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HEALTH BEAT

Fall

2013The Greer Citizen

Make adonatioto goodhealth

Fightcancerwith foo

Know yfamilyhistory

Reduceyourdiabeterisk


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Few, if any, families can say theyhave never had an experience withcancer. Cancer is a potentiallydeadly disease with no cure. Whilecancer can be treated effectively,

there is no way for men and wom-en to eliminate their risk of devel-oping cancer.

Though cancer may strike eventhe healthiest of persons, there areways men, women and even chil-dren can reduce their risk. Onesuch way is to consume certainfoods that researchers feel can re-duce cancer risk. Though preciselyhow these foods fight cancer re-mains a mystery, cancer research-ers feel they can effectively loweran individuals cancer risk whencombined to form a healthy diet.

BEANSBeans boast numerous healthy

attributes, and their potential to re-duce cancer risk is one such attri-bute. Beans contain many phyto-chemicals that researchers feel pro-tect the cells from the type of dam-age that can ultimately make a per-son susceptible to cancer. Beansalso have been shown to deceler-ate tumor growth and prevent tu-mors from releasing potentiallyharmful substances that can dam-age nearby cells.

COLORFUL FRUITSAND VEGETABLESIt may seem odd that a foods

color can have an impact on cancerrisk, but colorful fruits and vegeta-bles contain more cancer-fightingnutrients than fruits and vegeta-bles that arent as flashy. Consum-ing such fruits and vegetables alsohelps men and women maintain ahealthy body weight, an importantbenefit when considering over-weight and obesity increases a per-sons risk for multiple cancers.

FOODS WITH FOLATEFolate is a B vitamin that can re-duce a persons risk of developingseveral cancers, including those ofthe colon, rectum and breast.Those who are fond of a healthybreakfast to begin their day may al-ready be getting healthy doses offolate, which can be found in eggs,fortified breakfast cereals, orangejuice, and strawberries, among oth-er foods. If toast is your breakfast of

choice, opt for whole wheat toast,as whole wheat products are agood source of folate.

GRAPES

Studies have shown that resvera-trol, a key ingredient in grapes,may prevent the type of damagethat triggers the production of can-cerous cells. Though scientists arenot yet comfortable saying grapes,or beverages like grape juice andwine, can reduce cancer risk, theybelieve that the antioxidant andanti-inflammatory properties ofgrapes make them a healthy op-tion.

TOMATOESTomatoes are widely beloved,

and perhaps that love affair stems

from the tomatos role in fightingcancer. Though the reasons are un-known, tomatoes have been linkedto lowering mens risk for prostatecancer. One such study, a 1995study from researchers at the Har-vard Medical School, found thatmen who ate 10 or more servingsof tomatoes per week reducedtheir risk of developing aggressiveprostate tumors by nearly 50 per-cent. Later research from the au-thor of the 1995 study found thatprocessed tomatoes, such as thosefound in tomato paste and tomato

sauce, were even more effective atreducing cancer risk than fresh to-matoes. Tomatoes have also beenlinked to lowering a persons riskfor lung and stomach cancers.

WATERWater may not qualify as a food,

but it may protect people frombladder cancer. Potential cancer-causing agents in the bladder arediluted when drinking water. In ad-dition, the more water you drinkthe more frequently youre likely tourinate, which means cancer-caus-

ing agents have less time to comeinto contact with the lining of yourbladder.

Many foods can help individualsin the fight against cancer. Thoughone food alone may not be potentenough to do the job, when sever-al cancer-fighting foods are includ-ed in a persons diet, the effectsmay be significant.

Fight cancer with food

BEANS & GREENS SALADServings: 4Prep Time: 15 minutes

1 can (15 ounces) READ3 or 4 Bean Salad

2 tablespoons lemon juice or whitewine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil Coarsely ground black pepper1 package (about 10 ounces) mixed salad greens with carrots

4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, about 1/4 cup, optional Shaved Parmesan or Asiago cheese, optional

Drain bean salad well; reserve1/2 cup liquid in small bowl. Fordressing, whisk together bean liq-uid and lemon juice, then whisk inoil. Add pepper, as desired. Place salad greens in bowl. Addbean salad and bacon, if desired.Add dressing, as desired. Toss gen-

tly to coat. Arrange on platter; topwith shaved cheese, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe):153 calories; 2 g protein; 20 g carbohydrate; 7 g fat;389 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g dietary fiber;2 mg iron; 0 mg thiamin; 4587 IU vitamin A; 22 mgvitamin C.

