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Jennifer EdwardsStaff Writer

Obesity is taking a toll on the health ofAmericans of all ages. More and moreoften, diseases previously associated withging are showing up in younger people.Among them, one of the chief concerns

s the onset of Type II Diabetes, which canave serious consequences from blindnesso amputation if it is left unchecked.

Pre-diabetes is a condition which occurshen blood sugar levels are higher thanormal but not yet high enough to be diag-

osed as diabetes.There are 79 million people in thenited States who have pre-diabetes.any of the people getting diagnosed with

his condition now are young people whoend to live a fast-food lifestyle.

Preventing, or at least delaying, pre-dia-etes from progressing to diabetes can takelace with the help of simple lifestylehanges, says Jennifer Femrite, diabetesducator at New River Medical Center.

Learning how to exercise and move thebody, eat better and manage stress pays off

when people see the results of their efforts,feel better and empower themselves to pre-vent a potentially life-threatening condi-tion, she says.

Taking steps to prevent Type II diabetesinclude encouraging children to eat low-fatfoods which are rich in nutrients, likewhole grain cereals, fruit, vegetables, dairyproducts and lean protein like chicken orfish. (Sounds like school lunch).

Limiting sugary foods and beverages

like pop, fruit juice and iced tea can help.Read labels on prepared foods and sauces.Avoid anything that says it contains cornsyrup, which can be found in an amazingvariety of items one would not suspect tocontain sugar. In fact just about anythingthat ends in ose likely is a sugar. Thisincludes fructose, lactose and sucrose andshould be avoided.

Staying active, spending less time infront of the television, computer or playing

video games and moving around helps pre-vent obesity and the onset of pre-diabetes.

Activities can be as simple as mowingthe lawn, bowling or walking the dog. Theimportant thing is to get moving and keepmoving on a regular basis.

Years ago, people naturally spent moretime outside and participating in strenuousactivity. Diabetes wasnt something peopleworried about much when day-to-day sur-vival was far more labor-intensive.

Parents used to send their children out-side to play but these days there are more

fears and more children only play organ-ized sports if they play games at all.If parents think their child may be over-

weight and at risk for pre-diabetes shouldbegin by taking them to the doctor or a reg-istered dietician to determine what theirfitness goals should be and how to getthere. It is very important for children toget enough calories and nutrients whilethey are growing and developing.

Motivating children to stay on a stricter

diet and exercise plan can be a challengewhen convenience foods are so handy and

so prevalent and they dont feel sick, butthe benefits are worth the struggle.

NRMC offers diabetes education classeson a regular basis, which are free to thecommunity. The classes are designed toencourage individuals or families to takecharge of their health. The next classis Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Contact Casey Ocken at(763) 271-2304 for more information, oronline [email protected]

I Can Prevent Diabetes! is a 16-weekclass for people who have already beendiagnosed with pre-diabetes. It is a com-munity- based lifestyle change programwhich offers education support andencouragement to participants. This classcosts $160 and meets weekly Wed. fromFeb. 6 to May 22.

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the leading cause of lung cancer fornon-smokers. The American LungAssociation, Centers for DiseaseControl, and National Cancer Instituteall agree that radon is a National health

problem and encourage radon testingduring the January awareness drive.Radon is a naturally- occurring,

invisible and odorless radioactive gas.One in 15 American homes containshigh levels of radon. Millions ofAmericans are unknowingly exposedto this dangerous gas. In fact, a recentstudy by Harvard University ranksradon as Americas leading in-homehazard. By taking simple steps to test

your home for radon and fix if neces-sary, this health hazard can be avoided.

Radon gas is not isolated to certaingeographical areas or home types.Radon problems have been detectredin homes in every county of the U.S. Itcaused more American fatalities lastyear than carbon monoxide, fires andhandguns combined! If a home hasntbeen tested for radon in the past twoyears, EPA and the Surgeon General

urge you to take action. Contact yourstate radon office for information onlocating qualified test kits or qualifiedradon testers.

The federal commitment made byEPA, the General ServicesAdministration, and the departmentsof Agriculture, Defense, Energy,Health and Human Services, Housingand Urban Development, Interiors andVeterans Affairs will focus efforts on

radon reduction and mitigation inhomes, especially those of low-incomefamilies, many of whom do not havethe resources to make the simple fixesnecessary to protect their homes andloved ones. Learn more about theFederal Radon Action Plan atwww.RadonPlan.org.

