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THR i VE nc » NORTHERN COLORADO WELLNESS February 2012 » INSIDE: 6 STEPS TO A HEALTHIER DIET • AVOID ‘TEXT NECK’ • FEBRUARY HEALTH EVENTS HEALTHY, HAPPY HEARTS February is American Heart Month. Are you being good to yours?

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THRiVEnc» northern colorado wellness

February 2012

» INSIDE: 6 steps to a healthier diet • avoid ‘text neck’ • February health events

HealtHy, Happy HeartsFebruary is American Heart Month. Are you being good to yours?

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Enlargement of the prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is the most common prostate problem in men, increasing in frequency with age.

An enlarged prostate does not increase your chances of developing prostate cancer. However, BPH and prostate cancer do have similar symptoms so it’s possible that a man with an enlarged prostate may also have undetected cancer.

Symptoms include:

To help detect prostate cancer early, men should receive annual exams starting at age 50, or as early as age 40 for men who are at higher risk, such as African Americans and men with a family history of prostate cancer.

Talk to your urologist about symptoms and screenings for BPH and prostate cancer.

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We take heartburn seriously, and so should you.

Heartburn is a common condition, experienced by •most everyone at some point in their life.

If left undiagnosed and/or untreated, heartburn can •lead to more severe problems such as cancer.

Chronic heartburn could be a symptom of a serious •condition such as gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as GERD.

The Heartburn Clinic physicians at North Colorado Medical Center specialize in

gastroenterology and the treatment of severe and chronic heartburn.

Call North Colorado Gastroenterology Heartburn Clinic at North Colorado Medical Center for your

assessment today at 970-378-4475 or 1-800-557-0505

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The symptoms of heartburn are hard to ignore.

As in any emergency, if you think you may be having a heart attack, please dial 911.

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anytime at greeleytribune.com/thriveBy paul MatthewsFor The Tribune

G reeley resident Pauline Jaouen was in Glenwood Springs visiting her new grandson when she received

a call from her family doctor. He had the results from a needle biopsy taken from her right breast.

The diagnosis: breast cancer. “When you first hear that word, you’re

just kind of in shock,” said Pauline, a retired chief operating of-ficer for a local nonprofit. “I didn’t know what questions to ask.”

What happened next was a rapid-fire educa-tion in the pathology and treatment of breast cancer, followed by her decision to be the first patient in northern Colorado to receive accelerated partial breast irradiation, a new treatment in which radiation is administered to a portion of the breast through a catheter system.

Pauline’s cancer journey began with a routine mammogram in June. Concerns about the results led to a second mam-mogram, followed by the biopsy. When the results came back, her physician referred her to Dr. Samuel Saltz, a Banner Health Clinic surgeon in Greeley.

Saltz removed the cancer and during subsequent discussions about follow-up radiation therapy, he mentioned the potential for accelerated partial breast irradiation using a device called the SAVI catheter. The SAVI procedure involves inserting an applicator into the breast cavity where the tumor was removed. The applicator expands to deploy several catheters that fill the cavity. Leads extend from the catheters to the outside of the breast, where they are connected to the radiation source.

“We address the needs of our breast cancer patients with a multidisciplinary approach involving multiple subspecialists in order to select the right treatment for each individual,” Saltz said. “This provides us with one more tool with which to tailor our patient’s care.”

Pauline met with Dr. Brian Fuller, a radiation oncologist at North Colorado Medical Center Cancer Institute, and he determined she was an ideal candidate because her cancer was caught early, was

in a favorable location and was completely removed.

“She was extraordinarily motivated to have the procedure,” Fuller said.

Accelerated partial breast irradia-tion offers a number of advantages over conventional radiation treatment, Fuller explained. First, because the radiation is administered internally in a high dose directly to the affected site, treatment time is reduced from six or seven weeks to 10 treatments completed during five days. Second, with this form of treat-ment, radiation exposure is limited to the tumor site and fourth-tenths of an inch of surrounding tissue. This spares the skin, lung and other underlying organs from exposure to radiation. A third advantage of accelerated partial breast irradiation is that it has minimal cosmetic side effects.

