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The basics of boosting metabolismMen and women looking to shed

a few pounds and keep thosepounds off often look for ways toboost their metabolisms. Some maynot know just what metabolismmeans, and though it is a complicat-

ed combination of processes,metabolism is perhaps bestexplained as the sum of thoseprocesses, each of which is institut-ed to convert food into energy.

So its no surprise that so manypeople, especially men and womenwhose metabolisms have begun toslow down, want to boost theirmetabolism and turn that food intoenergy more quickly.

Though metabolism is a collec-tion of complicated processes,boosting metabolism can be rathereasy. The following are a handful ofways to do so, which can help menand women reach their fitnessgoals.

Eat the right foods and eatmore often. Many adults have beenturned on to the concept of grazing,an approach to diet wherein adher-ents eat small portions of food

every two to three hours instead ofthe more traditional three squaremeals per day. But grazing is onlyeffective when men and women eat

the right foods.Each small meal should still have

nutritional value just as if it were alarge meal.

When eating smaller meals,include healthy sources of proteinand fiber. Vegetables tend to beespecially beneficial because theyare high in fiber, a nondigestiblecarbohydrate that is hard for the

body to break down. As the bodyworks hard to break down fiber, itsburning energy and boosting itsmetabolism along the way.

Fish is another potentially benefi-cial food for those looking to boosttheir metabolisms, as studies haveshown that the omega-3 fatty acidsfound in fish oils increase the levelsof fat-burning enzymes in the bodywhile decreasing the bodys level offat-storage enzymes.

Eating more often benefits thebody because doing so stimulatesmetabolism, reassuring the bodythat food will be coming on a regu-lar basis. When meals are skippedor there are long intervals betweenmeals, the body reacts as if it mightrun out of food and begins to storefat.

Add some lean muscle. Leanmuscle can boost metabolism, so a

workout dominated by cardiovascu-lar exercise wont have as positivean impact on metabolism as onethat includes a combination ofweight training and aerobic exer-cise. When muscles are worked

hard, the body needs to work hardto recover and rebuild those mus-cles, burning more calories andboosting metabolism as a result.

Dont believe everything youread or hear. Suggestions aboundas to ways to significantly improvemetabolism. Unfortunately, manyof these suggestions boost metabo-lism but not enough to help peoplelose weight, which is the ultimategoal of many people looking toboost their metabolisms.

For example, green tea has itsproponents who feel it can have asignificant impact on metabolismthanks to EGCG, a compoundfound in the tea that has beenproven to elevate metabolism.However, the impact of EGCG onboosting metabolism is negligible,

Strength training to build lean muscle is one way men and women can

boost their metabolisms.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Paulding County Progress Health & Medical - 3How to find time for fitnessFinding time to exercise is no

small feat for many men andwomen. Obligations at home andat the office can make it hard to fitin a workout, a familiar quandaryfor men and women with multiplecommitments.

Though its not always easy to fitin a workout when juggling multi-ple responsibilities, men andwomen must consider the responsi-bility they have with regard tomaintaining their physical andmental health. The United StatesDepartment of Health and HumanServices advises that healthy adults

get at least 150 minutes a week ofmoderate aerobic activity or 75minutes a week of vigorous aero-bic activity, and that such activityshould be spread out over thecourse of the week.

In addition, the DHHS alsoadvises that healthy adults includestrength training exercises in theirworkout regimens at least twice aweek. Such a workout schedulecan improve both physical and

mental health, making it easier formen and women to handle theirhectic schedules.

While such recommendationsmay seem manageable, many menand women still feel as if theresjust not enough time in the day forthem to incorporate a daily exer-cise regimen. The following are afew ways such men and womencan find time for fitness.

Take a walking lunch. Manyprofessionals have heard of aworking lunch, but thosestrapped for time to exercise mightwant to take a walking lunch

instead. Rather than sitting at yourdesk or in your favorite booth at anearby restaurant on your lunchhour each day, consider squeezingin some time to walk during those30-60 minutes you normally spendeating or catching up on office gos-sip with coworkers. Invite a fewcoworkers along, walking to andfrom your favorite restaurant orfinding a nearby park and going fora quick walk. This is an easy way

to squeeze in the recommended 30minutes of moderate aerobic activ-ity each day, and you will no doubtfeel more energized after lunchthan if you had simply eaten with-out exercising.

