The Good Life 2018

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What’s New Community Happenings Living the Good Life A Special Fall Supplement to The Freeborn Co. Shopper Tuesday, September 4, 2018

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contents Volunteering

Opportunities to help build the Good Life....................................... 4

What's New

Markquart Chevrolet of Albert Lea................................................. 5

You and Your Pet

Rawhide, is it really safe?.............................................................. 6

Industry & Manufacturing

We're in This Together.................................................................8-9

Wine, Dine, Entertain

Lake. Land. Life. In Albert Lea & Freeborn County......................... 10

Home Improvements

Must-Have Kitchen Remodel Features.......................................... 11

Finance

How parents can create household budgets...........................12-13

Farm Safety

Protecting children from injuries on the farm................................. 14

Keeping the Faith

Pastor Erica Cunningham of Salem Lutheran Church................14-15

The

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In the Garden

Mary Boorsma from Albert Lea Seedhouse & Garden Center......... 16

Health & Wellness

Hormel Institute, You can take steps to help prevent cancer.....17-19

Enjoying Your Golden Years

Leah Atz of Thorne Crest & Jackie Hillman of Senior Resources....20-22

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Where to Seek Care

Freeborn County Health Care Resources Guide............................ 23

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VOLUNTEER Ann Austin

Executive Director, United Way of Freeborn County

Volunteerism is more important now than ever before. Volunteerism is something our community, in particular, is focusing on more directly.

In the nonprofit world, just as in the business world, there have been many changes over the years. Nonprofit staff are being pulled in many directions at once and, though the programs nonprofits offer are vital to the health of the community, we can’t do everything.

This is where volunteers come in. Area nonprofits count on good volunteer leadership for boards, programs, events and fundraisers to be successful and continue to meet the needs of the community.

Volunteerism is considered so valuable that the current federal rate for volunteer contributions is $23.07 an hour. If you think of everything volunteers do in our community—from renovating homes to providing rides and meal delivery services to our seniors, to being a victim’s advocate to a community member in crisis—there are many different specialized skills that volunteers are providing to benefit our community.

According to the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration, 88 percent of organizations in rural communities have as many or more volunteers this year. However, the dynamics of volunteerism have also changed—98 percent of organizations have experienced changes with volunteer involvement. Some changes include a decline with older volunteers—people are busier and rising gas prices have caused challenges with availability. However, volunteerism in general has continued to increase as people want to make an impact in their community.

There are many benefits to volunteering—no matter one’s background or experience. Through volunteering people can: -Learn or develop skills/Gain work experience: Volunteers are often given

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training and instruction to do their respective roles—this adds value to resumes and can lead to employment opportunities that weren’t an option before. Some volunteer work provides skills with home improvement or organization which will benefit individuals personally.

- Broaden your perspective: It’s easy to become isolated in certain groups— depending on one’s work, hobbies or area of town. Volunteering allows for engagement with other people from various backgrounds and experiences.

This enriches one’s life and allows for a greater understanding of humanity.

-Build self-confidence: Many youth benefit from volunteering because it provides structure and a supportive environment to learn new skills and interact effectively with others.

-Improve your health: Retirement is one of the most risky points in a person’s life—if a person doesn’t have a plan to be involved and active, they can quickly become isolated. By volunteering, people are able to have flexibility with hours and involvement, but still have regular engagement in a community and meaning in life.

-Make a difference in someone’s life: Every volunteer opportunity will provide hope for others—if it’s helping to meet basic needs and giving out food through local food pantries, mentoring a child, holding babies while their parents further their education—engaging directly with other community members builds trust and offers compassion for people who are struggling.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Community Resource Center at 507-473- 2718. If you’re not sure how you would like to be engaged, a representative can help you fill out an assessment form and connect you with opportunities that would be meaningful for you.

By volunteering, you help make our community a better place to live, and you become part of the solution.

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Volunteers of all skill levels, races and religions are welcomed!