Fuller said the SAVI procedure is a form of brachytherapy, radiation treat-ment administered from inside the body. North Colorado Medical Center Cancer Institute is the only facility in north-ern Colorado that offers high dose rate brachytherapy treatments like the SAVI procedure. Fuller said so far patients treated with this technique have re-sponded well. He believes the success of the treatments is due in large part to the close collaboration between the Cancer Institute and the breast surgeons.

“We want to provide the best options and widest array of treatments available,” Fuller said. “I believe this is the best treat-ment for appropriate patients.”

Pauline remains impressed with the care she received from her physicians and the Cancer Institute staff.

“They talk to you, they listen to what you say,” she said. “Dr. Fuller said, ‘If you have any problems over the weekend, you call me. I can’t help you unless you call me. He gave me his cell phone number.’ ”

Pauline said she has had no side ef-fects from the radiation and has seen no evidence of recurrence since she completed her treatment in September. By sharing her story, she hopes to help inform other women about the treatment options for breast cancer available at North Colorado Medical Center.

“Everybody I see, I tell them to get your mammogram.”

Paul Matthews is the public relations direc-tor at McKee Medical Center in Loveland.

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«CT Heart Score Screening, 1 and 2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th St., Greeley. This is a noninvasive test that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the arteries. The Heart Score program includes a 10-minute consultation with a wellness specialist, focusing on cardiac risk factor education, identification of nonmodifiable and modifiable risks, and lifestyle behavior change options. To make an ap-pointment, call (970) 350-6070. Cost: $199.

«Pulmonary Rehab, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. and 2-3:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the North Colorado Medical Center in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Gym, 1801 16th St., Greeley. For more information, call (970) 350-6924.

«Cooking Class: New Ways to Cook Fish, 6-7:15 p.m. Feb. 1 at

North Colorado Medical Center, Cardiac Rehab Kitchen, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Taught by Mary Bra-nom, R.D. Cost: $10. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«Yoga Flow, 5-6 p.m. Wednes-days, Feb. 8-March 14; or 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 4-March 10 at North Colorado Medical Center, Colonial Room, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Explore the strength, cardiovascular stamina and freedom of flexibility offered through the practice of yoga flow. This class offers traditional yoga poses linked together through movements called Vinyasa, which means to move with pur-pose. The flow style of moving practice puts the body into a fat-burning zone through anaerobic activity. Yoga Flow is for students of all levels. Cost: $48. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«CPR for health care providers (recertification), 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at North Colorado Medical

Center, Longs Room, second floor, 1801 16th St., Greeley. This class is designed for licensed and nonlicensed health care provid-ers. Topics covered include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, airway obstruction and rescue breathing for adult, children and infants. The certification is valid for two years. Cost: $50. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«Restorative Yoga, 5:15- 6:15 p.m. Mondays Feb. 6-March 12 at North Colorado Medical Center, Colonial Room, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Recommended for those recovering from surgery or chronic illness. This gentle movement support group uses chairs and mats only, no standing poses. The focus is on gentle move-ments coordinated with breath-ing exercises to facilitate greater range of motion, flexibility and relaxation. The instructor will address the full spectrum of stu-dents’ needs by using a personal-ized approach. The instructor will also teach modifications of all poses so students can learn a safe and effective way to practice yoga. Cost: $48 for six weeks. To register, call (970) 350- 6633.

«Yoga Basics, 5-6 p.m. Mondays,

Feb. 6-March 12 at North Colorado Medical Center, Colonial Room, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Focus on foundational poses in a beginning yoga practice. This class will focus on careful physi-cal alignment for the creation of a safe practice that students can take into their homes or other yoga classes. Yoga Basics will also emphasize yoga as a tool for strength, flexibility and balance. This class is for students of most physical abilities. Cost: $48. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«Body Check Head To Toe, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Summit View Medical Commons, 2001 70th Ave., Greeley. Head-to-toe health screenings including blood work, sleep questionnaire, lung func-tion test, body composition, hip and waist measurements, health education, EKG with results, bone density, Peripheral Arterial Disease screenings, ultrasound of carotid vessels and ultrasound of aorta. $175. To schedule an ap-pointment, call (970) 350-6070.

