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any of us begin the new year inspired to make personal changes that will set us on a productive, fulfilling path for the months — and years — ahead.
Health-related goals are popular New Year’s resolutions, but sticking to them can be tough, especially if you’ve put major lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, getting more exercise, or eating better on your list. A lot of us start out strong on our new healthy path, then quickly lose steam. Whether your efforts include a desire to quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthier or even floss more, we want to make this year’s resolutions stick. If you have made those resolutions with the best of intentions to follow through, you are not alone: each January roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. However, a much smaller percentage of people actually follow through with their resolutions. It’s been documented that while about 75 percent of people stick to their
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goals for at least a week, less than half (46 percent) are still on target six months later. Here are some tips from the American Psychological Association to make sure your 2015 New Year’s resolutions stick: Start small: Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, you want to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four days a week at the gym instead of seven and then build from there. Change one behavior at a time: Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time which means replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones will also require time. Don’t get overwhelmed by making several changes at once. Instead, work toward changing
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Now’s the time to rethink your habits The start of a new year is a great time to make resolutions to get healthy. While making a resolution is easy, the reality is that many of us usually drop them before January has even ended. Keeping your healthy resolutions can add years to your life so don’t give up. Here are 10 tips for a healthy year. 1. I resolve to maintain a healthy weight. Healthy weight is not about a diet but about a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle has many choices, including a healthy eating plan and regular physical activity. A healthy eating plan doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite foods, but instead find a better balance so that you only eat some of your favorite higher calorie food less often, or try a lower calorie version.
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2. I resolve to be more physically active. Set up and stick to a regular physical activity or exercise routine. Start with 30 minutes of an activity you enjoy, three to four times a week. Some good choices are walking, running, swimming, biking, skating, and aerobic dancing. 3. I resolve to rethink my drink. It’s been well documented that sugary drinks are a leading cause of obesity and related health issues in children and adults. Those extra pounds contribute to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and an increased risk of certain cancers. This year, try and limit the amount of sugar-sweetened drinks you and your family buy and drink.
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seated greatly increases the odds of surviving a car accident.
4. I resolve to quit smoking and avoid people who still light up. Cigarette smoking is the single-most preventable cause of illness Second hand smoke is just as bad and can be deadly to nonsmokers who inhale it on a regular basis. Now is the time to quit if you are still smoking.
7. I resolve to keep myself and my family healthy with regular check-ups. Working with your doctor to stay healthy can help prevent problems before they happen. For example, getting regular screening tests, such as mammograms can find breast cancer early when it’s more treatable. And knowing your family history and getting regular eye exams can help detect serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, before permanent damage happens.
5. I resolve to drink moderately, and get help if I have a drinking problem. Of the 10 leading causes of death each year, alcohol is a major contributor. Resolve to never drink and drive and to never ride with someone who has been drinking. And if you, or someone you love, has an alcohol or other drug disorder, get the help you need.
8. I resolve to help make my community healthier. Health begins where people live, learn, work and play. Partner with people and organizations to reduce health risks and improve the health of people in all our communities. Learn what you can do and get involved this year.
6. I resolve to always buckle up. Car occupant injuries are preventable but car crashes are still a leading cause of death and disability, especially for children. Make it a rule that you won’t start your car until everyone is buckled in. Wearing a seat belt and making sure your child is safely
9. I resolve to contribute to a clean and healthy environment. Even small efforts can help create a healthier environment for you, your community and for future generations. Reduce emissions by driving less and walking, biking or taking public transportation more. Try
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using reusable bags and reduce the number of plastic bags, which end up in landfills and our waterways. 10. I resolve to think positively and to reach out to others. Having a positive attitude about life can greatly contribute to your emotional wellbeing and your health. If you’re feeling stressed, find ways to cope, including counseling if needed. Studies have also shown that having the support of family, friends, co-workers, and your community contributes to a healthier life. Be a friend to others and keep your family and friends close. Remember, it takes time to develop healthy habits so don’t be discouraged if things don’t change right away. What’s important is to try. You can work on one resolution at a time. Don’t give up trying to challenge the things that have not yet changed — and be sure to celebrate the things that have changed.
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one thing at a time. Talk about it: Share you experience with family and friends. Consider joining a support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class at your gym or a group of coworkers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier. Don’t beat yourself up: Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give up completely because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week because you were busy. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track. Ask for support: Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your resolution. Whether you are making a major change in your life like quitting smoking or a small change, make sure to celebrate your successes big and small. If your goal is to lose weight, don’t wait until you have lost the full amount to celebrate—celebrate the smaller milestones like losing five pounds or making it to the gym four times per week for a month. Celebrate your successes in healthy manner, such as rewarding yourself with a new workout outfit or gym shoes.
