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Most readers are concerned with staying healthy. As we all know, good
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9. Obesity
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12. Fit & Fabulous
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require 150 fewer calories per day than in our thirties. fats, such as olive oil, fish oil (liquid form is best), salmon,
Simply put, the more calories you take in than you and avocado. These healthy fats are an essential
burn, the more weight you’ll gain. ingredient in building lean muscle mass. The more lean
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To find out exactly how many will be – ultimately resulting in weight loss.
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2. Simple tricks to fill up. For breakfast, on a shot of espresso for a total of just 30 calories. You
eat two boiled or poached eggs. (You’ll save 640 calories!
feel fuller and eat about 416 fewer calories 9. Drink sugar-free. A 20-ounce tea with added fruit
the rest of the day.) Before lunch and dinner, juices can have 400-plus calories. A 12-ounce soft drink
enjoy 1 cup low-cal soup. (You’ll eat about 134 calories has about 160 calories. Choose sugar-free beverages or
less at each meal.) And save a total of 684 calories for drink water.
the day. 10. Make a swap. Use 1 cup of plain fat-free yogurt
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but all those goodies on top make it a high recipe. Save 684 calories.
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mushrooms) and using half the dressing.
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5. Ditch that buttered movie popcorn. The large
510 calories.
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1,120 calories.
7. Step away from the nuts. Nuts 19. Rake the leaves. Do yard work for 1 hour and 45
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16. Depression
the facts about
Depression is a common, serious medical illness
that involves the brain. It’s more than just a
feeling of being “down in the dumps” or “blue”
for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20
million people in the United States who have Gender - Women experience clinical depression
depression, the feelings do not go away. They nearly twice as often as men. The reasons may
persist and interfere with your everyday life. include hormonal changes women go through
during menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and
Symptoms can include: menopause.
Q A persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood Co-occurrence - Depression is more likely to occur
Q Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to with certain illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer,
enjoy Parkinson’s, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and hormonal
Q Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased disorders.
appetite and weight gain Medications - Side effects of some medications can
Q Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping bring about depression.
Q Fatigue or loss of energy Genetic- A family history of clinical depression
Q Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless increases the risk.
Q Thoughts of death or suicide Situational - Difficult life events, including divorce,
What causes depression? financial problems or the death of a loved one can
Following are factors that can contribute to the illness: contribute to depression.
Biological - People with depression may have too little
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or too much of certain brain chemicals. The good news is that the majority
Cognitive - People with negative thinking and low (80-90%) of people who receive treatment for
self-esteem are more likely to develop depression. depression experience significant improvement,
and almost all individuals gain some relief.
Teen depression is a Teenage Depression Talking about death or suicide
common problem Warning Signs (never to be taken lightly)
Not caring about appearance
Although teens will normally go
Between 10 to 15 percent of Running away from home
through some of these following
teenagers have some symptoms of
teen depression at any one time.
signs, when they occur for Who’s At Risk for Teen
30 percent of teens with
extended periods of time and/or Depression?
occur in conjunction with each Every teen is at risk in developing
depression also develop a
other it’s important to look at what major teen depression, but there
substance abuse problem.
may be causing them. are certain groups of individuals
Teens with untreated depression
Sadness or hopelessness that are more prone to this type of
are more likely to engage in risky
Low self-esteem disorder.
sexual behaviors.
Substance abuse Females are 2x more likely to
Teens with depression catch
Spending more time alone develop adolescent depression
physical illnesses more often than
Decrease in desire to do things than males
other teens.
they used to like to do (sports, Abused/neglected individuals
Untreated depression is the
hobbies) Children that have or have had
number one cause of suicide, the
Physical ailments (headaches, long-term/chronic illnesses
third leading cause of death
appetite problems, sleeping Teens that have a family history of
among teenagers.
problems) depression
Less than 33 percent of teens with
Problems in school (falling grades, Teens with family disruptions at
depression get help, yet 80 percent
getting into trouble) home (divorce, death in family,
of teens with depression can be
successfully treated. etc)
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17. the facts about depression
Foods that help 1) Complex Carbohydrates. Because they boost serotonin activity in the
brain. Some good sources of complex carbs are: whole grain breads and
beat depression cereals, brown rice, leafy green vegetables, pasta, potatoes and winter
squash.