«Peripheral Vascular Disease screening, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21 at Summit View Medical Com-mons, 2001 70th Ave., Greeley. Wellness Services’ Periph-

eral Vascular Disease Screening program offers the education and prevention proven to be the best tools for fighting vascular disease and stroke. Fasting is not required. Patients receive evaluation of leg circulation, ultrasound of the carotid vessels, Carotid Intima Media Thickness testing, ultrasound of the aorta, lipid panel, health education with a wellness specialist and a health information packet. Cost: $100. To make an appointment, call (970) 350-6070.

«Coping With Cancer Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays at North Colorado Medical Center, Cancer Institute lobby 1801 16th St., Greeley.

«Blood Tests, 7-8:45 a.m. Feb. 8 and 22, North Colorado Medical Center, Union Colony Room, Area C on the ground floor, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Wellness Services offers low-cost blood screenings open to community members. Some immunizations also are available upon request and availability. Participants need to fast for 12 hours before the blood draw. To make an appointment, call (970) 350-6633.

«Cooking Class: Couples Cook-ing Class, 6-7:15 p.m. Feb. 8 at North Colorado Medical Center Bistro 1801 16th St., Greeley. Hosted by chef Bob Demmler and Mary Branom, R.D. Cost: $10. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«Yoga Support Group for Cancer Survivors, 6:30-6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Feb. 9-March 22. North Colorado Medical Center, Union Colony Room, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Free.

«CPR for health care providers (skills check), 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at North Colorado Medical Center, wellness conference room, first floor, 1801 16th St., Greeley. This class is designed for licensed and nonlicensed health care providers who need to recer-tify through the American Heart Association. The certification is valid for two years. Renew your CPR certification by completing an online CPR module at www.onlineaha.org which includes watching a video, reviewing

content and an exam. When the online module is complete and a Course Completion Certificate is printed, call Wellness Services to schedule a skills check. Bring a copy of the Course Completion Certificate with you. Cost: $50. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

«Banner Greeley Specialist Outpatient Diabetes Educa-tion Program, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at North Colorado Medical Center in the Colonial Room, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Learn pattern man-agement, what blood sugars mean and what do with the information. Free. Details: (970) 392-2344.

«WomenHeart of Weld County Support Group, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 15 at North Colorado Medical Center Cardiac Kitchen, 1801 16th St., Greeley. Support group for women with heart disease. Love Yourself, Love your Heart: Program of motivation and relaxation for life’s changes. Details: Janea Fowler at (970) 631-6364.

«Safe Sitter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Windsor Recreation Center, 250 11th St. Safe Sitter is a one-day, six-hour curriculum designed for 11- to 13-year-olds. Participants learn care of the choking infant and child, babysit-ting as a business, success on the job, child-care essentials, safety for the sitter, preventing injuries, injury and behavior manage-ment, and preventing problem behavior. To register: (970) 674-3500. Registration closes at noon, two days prior to class.

«An Elegant Evening in Red, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the University of Northern Colorado ballrooms, 2045 10th Ave., Greeley. Don your red apparel and celebrate the heart of a woman. Dinner will be served. Fashion show provided by Macy’s. The featured speaker will be Kathleen Passanisi, a hall of fame speaker and humorist who believes “a sense of humor is one of the most valuable assets for shifting perspectives, improv-ing health and learning to live in a spirit of joy.” Cost: $15 prior to the event, $20 at the door. Details: www.BannerHealth.com/NC-MCspirit.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

N ever mind that mobile phones have wreaked havoc in

traffic and produced a gen-eration of westerners who can’t endure a moment alone. Now, the devices have generated their own disability: “Text Neck.”

The term was coined by a South Florida chiropractor who defines the condition as overuse syndrome involving the head, neck and shoul-ders, usually resulting from excessive strain on the spine from looking in a forward and downward position

at any hand-held mobile device, i.e., mobile phone, video game unit, computer, mp3 player, e-reader. This can cause headaches, neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, breathing compromise, and much more.

