in Iowa City
Eight seniors including 92 year old Marie Williams joined a balanced fitness class at the Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center to improve balance, flexibility, and strength as Falls Prevention Awareness Day highlights risks for older adults. Doctors warn balance issues raise fear and deconditioning, while polypharmacy increases fall risk.
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West Branch
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Senior Center balance fitness class aids Iowa seniors
Get fit Senior Center in Iowa reviews balance training with seated knee raises wall pushups and coordination drills. Participants include Jim Lowe 84 and Elaine Boersma 86 sharing how the class helps balance and daily activity while Michele England leads the sessions.
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Michele England
West Branch
Jim Lowe
Iowa City
Marie Williams
England
Elaine Boersma
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Treatments
A reader discusses PCOS symptoms in a 13 year old, including hirsutism and high testosterone. The doctor recommends birth control pills to regulate periods and reduce cancer risk, with future treatment aimed at blood sugar control hair growth and fertility considerations.
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Active Aging Week at Meth-Wick in Cedar Rapids
Meth-Wick Community hosts Active Aging Week September 20 to 26 at 1224 13th St NW Cedar Rapids. Fitness specialist Kristin Jennings leads year round classes as part of the wellness program with daily events including Wellness Jeopardy Coping with Change a bus trip to Old Creamery Theatre and a lunch trip to New Pioneer Co-Op.
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Old Creamery Theatre
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New Pioneer Co-Op
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