ReStore is looking for year-round volunteers to help receiving, pricing and putting things on sales floor. Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

A Brush with Kindness Summer service projects include exterior painting, landscaping and minor repairs. Your help revitalizes the appearance of the neighborhood, and strengthens connections within the community!

Home Build projects run from Fall through Spring, and utilize volunteers of all skill levels & interests! This is a great opportunity for group volunteering: Businesses, Service Clubs, families and individuals!

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Markquart Chevrolet of Albert Lea

The Markquart family acquired the Albert Lea Chevy dealership in mid-April. Coming to Albert Lea was an easy choice for us, as our family business was founded out of a gas station in Jackson, MN in 1946. Since then, the organization has grown to over 300 employees. Even after moving to Eau Claire, WI almost 50 years ago, we stayed true to our Minnesota roots. We always maintain our integrity, treat others with courtesy and respect, and root for the Minnesota Vikings!

financing are the hallmarks of a great deal. Our prices are clearly posted on every vehicle, our salespeople are paid salary instead of commission, and our process is designed to be simple and straightforward.

Whether you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, need service for your Chevrolet, or just want to stop by to meet us, we look forward to the chance to get to know you.

We understand that no business can be successful without the support of a great community.

Since April, we have worked with a number of organizations in the Albert Lea community in hopes of giving back to our home and the people that make it great.

At Markquart Chevrolet of Albert Lea, we make buying a vehicle as easy as possible. We understand that low prices, fair trade values, and affordable

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PETS Rawhide, is it really safe?

by Michelle Nelson Owner, The Pet Authority As pet owners we strive to keep our pets healthy; we feed them a high-quality food, exercise them daily, schedule regular vet checks, but oftentimes we buy just whatever is in the checkout lane at the grocery store for their chews and treats. We have all been guilty of it, thinking, “it’s just a treat, what harm can it really do?”

Today I want to take a look at the commonly purchased Rawhide in particular as many of the ingredients used in the making of rawhides are found on the list of pet poisons.

The name rawhide is really deceiving as there is absolutely nothing raw about rawhide. It is completely processed from beginning to end. Rawhide is really a by-product of the leather industry, not the beef industry like you would think. That being said it is not subject to the same rules and regulations as other dog chews. Let’s take a closer look at how rawhide is made and then I will let you decide if this is a wise choice to feed your dogs.

FD&C Red 40 and sodium benzoate, both of which are a low-dose poisoning to our pets.

Step 4: In order for rawhides to “last forever”, glue is added.

These glues often contain lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, or formaldehyde.

The Humane Society International recently did an investigation into the making of rawhide abroad and found that in Thailand, the skins of brutally slaughtered dogs are mixed with other bits of skin to produce rawhide chew toys for pet dogs. Manufacturers told investigators that these chew toys are regularly exported to and sold in US stores.

I know many of you are using rawhides to keep your pets teeth clean, but what starts out as a hard piece of hide is quickly turned into a slimy glob of goo that has absolutely no dental benefit.

There are much healthier and safer options to rawhide, like raw bones, raw chicken necks (also great for cats), bully sticks, no-hides etc, all of which are great at keeping their teeth clean.

Step1: Cattle hides are normally shipped from slaughter houses to tanneries for processing. The hides are treated with a chemical to prevent spoilage during transportation. Upon arrival at the tanneries, hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming to strip the hair and fat off the hide. It is then treated with chemicals to puff the hide so it can be split into layers; the outer layer goes to shoes, purses, car seats etc. and the inner layer is made into gelatin, cosmetics, glue and rawhide.

If you still insistent on feeding rawhide, please make sure you look for a USA made, Organic rawhide to purchase. Rawhide needs to be bigger than your dogs head to begin with and once it is half it’s original size, throw it away as it can then be easily swallowed and can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes abdominal surgery is needed to remove rawhide compactions from the stomach or intestines. If the blockage is not removed, it can ultimately lead to death. I personally have had several customers that had to have rawhide compactions surgically removed from their pets

Step 2: In the post-tanning stage, hides are washed and whitened with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach. Additional chemicals are used if further whitening is needed.