VEGETARIAN LASAGNA SKILLETServings: 6Prep time: 30 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes

8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle)pasta, uncooked

2 tablespoons Pure WessonCanola Oil

2 cups quartered, sliced zucchini

1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed1 (16-ounce) jar light Alfredo pasta sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunts Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes,

drained well1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to pack-age directions, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skil-let over medium-high heat. Addzucchini; cook 5 minutes or untiltender, stirring occasionally. Addbeans, Alfredo sauce and garlic saltto skillet; heat until hot and bubbly.

Add cooked pasta to skillet; stirto combine. Add drained toma-toes; toss to combine. Top withcheese. Reduce heat; cover andcook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheesemelts. Sprinkle with Kraft GratedParmesan Cheese.

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A number of celebrities havegraced recent headlines by makingsome drastic decisions about theirhealth, and in turn, raising aware-ness for the importance of know-

ing ones family medical history.For instance, according to the

CDC, a history of breast, cervical orovarian cancer indicates a strongrisk of cancer in some women, andthus proactive and preventativemeasures, like having a mastecto-my or hysterectomy, may be war-ranted.

While facing these decisions canbe difficult, Brittney Wilson, a regis-tered nurse, knows first-hand thepositive effect that knowing onesfamily medical history can have ona patients overall health. Since

many diseases tend to follow ge-netic lines, its important to knowyour roots in order to make betterlifestyle choices.

Nurse Wilson offers steps youcan take to develop a family medi-cal history record that will help in-

form your lifestyle choices andserve generations to come.

STEP 1: SEEK ANSWERSTO LINGERING QUESTIONS

You inherit half of your geneticprofile from each parent. So, thefirst step in establishing your familymedical history is to seek answersto any doubts or questions youmay have about your parents iden-tity.

A recent survey conducted onbehalf of Identigene, a DNA pater-nity test laboratory, concluded thatone out of ten Americans has per-sonally been in a situation where apaternity test was needed. In addi-tion, nearly one out of five respon-dents said that they or a close

friend or family member has ques-tioned paternity.

STEP 2: TALK TO YOUR FAMILYThe best way to gather informa-

tion about your medical history isto talk with relatives about their

health. An upcoming holiday gath-ering or family reunion is a greatopportunity to start the conversa-tion.

Explain why you want to learnmore about your family history andask direct, specific questions to un-cover any reoccurring medical is-sues and when they occurred.

Consult existing documents,such as family trees, birth certifi-cates and obituaries, to help obtainthis information. From these mate-rials, you can begin identifying po-tential patterns that should be dis-

cussed with a doctor.

STEP 3: BE PROACTIVEABOUT GETTING HEALTHY

After identifying potential pat-terns, make a point to discuss them

with your primary care doctor atyour next annual exam.

A medical professional mightsuggest necessary screening andproactive steps you can take tohelp stay healthy and avoid certainpredisposed conditions in the fu-ture.

Its also a good idea to continueto update your family medical his-tory record to help future genera-tions navigate their health.

Preventative care is the mostcost effective and least invasive

way to ensure your health and pre-vent illness. Being aware of yourfamilys medical history is the firststep towards making informedchoices for a healthier lifestyle.

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HEALTH BEAT

The bestapproachto ahealthylifestyleincludes

well-roundedhealth care.

Theseprofessionalscan help youmaintain abalanced lifestyle.

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From performing hearing evaluations to dispensing the latest in hearingaid technology, our staff provides quality hearing care for all ages.Physicians include: John A. Foster, M.D., Christopher D. Rucker, M.D.,H. Frederick Butehorn III, M.D., Richard M. Weir, M.D., Erik D. SteinigeM.D. Audiologists include: Carol Mathis, M. Aud., CCC-A, Laura R.

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Behavioral HealthRefers to mental health, psychiatric, marriage and family counselingand addictions treatment, and includes services provided by socialworkers, counselors, psychiatrist, psychologists, neurologists, andphysicians.

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Home HealthRendering predominantly medically-related services to patients in

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Hospitalsnstitutions where the sick or injured are given medical or surgicalare. GHS Mission: Heal compassionately. Teach innovatively. Improveonstantly.