People at risk? Those who

twist themselves into un-natural contortions in order to use hand-held devices.

Dr. Dean Fishman came up with the term after noticing among his patients a fast increase in repetitive stress injuries that he traced to hand-held devices. That’s when he created the Text Neck Institute and regis-tered the Text Neck term.

His website guides people to his practice, but the atten-tion has outgrown his wait-ing room. Today he offers training for health providers, education, a mobile phone app, online instruction and other amenities.

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M any have heard of a shock causing a heart

attack, but a shock to prevent a heart attack is not common.

Larry Wagner, 73, experienced the life-saving shock treatment of the ZOLL LifeVest, a wearable defibrillator. Wagner began using the LifeVest seven months ago, following a heart at-tack he had in May while traveling with his wife.

The LifeVest monitors a patient’s heart. If a life-threatening heart rhythm is detected, the device sends out a treatment shock to restore a normal rhythm. Unlike an im-plantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, the LifeVest can be worn outside the body.

Wagner felt faint and lost consciousness after a walk in October 2011. When the LifeVest felt his irregular heart rhythm, it sent a shock treatment that kept him alive until an ambulance arrived.

“It was crazy. I actually died, but it saved my life,” Wagner said about the LifeVest shock. “It went off and my wife gave me mouth to mouth and I made it to the hospital.”

Wagner received an ICD and a pacemaker at the hospital and is recov-ering in Greeley.

“I’m here in Greeley now with my son,” Wag-ner said, “but our plan is to get back out on the road as soon as I’m fully recovered.”

Sudden cardiac arrest causes 450,000 deaths each year in America. ZOLL’s LifeVest has been prescribed to 50,000 patients.

— Bridgett Weaver

»» New device saves the life of local man

By Meagan [email protected]

One out of five deaths in Weld County can be at-tributed to heart disease, according to the Weld County Department of

Public Health and Environment. There is no cure for the disease, but it can be prevented.

Heart disease, which describes an array of diseases that affect the heart and can be caused by cholesterol build up in the arteries, is the No. 2 killer for men and women in Weld County. Nationwide, it is the No. 1 killer for men and women.

“Really, exercise and diet is the best medicine,” said Kelly Imus, an education specialist for the health department. “If you could put exercise in a pill, it would definitely be the most prescribed medi-cation out there.”

Preventing the disease is one thing, but people who have had it or even had a heart attack can reverse their symptoms and prevent having another episode. There are many risk factors for the dis-ease, including cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking.

While family history can play a role in heart health, a healthy lifestyle — diet, nutrition, exercise and fitness — is the best way to combat heart disease, Imus said.

“If you can get some of these lifestyle things turned around, it’s amazing how a lot of people can actually delay or prevent ever being put on medications by making simple, small changes,” Imus said.

Diet anD nutritionEating heart healthy can be as simple as

substituting fruits, vegetables (five to nine servings per day) and grains into a daily diet. Imus also recommends choosing lean meats and poultry and low-fat milk. Cho-lesterol is only found in animal products.

Trans fats, typically found in pro-cessed foods and baked goods, are an-other thing to avoid to be heart healthy. A product can be labeled trans fat free if there is less than 0.5 grams. Imus said it is important to read the labels to under-stand what is in each serving.

Picking foods that are lower in sodium is also good, Imus said. This will help keep a person’s blood pressure lower, which is a contributor to heart disease.

exercise anD fitnessExercising regularly can help people

maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Imus said the current recommendation for exercise is at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise or 90 minutes a week of vigorous exercise.

Weight gain is a risk factor for heart disease because the heart has to work harder to pump blood to all parts of the body. Imus said a healthy body mass index is 25 or less.

smoking Tobacco use can wreak havoc on the

body, and the heart is no exception. People that smoke are at a greater risk for heart disease and, according to a study done by the Institute of Medicine, people that are at risk and breathe in

secondhand smoke can have increased chances for heart disease.

signs anD symptomsSometimes there are signs a heart

attack is coming on, but not always. Imus said heart disease is sometimes called the silent killer. She said things to be aware of are chest discomfort that lasts for several minutes; discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arm, back, neck, jaw and stomach; shortness of breath; cold sweats; nausea; or light-headedness.