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Get moving all year long It’s a struggle for many to find time to exercise. If hectic schedules dominated by professional and personal commitments have made it difficult to make exercise part of your daily routine, you might want to consider skipping the snooze button so you can work out in the early morning hours. Early morning workouts have their ups and downs. Glucose levels in the body tend to be low in the morning, when many people wake up with a relatively empty stomach. Low blood glucose levels can cause feelings of nausea and weakness and possibly make you feel faint. In addition, since you likely aren’t moving much while you’re asleep, your joints and muscles are likely less mobile early in the morning than they are in the evening, which can make morning workouts difficult and, if you don’t allow yourself more time to warm up, put your body at greater risk of injury. But morning workouts also can energize you throughout the day, and many people find it easier to consistently exercise in the early mornings than at night, when distractions or long days at the office can affect your motivation to work out. Early morning exercise routines can be difficult to adjust to, but there are some ways to make the adjustment to such regimens go more smoothly.
Make sleep a priority. Prioritizing sleep makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning, when you will face the daily temptation to hit the snooze button and roll over. But if you aren’t sleep deprived, you will find it easier to skip the snooze phase of your morning routine and get right out of bed. Skip the late night talk shows and call it a night earlier, making sure you get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Once you establish a new sleep schedule, you will find it easier and easier to get up and hit the gym in the morning. Designate more time to warm up. Early morning workout routines require athletes to warm up more than they would when exercising at other times of the day. As previously noted, your body is perhaps at its least mobile right when you get out of bed, so set aside more time to warm up when you workout in the mornings. Five to 10 minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before you begin your workout can be enough to increase your body temperature and loosen your body up so it’s ready for exercise. Don’t go it alone. The buddy system is effective for many people regardless of when they exercise, but it can be especially beneficial for men and women who want to start working out in the morning. If someone is waiting for you at
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the gym or if your significant other is up and ready to go, you’re far less likely to skip a morning workout than you would be if you are going it alone. Eat at your own discretion. Some people simply cannot eat before a workout, while others find working out on an empty stomach makes them faint and weak. The problem many people who work out in the early morning encounter with regard to eating before their workouts is they simply don’t have the time to eat and afford their body enough time to turn that meal or snack into fuel that will benefit their workout. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that eating a meal 45 minutes before a moderate-intensity workout enhances exercise capability. But morning exercise enthusiasts typically find they do not have that spare 45 minutes to wait around while their bodies absorb a meal. Eating healthy before exercise, and giving your body adequate time to absorb that meal, can definitely fuel your workout. But if that 45 minutes ultimately compromises your ability to work out, you may want to have a glass of orange juice or a drink that contains carbohydrates so your body has some fuel as you exercise.
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While quinoa is the reigning whole grain, those in the know are branching out to take advantage of many of the lesser-known ancient grains such as amaranth, teff and millet. Amaranth has a slightly crunchy texture and, like quinoa, is packed with protein. This grain is also a good gluten-free option for those with celiac disease and similar dietary requirements. Use amaranth as you would other grains — toss it in salads or add it to soups. Or create a hearty breakfast with other classic superfoods, such as blueberries.
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In 2015, be prepared to go green. Matcha, a type of green tea, is popping up in tea shops, smoothies, and even ice cream. Matcha packs a more powerful nutritional punch than other green teas because it is consumed as a powder instead of steeping. In other words, the whole leaves are consumed so you get every last drop of antioxidant goodness. Specifically, matcha tea contains high levels of L-theanine, an amino acid linked to anxiety and stress reduction.