Brain chemicals such 2) Folic Acid (vitamin B11) People who are depressed often exhibit a
as dopamine, deficiency in Folic acid which is available in: asparagus, beets, spinach,
serotonin, and avocados, brussel sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, beans, chick-peas, soybeans,
norepinephrine are lentils, oranges, peas, turkey, and broccoli.
believed to promote 3) Magnesium (acts as a natural muscle relaxant): black beans, artichokes,
calmness and ease spinach, chocolate (oh yea!), pumpkin seeds, oysters, sunflower seeds,
depression. Foods brazil nuts, avocados, almonds, barley.
themselves don’t 4) Niacin. Positively affects nerve cell function and can provide some relief
contain these for depression as well as feelings of anxiety and panic. High-Niacin foods
chemicals but what include: brown rice, chicken, pomegranates, tuna, lamb, wheat, turkey.
you eat may be able to
5) Omega-3 fatty acids. A well-known building block of human brain tissue,
increase their
these are available in: salmon, trout, tuna flaxseed, flaxseed oil, soybean oil,
production in the
brain, having an effect
pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
on how you feel and 7) Vitamin B6. Plays a significant role in the tryptophan-serotonin pathway
alleviating some of the in the brain. It’s relatively easy to boost in your diet, either with a
symptoms associated supplement or through foods such as: breakfast cereals, chicken, turkey,
with depression. bananas, brown bread, and white fish.
Exercise as an Antidepressant How can you help
The Release Of Endorphins
Exercise helps to reduce the symptoms of depression because it
causes the body to release a chemical called an endorphin. Endor-
phins are the body’s natural pain reliever and help create a sense of
happiness and wellbeing By causing a release of these substances you
are triggering bodily systems that are targeted towards feeling better.
{ someone with
depression?
DO...
It may be difficult to get moving when you feel depressed and you You can help someone by:
may wonder, why bother? One reason is that you can get some imme- Q Spending time talking about their
diate relief, even if you can only manage 10 or 15 minutes of exercise.
experiences
Studies have shown that exercise can improve your mood for up to 12
hours. How can you overcome the inertia that often accompanies de- Q Indicating that you’ve noticed a change in
pression? their behavior
Set simple goals. It doesn’t take much exercise to lift your mood. Set a Q Letting them know you’re there to listen
goal to walk around the block. Promise yourself you’ll walk around the without being judgmental
block at least 3 times that day. The next day, do more. Q Encouraging them to become involved in
Do what you usually enjoy. Think about what you normally like when social activities
you’re not depressed. If yoga feels good to you, spend a few minutes
Q Encouraging them to exercise and eat well
going through a few simple poses. If you like fresh air, go for a walk or
a bike ride. You may not enjoy it at first, but even a small change in Q Providing a change of scenery occasionally
your mood can make a difference. Q Maintaining contact
Make it social. Find a friend to walk with. Talking to people can help
DON ’T...
raise your energy and remind you that you’re not alone.
Get outside. Even a little sunshine can help boost your mood and re- It’s unhelpful to:
mind you that there’s a world out there. Q Pressure them to ‘snap out of it’, ‘get their
Work with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your treat- act together‘ or ‘cheer up‘
ment options and your plans to exercise. Q Stay away or avoid them
Whatever you do, remember that you’re not alone and that there is
Q Tell them they just need to stay busy or get
hope. Exercise is just one more tool to help with your moods and the
sense of accomplishment can add a new dimension to your day - out more
something you can be proud of and feel good about. Q Assume the problem will just go away.
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18. Make a Resolution to
Laugh More in the New Year!
So, how are all those New Year Resolutions The sound of roaring laughter is far
more contagious than any cough,
going so far? Uh huh, that’s what I thought. sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is
Can I make a suggestion? Make one resolution you can shared, it binds people together and
definitely live with… laugh more in the New Year! increases happiness and intimacy in Paul Anthony is the
Research has shown that laughter provides many health addition to providing the many health official host of the
benefits including strengthening your immune system, benefits we’ve mentioned. annual Long Island
helping to reduce your food cravings and even increasing The bottom line is laughter is a Comedy Festival and
produces comedy
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more quickly through the use of humor! Let’s try it out and keeps you grounded, focused, and
with this joke from Henny Youngman: “A doctor gave a alert.
man six months to live. The man couldn’t pay his bill, so With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to
he gave him another six months!” I’m feeling better laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for
already! How about you? surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships,
Let’s face it, today we’re all experiencing higher levels and supporting both physical and emotional health. So
of stress than ever before. Well guess what? Laughter is get out there and stick to your New Year’s Resolution this
great with helping you manage your stress too! But don’t year and laugh it up!
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20. Skiing Towards
by Joanne Nelson
? I am the weak link. And now
that I’m hanging out with a bunch
of energetic church ladies it is time
to embrace my inner loser and
move forward with as much grace
as I can muster.
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