Last year, the federal consortium metwith key leaders in the public health,environmental and private sectors to

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January is designatedNational Radon Action Month

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By Ken FrancisStaff Writer

Staying in shape is on the minds of a lotf people these days.Working out is one of the most popular

ew Years resolutions. But winter ininnesota isnt the easiest time to go on anarly morning jog. And bicycling through

ice and snow is out of the question.But there are plenty of good health clubs

and fitness centers in the area that offerjust about any type of activity to get inshape.

And its more convenient than ever.Todays fitness centers have longer hours,personal trainers to help clients make the

best use of their time, specialized classesand even daycare areas for the kids.

People are looking for that conveniencefactor, says Dawn Larson, area manager

at Anytime Fitness in Big Lake. Peopleare in here all hours of the night. Todayslifestyle isnt nine-to-five anymore.

Anytime Fitness is open 24/7, 365 daysa year. Members have a key card to gainentry, where they can use any of the equip-ment. The center has lots of cardio andstrength-training equipment, an open areafor group training, a large area of free-weights and a classroom equipped for vir-tual training, for those whose scheduleskeep them from attending the regular fit-

ness classes. Theycan work outunder the direc-tion of an instruc-tor on video.

Its fitness onrequest, saysLarson. Peoplecan pick from 60different classes.A screen drops

down and the pro-jector comes on.Its just like a live

class. Its becoming very popular.Anytime Fitness members can also work

out at any of 2,000 locations nationwideonce theyre a member for 30 days.

Kitty Baltos, director of the MonticelloCommunity Center, says the center is a lotmore than just a fitness center. Along witha full range of cardio equipment, exerciseequipment and free-weights, the center hasan indoor walk/jog track, a rock climbingwall and a multi-functional swimming pool.

The center has fitness instructors to helpmembers reach their fitness goals, and avariety of instructional fitness classes forpeople of all ages: Zumba, Killer Core,Fit Continued on page 6

Staying fit is easier than ever

ANYTIME FITNESS in Big Lake is open 24/7 and has every type ofcardio and body strengthening equipment needed for a full-body workout.

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People can sign up for individual classesnd have the option to pay a daily fee tose the fitness center without becoming aember.

The center is ideal for every member ofhe family because of all the differentctivities.We have everything other health clubs

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The center has fitness trainers who canwork with beginners through advancedathletes and show them how to get themost out of their workout.

Swanson says whenever she gives some-one a tour, she makes it a point to show thatthe center is for everyone, not just body-builders.

A lot of people are intimidated. Theyreafraid that what theyve seen on TV iswhats going to be whats in a health club.Its not, she says. People think fitnessclubs are just for people to look good. But

thats just a side effect of health and fit-ness.

In fact, many members of fitness clubsare senior citizens who are taking advan-tage of Medicares Silver Sneakers pro-gram.

Larson says there are 1,100 seniors inthe Big Lake and Becker area who are eli-gible for the program, which offers a 100%free membership.

There are also reimbursements fromhealth insurance plans that cover most ofthe cost for club memberships for thosewho work out regularly.

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Submitted ArticleCardiovascular disease is the leadingiller of Americans, affecting one in threeeople, according to the American Heartssociation (AHA). And, the problemay be getting worse, as a new study from

he AHA predicts that those who haveeart disease are expected to increase toore than 40 percent of Americans by

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y.One of the major risk factors for heartisease is high cholesterol, which may beowered by eating a heart-healthy diet andxercising.

Heart disease runs in my family so Iunderstand first-hand the role that geneticsplay in cholesterol and overall health. Butmaintaining a heart healthy diet andchoosing foods that may actively helplower cholesterol are the simplest, mosteffective things people can do for hearthealth, says Dr. Travis Stork, ER physi-cian and co-host of the TV show TheDoctors.

To help educate people on easy ways to

reduce cholesterol, Dr. Stork has teamedup with Cheerios to share helpful tips.Food Choices Are Key

Because heart health risks can be modi-fied by diet, eating foods low in saturated

fat, trans fatand choles-terol isimportant.

And, thesoluble fiberin oats,known asbeta glucan,has beenshown to

help lowercholesterol. Beta glucan is found in famil-iar foods such as Cheerios cereal and oat-meal, and helps rid the body of some LDLor bad cholesterol. It acts like a sponge

in the digestive tract to soak up choles-terol, helping to naturally remove it fromthe body.