Exercise in the morning.Research has shown that men andwomen who exercise in the morn-ings exercise on a more consistentbasis than those who exercise laterin the day, including after leavingthe office at the end of the work-day. When exercising in the earlymorning hours, men and womenare less likely to encounter sched-

uling conflicts, as coworkers, col-leagues and even the kids will like-ly still be asleep. That means fewerinterrupted or missed workouts.

Prepare meals ahead of time.If working out in the morning sim-ply wont work out for you, thenconsider planning meals inadvance so you can free up timebetween the office and dinner eachnight. For example, slow cookersand crockpots make it possible to

start making dinner in the earlymorning and require little or noeffort once you arrive home in theevening. Plan to cook a few mealseach week in a slow cooker, whichwill free up time for you to work-out when you would otherwise bepreparing dinner.

Work while you workout.Smartphones and tablets havemade it easier than ever to getwork done while youre away fromwork. This includes getting somework done while youre getting inyour weekly recommended aerobicactivity on the treadmill, elliptical

machine or exercise bike. Thanksto smartphones and tablets, youcan now read and answer emailsand work on some projects whileyou sweat away those extrapounds.

Get off the couch. Many menand women prefer to unwind onthe couch as they catch up on theirfavorite television shows andmovies. But such unwindingshould not come at the expense of

working out. Much like catchingup on work at the gym, you alsocan catch up on your favoriteshows and movies while at thegym. Many smartphones andtablets now have apps that allowusers to access subscriptionstreaming services, so users whocant find time to exercise shouldtake advantage of such apps andwatch their favorite shows andmovies from the treadmill insteadof the couch. Readers who cancomfortably read while exercisingcan follow a similar route and readon the elliptical instead of sitting

sedentary in a chair as they maketheir way through the latest best-seller.

Finding time to exercise can be dif-

ficult, but even the busiest men and

women have several options at

their disposal as they attempt to

make fitness a bigger priority in

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How does alcohol effect the human body?Alcohol is often considered an

essential element of adult socialfunctions, but adults whooverindulge in alcohol are likelydoing themselves a significant dis-service. Alcoholic beverages cannegatively impact a persons phys-ical and cognitive abilities. Butwhen it is consumed in modera-tion, alcohol can have some posi-tive effects as well. Understandingwhat alcohol really does to thebody and brain may help somepeople make more informed choic-es.The Good

The idea that alcohol can have

both good and bad effects on thebody may seem like a mixed mes-sage, but that does not mean it isnttrue. The effect of alcohol on a per-sons body often depends on thefrequency and quantity of alcoholthat individual consumes.Moderate alcohol consumption,such as one or two drinks per day,can have a positive impact on apersons health. The Mayo Clinicsays moderate alcohol consump-

tion may provide the followingbenefits:

Possibly reduce risk of diabetes Possibly reduce risk of

ischemic strokes Lower risk of gallstones Reduce the risk of dying of a

heart attack Reduce risk of developing

heart disease.According to the Harvard School

of Public Health, alcohol has theability to raise good cholesteroland lower bad cholesterol. Anti-inflammatory effects and antioxi-dants in some beverages, such aswine, can reduce blood problems

that lead to clogged arteries.Alcohol in moderation may alsohelp fight fat. A 2010 study pub-lished in The Archives of InternalMedicine found that women whohad one or two drinks per day wereless likely to gain weight thanthose who didnt drink at all.Researchers believe there is a linkbetween people who drink fre-quently and how their bodies adaptand metabolize alcohol differently

from those who limit their drinkingto nights out on the town or other-wise only drink rarely.

Alcohol increases levels of ahormone that improves insulin sen-sitivity and makes it easier for thebody to process glucose and use itas energy, potentially benefittingthose with type 2 diabetes.

Although alcohol may be associ-ated with poor judgment, moderatedrinking may stave off cognitiveimpairment. Alcohol may improveblood flow to the brain and makebrain cells more tolerant to stress,preparing them for major stressesthat can induce dementia down the

road.The BadWhen moderate drinking turns

into compulsive or binge drinking,the positive benefits of alcoholconsumption no longer apply.Drinking too much can take a seri-ous toll on the body.