So the next time you come across that big, white rawhide bone, my suggestion to you is to keep on walking, as WE DECIDE how healthy our pets are going to be.!

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ECONOMIC Development We’re in This Together

There is no perfect order of steps or one perfect strategy of economic development that can guarantee success for a community. And while there have been losses in this community, it is difficult to place blame in any one corner. Our organization, along with the City of Albert Lea, Freeborn County, and the Chamber of Commerce, works hard to maintain a strong leadership that can be responsive to needs of our local companies and requests from outside companies with interest in Albert Lea. We will continue to work on creating economic conditions that are favorable for business growth, but there are some things that the citizens of our community can do to assist.

To continue to make Albert Lea an attractive and welcoming community to outside companies, new residents, and visitors, we rely on the citizens of Albert Lea to help. How can you help?

Here’s a short list: 1. Keep up-to-date with what is happening. a. If you are ‘in-the-know’ you won’t be left wondering what is going on or left to assume there is nothing happening.

If you cannot attend meetings, read the minutes which are typically posted to organization’s websites shortly after meetings.

2. If you want to see change – get involved. a. For almost any issue, concern, cause, etc. there is already an organization, committee, or group of passionate people meeting and trying to create change. Join them – things can

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3. Enjoy what the community has to offer. a. Albert Lea is a good place to live. And if the current activities, amenities, and events offered throughout the community don’t interest you, find what does and let’s figure out a way to offer it to the community, together.

4. Beautify the community with your presence. a. Be a friendly face on the street. Help with projects like the Holiday Lights fundraiser. Pick up your yard. Plant some flowers. Pick up trash. All these little things help make our community look physically beautiful and attractive.

5. Ask questions. a. A little over a year ago, a community person (Robin Russell) contacted me and asked if she could meet with the ALEDA staff to learn more about economic development and what we do. Later Robin told me how surprised she was that when we met with her we were so open when answering her questions. What we do is not a secret – ask us questions, call your council person, your county commissioner, the city manager’s office – they would all be happy to answer your questions and hear about your ideas.

Until next time, remember, we are all in this together.

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Lake/Land/Life in Albert Lea – it’s that time of season “AUTUMN” –to enjoy outdoor activities and explore the breathtaking trees that once were green explode into beautiful hues of gold, red and orange and watch the glowing embers of bonfires fade and bask in the beauty of fall.

What is it about autumn that stirs you? Walks in the woods, a crackling fire on a cool evening, the sounds of crickets, warm days and chilly evenings, falling leaves, sweaters, football games, hot cocoa, hot apple cider and pumpkins!

Be sure to take time to relax and relish the simple sounds and beginning of autumn that often ushers in cooler breezes that allow you to finally open up the windows.

Enjoy the many events and activities scheduled in our area – Cruise to the Cove, Short Stop Golf Tournament, Fall Czech Festival at the Bohemian Brick Hall, Autumn Blaze downtown Albert Lea, UMPA Powerboat Races on Fountain Lake, Big Island Rendezvous at Bancroft Park, ACT Theaters “Forbidden Broadway” and Marion Ross Theater Shows “Legendary Ladies” and “Tribute to Neil Diamond”.

As you can see, Autumn is definitely one of the best seasons of the year, offering festivities that the entire family can enjoy.

Home Improvements Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder's Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent). According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000.

Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.

Oversized Sink Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals.

Soft-Closing Hinges When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.

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Bottom's Up People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, French-door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge.

Extra Lighting A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively.

Appliance Garages Architectural and design resource Houzz says that appliance garages are popular kitchen additions, too. Set at countertop level, these cabinets allow people to keep small appliances plugged in but tucked neatly behind closed doors.

Kitchen remodels are a sizable investment, and renovations can be customized to make the kitchen more hospitable for all in residence.

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place on creating household budgets. A few dollars put away here and there can add up to substantial savings over the years.