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Multi-residence housing facilities intended for senior citizens. Typicaeach person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room orsuite of rooms. Additional facilities are provided within the building

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6 Health Beat

Millions of people across theglobe suffer from diabetes, a termused to describe a group of meta-bolic diseases in which a person

has high blood pressure resultingfrom the bodys cells not respond-ing properly to insulin and/or inad-equate insulin production. Accord-ing to researchers at AustraliasBaker IDI Heart and Diabetes Insti-tute, if the spread of type 2 diabe-tes continues at its current rate,there will be roughly 439 millionadults with diabetes across theglobe in the year 2030. Thoughsome cases of diabetes cannot beprevented, a healthy lifestyle canprevent or delay the onset of type2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is the most com-

mon form of diabetes, occurringbecause the body does not use in-sulin properly. Initially, the pancre-as will make extra insulin to ac-count for the bodys resistance toinsulin, but over time the pancreascannot produce enough insulin tomaintain normal blood glucoselevels. The risk of developing type 2diabetes increases as people age,and while there is no way to haltthe aging process, there are manyother ways for men, women andchildren to reduce their risks of de-veloping type 2 diabetes.

SHED THOSE EXTRA POUNDSBeing overweight increases your

risk for a host of ailments, includingtype 2 diabetes, heart disease andstroke. According to the AmericanDiabetes Association, losing as lit-tle as 10 to 15 pounds can make asignificant difference for peoplelooking to reduce their risks of de-veloping type 2 diabetes. When at-tempting to lose weight, men andwomen should recognize thatmaking lifestyle changes is a moreeffective way to shed pounds and

keep weight off than fad diets thatmay promise quick weight loss buttend to be less effective at keepingthat weight off over the long haul.Successful weight loss typically in-volves a combination of physicalactivity and a healthy diet. Includephysical activity as part of your dai-ly routine several days per week,taking it slow at first if you have notexercised regularly in quite sometime. As your body begins to adaptto exercise, you can gradually in-

crease the intensity of your work-out routines.

Adopting a healthy diet is anoth-er way to lose weight and maintainthat weight loss. A diet low in calo-ries and fat is a good start. Menand women who need to lose asignificant amount of weight may

want to work with a dietitian and/or nutritionist to create a meal planthat is likely to produce the best re-sults and address any vitamin ornutrient deficiencies they mighthave.

AVOID REFINEDCARBOHYDRATES

Studies have shown that dietsrich in refined carbohydrates in-crease a persons risk of developingdiabetes, while additional studieshave shown that diets rich inwhole grains protect the body

against diabetes. Researchers ex-amining the results of several stud-ies that explored the relationshipbetween whole grains and diabe-tes found that eating an extra twoservings of whole grains each daycan reduce a persons risk of type 2

diabetes by as much as 21 percent.Refined carbohydrates, which canbe found in white bread, white rice,mashed potatoes and many cere-als, cause sustained spikes in bloodsugar and insulin levels, which canincrease a persons risk of diabetes.

FOCUS ON FIBERAdding more fiber to your diet is

another way to prevent or delaythe onset of type 2 diabetes. Foodsthat are high in fiber tend to makepeople feel fuller, reducing the like-lihood that you will overeat. Fiber

also helps the body control itsblood sugar levels, and fiber canlower a persons risk of heart dis-ease. Many foods include fiber, butsome high-fiber foods includebeans, fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

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Watch your mouth!Beginto develop healthy oral carehabits, like brushing, flossingand visiting the dentist regular-ly.

Dont miss out on your fa-vorite foods.Just eat healthier

versions that everyone in yourfamily can enjoy. Making simplesubstitutions to most dishescan help increase nutritionalvalue, while not sacrificing ontaste.

Use the right tools.Stay or-ganized with a journal largeenough to keep your diet, exer-cise, goals and health informa-tion together. Keep a weeksworth of prescriptions in oneplace with a handy pill case.

Know your risks.The Amer-ican Diabetes Association liststhe common risk factors for dia-betes as being 45 or older, be-ing overweight, not exercisingregularly, having high bloodpressure and being a part ofcertain racial and ethnic groups.

Visit your dentist. Whileyour doctor and certified diabe-tes educator play an importantrole in helping with your diabe-tes, so does your dentist. If youdont see a private-practicedentist, you can visit dentalschools that provide services ata fraction of the cost to helpyou keep your mouth healthy.