To garner benefits from beta glucan, it isrecommended that you eat three grams ofsoluble fiber daily from whole grain oatfoods, which has one gram per serving.Eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fatand cholesterol, this may reduce the riskof heart disease.

Other foods that may actively help lower

heart disease risk include certain fish, suchas salmon and tuna, that are high in agood fat.

And foods containing at least 0.65 gramsper serving of plant sterol esters, eaten

twice a day with mealsfor a daily total intake ofat least 1.3 grams, alsomay reduce the risk ofheart disease when eatenas part of a heart-healthydiet.

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According to a new study by theCenters for Disease Control, less than 33percent of U.S. adults are eating enoughfruit, and less than 27 percent are gettingtheir recommended daily vegetable serv-

ings. The average American diet con-tains many "empty" calories that canlead to obesity and even malnourishmentdue to lack of crucial nutrients, like fiberand calcium, according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture.

Food is the fuel our bodies need tokeep them functioning properly. Buteven if your eating habits aren't perfect,there are many small changes and short-cuts that can make a big nutritional

impact. Get Good BacteriaYogurt with live and active cultures can

help with digestive tract problems, suchas stomach upset, constipation and diar-rhea. However, downing two to threecups of yogurt a day can be difficult, ifnot redundant.

Instead, many are choosing to take oneto two probiotic supplements a day. Inorder to be effective, a probiotic should

contain billions of live microflora and"good" bacteria.The Powerful Little Red Fruit

Sixty percent of women experience uri-nary tract infections (UTIs), usuallycaused by the invasion of E. coli bacte-ria. While experts often recommend

drinking cranberry juice, you'd need todrink about eight glasses a day to get thebenefit from the cranberry. Since cran-berry juice can be very tart and is oftenloaded with sugar and calories, drinking

so much of it can be difficult.Fortunately, you can now get all the

benefits of eight glasses of cranberryjuice and more in a new natural supple-ment, now available at stores without aprescription. One tablespoon of CystexLiquid Cranberry Complex withProantinox packs the healthful benefitsof eight glasses of cranberry juice with-out the bitter taste, sugar and calories.More than just cranberry concentrate, the

clinically-proven formula is bolstered byother ingredients that support bladderhealth and help prevent recurring UTIs,and is lactose-, sugar- and gluten-free.

Kid-Friendly FiberAccording to new guidelines from the

American Academy of Pediatrics, a four-year-old child should consume 25 gramsof fiber daily, while an 11-year-old boyneeds at least 31 grams. However, par-ents often struggle to get kids to eat their

vegetables and other high-fiber foods.Clever substitutions can help do thetrick. Children now have fiber supple-ments tailored to their small physiquesand finicky taste buds. For example,Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies are a deli-cious, dentist-approved daily fiber sup-

Most aren't getting proper nutritionplement designed to help kids, ages 2-11,boost their fiber intake when they aren'teating enough fruits and vegetables.Three gummies per day add 6 grams offiber to a child's daily diet, the equivalent

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If you don't like fish but want the benefitof omega-3 acids, which are believed to

reduce the risk of heart disease and boostimmune health, consider daily omega-3supplements. For kids, a healthy alterna-tive is flaxseed, which can be sprinkledinto cereal, oatmeal or yogurt.

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Submitted ArticleCarbon monoxide (CO) incidents increaseby more than 10 percent during the wintermonths and is often called the silent killer.CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gasand when inhaled, it enters the bloodstream preventing proper absorption ofoxygen, which can lead to illness and evendeath. According to the National FireIncident Reporting System, municipal firedepartments across the country respond tomore than 60,000 CO incidents each year.

Typically, CO is created when fuelssuch as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas,propane, oil or methane dont burn com-pletely, said Tim Boettcher, master serv-ce technician for CenterPoint Energysome Service Plus. Home heating and

ooking equipment that burn fuel inade-uately can be sources of carbon monox-de.According to the Minnesota Poison

Control Center, there are thousands ofdeaths each year as a result of carbonmonoxide, making it the leading cause ofdeath due to poisoning, said Perry Ebner,Minneapolis Fire Marshall. Additionally,our response to non-fire related CO inci-dents increase by 10 percent during thewinter, so the time for prevention is now.