Housing Housing is many families’ most substantial monthly expense. When determining how much they can afford to pay for housing, families may come up with a figure they’re comfortable paying for their monthly mortgage. But it’s important that parents, particularly those who have never owned their own home before, also take utility costs into consideration before signing their mortgage agreements. Utility costs for singlefamily homes can dwarf the cost of utilities in apartments

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Parents could be responsible for nearly a quarter million dollars before they ever write a college tuition check.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Survey recommends people making housing budgets commit 58 percent of total housing costs to mortgage payments, 21 percent to utilities, just over 9 percent to furnishings and equipment, and roughly 7 percent to household operations. Utilizing this formula before taking out a mortgage can help families ensure they are not scraping pennies together each month to meet their housing costs.

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Parents may find this odd, but the average U.S. household spends more of its monthly budget (roughly 17 percent) on transportation than it does food. Parents who want to trim their monthly budgets can opt for more affordable cars and trucks, reserving their splurging on luxury vehicles for later in life when their kids have moved out of the house.

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FARM SAFETY Millions of people, including children, still live on farms.

In fact, more than one million children under the age of 20 lived, worked or had a regular presence on farms in the United States.

Protecting children from injury on farms, especially those who perform work on farms, is of paramount importance. The American Society of Safety Engineers offers the following safety tips to parents of children who will be spending time on farms.

• Know and obey the laws. Various state and federal laws are in place to protect young children from farmrelated accidents and injuries. Age requirements dictate which jobs children can perform on a farm, and parents should adhere to those requirements. Asking children to do more than they’re physically capable of can lead to accident, injury or even death.

• Review equipment operation instructions. Before assigning children a task on the farm, parents should review the equipment operation instructions. Doing so can help parents reacquaint themselves with tools and equipment they may not have used in awhile, and that can make it easier for them to teach kids how to use such equipment. In addition, reviewing equipment instructions may provide insight to parents unsure if their children are old enough to use certain tools.

• Inspect equipment. Before children perform any tasks on the farm, parents should inspect the equipment their children are likely to use to make sure each tool is safe. Make sure tools are in proper working order, as broken or poorly working equipment increases the risk of

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• Enroll children in farm safety camps. The ASSE recommends that parents contact their local Cooperative Extension and Farm Bureau offices to enroll children in farm safety camps. Such camps can teach kids safe farming techniques and the proper ways to use ageappropriate tools.

• Set a positive example. Another way for parents to protect their children on the farm is to set a positive example. Parents can do so in various ways. Using equipment properly, removing tractor keys from ignitions when tractors are not in use and exercising caution when using hazardous materials shows kids the importance of caution when working on farms.

Hundreds of thousands of children perform jobs on farms across the country. Parents who want to teach their kids to farm should always do so with safety in mind.

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e h t g n i p e Ke Pastor Erica Cunningham, Salem Lutheran Church

A few years ago ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton wrote an article for the Lutheran magazine entitled, “Worship is the Heart of What We Do.” What is so important about worship anyway?

Our lives have become so busy that worship has become one of many options in our already packed weeks. Worship becomes something we do only if we can squeeze it in. But as the church, worship is our central act. It is the time when we gather together with our brothers and sisters in Christ to give thanks and praise to God. Eaton states, “At the heart of what we do is worship, and at the heart of our worship is the crucified and risen Christ. Everything else we do is formed, nourished, sustained and transformed by our life as a faith community gathered around word and sacrament, abiding in the love of God. Without this intentional, regular communion with God and each other it’s not possible for us to speak an authentic word of hope to a broken world — the world God so loves.”

Yet too often we make worship about us – our likes and dislikes. I really liked the hymns. Didn’t like the hymns. Like the liturgy, don’t like the liturgy. I want more organ; I want a praise band. Don’t like screens, love the screens. I like the old Lord’s Prayer; I like the newer version.

And we want it all done in less than 60 minutes. The actual purpose of worship -- encountering God – has become completely obscured in conversations about music, words, preaching style, and worship length.

