Cross Country Skiing is Great Exercise

If you are interested in finding out more about cross country skiing in the Hibbing area than the meeting being held by the Hibbing Nordic Ski Club is for you.

Informational Meeting
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Labor Quarters in the Hibbing Memorial Building

Learn about the ski club, city ski rental program, improvements in trail grooming, the high school club team, and the youth ski program.  Season ski passes will be available at the meeting.

For more information, call Gerry Wyland, club president at 218-969-1650

or

Sue Jamar, club member at 218-969-6174.

Healthy Recipes

Looking for new ideas for healthy eating?  Browse hundreds of recipes on the Mayo Clinic website at

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/RecipeIndex

Another option is to check out the following books at the Hibbing Public Library:

  

Fix-it and enjoy-it!  healthy cookbook:  400 great stove-top and oven recipes by Phyllis Pellman Good; with nutritional expertise from Mayo Clinic.

Feed yourself, feed your family : good nutrition and healthy cooking for new moms and growing families by La Leche League International.

American Heart Association Healthy Family Meals : 150  recipes everyone will love.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Forum in Hibbing

The 2012 Fall Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention forums will be held throughout the state between October 29-November 30, 2012. The topic this year is Helping Children and Families Thrive: A look at the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACEs) and its relevance to community alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention. The ACEs is a source of data and research information that provides valuable insight into the affects of trauma and stress on children. This workshop will lay the foundation of the ACEs and look at what individuals, families and communities can do with this information in their substance abuse prevention efforts.

Participant Objectives:

• To understand the existing condition of risk for our children and families
• To understand the biology of stress and how we are affected by its imbalance (ACEs)

• To value the time it will take to address ACEs in our existing adult population preventing transmission to future generations
• To understand how we can prevent ACEs from happening in the first place individually, in our community, and in the greater society

The workshop will be in Hibbing:

November 27, 2012

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Contact:

Kevin Spading

Email:

kspading@invitationhealthinstitute.org

Phone:

800-782-1878, x142

Related Link(s):

Location

Fairview Plaza - Taconite Room

1200 East 25th Street

Hibbing, MN55746

Registration information is on the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center website.

Open House at Access North

Access North - The Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota has moved to their new expanded location.  The increased space and access will allow them to offer many more classes and groups.

There will be an Open House at the new building on Friday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The new address is 1309 East 40th Street (at the corner of Hwys. 37 and 169 - the former UBC Building).

The mission of The Center:
"To assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, & have the same opportunities & choices as all people."

Eat Healthy Over the Holidays

Tips for Not Stuffing Yourself Over the Holidays!

Wednesday, November 14th at 12:00 p.m.

Fairview Range Board Room (750 East 34th St., Hibbing - North Entrance)

Speaker:  Janelle Lund, Registered Dietitian, Fairview Range

Enjoy a healthy lunch and learn how to make smart food choices during the holiday season.

RSVP by November 9th at hibbcofc@hibbing.org or 218-262-3895.

Brought to you by Fairview Range and the Hibbing Chamber's Worksite Wellness Committee.

Cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $15 for Non-members.

Pediatric Speaker Information Night

An Introduction to Love and Logic
Love and logic provides simple and practical techniques to help parents change their children's behavior and raise responsible kids all the while having more fun parenting.

Presenter: Tesse LaLonde

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Greenhaven Elementary School Cafeteria
3rd Avenue East and 37th Street, Hibbing, MN

This program is free of charge but you must register to attend.

To register and/or reserve childcare (0-8 years) please call Hibbing Early Childhood at 218-262-6205 and leave a message.

This program is sponsored by :  Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, Fairview Mesaba Clinic-Hibbing, Wssentia Health Hibbing Clinic, St. Louis County Public Health Department, and Hibbing Early Childhood Family Education.

Have a Healthy Halloween

You want the thrills without the chills

Check your local weather report before you head out for some Fright Night fun, and be prepared to bundle up underneath those costumes. Dressing for the occasion will help prevent maladies like hypothermia , and will allow you to enjoy your night, no matter what the weather.

Lost in the graveyard

If you and your family will be participating in the age-old tradition of trick-or-treating, be aware of the area you'll be visiting and watch out for traffic. Whether it’s your own local street and town, or a theme park with family specials, getting lost in an unfamiliar area can pose a danger to the enjoyment of the evening and your personal safety.

Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and strangers

If you live in a neighborhood, odds are that you are going to get some visitors this Halloween. If you choose to hand out treats and exchange tricks, be aware of the people you allow inside your home. If there are guests that are unfamiliar to you, hand out candy on your doorstep, and keep the night’s activities outside.


Check out these tips and more at the usa.gov website.

Apple Picking Season

If you are picking apples and need storage tips, the Minnesota Grown organization has the following tips:

Placing them in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator will keep them (depending on the variety) fresh for a week or so. For longer storage, you'll want to keep the apples in a cool, dark place with high humidity, away from other fruits. Placing them gently in a cardboard box is recommended and closing the top will help to reduce airflow (it does not need to be air tight). Remember not to try store apples that have bruises or bad spots. The decay will just continue and may spread to other apples!

They also suggest the following varieties for those late season picks:

Here are a few later season varieties:

• Cortland apples are mildly tart.They tend to hold their color longer so are commonly used in fruit salads or fruit trays.
• Haralson apples are tart.They are great for cooking and often used in pies.
• Honeygold apples are sweet and crisp. They are yellow-green in color.
• Fireside apples are sweet. They are great for pies because they keep their shape and don't cook down to sauce.
• Regent apples are sweet. They are often used for pies, desserts and jellies. These apples normally ripen early-to-mid October.
• Keepsake apples are sweet and spicy. They are great for cooking and normally ripen mid to late October.  

Tip for COPD Patients

Water exercise boosts endurance in COPD

Check out this MedlinePlus article.

At Risk for High Cholesterol?

The Cleveland Clinic says controllable risk factors for high cholesterol include:

• Whether your diet is high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
• Whether you're overweight/obese.
• Whether you're getting enough regular exercise.
• Whether you have emotional stress and turn to unhealthy habits to help manage that stress.

Lifestyle changes could be helpful.

First Steps to Parenting

Fairview Range is offering a free, two-session, prenatal parenting class.  Plan to attend around the 5th month of pregnancy.  During the sessions you will:

·         Learn practical information on parenting the newborn: car seat safety, soothing a crying baby,       pacifiers, bathing, infant massage, tummy time, and proper lifting techniques of infants.

·         Learn about nutrition

·         Making important decisions: breast feeding vs. bottle feeding, choosing child care, and parenting advice.

·         Hear an interview of a family’s labor delivery, and their first few weeks at home with a newborn.

·         Hear ideas on how to care for yourself as a parent.

The class will be offered 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on October 9th and 16th.  To register for First Steps to Parenting call 218-362-6111 or online at www.range.fairview.org.

Actively Aging

Staying physically active is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health. Physical activity can prevent many of the health problems that may come with age.

How Much Activity Do Older Adults Need?

If you are age 65 years or older, are generally fit, and have no limiting health conditions, you should be able to follow these guidelines. However, no matter what your health status is, be sure to check in with your health care provider before increasing your activity level.

• 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). OR
• 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). OR
• An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

Older adults at risk of falling should do exercises that maintain or improve their balance. For best results, they should do these exercises at least 3 days a week, using exercises specifically shown to reduce falls.

Source: CDC, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2011.

For the complete article go to the CDC website.

Early Childhood Screening and Kindergarten Registration

When:  Monday, September 24 thru Thursday, September 27 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Where:  Greenhaven Elementary School Office
               323 East 37th Street
               Hibbing, MN  55746


All children need to have a health and developmental screening before entering Kindergarten.  The purpose is to assist parents in improving the health of children by early detection of any health or developmental problems.  This is not a test for Kindergarten readiness.  Early Childhood developmental screening helps a school district identify children who may benefit from district and community resources available to help in their development.

Early childhood developmental screening includes a vision screening that helps detect potential eye problems but is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.

Children need to be screened one time before entering Kindergarten.  Beginning at age 3, your child can be screened.

The Hibbing School District provides free screenings during the school year.  All appointments are scheduled so preregistration is necessary.  This process also completes your child's registration to enter Kindergarten.

When you register, bring the legal birth certificate (not the hospital certificate) and the child's immunization record.  If you have any questions or need more information call:  218-263-8322.