“Usually what happens, people that don’t survive heart attacks or people that have lasting affects from a heart attack, they wait too long. They don’t call 911 quick enough,” Imus said. “When you feel these things coming on it is best to call your provider or let someone in our home know you are feeling these things so they can monitor you.”

know your numbersKnowing where your cholesterol,

blood pressure and blood glucose numbers stand is another good way to prevent heart disease. Imus recommend these regular screenings:

» Cholesterol: Check regularly start-ing at age 35 for men and 45 for women. If you’re a man younger than 35 or a woman younger than 45, talk to your doc-tor about whether to have your cholesterol checked at an earlier age if you have dia-betes or high blood pressure, heart disease runs in your family or you smoke.

» Blood pressure: Check at least

every year. » Diabetes: Have a fasting blood

sugar or glucose tolerance test done every three years if you are older than 45. If you have one or more risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight or obese, or a family history, an annual screening for diabetes is recommended.

aMerican Heart MontH

Take care of your heart

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will host a free screening for men from 7:30-11 a.m. Feb. 14 at the department, 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley.

The screening will include cholesterol,

height, weight, body mass index, blood sugar and blood pressure. The results will be given to the participants before they leave.

No appointment is needed. Participants should fast for at least eight hours before the screening.

The department also will host two free classes, Feb. 22 and 29, about the top six health issues that threaten a man’s life.

For more information, call the department at (970) 304-6470.

»» Free men’s screening set for Valentine’s Day

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M any have heard of a shock causing a heart

attack, but a shock to prevent a heart attack is not common.

Larry Wagner, 73, experienced the life-saving shock treatment of the ZOLL LifeVest, a wearable defibrillator. Wagner began using the LifeVest seven months ago, following a heart at-tack he had in May while traveling with his wife.

The LifeVest monitors a patient’s heart. If a life-threatening heart rhythm is detected, the device sends out a treatment shock to restore a normal rhythm. Unlike an im-plantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, the LifeVest can be worn outside the body.

Wagner felt faint and lost consciousness after a walk in October 2011. When the LifeVest felt his irregular heart rhythm, it sent a shock treatment that kept him alive until an ambulance arrived.

“It was crazy. I actually died, but it saved my life,” Wagner said about the LifeVest shock. “It went off and my wife gave me mouth to mouth and I made it to the hospital.”

Wagner received an ICD and a pacemaker at the hospital and is recov-ering in Greeley.

“I’m here in Greeley now with my son,” Wag-ner said, “but our plan is to get back out on the road as soon as I’m fully recovered.”

Sudden cardiac arrest causes 450,000 deaths each year in America. ZOLL’s LifeVest has been prescribed to 50,000 patients.

— Bridgett Weaver

»» New device saves the life of local man

By Meagan [email protected]

One out of five deaths in Weld County can be at-tributed to heart disease, according to the Weld County Department of

Public Health and Environment. There is no cure for the disease, but it can be prevented.

Heart disease, which describes an array of diseases that affect the heart and can be caused by cholesterol build up in the arteries, is the No. 2 killer for men and women in Weld County. Nationwide, it is the No. 1 killer for men and women.

“Really, exercise and diet is the best medicine,” said Kelly Imus, an education specialist for the health department. “If you could put exercise in a pill, it would definitely be the most prescribed medi-cation out there.”

Preventing the disease is one thing, but people who have had it or even had a heart attack can reverse their symptoms and prevent having another episode. There are many risk factors for the dis-ease, including cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking.

While family history can play a role in heart health, a healthy lifestyle — diet, nutrition, exercise and fitness — is the best way to combat heart disease, Imus said.

“If you can get some of these lifestyle things turned around, it’s amazing how a lot of people can actually delay or prevent ever being put on medications by making simple, small changes,” Imus said.