Worship isn’t like going through the drive-thru where everyone can pick and choose whether they want fries or onion rings, a shake or a soda, a burger or chicken fingers. Worship is like going to a family dinner and sitting with those brothers and sisters and cousins who you might not prefer to sit with, but eating with them anyway.

Worship is not about us, it is about God. Eaton goes on to say, “When we gather for worship we hear God’s word of promise; we confess our helplessness; receive forgiveness; we pray; and we welcome new brothers and sisters through baptism, promising to support them in their walk in faith. We are fed with the bread of life and receive our Lord poured out for us. And then we are sent back into the world.

Worship is essential for the church’s life and service.”

If you haven’t been to worship in a while, we invite you to come. And if you come every week, we are glad to have you with us! If you are

To share God’s gifts of love and forgiveness as revealed in Jesus Christ.

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looking for a church in Albert Lea, there is a wide variety from which to choose. We invite you to come and worship. To gather together as God’s beloved children. To take time each week to remember that it is not all about you.

Most of all we should come to worship expecting to be changed. We are touching, tasting, feeling, hearing and seeing the one who knows us and loves us completely. Our lives are restored. We are set free. Fed for the journey we are set loose to go in peace and serve the Lord.

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In the Garden Mary Boorsma, Albert Lea Seedhouse and Garden Center

The urge to pull food from the earth is as ancient an idea as the Garden of Eden, a place where nutrition was easy and painless. Yet not all of us have the acre of land (or the ounce of energy) vegetable gardening requires. We live on a small city lot. Or we live in shade. Or we live in an apartment. For the truly garden-hungry person, there is no space too small to grow a little something. Like young Mary Lennox asks her uncle in A Secret Garden, “Please sir, might I have a bit of earth,” the need to plant grows deeply in many of us. We don’t need much earth, but we do need some.

Small-space gardening takes some discipline. A thirty-pound Cinderella pumpkin is straight out of the running. Six foot tall sunflowers? Indeterminate tomatoes? Sorry, honey. But for every crop that you have to reject, there will be one that’s perfect for the space you have. I like to break small space gardening into three pieces: planning, planting and paying attention.

Start to plan in January. There’s nothing else to do when it’s frigid outside and seed catalogs have been piling up, anyway. How much space have you got and what do you most long to eat when it’s summer? It’s essential to make a list and spend some time in triage. Grow things that you won’t find at a farmer’s market or grocery. Look for compact, bush or miniature plants. Names like Patio Pride pea, Little Finger carrot and Spacemaster cucumber all give clues that the

plants aren’t going to take over your home and force you to move in with your mother until the first frost.

When it comes time to plant, you’ll want to think big and plant small. Did you know that you can grow miniature vegetables just by planting them more closely? Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and more can be planted 12” apart so they are forced to stay small. Plant cucumbers, pole beans or melons on a trellis and use vertical space (the melons will need some support as they mature, but I know you’ve always wanted to fashion little melon hammocks.) Succession plant, starting with the crops that like it cool, like lettuce, peas and spinach, then replant with plants that love the heat like peppers, tomatoes and eggplant.

Paying attention is probably the most important piece. Let me rephrase that. Paying attention IS the most important piece. When the space is small, the competition is large.

Plants in containers will run out of food, water and breathing room. The plants are depending on you to provide them with what they need to flourish. A good water-soluble fertilizer, a steady amount of water and a sharp eye that notices disease and insect damage early will provide you with a satisfying small-space garden.

So go ahead, grow something in the space you have. You’ll be glad you did.

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5 Fun Ways to Get Fit Exercise benefits both the mind and body. Study after study indicates how physical activity can reduce the propensity for illness, boost mood, lower stress levels, and much more. Still, certain people find it difficult to muster the motivation to get up and move.

Estimates indicated nearly 80 percent of American adults do not get the recommended amounts of exercise each week. People most likely to exercise were between the ages of 18 and 24.