According to the NationalInstitute on Alcohol Abuse andAlcoholism, alcohol can interferewith the brains communication

pathways. While it does notdestroy brain cells, it certainlyinhibits them, impairing an indi-viduals ability to think clearly.Alcohol also can disrupt mood andbehavior, causing individuals whodrink to excess to engage in behav-iors that are out of character.Alcohol also lowers inhibitions,which can lead to irresponsiblebehavior.

Moderate drinking may help theheart, but excessive alcohol con-sumption can damage the heart,potentially causing cardiomyopa-thy, or stretching and drooping ofthe heart muscle. Excessive con-

sumption of alcohol can also leadto an irregular heart beat and highblood pressure, and over time,excessive drinking may inducestroke.

Drinking too much can weakenyour immune system, making yourbody a much easier target for dis-ease. The National Institutes ofHealth notes that men and womenwho regularly overconsume alco-hol are more likely to contract dis-

eases like pneumonia and tubercu-losis than people who do not over-consume alcohol.

Alcohol also can damage theliver and pancreas. Heavy drinkingcan cause fatty liver; inflamma-tion, known as alcoholic hepatitis;fibrosis; and cirrhosis. Alcoholcauses the pancreas to producetoxic substances that can inflameblood vessels in the pancreas andprevent proper digestion.The Very Bad

The body often treats alcohol asa poison and attempts to fight backagainst this perceived poison. Itproduces an enzyme called alcohol

dehydrogenase, or AD, whichreaches the alcohol when it passesthrough the stomach lining andliver. Its goal is to sober you up bytaking a hydrogen atom off theethanol molecules in the alcoholicdrink, rendering it into a nonintox-icating substance. Some think ADplays a role in hangovers. Aspirin

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How to reduce your risk for diabetesMillions of people across the

globe suffer from diabetes, a term

used to describe a group of metabol-

ic diseases in which a person has

high blood glucose (blood sugar)

resulting from the bodys cells notresponding properly to insulin and/or

inadequate insulin production.

According to researchers at

Australias Baker IDI Heart and

Diabetes Institute, if the spread of

type 2 diabetes continues at its cur-

rent rate, there will be roughly 439

million adults with diabetes across

the globe in the year 2030.

Though some cases of diabetes

cannot be prevented, a healthylifestyle can prevent or delay the

onset of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is the most com-

mon form of diabetes, occurring

because the body does not use insulin

properly. Initially, the pancreas will

make extra insulin to account for the

bodys resistance to insulin, but over

time the pancreas cannot produce

enough insulin to maintain normal

blood glucose levels.

The risk of developing type 2 dia-

betes increases as people age, and

while there is no way to halt the

aging process, there are many other

ways for men, women and childrento reduce their risks of developing

type 2 diabetes.

Shed those extra pounds. Being

overweight increases your risk for a

host of ailments, including type 2

diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

According to the American Diabetes

Association, losing as little as 10 to

15 pounds can make a significant

difference for people looking to

reduce their risks of developing type2 diabetes.

When attempting to lose weight,

men and women should recognize

that making lifestyle changes is a

more effective way to shed pounds

and keep weight off than fad diets

that may promise quick weight loss

but tend to be less effective at keep-

ing that weight off over the long

haul.

Successful weight loss typically

involves a combination of physical

activity and a healthy diet. Include

physical activity as part of your daily

routine several days per week, taking

it slow at first if you have not exer-cised regularly in quite some time.

As your body begins to adapt to

exercise, you can gradually

increase the intensity of your

workout routines.

Adopting a healthy diet is anoth-

er way to lose weight and maintain

that weight loss. A diet low in calo-

ries and fat is a good start. Men and

women who need to lose a signifi-

cant amount of weight may want towork with a dietitian and/or nutri-

tionist to create a meal plan that is

likely to produce the best results

and address any vitamin or nutrient

deficiencies they might have.

Focus on fiber. Adding more

fiber to your diet is another way to

prevent or delay the onset of type 2

diabetes. Foods that are high in

fiber tend to make people feel

fuller, reducing the likelihood that

you will overeat. Fiber also helps

the body control its blood sugar

levels, and fiber can lower a per-

sons risk of heart disease.

Many foods include fiber, but

some high-fiber foods include

Though aging increases a persons risk for type 2 diabetes, a healthylifestyle that includes routine exercise and a healthy diet can help men andwomen reduce that risk significantly.