Fish Oil Failure

In brand new research, just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a team from Greece analyzed the records of nearly 70-thousand patients involved in 20 previous studies. All of the participants had regularly taken omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their heart health benefits.

See the report for more information:
MedlinePlus: Trusted Health Information for You

Buying Health Insurance

Picking a health insurance plan that provides the coverage you and your family need can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of options, and it can be hard to narrow down your choices to find a plan that offers comprehensive coverage and still fits your budget. USA.gov suggests you ask these questions as you’re evaluating plans:

•  Are specialists such as eye doctors and dentists covered? 
• Does the plan cover special conditions or treatments such as pregnancy, psychiatric care and physical therapy? 
•  Does the plan cover home care or nursing home care? 
•  Will the plan cover all medications my physician might prescribe? 
•  What are the deductibles? Are there any co-payments? 
•  What is the most I will have to pay out of my own pocket to cover expenses? 
•  If there is a dispute about a bill or service, how is it handled? In some plans, you may be required to have a third-party decide how to settle the problem.

You can learn more about your health care options and how to pick a plan that gives you the coverage you need at USA.gov at http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/HealthInsurance.shtml

Pick the Quiet Restaurant

If you want help limiting your calories when you eat out then pick the place that is quiet and soothing.  Just as music and lighting can influence what shoppers buy, toning down the tunes and dimming the lights in a fast food restaurant can help diners enjoy their meal more and eat less, according to a U.S. study.

Read the article at Medline Plus:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128816.html

Free Workshop for Parents

Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence™
By MADD

Talking to your Teens about Alcohol
A free 30 minute workshop for parents of teens
Registrants will receive a free parent handbook!
Did you know?

• Teen alcohol use kills about 6,000 people a year, more than all illegal drugs combined
• Compared with non-drinking classmates, teens that drink alcohol are more likely to:
• Die in a car crash
• Get pregnant
• Flunk out of school
• Be sexually assaulted
• Become an alcoholic later in life
• Take their own lives through suicide
• Three out of every four kids say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking
• Kids who are more connected to their parents are less likely to use alcohol or other drugs

Start talking- it could be the best gift you’ve ever given!
When:  Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Hibbing High School Library
800 East 21st Street, Hibbing, MN

Please contact Hibbing Community Education at
218-262-0417 to register
Deadline to register is Monday, September 17, 2012

Babies Can Exercise Too

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice about how parents can help their young ones get moving:

• Take time each day to play active games, such as peek-a-boo.
• On a clean floor, let baby play and stretch out, exploring his or her surroundings.
• Join a playgroup for babies of your child's age.
• Choose activities for your baby that encourage lots of movement of the hands, arms, legs and feet.

Full details and more at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128271.html

College Freshman Beware of Weight Gain

There are several cost-effective ways college students can eat healthy and avoid gaining weight, including:

• Keep healthy snacks handy. Dorm room refrigerators should be stocked with healthy, satisfying snacks, such as fruit, string cheese, Greek yogurt, hummus and baby carrots.
• Drink water. Too many calories from sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages can lead to weight gain. These drinks can also cause spikes in blood sugar that can increase hunger.
• Stay active. Exercise plays a key role in staying fit and healthy. Boost your daily activity levels by walking to class, going to the gym or participating in intramural sports.
• Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to overeating and weight gain. Eating breakfast can also jumpstart your metabolism and help you concentrate in class and on tests.
• Get enough sleep. Sleeping less than six hours each night can affect hormone levels that control appetite, cravings and metabolism. People who do not get enough sleep often crave high-calorie junk food the body can quickly break down for energy.

SOURCE: The Methodist Hospital, Houston, news release, July 31, 2012

Do Not Over Train

The American Council on Exercise says if you feel more exhausted than energized after a workout, you may be overtraining. The council offers these additional potential warning signs:

• Seeing a decrease in performance.
• Experiencing a loss of coordination.
• Having headaches, stomach aches or other gastrointestinal problems.
• Having frequent infections and more frequent muscle or bone injuries.
• Having an elevated resting blood pressure and heart rate.
• Having tenderness or soreness in the muscles.
• Losing appetite or having trouble sleeping.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128317.html