CenterPoint Energy together with theMinneapolis Fire Department reminds thepublic of important safety tips about howto recognize the symptoms of and avoidCO exposure:Physical symptoms of CO exposure canresemble the flu causing headaches, nau-sea, fatigue, confusion and dizziness thatdisappear when a person breathes fresh air.Unusually high indoor humidity with per-sistent heavy condensation on walls andwindows and soot or water collecting neara burner or ventStuffy or stale indoor air.

If you suspect CO exposure, leave thearea immediately taking your pets withyou and tell others to do the same. Onceyou are safely away from the area, call 911to report the suspected CO incident.

Treatment for CO exposure is fresh airor oxygen. Severe exposure requires med-ical attention. Do not return to your homeor building until the source of the problemis discovered and corrected.

To prevent CO build up:Purchase a CO detection device with anaudible alarm and digital display andinstall it no more than 10 feet from eachsleeping quarter, as required by law. Fuel-burning appliances, equipment and com-bustible engines all produce CO that canreach dangerous levels if improperly oper-ated or maintained.

Have fuel-burning equipment regularlychecked by a qualified technician (mostmanufacturers recommend annual check-

ups).Never operate an automobile, lawn

mower or any combustion engine, barbe-cue grill or similar equipment in anenclosed area such as your home, garage,tent, fish house, trailer or place of busi-ness, even with the door open. Any pollu-tants in the air from the garage, such as acar engine running, can travel into thestructure and CO can accumulate.

Never leave a fire smoldering in a fire-place.

Check frequently for visible signs ofproblems, such as high indoor humidityand soot or water collecting near a burneror vent.

Equipment that uses natural gas shouldproduce a clear blue flame. A yellow ororange flame may indicate a qualifiedtechnician should check for a potentialproblem with the equipment. When naturalCO Continued on page 11

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CenterPoint Energy offers safety tips for the heating season

Natural gas meters, snow & ice;What you need to know

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gas equipment is properly operated andmaintained, it usually will not produce CO.

Provide adequate combustion air for allyour appliances.

Be certain fuel-burning equipment prop-erly vents to the outdoors.

Keep vents, fresh air intakes and chim-neys clear of debris or other obstructions

and check for vent pipes that have gaps,leaks, spaces or are rusted through.Never attempt to heat a room with a nat-

ural gas range, oven or clothes dryerFor more information about natural gas

safety, visitwww.centerpointenergy.com/besafe or call612-372-4727 or 1-800-245-2377.

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Submitted ArticleSnow or ice formations on or near the

natural gas meter can cause potentiallydangerous conditions. Accumulation ofsnow and ice can affect proper operationor ventilation of the regulator, whichcould cause over-pressurization. Natural

gas regulators are designed to maintain aconstant pressure, ensure safe delivery ofnatural gas and vent natural gas safely tothe atmosphere. If blocked, pressure maybuild up creating a dangerous situationand cause appliances to fail. CenterPointEnergy would like to remind the public ofimportant winter natural gas safety tips:

Keep the meter area and a path to themeter clear of snow and debris.

Do not use a snow blower or shovelnear the meter or attempt to remove icefrom the meter yourself. You can use abroom to keep the snow cleared aroundand on top of the meter and piping.

If there is ice on the meter, or one ormore of the following conditions exist,

call 612-321-5200 or 1-800-296-9815:Snow or ice formations are visibleabove the meter

Meter is located below a downspoutOverhang or eave does not fully extend

over the meterMeter is located below a roof valley

without a gutterMeter is located below an exterior waterspout

If you suspect you have a natural gasleak, leave the area immediately on footand tell others to do the same.

Do not drive into or near a gas leak orvapor cloud.

Do not use electric switches, telephones(including cell phones), or anything that

could cause a spark.Once safely away from the area, call theCenterPoint Energy emergency gas leakhot line at 1-800-296-9815 and 911 toreport the location and description of theleak and CenterPoint Energy will send atrained service technician immediately.

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When was the last time you took your childto the doctor when they felt good?

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Well-child check-ups are recommended at the following ages: 2-4 weeks, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 yearsand every other year thereafter.

Regular visits for shots and check ups, when your child is healthy, will diminish the number of irregular visits neededwhen sick. It will also give you a chance to ask the questions you forgot to ask when your child was sick.

A well-child check-up should include: information about good physical & mental health, a complete physical exam, checkson development and growth, hearing check, vision check, lab tests as needed and shots as needed.

For questions regarding well-child check-ups, help finding a doctor or dentist,

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