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Caring for people with chronic conditions: Communicating with doctors(NAPS) More than 65 million

people in the United States care forsomeone with a chronic condition,disability or frailty. These care-givers often accompany their lovedones to doctors appointments. Bymaking the most of these appoint-

ments, caregivers can helpimprove the care their loved onereceives and also ease some of thestress they often experience as acaregiver.

Clear communication betweenphysicians and caregivers can helpmake appointments more produc-tive and beneficial for everyoneinvolved, most importantly, thepatient and care recipient, saidRhonda Randall, D.O., chief med-ical officer for UnitedHealthcareRetiree Solutions. Remember thatyou and the physician share a goal:providing the best care for yourloved one.

If you are a caregiver, considerthese tips:

Introduce yourself: Get per-mission from your loved one tospeak directly with doctors. Thistypically requires the patient to

sign a release form at each doctorsoffice. Explain your role. Askquestions about diagnoses, med-ications and ongoing care needs.

Educate yourself:Understanding your loved onesconditions will help you bettercommunicate with doctors andmake you a better advocate.

Document important infor-mation: Keeping a record ofphysician contacts, medications,

symptoms and health changes willhelp you remember what toaddress at each appointment andhelp the doctor make informeddecisions. Ask for copies of test

results and keep them for futurereference.

Understand health coverageand benefits: Before appoint-ments, learn what is covered byyour loved ones health plan. Askphysicians about the risks, benefits

and alternatives to their recom-mendations and the associatedcost. Avoid financial surprises byunderstanding out-of-pocket costsfor appointments, tests or proce-dures. If you have questions, callthe number on the back of theinsurance card.

Ask questions: Come toappointments prepared with a listof questions. During the visits, takenotes so you can refer to them later.

Dont neglect your ownhealth: Taking care of yourselfwill put you in the best position toprovide care for others. If you carefor an older adult or anticipate tak-ing on a caregiver role, you shouldknow about the tools and resourcesavailable to make the job of beinga caregiver a bit easier.

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COLUMBUS Prevention is an impor-tant tool in living a long and healthy life.Are you taking the necessary steps to pre-vent the second leading cause of cancer

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tine (called the colon). Rectal cancer iscancer of the rectum (which is the part ofthe large intestine closest to the anus).These forms of cancer have many commonfeatures. They are often referred to togetheras colorectal cancer.

It is important to screen for colorectalcancer to detect early stages of the diseasebefore symptoms occur. By screening earlywe can detect lesions such as polyps, non-polypoid lesions, and other conditions. Itsalso good to know that the colorectal areais within normal limits, said ByronMorales, MD, a family physician in UpperSandusky.

If you experience any of the followingwarning signs, you should contact yourfamily physician:

Bleeding from your rectum Blood in your stool or in the toilet after

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A change in the shape or consistency ofyour stool (such as diarrhea or constipationlasting several weeks)

Cramping pain in your lower stomach A feeling of discomfort or an urge to

have a bowel movement when there is no

need to have one Weakness or fatigue Unintended weight loss.Prompt diagnosis and treatment can be

performed if problems are detected early orcan be caught before it has time to spread,said Dr. Morales.

My advice to the public regarding col-orectal screening is to have a yearly physi-cal exam and fecal occult blood test(FOBT) with your primary care physician.If the FOBT is positive the next step wouldbe to get a screening by a subspecialist.And, if at any time you see any changes inbowel habits or blood in the stool, consultyour family physician, advised Dr.Morales.

According to Dr. Morales, colorectal can-cer is the second most common diagnosedcancer in the United States. In 2011, therewere over 141,000 people diagnosed withthe disease and over 49,000 were expected todie. Colorectal cancer rates have beendeclining since 1998 with 3.0 percent peryear for men and 2.3 percent per year forwomen; even with these declining ratesthough it is important to remember that any-

one can get colorectal cancer.You can take simple steps now that arehelpful in preventing this disease. Eat a diethigh in fiber, exercise, avoid alcohol/ciga-rettes, and maintain a healthy weight, con-cluded Dr. Morales.

The facts about weight and well-being(NAPSI) If you or someone you care

about feels theres a slim chance of keepingfit, it may be because of certain commonbut false ideas. Heres a look at a few, aswell as some facts about weight loss andnutrition.1. Myth: Healthy eating costs too much.