Lack of time and inspiration may be to blame for disinterest in exercise. Boredom with routine and being unaware of alternative fitness regimens also may be contributing factors. Increasing the fun associated with workouts could lead to greater success in or outside of the gym.

1. Do what you enjoy.

Wasting time on activities that you don’t enjoy may cause you to throw in the towel prematurely. Don’t base fitness choices around what worked for others; find things that work for you. Start with an activity that you already enjoy, even if it’s aligned with the trend of the moment. Chances are you can find a class or make up a routine that works for you.

2. Tweak your playlist.

Music can improve performance during a workout and may actually take your mind off of strenuous or repetitive activity.

Tunes also can be coordinated to the workout. Songs that feature lyrics such as run, punch, push, or groove can reinforce movements

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in the routine, offers the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Also, tailor songs to coordinate to the beats per minute of different activities. Strength activities and endurance activities can feature songs with higher BPMs. 3. Exercise with friends or a group.

Having other people around can make workouts more enjoyable, and that interaction may spur competition that can make you more inclined to stay the course. People who were in the competitive groups in a study of 800 graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania went to 90 percent more classes than those who exercised independently or were not competitive. The results were published in the journal Preventative Medicine Reports. Competition can be a driving factor in efforts to exercise.

4. Head outdoors.

You may be more inclined to workout if you do so outside.

Activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, swimming, and cycling on natural courses can be inspiring and burn calories.

5. Try sports or another activity.

Exercise regimens do not have to include running on a treadmill or lifting weights. All types of activities can work, and some may be more enjoyable to you than traditional exercises. Everything from martial arts to dance classes to volleyball can offer cardiovascular and muscle-building benefits in a fun atmosphere.

Making exercise fun motivates many people to embrace fitness and stick with their workout regimens.

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The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota is a world recognized cancer research center whose scientists focus exclusively on finding answers to cancer. Our researchers aims for discoveries to accelerate answers to cancer, so people can live longer, healthier lives. The Hormel Institute scientists look for a better understanding of how cancer works as well as innovative and effective ways to prevent and control cancer.

Cancer is not just one disease- it can be thought of as more than 200 different diseases. Researchers say over half of all cancers can be prevented, or their risk lowered, through lifestyle choices. Most everyone knows the number one lifestyle choice that can prevent cancer: Do not smoke cigarettes. But there are other choices you can make every day that can lower your cancer risk.

One of the most important cancer prevention choices is one people too often overlook - the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy, non-obese body weight. Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important factor in preventing cancer. Research has proven the connection between obesity and cancer - risks increase. A healthy, diet that includes colorful vegetables and regular physical activity are two more ways to prevent cancer -each also help maintain a healthy body weight. Even small changes in your daily routine in nutrition and physical movement will impact health and may help lower your cancer risk.

Another well-known way to help prevent cancer is by reducing your exposure to the sun and other sources of UV rays. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US and there are easy steps to take to help prevent skin cancer. Wearing sunscreen is important if you will be out in direct sunlight for a period of time, but seeking out the shade and wearing protective clothing and a hat and sunglasses are also easy and effective ways to prevent skin cancer.

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The Hormel Institute does a lot of research into natural compounds – plants, fruits, and vegetables – looking for alternatives to chemotherapy and radiation as well as new ways to prevent cancer. Many foods contain cancerpreventive phytochemicals, including:

Broccoli – sulforaphane Carrots – beta-carotene Blueberries – resveratrol Strawberries – lupeol Apples – kaempferol Dark Chocolate – catechins Peppers – capsaicin Green Tea – EGCG Mushrooms – lectin Ginger – [6]-gingerol Tomatoes – lycopene Onions – quercetin Walnuts – omega-3 Spinach – lutein This is another reason to enjoy a varied and colorful diet. If you have ever driven by The Hormel Institute and noticed the statue out front, you have seen another of those natural compounds. The statue shows a compound found in the milk thistle plant, silybin, that inhibits a type of skin cancer called melanoma.