Diet anD nutritionEating heart healthy can be as simple as

substituting fruits, vegetables (five to nine servings per day) and grains into a daily diet. Imus also recommends choosing lean meats and poultry and low-fat milk. Cho-lesterol is only found in animal products.

Trans fats, typically found in pro-cessed foods and baked goods, are an-other thing to avoid to be heart healthy. A product can be labeled trans fat free if there is less than 0.5 grams. Imus said it is important to read the labels to under-stand what is in each serving.

Picking foods that are lower in sodium is also good, Imus said. This will help keep a person’s blood pressure lower, which is a contributor to heart disease.

exercise anD fitnessExercising regularly can help people

maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Imus said the current recommendation for exercise is at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise or 90 minutes a week of vigorous exercise.

Weight gain is a risk factor for heart disease because the heart has to work harder to pump blood to all parts of the body. Imus said a healthy body mass index is 25 or less.

smoking Tobacco use can wreak havoc on the

body, and the heart is no exception. People that smoke are at a greater risk for heart disease and, according to a study done by the Institute of Medicine, people that are at risk and breathe in

secondhand smoke can have increased chances for heart disease.

signs anD symptomsSometimes there are signs a heart

attack is coming on, but not always. Imus said heart disease is sometimes called the silent killer. She said things to be aware of are chest discomfort that lasts for several minutes; discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arm, back, neck, jaw and stomach; shortness of breath; cold sweats; nausea; or light-headedness.

“Usually what happens, people that don’t survive heart attacks or people that have lasting affects from a heart attack, they wait too long. They don’t call 911 quick enough,” Imus said. “When you feel these things coming on it is best to call your provider or let someone in our home know you are feeling these things so they can monitor you.”

know your numbersKnowing where your cholesterol,

blood pressure and blood glucose numbers stand is another good way to prevent heart disease. Imus recommend these regular screenings:

» Cholesterol: Check regularly start-ing at age 35 for men and 45 for women. If you’re a man younger than 35 or a woman younger than 45, talk to your doc-tor about whether to have your cholesterol checked at an earlier age if you have dia-betes or high blood pressure, heart disease runs in your family or you smoke.

» Blood pressure: Check at least

every year. » Diabetes: Have a fasting blood

sugar or glucose tolerance test done every three years if you are older than 45. If you have one or more risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight or obese, or a family history, an annual screening for diabetes is recommended.

aMerican Heart MontH

Take care of your heart

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will host a free screening for men from 7:30-11 a.m. Feb. 14 at the department, 1555 N. 17th Ave., Greeley.

The screening will include cholesterol,

height, weight, body mass index, blood sugar and blood pressure. The results will be given to the participants before they leave.

No appointment is needed. Participants should fast for at least eight hours before the screening.

The department also will host two free classes, Feb. 22 and 29, about the top six health issues that threaten a man’s life.

For more information, call the department at (970) 304-6470.

»» Free men’s screening set for Valentine’s Day

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A s sure as there will be another year, there will be New Year’s resolutions. They

usually go something like this: Pay off all debt. Finally quit smoking. Shed those pesky 25 pounds that don’t seem to budge. ...

Despite the wide array of ways we can feel, look and live better, one thing rings true. Most of these resolutions are so extreme they have very little staying power.

“People easily become discour-aged when they set big goals be-cause they are too overwhelming,” said Sarah Zangerle, registered dietitian at Froedtert & the Medi-cal College of Wisconsin’s Com-prehensive Weight Loss Center. “In order to keep the motivation going, it’s important to focus on small, achievable goals.”

In other words, baby steps.Below are six steps to follow

toward a healthier diet in 2012, each over a two-month period. How easy is that?

January/February

Go MEATLESS oncE A wEEk

The average American eats half a pound of meat per day. Re-search shows too much animal fat can increase your risk of diabetes and cancer — in addition to your waistline.

“Eating a vegetarian diet low-ers your BMI (body mass index) and decreases your blood pres-sure and risk for many chronic diseases,” said Dee Gabbard, a clinical dietitian at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.

According to Meatless Monday, a nonprofit initiative of The Mon-day Campaigns, in association with the Johns Hopkins’ Bloom-

berg School of Public Health, going meatless just one day a week is enough to improve your health and the health of the planet.