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HEARING IS BELIEVING

Alzheimers early warning signsAlzheimers disease is the most

common form of dementia. It is aprogressive, degenerative disorderthat attacks neurons and essential-ly robs people of their memory and

language skills. Although there isno cure for Alzheimers, there aretherapies that can slow its neuro-logical impact. Recognizing theearly warning signs of Alzheimerscan encourage people to begintreatments that can stave off someof the more debilitating symptoms.

Though its most commonamong the elderly, Alzheimers isnot a normal part of aging. TheMayo Clinic says that the reasonsbehind the inception and progres-sion of Alzheimers disease arelargely unknown. It is believeddamage starts a decade or more

before problems become evident.Abnormal deposits of proteins be-gin to form the amyloid plaquesand tau tangles throughout thebrain, and these formations are thehallmarks of the disease. Once-

healthy neurons gradually begin tolose their efficiency and ability tofunction and communicate withone another. As more neurons die,entire areas of the brain shrink. The

hippocampus, which is the area ofthe brain essential in formingmemories, may soon become com-promised.

The following are the most com-mon early signs and symptoms:

MEMORY LOSSAccording to the Alzheimers Or-

ganization, early memory loss caninclude forgetting important datesor repeatedly asking for the sameinformation.

DIFFICULTY COMPLETINGFAMILIAR TASKS

Those with Alzheimers some-times have trouble driving to a fa-miliar location or remembering therules to a favorite game. Peoplewho were once good with num-bers may now have difficulty bal-

ancing their checkbooks, whilethose who love to cook may havetrouble following recipes.

DECLINING COGNITIONImpaired reasoning or judg-

ment, trouble finding the rightwords and visual and spatial issuesalso may be early indicators.

TIME CONFUSIONAnother indicator of Alzheimers

disease is losing track of time. Onemay have trouble understandingsomething that isnt happening in

the present. Sufferers forget wherethey are and how they got there.

MISPLACING ITEMSEveryone loses something at a

point in time, but those with Al-

zheimers may put items in unusualplaces. They may sometimes ac-cuse others of stealing when theycannot retrace their steps and finditems.

MOOD CHANGESPeople with Alzheimers may suf-

fer from confusion, suspicious feel-ings, depression and anxiety. Aperson may upset easily or be-come anxious outside of his or hercomfort zones.

A physical and neurological

exam, which may include bloodtests and brain imaging, will beused to diagnose Alzheimers dis-ease. Individuals can learn more bymaking appointments with theirdoctors.

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8 Health Beat

Thirty years ago, a diagnosis ofbreast cancer was thought of as avirtual death sentence for manywomen, but since that time signifi-cant progress has been made in

the fight against breast cancer. Re-duced mortality, less invasive treat-ments, an increased number ofsurvivors and other advancementshave their roots in breast cancer re-search more than $790 million ofit funded by Susan G. Komen, theworlds largest breast cancer orga-nization.

However, the reality is thatbreast cancer is still a serious dis-ease. This year, about 200,000 newcases of invasive breast cancer willbe diagnosed among women inthe U.S. and nearly 40,000 womenwill die from it. Globally, 1.6 million

people will be diagnosed, and400,000 will die. Despite the in-creased awareness of breast can-cer, major myths still abound.Women must remain vigilantagainst this disease by learning thefacts and understanding how theymay be able to reduce their risk.

MYTHS AND FACTSON BREAST CANCER

Myth:Im only 35. Breast cancerhappens only in older women.

Fact:While the risk increases

with age, all women are at risk forgetting breast cancer.

Myth:Only women with a familyhistory of breast cancer get it.

Fact:Most women who getbreast cancer have no family histo-ry of the disease. However, a wom-an whose mother, sister or daugh-ter had breast cancer has an in-creased risk.

Myth: If I dont have a mutatedBRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, I wont getbreast cancer.

Fact: You can still get breast can-cer, even without a gene mutation.About 90 to 95 percent of womenwho get breast cancer do not havethis mutation.

Myth:Women with more thanone known risk factor get breastcancer.

Fact:Most women with breastcancer have no known risk factorsexcept being a woman and gettingolder. All women are at risk.

Myth:You can prevent breastcancer.

Fact:Because the causes ofbreast cancer are not fully known,there is no way to prevent it.

ACTIONS TO REDUCE YOUR RISKBreast cancer cant be prevented;

however, research has shown thatthere are actions women can take

to reduce their risk of developingbreast cancer.

Maintain a healthy weight Postmenopausal women who areoverweight have a 30 to 60 percenthigher breast cancer risk thanthose who are lean.

