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2. Vaccination is the best protection against a number of serious illnesses. To protect oneself, family, friends and coworkers, get up-to-date on vaccines, including the annual flu shot and the COVID-19 boosters. Your doctor can let you know if you’re due for a COVID booster. If you have questions, speak with your physician and review trusted resources, including getvaccineanswers.org.

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3. Get screened. Estimates based on statistical models show that since April 2020, millions of screenings for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer diagnoses may have been missed due to pandemic-related care disruptions. Check in with a trusted physician, and when due for preventive care, tests or screenings, make an appointment. These measures are designed to keep everybody healthy, and help doctors spot certain conditions before they become more serious.

4. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, and affects millions of Americans. Visit ManageYourBP.org to understand what blood pressure numbers mean and what to do to get blood pressure under control.

5. One in 3 American adults has prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if left unmanaged. However, there are steps you can take that can help delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Learn your risk by taking a simple 2-minute selfscreening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. This resource also features helpful lifestyle tips that can help you reverse prediabetes.

6. Whenever possible, drink water instead of sugarsweetened beverages and replace processed foods – especially those with added sodium and sugar – with nutritious, whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, herbs and spices.

7. If consuming alcohol, drink only in moderation. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines that as up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

8. Speak with your doctor or health care professional about quitting tobacco and nicotine use. Declare your home and car smokefree to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure.

9. Follow your doctor’s instructions when taking prescrip- tion drugs – especially opioids. Always store and dispose of these medications safely to prevent misuse. Whenever prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as directed. Not taking the full course can lead to antibiotic resistance, a serious public health problem, and will not make you feel better if you have a virus, such as a cold or flu.

10. Invest in your mental health by managing stress, getting sufficient sleep, exercising and seeking help from a mental health professional when you need it.

If you don’t have health insurance, the AMA encourages you to sign up for coverage at www.healthcare.gov, which has new, affordable options. The enrollment deadline for 2023 coverage is January 15, 2023. Find more health resources at ama-assn.org. For a healthy 2023 and beyond, invest in your wellness with these doctor-recommended New Year’s resolutions.

22nd Annual Atlantic Plunge –

KENNEBUNKThe 22nd Annual Atlantic Plunge, “Freezin’ for a Reason,” will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk. The plunge is one of Caring Unlimited’s major annual fundraisers. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations, helps to sustain Caring Unlimited’s programs and services.

What better way to ring in the New Year than an icy swim in the ocean? There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the polar plunge. Online registration closed at midnight on Thursday, December 29, but in-person registration will be available the day of the event. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to register and/or check in, and to enjoy some refreshments. Shirts and towels will be available for purchase online with registration, or at the event.

All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations helps support Caring Unlimited’s programs and services throughout the year. The Atlantic Plunge helps ensure Caring Unlimited continues to provide critical, roundthe-clock support and safety planning to family members, friends, and neighbors experiencing abuse in York County.

Raffle Prizes and Levels

Win tickets based on total pledges on the day of the plunge, and put them towards any of ten prizes donated by local businesses. More prizes to be announced the day of the event. For example: $150$249 receives one entry; $250$499, two entries; $500-$749, three entries; $750-$999, four entries; $1,000 and up, five entries. Pledges can be collected in person (cash or check), and turned in at the event, or can be collected securely online by creating a personalized fundraising page upon registration you register.

This year’s sponsors include: Lead event sponsor Saco & Biddeford Savings; Glacial sponsors, Partners Bank, P & C Insurance, Coldwell Banker, Maine Community Bank, Ducas Construction,

Pack Maynard; Frosty sponsors, Prescott, Jamieson & Murphy Law Group, Holmes Legal Group, Bangor Savings Bank, Norway Savings Bank, Kennebunk Beach Realty, Seaport Development Group, Smilecraft Dental; Chill sponsors, Southern Maine Health Care, Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Southern Maine Agency on Aging; Wellness for Women, Peoples Choice Credit Union, Kennebunk Portside Rotary, Great East Dental Associates, J&M Unique Lighting and Design, Patco Construction. The four levels of sponsorship represent $3,000 for Arctic level, $1,000 for Glacial, $500 for

Frosty, and $250 for Chill. For more information, and to sponsor or donate, visit www. caring-unlimited.org/atlanticplunge, email laney@caringunlimited.org or call 207-4903227.

. . . SPICES from page 9 and the desire to eat before lunch. Eating less can help people more effectively control their body weight, which in turn reduces their risk for heart disease.

Turmeric

Garlic and cayenne p epper may already be staples in many people’s kitchens, but that’s not necessarily so with turmeric. A yellow spice often used when preparing Indian foods, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties thanks to curcumin, the part of turmeric responsible

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for giving it its yellow color. Experts acknowledge that turmeric needs to be studied more to definitively conclude its effects on heart health, but WebMD notes that one small study indicated that turmeric can help ward off heart attacks in people who have had bypass surgery.

Coriander

A popular herb used across the globe, coriander is sometimes mistaken for cilantro. Alhough the two come from the same plant, cilantro refers to the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, while the coriander in recipes typically refers to the seeds of that plant. Mercy Health notes that coriander seeds may help reduce bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, both of which are significant risk factors for heart disease.

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Heart-healthy herbs and spices can be added to various recipes, proving that nutritious meals need not be void of flavor. Adding herbs and spices to healthy foods is a great way to stick to those to New Year’s resolutions, and for maintaining a healthy outlook for 2023.

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Weekly Recipe: Indian Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas

Gluten-free, Serves 4

The spices in this dish are inspired by Indian cuisine. The acid in the yogurt marinade helps tenderize the chicken. The sugar helps brown the chicken skin and caramelize it as it roasts. Be sure to toss the chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and caulifl ower fl orets occasionally, coating them in the chicken fat as it renders.

Benefits: chickpeas contain fiber which aids digestion, increases satiety, and helps lower blood cholesterol. The iron in chickpeas helps transport oxygen properly throughout the body. The zinc they contain may play a role in reducing the risk of macular degeneration. It also maintains collagen and elastin for beautiful skin.

Ingredients

3-3.5 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, legs)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1.5 cups low-fat Greek yogurt, divided

5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided

2 tsp. ground turmeric, divided

2 tbsp. water

2 cans (14-15 oz. each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp. fennel seed

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground cardamom

0.5 tsp. ground cayenne

1 cup cauliflower florets

1 large red onion, thinly sliced, divided

2 tbsp. olive oil

0.5 cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, torn

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

2. In a large bowl, combine ¾ cup yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp turmeric and 2 tbsp water. Add the chicken and toss, coating evenly. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, before cooking.

3. Place oven rack on the top third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees F.

4. On a sheet pan, combine the chickpeas, fennel seeds, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, remaining turmeric, cauliflower, and half the onion slices. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well to coat.

5. Move the vegetables to both sides of the sheet pan. Scrape any excess marinade off the chicken parts and place them in the center, skin-side up. Place in the oven and bake, tossing the veggies occasionally, for 45 to 50 minutes or until the skin of the chicken is evenly browned, and the chickpeas are golden and starting to crisp.

6. Meanwhile, toss the remaining onion slices with 2 tbsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

7. Combine the remaining yogurt with the remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper and set aside.

8. Scatter the chicken with lemony onions and mint or cilantro. Serve with seasoned yogurt alongside as a sauce.

Recipe reprinted with permission from “Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World,” By Grace O, Skyhorse Publishing.

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