Fact: Eating better doesnt have to cost alot. Try these ideas for healthful eating on abudget:

Use canned or frozen fruits and vegeta-bles, which may provide as many nutrientsas fresh ones at lower cost. Rinse cannedveggies before you cook them to removeextra salt. Choose fruit canned in its ownjuice or packed in water.

Canned, dried or frozen beans, lentils

and peas are healthful sources of proteinthat last a long time and may not costmuch.2. Myth: If I skip meals, I can loseweight.

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For a quick breakfast, make oatmealwith low-fat milk, topped with yourfavorite fruit.

For healthful snacks on the go, pack asmall low-fat yogurt, whole-wheat crackerswith peanut butter, or veggies with hum-mus.

3. Myth: Physical activity only counts ifI can do it for a long time.

Fact: The U.S. government recommends150 to 300 minutes of activity each week,but you dont need to do it all at once. Tobenefit, you can exercise for as few as 10minutes at a time. Here are some ways to fitactivity in:

If youre in a safe, well-lit area, get offthe bus or train one stop early and walk therest of the way to where youre going.

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For a free copy or more information, call(877) 946-4627 or visitwww.win.niddk.nih.gov or www.face-book.com/win.niddk.nih.gov.

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A healthy respect for the benefits of teaTea is a popular beverage that has

been enjoyed for centuries. An esti-mated three billion cups of tea areconsumed across the globe everyday, with many people looking to

tea when they are sick or to preventillness.

As popular as tea has become,certain misconceptions about teahave spread over the years. The fol-lowing can clear up some of themore common misunderstandingsabout tea.Myth: Different tea varietiescome from different types of teaplants.

Fact: Commercial tea comesonly from the leaves of the cameliasinensis plant. Different methods ofprocessing determine which varietyof tea is produced. Black andoolong tea develops from oxidizingand fermenting tea leaves, whilegreen tea is produced by steamingwilted leaves. White tea is uncuredand unfermented. One studyshowed that white tea has the mostpotent anticancer properties com-

pared to more processed teas.Myth: Adding milk to tea negatesthe health benefits.

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be absorbed tea that contains milkas tea that does not.Myth: Anything with the nametea is true tea.

Fact: Only tea from tea plants

constitutes real tea. Herbal varietiesof tea are actually tisanes madefrom flowers and bark of otherplants.

Myth: Fruits and vegetablescontain more disease-fightingantioxidants than tea.

Fact: Research indicates that teahas about 10 times the amount ofantioxidants of vegetables andfruit. Individuals who consumereduced-calorie diets often find teathat is a good, no-calorie source ofantioxidants.Myth: Antioxidants can turnback aging.

Fact: Antioxidants may con-tribute to personal longevity, butthey cannot reverse signs of aging.Antioxidants have been known toneutralize free radicals in the bodythat can contribute to many differ-ent diseases, including various

forms of cancer.Myth: Tea never goes bad.Fact: It may take some time for

properly stored tea to spoil, but thelevel of antioxidants in tea doesbegin to diminish after a fewmonths. Research by the Journal ofAgricultural and Food Chemistryindicates catechins in green tea

decrease by 32 percent in just sixmonths. Tea is most beneficial tohuman health when it is consumedwithin six months of its production.Myth: Tea has much less caffeine

than coffee.Fact: The amount of caffeine in

tea can vary. The average amount ofcaffeine in tea ranges from 14 to 61mg per eight-ounce cup. Coffee, onthe other hand, can contain between27 and 200 mg per serving.Myth: Hot tea is better for youthan cold tea.

Fact: As long as the tea is steepedin water long enough, both hot andcold tea provide the same bang foryour buck.Myth: Tea can prevent cancer.

Fact: Tea has been extensivelystudied for its cancer-preventiveactivity. Both the antioxidants aswell as the caffeine in tea have beenimplicated as potential cancer-pre-ventive compounds, accordinginformation published by theAmerican Journal of ClinicalNutrition. Natural compounds

called polyphenols in green teamight protect against several can-cers, including those of the prostate,GI tract, lungs, breast and skin.

A growing number of humanstudies suggest that tea can slowcancer progression.

Other possible health benefits: Tea drinking appears to lower

Studies have found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease,

and diabetes; encourage weight loss; lower cholesterol; and bring about

mental alertness.

the risk for heart disease and stroke. Caffeine and catechins found in

green, oolong and white teas mayincrease metabolism and promoteweight loss.