Add exercise into your routine

Women who get regular physicalactivity may have a lower risk ofbreast cancer by about 10 to 20percent, particularly in postmeno-pausal women.

Limit alcohol intake Researchhas found that women who hadtwo to three alcoholic drinks perday had a 20 percent higher risk ofbreast cancer.

Breastfeed, if you can Re-search has shown that motherswho breastfed for a lifetime total ofone year (combined duration ofbreastfeeding for all children) were

slightly less likely to get breast can-cer than those who never breast-fed.

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Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 after finding alump that subsequent testing revealed was cancerous. Komen under-went a procedure called a subcutaneous mastectomy, in which theoutside of the breast tissue was left intact, but the interior breast tissuewas removed. The doctor who did the procedure assured Komen thatshe was cured. Despite urging her sister to get a second opinion, Ko-men was convinced she was safe. But within six months Komen foundanother lump under her arm, and, by this point, it was evident that thecancer had spread. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic soon determined thecancer had metastasized to her lung and under her arm.

Komen underwent several different treatments to slow the progres-sion of the cancer, including radiation and intense chemotherapy.

However, the cancer continued to spread and eventually her body de-veloped a resistance to most of the medication. During treatment, Ko-men repeatedly spoke with her sister about her wish to make the en-tire breast cancer experience and treatments in the hospital more pal-atable for women, including improving the appearance of waitingrooms and treatment centers, and doing other things to help comfortthose who would find themselves in similar situations in the future. Ko-men lost her battle with breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. By the time ofher death, Komen had undergone nine operations and three coursesof chemotherapy and radiation.

Nancy Goodman Brinker then made it her mission to help endbreast cancer and increase awareness of this potentially deadly dis-ease. In 1982, she established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foun-dation (now Susan G. Komen for the Cure) in her sisters memory.

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Benefit from cardio

Active people tend to have vary-

ing views on cardiovascular exer-

cise, or cardio. Fans of cardio will

admit they love the feeling they

get during and after a rigorousround of this type of exercise,

which includes activities like run-

ning, cycling and walking. But

those men and women who dread

their time on the treadmill, ellipti-

cal machine or stationary bike are

likely to categorize cardio as a bor-

ing and uninspiring activity. But re-

gardless of a persons opinion on

cardio, theres no denying it offers

numerous benefits, many of which

even avid athletes might be un-aware.

CARDIO BOOSTS BRAIN POWER

Perhaps the least known benefit

of cardio is its positive impact on

the brain. During cardiovascular

exercise, the brain is being flooded

with chemicals that improve deci-

sion making, memory and prob-

lem solving. Cardio can also help

preserve memory and improve its

ability to learn. So while the physi-cal benefits of exercise are widely

known and noticeable to the na-

ked eye, cardiovascular exercise

can be just as effective at improv-

ing cognitive function.

CARDIO CAN IMPROVE

YOUR APPEARANCE

Improving physical appearance

is a motivating factor for many

physically active men and women,

and cardio can go a long way to-ward improving physical appear-

ance because it increases lean

body tissue while reducing fat. Car-

diovascular exercise is a healthy

way to burn calories, and burning

calories is a healthy means to los-

ing weight.

CARDIO CAN HELPPREEXISTING CONDITIONS

Arthritis sufferers have long

looked to cardiovascular exercise

as a healthy means to relieving the

pain caused by their condition. Wa-

ter exercises like swimming make

for great cardiovascular exercises,

especially for those looking to re-

lieve arthritis pain because it keeps

joints moving while strengthening

surrounding muscles. Studies have

shown that cardiovascular exercisealso can lower blood pressure.

CARDIO CAN IMPROVE MOOD

Cardiovascular exercise can ben-

efit men and women suffering

from depression or those who are

simply having a bad day. Thats be-

cause the mood-boosting chemi-cal serotonin is released to the

brain during cardio, helping to im-

prove mood and alleviate symp-

toms of depression or fatigue.

CARDIO CAN MAKE NEXT

WORKOUT EASIER

Recovery time is important to

athletes, many of whom want to

ensure their bodies are ready for

tomorrows workout even before

they finish todays. Cardiovascularexercise helps to deliver more oxy-

gen-rich blood to muscle tissue,

aiding in tissue repair and recovery

The quicker your body can re-

bound from todays workout, the

more effective tomorrows work-

out will be.


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