To get these benefits, replace meat with other forms of protein, such as beans, lentils, tofu or low-fat dairy products at least one day a week.

For vegetarian recipes and other resources, go to www. MeatlessMonday.com.

March/april

SHAkE youR SALT HAbIT

Sodium, also known as salt, is a necessary evil. Although our bodies need sodium to function properly, too much can cause high blood pressure, a marker for heart disease.

But hiding the salt shaker is only the tip of the iceberg. “More than 80 percent of the sodium we consume comes from restaurants and processed foods,” Gabbard said.

Many people should be getting only 1,500 milligrams of sodium, according to the latest dietary guidelines from the American Dietetic Association.

“The key is reading labels,” said Margaret Allen, registered dieti-tian at Columbia St. Mary’s.

To reduce sodium, buy fresh fruits and vegetables instead of canned, look for “low sodium” or “no added salt” versions of the foods you already buy and season foods with herbs and spices instead of salt.

“If you are going to salt your food, try tasting it first,” Allen said. “Many times you won’t even need to.”

For more tips, go to the Ameri-can Heart Association’s website at Heart.org.

May/June

THInk ouTSIdE THE box

Boxed and prepackaged foods have a lot going for them. They last forever (or seem to) and can be transported anywhere.

No, it’s not magic. Preserva-tives, artificial colors, partially hydrogenated oils, sodium and fillers are the stars in this case. It also goes without saying that potato chips, hot dogs and fruit snacks don’t have much going for them nutritionally, either.

To increase health content, start with easy substitutions. Gabbard suggests buying real cheese instead of processed cheese and fresh chicken, pork or beef instead of prepackaged deli meats.

“Try incorporating more fruits and vegetables,” said Brenda Kal-chbrenner, registered dietitian at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. “If you are filling up on produce, automatically you’ll be consum-ing less unhealthy foods.”

July/august

EAT THE RAInbow

The U.S. Department of Agri-culture’s MyPlate guidelines show Americans how to eat a balanced

meal. Half the plate should be fruits and vegetables, a quarter lean proteins, another quarter whole grains and a serving of low-fat dairy on the side.

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables — and a variety of colors — also will provide you with the most nutrients.

“If people could eat three col-ors a day, that would make a huge impact on their overall health,” said Allen. Your daily goal should be 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables.

To reach that goal, start the day with a fruit-packed smoothie, reach for crunchy vegetables instead of chips for easy snacking or make grilled fruit kebabs for dessert.

For more healthful eating choices, go to www.Choose MyPlate.gov.

septeMber/OctOber

SEEk ouT SupERfoodS

Simply put, superfoods give you more bang for your nutri-tional buck.

“These are foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals — biologi-cally active compounds that pro-tect cells from damage that leads to aging, disease and cancer,” said Gabbard.

Here are some superfoods you can add to your diet: Fatty fish such as salmon

and sardines contain omega-3s. This can lower your heart disease risk and help arthritis. Green tea contains antioxi-

dants that have been shown to fight cancer. Blueberries contain phyto-

flavinoids, antioxidants, potas-sium and vitamin C. They can

lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. Dark, leafy greens such as

spinach and kale contain vitamin A, iron and omega-3s. They have been shown to lower the risk of cancer.

“When it comes to fruits and vegetables, pick vibrant colors,” Kalchbrenner said. “The deeper the color, the more nutrients it contains.”

Find more cancer-fighting foods at AICR.org (the website for the American Institute for Cancer Research).

nOveMber/DeceMber

know youR fATSMost people who grab fat-free

versions of the foods they love think they are making healthier choices. Not so, says Kalch-brenner.

“We need some fat in our diet to absorb vitamins and keep us satisfied,” she said. “The key is eating the right kinds.”

Too much saturated and trans fats, like those found in beef, cheese and margarine, can raise your risk of heart disease by increasing cholesterol levels.

Instead, substitute these fats for heart-healthy polyunsatu-rated and monounsaturated fats, such as those found in fish, nuts, seeds and liquid vegetable oils. According to the American Heart Association, making the switch can actually lower cho-lesterol levels.

