Runners Tips

If you run marathons or other shorter events, remember that in addition to advance preparation you need to take care of your self the day of and day after the race.

The Cleveland Clinic offers these reminders:

• Make sure you eat properly and drink plenty of water.
• Lubricate the skin on any places where you may develop chafing or blisters.
• Dress in layers, so you can shed clothing as you get warmer during the race.
• Warm up with the walk to the race site and/or some light stretching.
• Give yourself plenty of time to get to the race site.

Have a Healthy Approach to Eating

The womenshealth.gov website says these factors can trigger an unhealthy attitude toward food among girls:

• Seeing that their mothers are very concerned with their weight.
• Having a mother who worries too much about her daughter's appearance and weight.
• Gaining weight naturally during puberty.
• Being influenced by peer pressure about appearance and weight.
• Having issues with self-esteem.
• Seeing examples of the "ideal" very thin body among images in the media.

Take Time for Health

Heart association finds Americans struggle to eat right, exercise and brush their teeth regularly.  Read this HealthDay article to find out if you are one of the people just too busy to be healthy.

Ask About Aspirin

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women.  In Minnesota over 75,000 people have had a stroke and approximately 144,000 have coronary artery disease.

Daily aspirin can help prevent a first heart attack or stroke.  You may be a candidate if:

You are a male between the ages of 45-79

You are a female between the ages of 55-79

You have not had a bleeding ulcer from the stomach or intestines

You are not allergic to aspirin

You are not taking any other clot-preventing or anit-inflammatory medications

Know for certain.  Ask your doctor or primary healthcare professional and go to

askaboutaspirin.com for more information.

 

 



Are You Eating Too Much Red Meat?

See the MedlinePlus article to find out about the controversy on eating read meat.  Research suggests that going meatless even a few days a week can significantly reduce the risk of many devastating diseases.  However the Beef Association gives a different perspective, "The scientific evidence to support the role of lean beef in a healthy, balanced diet is strong and there is nothing in this study that changes that fact," said Shalene McNeill, a registered dietitian and executive director of nutrition research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.


MedlinePlus: Trusted Health Information for You

What To Look for in a Sport Shoe

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says you should pay attention to these features when shopping for athletic shoes:

• Shoes for aerobic exercise need sufficient shock absorption, cushioning, a flexible sole and enough stability.
• Shoes for court sports need a good sole that is specific to your sport.
• Shoes for field sports need cleats, spikes or studs, and a cushioned insert.
• Winter-sport shoes should have a snug fit and plenty of ankle support.
• Track and field shoes depend on the sport, so it's important to ask your coach about proper shoes.
• Specialty-sport shoes should fit according to the sport -- for instance, cycling shoes should fit snugly.
• Outdoor-sport shoes need warmth, good tread and plenty of support.

Healthy Foods, Healthy People, Healthy Communities

The St. Louis County Extension Office is conducting a one-day conference on home fruit and vegetable production as a part of its Healthy Foods Initiative to improve access to healthier food as a means of improving the health of individuals and communities.  Topics include information on vegetable varieties, small space gardening, growing hardy fruiting shrubs, small fruits and fruit trees, and success secrets for the northern gardener.

The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the Clinton Community Center, 8907 Hwy. 37 in Iron, MN.

The program will feature Dr. David Wildung, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, Robert Olen and Kendall Dykhuis of the County Extension Office, and several area gardeners.  Dr. Wildung developed the Minnesota half high blueberries and co-introduced several other fruit cultivars including Snowsweet and Honeycrisp apples, and Mesabi Strawberries.  He will discuss tree fruits, small fruits and fruiting shrubs including the recently introduced “Honeyberries”.  Robert Olen will present recent research on vegetable and tomato varieties for northern Minnesota as well as information on container and small space gardening.  The program will also feature a gardeners’ round table discussion and “Secrets to Success: What Every Gardener Should Know.”

The cost of the program is $40 which includes lunch, refreshments, and a 2012 reference book developed specifically for the program.  For more details, call 218-733-2870 or visit www.stlouiscounty.org/ext.

Brochures for the program are available at the Hibbing Public Library.

In 1994 the "Velvet & Iron" Women's Conference was created by three area women.  They wanted women to have the opportunity to attend a local wellness event that would be educational, inspirational, and give them an opportunity to socialize and have fun.

Since that time the conference has continued to be an annual event and is sponsored by many community organiztions.  Once again, the program will be at the Hibbing Memorial Building on Friday, April 13, 2012.

Registration Fee $25.00

Pre-register and pay by Wednesday, April 6, 2012

To register call:  218-362-6264

Mail registrations payable to Fairview UMC-M to:

Lisa Schneider

Accounting Department

Fairview RRHS

750 East 34th Street

Hibbing, MN  55746