The Hormel Institute’s cutting-edge cancer research improves the health of people worldwide as all people globally can benefit from new discoveries that push our understanding of cancer forward and find new ways to both treat and prevent it. The Hormel Institute also partners with research institutions across the globe to further their cancer research and bring together the best minds to combat this terrible disease.

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Falling, and How to Reduce Your Chance Leah Atz

ACSM-CEP & Thorne Crest Wellness Director Fall. I cringe when I hear that word. No, not because it means winter is on its way, but the other fall. Falling can result in serious injury in anyone regardless of age.

However, the risk of falling and fall-related injuries increase with age. Let’s be clear, there is no way I can look you in the eye and truthfully say ‘you will NEVER fall by exercising.’ But if I were a gambling woman I’d want to stack the deck in my favor the best I could. That’s what you’re doing with exercise. You are stacking the deck in your favor with health. I could write a book on how exercising positively affects your health, but in this article I will just focus on balance. First off, strengthening your core muscles-in particular, your abdominals and the muscles around your spine and hips, as well as the quadriceps and hamstrings will improve balance. Why? One of the better ways I can explain it is to have you think of the Golden Gate Bridge. Do you see all the cables?

Think of those cables like the muscles in your body. Now imagine if those cables on the bridge were weak. They probably would still hold the structure up but not as well. The same thing goes with your muscles. Sure, your muscles are holding you up now but think how much more stable you’d be if they were strengthened.

are other factors such as footwear, terrain, etc. but we won’t get into that right now.) Exercise helps strengthen muscles, stretching helps with range of motion and believe it or not, exercising can help with arthritic joints.

I’m going to go back to the Golden Gate Bridge example: strong muscles support joints. Not being physically active will weaken muscles thus putting more work on your joints.

Many people who fall, even if they aren’t injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities—leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. So what can you do? Move. Don’t believe me?

The residents at Thorne Crest prove it every day. Over the course of a year, Thorne Crest residents both new and who have participating in the wellness program for years increased their overall muscular strength 65%, flexibility by 29%, cardiovascular endurance 10% and balance by 48%. It’s never too late. Your mind never stops learning and your body never stops adapting.

Exercising also helps with your gait. Your gait is the pattern in which you walk. If you ever notice everyone has a different way of walking. Weak and restrictive muscles and poor joints all affect the way you walk. (There

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Senior Resources of Freeborn County THE VITALITY CENTER Life has its challenges and there are a number of non-profit agencies in Albert Lea’s Vitality Center that may be able to offer their assistance. Regular office hours at the Vitality Center are M-F, 8:00 to 4:00 and by appointment.

BLUE ZONES PROJECT is a community-wide well-being improvement initiative to help make healthy choices easier for everyone in our community. It encourages changes in our community that lead to healthier options. When our entire community participates – from our worksites and schools to our restaurants and grocery stores – the small changes contribute to huge benefits for all of us: lowered healthcare costs, improved productivity, and ultimately a higher quality of life. For more information on how to live a healthier lifestyle, go the Blue Zones website: https://albertlea.bluezonesproject.com/ UNITED WAY OF FREEBORN COUNTY is a local nonprofit organization that engages community members in identifying local resources to address the greatest needs in Freeborn County. The United Way of Freeborn County was established in 1939 to meet the needs of Freeborn County residents. United Way of Freeborn County addresses the root cause of issues focused on the areas of Education, Income and Health.

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SENIOR RESOURCES is a non-profit agency that assists seniors with a variety of needs including: Ride Services – provides rides for persons over 60 + others in need; Chore Services – offers outdoor services including lawn mowing, snow removal and minor repairs; Caregiver Network including respite agent care, monthly support groups and education A –Farm Bureau makes it easy. and training; and Senior Advocacy – provides information and assistance Call County me toresidents find a over Medicare supplement plan to Freeborn age 60 such as medical referrals, energythat’s assistance, foodfor support right you.and housing issues to name a few. For more information on Senior Resources, call 507-377-7433.

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Brain-Healthy Habits to Embrace Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids.

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