Tea polyphenols are thought to

strengthen bones and protectagainst fractures.

People who drink tea could seeimprovements in mood, concentra-tion and performance.

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Open-bore MRI now available at PCHBy DENISE GEBERS

Progress Staff WriterPAULDING While being fis-

cally responsible to the community,the Paulding County Hospital hasalso brought its services to a newcutting-edge for its patients.

Patients in need of magnetic res-onance imaging (MRI) service arenow able to visit a mobile open-bore MRI system versus a tradition-al system or an open system. Thechange has many advantages.

The hospital contracted withDMS Health Technologies ofFargo, N.D., to supply open-boreMRI technology to better serve

local patients. The traditional MRI

was cramped, and to some claustro-phobic, but had good magnetstrength of 1.5 Tesla, making forclear images. Open MRIs in thisarea have Tesla ranges from 0.2 upto 1.0, making for less clarity in the

scans.The new open-bore MRI has a

diameter of 70 cm as opposed to the45 cm x 110 cm opening of the tra-ditional units and has a shorter bar-rel, only 125 cm long. Greater mag-net strength, 50-60 percent morepowerful, means maintaining the1.5 Tesla for quicker times in thescanner and clear images.

Extra space in the bore of themachine allows for larger patients

and those who tend to be claustro-phobic to be more comfortablydiagnosed.

Andy Cunningham, RT(R), MR,an MRI applications specialist withDMS, explained the two-year-old

Siemens Espree MAGNETOM unitis larger than a traditional MRI,approaching CT scanner dimen-sions, and accommodates up to 550lbs. on its table.

Exams take 10 to 45 minutesdepending on the type and what weare looking for, as well as thepatients needs and tolerance, saidCunningham.

Scans can be made of the muscu-loskeletal system, the neurological

system, the vascular system andindividual organs within the body.Pediatric and elderly patients, thosein ICU or dependent upon medicalequipment can be accommodated.

Patients are given headphones

because there is a lot of clickingsounds involved with the scans.They may bring their own CD ormusic can be provided.

Superconducting magnets areoperating 24/7/365 and are cooledby liquid hydrogen. The magneticfield extends about eight feet fromthe unit, but does not extend outsidethe trailer in which it is hauled.

The mobile unit will be availableon Saturdays and Tuesdays at PCH.

Karol Carnahan, who has been withthe hospital 15 years and is a 21-year MRI veteran, has been trainedto use the new equipment.

Trials were done the last week ofNovember when the unit first

arrived and during the first week ofDecember as Carnahan was beingeducated in the proper procedures.

Hospital officials say they choseto contract for MRI services ratherthan install equipment of their ownbecause of constantly changingtechnology in the medical field. Aninvestment of that magnitude wouldprevent an upgrade when new tech-nology presented itself.

Colorectal cancer: Thousands of new Ohio cases each yearBy Mary Kuhlman

Ohio News ConnectionCOLUMBUS This year in Ohio, sever-

al thousand new cases of colorectal cancerwill be diagnosed. Hundreds of them willbe fatal, even though colon cancer is very

treatable when caught early, according toDr. Carol Burke, gastroenterologist at theCleveland Clinic.

Its really important to know about col-orectal cancer and its prevention, she said,because colon cancer is one of the mostcommon cancers in American men and

women, and its the only preventable can-cer that we have.

Burke recommended that both men andwomen start to follow a testing schedulewhen they reach age 50. Risk factorsinclude family history, poor diet, smoking,drinking, lack of exercise, advanced ageand ethnic background.

African Americans are a particular sub-group thats at high risk, she explained,and instead of starting at the age of 50years old, which is recommended for mostethnicities when patients dont have risk

factors, African Americans should reallystart at the age of 45.

Data indicates a drop in colorectal cancerrates over the past few decades that Burkesaid is tied to an increase in screenings. In2010, the American Cancer Society esti-mated more than 5,900 new cases of coloncancer were diagnosed in Ohio.

Some people may avoid screeningsbecause of fear of the unknown or the pro-cedure itself. But Burke said colon screen-ings very rarely result in complications,and added that cost should not be a barrier.

Insurance companies are required tooffer colorectal cancer screening andcolonoscopy, she said, and patientsshould go to their doctor if they haventbeen encouraged to have a colorectal can-cer screening or colonoscopy and advocatefor their own good health.