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CEANSIDE #ARE #ENTER HAS BEEN PROUDLY SERVING T H E C O M M U N I T Y O F /CEANSIDE FOR YEARS /## IS A PREMIER BED SKILLED NURSING AND REHA BILITATION CARE CENTER PRO VIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE TO EACH RESIDENT ACCORDING TO HIS OR HER NEEDS )N HONOR OF REACHING ITS *UBILEE YEAR /CEANSIDE #ARE #ENTER WILL BE REVAMPING ITS BUILDING AND REJUVENATING ITS IMAGE "ESIDES THE EXCITING AES THETIC DEVELOPMENTS /## WILL SOON BE ENJOYING A BRAND NEW WEBSITE WITH VISITORS ABLE TO TAKE A STUNNING VIDEO TOUR OF THE HOME /CEANSIDE #ARE #ENTER HAS ALSO GREATLY EXPANDED ITS ONLINE PRESENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS /CEANSIDE #ARE #ENTER PROVIDES TOP NOTCH SHORT TERM REHAB AND LONG TERM CARE TO ITS RESI DENTS CONSISTING OF PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY /## IS KNOWN FOR ITS FIRST RATE STROKE REHAB PROGRAM WHICH UTILIZES UNIQUE 3AEBO &LEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY THAT IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN .ASSAU #OUNTY /## ALSO HAS A RENOWNED !LZHEIMERmS $EMENTIA PROGRAM AND AN EXCELLENT HOSPICE PROGRAM /THER SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES INCLUDE CARDIOLOGY DENTISTRY PODIATRY NEUROLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY /CEANSIDE #ARE #ENTER ,INCOLN !VE /CEANSIDE
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URGENT CARE NASSAU SOUTH WALK-IN MEDICAL CARE Medical Care When You Need It
We are your neighborhood Urgent Care, owned and operated by a local physician, who cares for you and your family. Experience our friendly warm atmosphere while we take care of you... • No Appointment Necessary • Minimal Waiting Time • Ample Free Parking • Low Dose Digital X-Ray
• Camp & School Physicals • You Do Not Have To Change Your Primary Physician to See Us
• Lab Work Done On Site
• Medicare & Most Insurances Accepted
• Physical Exams
• DOT/CDL Physicals
Open 7 Days a Week MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM-8PM • SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MOST HOLIDAYS 8AM-5PM
2710 LONG BEACH ROAD • OCEANSIDE
516.558.7858
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New year, new you? Easy ways to start living healthier every day
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Slow down your eating routine. Some people may already be eating the right foods, but they may just be eating too much of them. It takes time for your body to let you know it’s had too much to eat, so eating too fast can increase your risk of overeating. While eating, try to limit distractions that can take your attention away from how much you’re eating. If you’re always watching television or checking emails on your phone while eating, try a few days of distraction-free, careful eating, and you may find yourself eating less and feeling more energized after a meal. Skip the second glass of wine. The much publicized medical benefits of wine are somewhat misleading, according to many medical experts. According to the Mayo Clinic, when consumed in moderation, red wine can help prevent heart disease. That’s because alcohol and antioxidants found in red wine have been shown to increase levels of high-density lipoprotein, often referred to as “good” cholesterol, and protect against artery damage. But wine also contains sugars that can fatten the liver, and a fatty liver can contribute to a host of serious health problems. If you already drink wine, limit yourself to one glass per day. If you are not a wine drinker, then it’s important to note that many doctors believe the potential benefits of drinking wine do not outweigh the potentially negative consequences associated with alcohol consumption. Get more sleep. Inadequate sleep affects the body in a variety of ways. Many people are aware that one poor night’s sleep is certain to affect their energy levels the following day, but fewer may know of the link between sleep duration and chronic disease. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that studies have linked insufficient sleep to Type 2
hoosing to live and eat well with plenty of exercise should be a lifelong goal.
Contrary to popular belief, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not a difficult undertaking. In certain instances, convenience may need to be sacrificed in favor of nutrition, but many people find that living healthy is not nearly as difficult as they assumed it would be when they initially decided to make a change. When we decide to start living healthier, many of us mistakenly assume we must abandon our existing habits entirely and start from scratch. But that’s not necessarily so. Choosing to live healthier does not mean you need to completely overhaul your existing lifestyle. Keep in mind these easy ways to start living healthier every day. Eat more fruits and vegetables. One of the best and easiest ways to live healthier is to begin eating more fruits and vegetables. Instead of unhealthy snacks like potato chips and cookies, snack on a piece of fruit, and never sit down to a meal unless you include some vegetables to go along with the main course. Studies have shown that men and women whose diets are high in fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop certain types of cancers, including cancers of the digestive tract. In addition, the United States Department of Agriculture notes that people whose diets are rich in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
diabetes, as the body’s ability to process glucose can be compromised by poor sleeping habits. Other medical conditions that have been linked to insufficient sleep include obesity, heart disease and mood disorders. While you might be proud of your ability to function on minimal sleep, the long-term effects of insufficient sleep can be dire, so be sure to get at least seven hours of sleep each night.
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ASSISTED LIVING BY GURWIN
Strike a Chord
Larry’s been playing the piano all his life. When he’s not enjoying one of the many planned activities in the community or entertaining in his own private apartment, you’ll find him at the baby grand — serenading his fellow residents or hosting an impromptu sing-along. More than a gifted piano man, Larry is a
people person who loves the warmth and camaraderie he’s found here at Gurwin. He’s part of the Gurwin family — living in elegant surroundings among friends, and enjoying peace of mind knowing that he’s on his own… but never alone.
Isn’t it time you added some harmony to your life?
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EXTENDED CARE FACILIT Y We are very proud to be Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best Nursing Homes of 2014 Overall Rating Health Inspections Quality Measures
Visit our Department of Rehabilitation and see our state-of-the-art facility. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an integral part of wound care & neuro treatment as well as other conditions.
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PARK AVENUE
SOUTH NASSAU DELIVERS
A HEALTHY DOSE OF QUALITY
South Nassau Communities Hospital ranks in the TOP 5 on Long Island with 8 high-performing specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings.
Serving the South Shore communities from Queens to Suffolk.
Located at One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572. Call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU or visit www.southnassau.org.
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