“Read the nutrition label,” said Kalchbrenner. “Steer clear of the words ‘hydrogenated’ or ‘partially hydrogenated.’ This is code for trans fats.”

Go to Health.gov for links to eating plans, shopping lists and more.

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endocrinoloGy

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TRiBUNE MEDiCAL DiRECTORY 2010TRiBUNE MEDiCAL DiRECTORY 2012Westlake Family Physicians, Pc5623 W. 19th StreetGreeley, CO Phone: (970) 353-9011Fax: (970) 353-9135Professionals: Richard Budensiek, D.O.; Jacqueline Bearden, MD; Janis McCall, MD;Angela Mills, MD Frank Morgan, MD;David Pols, D.O. www.bannerhealth.com

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gastRoenteRology

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TRiBUNE MEDiCAL DiRECTORY 2012orthopedics

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physical therapyhope therapy center(Formerly North Colorado Therapy Center)2780 28th AvenueGreeley, CO 80634Phone: (970)339-0011Website: www.GCIinc.orgProfessionals: Chris Denham, PT; Kryste Haas, OT;Kathie Hertzke, PTA;Moni Kohlhoff, PT;Alex Luksik, PTA;Jeanne Rabe, PT;Melissa Richardson, PT; Howard Belon, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

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Professionals: Daniel J. Hatch, D.P.M. Mike D. Vaardahl, D.P.M.

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prosthetics & orthotics

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rehaBilitation

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Banner rehaBilitationPhone: (970)350-6160

peakView Medical center5881 W. 16th St.Greeley, CO 80634Phone: (970)313-2775Fax: (970)313-2777

skin carekecias skin care @ center for woMen’s health1715 61st AvenueGreeley, CO Phone: (970)336-1500 Professinal: Kecia Doll, Licensed Esthetician

skilled care/rehaB

Bonell Good saMaritan708 22nd StreetGreeley, CO 80631Phone: (970)352- 6082Fax: (970)356-7970Website: www.good-sam.com

Grace pointe1919 68th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634Phone: (970) 304-1919Website: www.gracepointegreeley.com

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unc speech lanGuaGepatholoGy clinicGunter Hall, Room 0330 Greeley, CO 80639Phone: (970)351-2012/TTYFax: (970)351-1601Web Site: www.unco.edu/NHS/asls/clinic.htmProfessionals: Lynne Jackowiak, M.S., CCC-SLPJulie Hanks, Ed.DPatty Walton, M.A., CCC-SLPMark Guiberson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

sports Medicine

Mountain Vista orthopaedics 5890 W. 13th Street, Suite 101Greeley, COPhone: (970)348-0020Fax: (970)348-0044Web Site: www.bannerhealth.comProfessionals: Randy M. Bussey, MDDaniel Heaston, MDThomas Pazik, MDShelly Remley, PA-CKelly R. Sanderford, MDSteven Sides, MDLinda Young, MDnorth colorado sports Medicine1801 16th StreetGreeley, COPhone: (970)392-2496

speech lanGuaGe patholoGy

Banner rehaBilitation center1801 16th StreetGreeley, COPhone: (970)350-6160Fax: (970)378-3858

surGery General & trauMa

Bariatric surGery (ncMc)1800 15th Street, Suite 200Greeley, CO 80631Phone: (970)378-4433866-569-5926Fax: (970)378-4440Professionals: Michael W. Johnell, MD

surGery western states Burn center (ncMc)1801 16th StreetGreeley, CO 80631Phone: (970)350-6607Fax: (970)350-6306Professionals: Gail Cockrell, MD Cleon W. Goodwin, MD BURN

surGical associates of Greeley pc(ncMc)1800 15th St. Suite 210 Greeley, CO Phone: (970)352-8216Toll Free: 1-888-842-4141Professionals: Lisa Burton, M.D.;Michael Harkabus, M.D.; Jason Ogren, M.D.;Samuel Saltz, D.O.; Robert Vickerman, M.D.

urGent care

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uroloGy

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Veins

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