An estimated 40 percent of age-eligibleOhioans are not getting screened for coloncancer, Burke said.

More information is available atwww.cdc.gov.

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Does your home haveunsafe radon levels?

Found in rock, soil, water, natural gas,

and some building materials, radon is a

radioactive gas. Radon can seep in through

the foundation of a home or building built

on radon-contaminated soil. Exposure to

radon can cause cancer.

Inhabitants of homes contaminated with

radon or those who work in buildings

where radon has seeped in may be at a

greater risk of developing cancer than those

who do not live or work in such buildings.

According to the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency, radon is responsible for

about 21,000 deaths from lung cancer eachyear in the United States alone. Roughly

one out of every 15 homes in the U.S. has

unsafe levels of radon.

Radon is most often found in basements

because the gas sinks to the lowest points

in buildings. However, even those homes

or buildings without basements can have

unsafe levels of radon.

Property owners should have their

homes or buildings tested for radon, as

exposure to radon does not produce any

symptoms, meaning those who live and

work in buildings where they are being

exposed to radon wont know unless build-

ings are routinely tested.

Kits to test radon levels can be purchased

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gery, hospital stays of three or more days,hip and knee replacement, cancer and can-

cer treatment, a family history of blood

clots, or disorders that simply cause their

blood to clot too much.

Blood clots that form in the legs or lungs

are responsible for about 100,000 deaths

annually. Fortunately, the use of blood thin-

ning medications, also known as anticoag-

ulants, stops clots from forming and can

mean the difference between life and death.

Surprisingly, some people at risk maynot be given these medications or may not

take them as prescribed.

You should discuss the prevention of

blood clots with your doctor, particularly if

youre hospitalized or having surgery,

explains Gary Raskob, PhD, Dean of the

College of Public Health at the University

of Oklahoma, and Chair of the Medical &

Scientific Advisory Board of the National

Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA). If you take

a blood thinner, talk to your doctor aboutany concerns or problems you have, and

get clear instruction to help you take the

medication properly.

According to Dr. Raskob, blood thinning

medications like warfarin have been pre-

scribed for decades. These older therapies

require routine blood tests and can interact

with other medications and certain foods.

Newer blood thinning medications intro-

duced in recent years dont require blood

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For more information, visit the NBCA

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and therefore wont make much of an impact on apersons weight.

The same can be said about capsaicin, an active com-ponent found in chili peppers that some feel boostsmetabolism enough to promote weight loss. Thoughcapsaicin can boost metabolism slightly, studies have

shown that influence is not significant enough to affecta persons weight.

Dont get too comfortable. Modern technologymay be a reason why waist sizes are getting bigger.Heating and cooling systems may be must-have items,but when the body is too comfortable, it burns less ener-gy to stay warm in the winter or comfortably cool in thesummer. A study from the National Institute of HealthClinical Center found that people who slept in a roomkept at 66 burned 7 percent more calories than thosewho slept in a room at 75. Sleeping in a cooler roommay just be the easiest way for men and women to

boost their metabolisms.Boosting metabolism and shedding extra pounds is a

goal for many men and women. But while metabolismis a complex set of processes, the various ways to effec-tively boost that metabolism can be quite simple.

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ALCOHOLContinued from Page 4

can reduce the effectiveness of the bodys AD enzymes,

making hangovers worse.People who overconsume alcohol may be inadver-

tently poisoning their bodies with alcohol. Receptors inthe stomach, intestines and the brain recognize whenthe body has been infiltrated by a suspecting invader orpoison. In an effort to protect itself, the body may try toexpel the offending substance to safeguard itself fromdamage. This is why many people vomit after they con-sume an excessive amount of alcohol.

Drinking too much alcohol may be linked to a greaterrisk of developing certain cancers. Researchers havelinked overconsumption of alcohol to cancers of the

mouth, esophagus, throat, liver and breast.Reckless behavior spurred on by lowered inhibitions

that result in poor decisions is another potentially dan-gerous, and sometimes deadly, side effect of overcon-sumption of alcohol. For example, men and womenwho drink excessive amounts of alcohol often feelcapable of driving even when their blood alcohol con-centration limit is exceeding the legal limit. Drivingwhile intoxicated can lead to injury and even death, andoftentimes innocent motorists are injured or even killedsimply because they were sharing the road with inebri-ated drivers.

