Hibbing parents advised on preparations for summer - Hibbing Daily Tribune: News

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Hibbing parents advised on preparations for summer - Hibbing Daily Tribune: News

Exercise in the Garden

If we are patient, the weather will soon be warm enough to work in the garden.  Remember that gardening is great exercise.  Check out the following tips:

The American Council on Exercise suggests how to tone up while working in the garden:

• Start off slowly to avoid soreness and injury.
• Work in your garden for 30 minutes to an hour at a time at least three times per week.
• Turn your compost pile and pull weeds by hand to work your upper body muscles.
• Use hoeing and raking to strengthen your upper body and trunk.
• Dig in the dirt to work your thigh muscles.
• Use a push mower to get in a cardiovascular workout.

Stay Busy if You Are Giving Up Smoking

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics lists these suggestions to help curb weight gain when quitting smoking:

• Keep your hands busy by drawing, knitting or doing puzzles.
• Try to cut back on your caffeine intake, as it's often associated with smoking.
• Get plenty of sleep so you feel rested.
• Instead of taking a cigarette break, go for a brisk walk.
• Have plenty of healthy, convenient foods on hand for snacking, such as low-fat dairy foods.

Talk To Your Doctor Before Dieting

The American Academy of Family Physicians lists these things to discuss with your doctor about your weight-loss plans:

• Ask for educational brochures or other materials from your doctor about calorie-counting, healthy eating habits and exercise.
• Ask your doctor to measure your body-mass index (a measure of body fat based on height and weight) and your waist circumference, and ask what that means for your health.
• Explain to your doctor about your current physical activity and eating habits, and talk about changes that you can make to help yourself get healthier.
• Consider how many changes you are willing to make to your lifestyle before meeting with your doctor.
• Ask for information about local specialists such as dietitians and personal trainers, and whether they may be covered by your health plan.

Are You a Distracted Eater?

If you watch TV, read, or do other chores while eating you are more likely to consume unneeded calories.

See this article at Medline Plus.

Broiled Fish Makes a Healthy Dinner

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics lists these tips for broiling delicious, healthy fish.

• Understand how the technique works -- broiling is basically like grilling food upside down, since the heat comes from above the food instead of below it.
• Use aluminum foil to line a baking dish, and spray it with cooking spray.
• Place the fish in the dish, skin side down.
• Slide the baking dish into the oven about 5 inches away from the broiler.
• Fish should appear flaky and opaque when done; test it with a food thermometer to make sure it has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Exercise When You Travel

The American Council on Exercise lists these suggestions for exercising while traveling:

• Instead of your usual stair-climbing machine, look for tall buildings or stadiums where you can climb the stairs.
• Walk through the new city and explore; look for a hiking trail or a local park.
• Try to walk to more of your destinations rather than driving or taking a cab.
• Find out if your hotel has a fitness center or pool and pack your workout or swim clothes.
• Ask about a local gym where you can get a short-term pass or pack simple workout equipment like a jump rope or an exercise tube.
• Try exercising in your hotel room by doing activities that don't require equipment, such as push-ups and crunches.

Quit Smoking for Heart Health

Quitting smoking is good for your heart even if there is a modest weight gain.

See the following information on Medline Plus and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_134864.html

http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2013/nhlbi-13.htm

Food Choice Consequences

Check out the following article to see which foods you should be passing up.


MedlinePlus

Amercian Cancer Society Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life annual kick-off event will be at Zimmy's on March 11th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Anyone interested in learning more about Relay for Life is encouraged to attend.

This year's overnight event will be held at Bennett Park on August 9th and the theme will be Christmas in August.  Teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families help to build awareness and raise funds, prior to and at the event, in the fight against cancer.  Teams are starting to form now!

You can register a team at the Zimmy's kick-off or you can register on-line at any time.  Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, secure community support, coordinate logistics, obtain refreshments and prizes, assist with publicity and plan entertainment activities for this exciting event.

For more information on the Relay for Life Celebration, contact the American Cancer Society at 847-368-1166 or visit Relayforlife.org/hibbingmn.

County offers safe medicine disposal - Hibbing Daily Tribune: Health

A medication drop box is located in Hibbing  Sheriff’s Department, 1810 12th Ave. E.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

See the article in the Hibbing Daily Tribune for complete information.

County offers safe medicine disposal - Hibbing Daily Tribune: Health

Healthy After School Snack Ideas

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests these no-cook healthy snacks:

• Make a frozen treat by dipping a peeled banana in yogurt, rolling it in crushed cereal and then freezing.
• Shake up a fruit smoothie by combining a half cup each of low-fat yogurt and chilled 100 percent fruit juice in a container with a lid, and then shake.
• Use fun-shaped cookie cutters (like dinosaurs, stars or hearts) to cut out sandwiches made with lean meat, low-fat cheese and whole-grain bread.
• In a bowl, mix peanut butter with cornflakes or bran flakes, and then roll into balls. Roll the balls in crushed graham crackers to make tasty peanut butter balls.

New Books at the Library

Check out these new books at the Hibbing Public Library!

Stability Balls

The American Council on Exercise says that using a stability ball helps the following:

• Strengthen the core muscles in the abdomen and lower back.
• Improve balance of strength between the abdominal and lower back muscles.
• Improve posture.
• Improve balance.
• Help create a stronger core that better supports your body during any activity.

Recipe Finder

Check out the USDA's new recipe finder at this location:

http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/

Make Cooking a Family Affair

Make meal time more fun by having your kids help in the kitchen.

The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these suggestions:

• Always make sure that while anything is cooking, an adult is closely supervising a child.
• Teach your child to point sharp edges away from himself or herself.
• Teach your child how to properly measure and weigh ingredients.
• Always cook on the stove's rear burners and turn pot handles inward.
• Instruct your child to always use potholders.
• When finished cooking, be sure to turn off stove burners and the oven.

Get Up and Move Around

People who spend hours each day without getting up and moving around should take heed: A new study suggests that the more people sit each day, the greater their risk for chronic health problems, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

See this MedlinePlus article for more information on the study.

Every Day Activities Keep You Fit

Study finds that more people who did short bouts of exercise met federal activity standards than those who went to gym.

Read this recent HealthDay article about how every day activities help to keep you fit and healthy.

Prepare for Your Next Checkup

Preparing for Your Next Checkup

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions:

• Update your family health history to include any new health problems among close relatives.
• Create a list of any recent symptoms, issues or questions for your doctor. Topics may include changes in eating or sleep habits, or recent symptoms of depression or anxiety.
• Think about your future, and discuss any health-related issues or changes with your doctor. Such issues may include quitting smoking or losing weight, etc.

Tips for Marathon Runners

The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions for the hours and days after the big race:

• When you've finished, gradually cool down for five to 10 minutes. Promptly change into dry, warm clothes.
• Ice your tired muscles (avoid a hot bath for one to two days) and lightly massage the muscles that are sore or hurt.
• Drink plenty of fluids, including water and juice, to help replenish lost electrolytes and sodium.
• Drink a protein or carb shake within 15 minutes of finishing the race.
• Check for injuries such as blisters or rashes, and promptly treat them.