Even at the legal blood alcohol concentration limit of.08 percent, muscle coordination is lost, reaction timeand hearing is impaired and judgment and self-controlare hindered. As an individuals BAC increases, thesesymptoms are only exacerbated.

Drinking alcohol has various effects on the bodydepending on the amount and frequency that a persondrinks. Learning the facts may motivate men andwomen to consume alcohol more responsibly.

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Study: Drivers engaged in othertasks about 10% of the time

Drivers eat, reach for the phone, text, or

otherwise take their eyes off the road about

10 percent of the time they are behind the

wheel, according to a study using video

technology and in-vehicle sensors.Risks of distracted driving were greatest

for newly licensed teen drivers, who were

substantially more likely than adults to be

involved in a crash or near miss while tex-

ting or engaging in tasks secondary to driv-

ing, according to the researchers from the

National Institutes of Health and Virginia

Tech.

Anything that takes a drivers eyes off

the road can be dangerous, said study co-

author Bruce Simons-Morton, Ed.D.,

M.P.H., of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver

National Institute of Child Health and

Human Development, the NIH institute

where the study was conducted. But our

study shows these distracting practices are

especially risky for novice drivers, who

havent developed sound safety judgment

behind the wheel.

The study of drivers in the Washington,

D.C., area and in southwestern Virginia

appears in the Jan. 2 New England Journal

of Medicine.Experienced adults were more than twice

as likely to crash or have a near miss when

dialing a cell phone as when they did not

dial and drive, but did not have an

increased risk while engaging in other tasks

secondary to driving.

However, the researchers found that dis-

tracted driving substantially increased the

risks for new drivers. Compared to when

they were not involved in secondary tasks,

novice teen drivers were: eight times more likely to crash or have

a near miss when dialing

seven to eight times more likely when

reaching for a phone or other object,

almost four times more likely when

texting, and

three times more likely when eating.

Talking on a cell phone did not increase

risk among the adult or teenage drivers.

However, because talking on a cell phone

is preceded by reaching for the phone andanswering or dialing which increase risk

greatly the study authors concluded that

their results provide support for licensing

programs that restrict electronic device use,

particularly among novice drivers. They

also stressed the need for education about

the danger of distracted driving.

Citing earlier studies, the researchers

noted that about 6 percent of drivers are 15

to 20 years old. Further, these younger

drivers are involved in 11 percent of acci-

dent fatalities and 14 percent of reported

crashes that result in injury. The studyauthors concluded that these data and their

results indicate distraction appears to be an

important contributor to this increased

crash risk.

Dr. Simons-Morton collaborated with

first author Sheila G. Klauer, Ph.D., Feng

Guo, Ph.D., Suzie E. Lee, Ph.D., and Tom

A. Dingus, Ph.D., all of the Virginia Tech

Transportation Institute in Blacksburg, and

Marie Claude Ouimet, Ph.D., now at the

University of Sherbrooke in Canada.

To conduct the study, the researchers

analyzed video from cameras installed in

the cars of about 150 drivers. About one-

quarter of the drivers were novices, having

had their license for no more than three

weeks. The remaining drivers had, on aver-

age, 20 years of experience and ranged in

age from 18 to 72.

Footage was taken whenever the cars

were in motion, over a period of 12 to 18

months. Sensors recorded acceleration,

sudden braking or swerving, drifting froma lane and other data.

When a crash occurred, or drivers had a

near miss, the researchers documented

whether the drivers were engaged in a dis-

tracting activity. They identified episodes

when drivers talked, dialed or reached for a

cell phone, reached for another object in

the car, adjusted the cars temperature or

radio controls, ate, drank, looked at a crash

or something else outside the car, or adjust-

ed a mirror, seatbelt or window in the car.The researchers also compared the fre-

quency of these activities when a crash or

near miss occurred to their frequency dur-

ing segments of uneventful driving.

Our data support the current trend in

implementing restrictions on texting and

cell phone use in vehicles, said Dr.

Simons-Morton. As new forms of tech-

nology increasingly are available in cars,

its important that drivers dont feel com-

pelled to answer every incoming call ortext.

For young drivers safety, parents can

model this habit when they are at the

wheel, and also let their children know that

they should wait until the vehicle is

stopped before taking a call even when

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