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Did You Know?
Singing Reduces Stress
Singing in a choir for an hour reduces stress hor- mones, boosts immune pro- teins, eases stress, and improves mood in people with cancer, according to a new study. Those benefits may help the body fight se- rious illness.
“This is the first time it’s been demonstrated that the immune system can be af- fected by singing,” said re- searcher Ian Lewis, PhD. He added that the finds “could enhance the way we support people with cancer in the future.”
Hidden Benefits
Sweet Salad News
The health of our digestive system depends on a varied mix of “good” bacteria. Sugars from leafy green vegetables play a major role in maintaining that mix, according to a new study. “Every time we eat leafy green vegetables we consume signifi-
cant amounts of (sulfo- quinovose) sugars, which are used as an energy source by good gut bacteria,” said Ethan God- dard-Borger, PhD. The good bacteria limit the ability of un- healthy microbes to colonize the gut.
Active Older Adults Have Lots Of Health And Wellness Options In July
Produce Aisle
Go Mango
Mangoes are good sources of Vitamin C and beta carotene. Nutrients such as gallic acid and gal- lotannins in the fruit may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. New research shows that these and other antioxidant nutri-
ents are “bioavailable” in sufficient amounts from eat- ing mangoes.
Spiritual Healing
We hear a lot about the power of mindfulness medi- tation and similar strategies for dealing with stress and self-control. But what about prayer? Does it convey simi- lar benefits?
There is quite a bit of re- search focused on the differ- ent ways that people use
prayer to cope with a variety of psychological and physical health challenges notes Clay Routledge, PhD, who teaches psychology at North Dakota State University.
Writing on the Psychology Today website, Dr. Rout- ledge discussed studies that showed how prayer can boost people’s will power and feelings of forgiveness, reduce aggressive responses to anger or provocation, and aid in coping with stress. He also said couples who pray together show increased feel- ings of unity and trust.
Prayer Boosts
Willpower,
Forgiveness
Hillsborough County Aging Services offers a vari- ety of activities for adults age 50 and over. Visit Hillsbor- oughCounty.org/
Aging to view activity cal- endars and additional center information, or cal Aging Services at (813) 272-5250.
SNAP Assistance
In partnership with the National Council on Aging, Aging Services will provide information and assistance for seniors to apply for Sup- plemental Nutrition Assis- tance Program (SNAP – formerly Food Stamps). Con-
tact Maria Bridgewater at (813) 635-8066 for more in- formation.
Oaks at Riverview Senior Center 101 East Kirby Street (813) 272-6829
-July1stat1p.m.–Inde- pendence Day Celebration (pre registration required).
-July5that1p.m.–Well- ness: Healthy Meals on a Budget with Wellness staff.
-July13that12:15p.m.– Arm Chair Summer Cruise to China.
-July15th at10a.m.–Dis- cussion: If You Are Seasoned
– * * * Remembering Old Time Remedies and Tradi- tions.
Progress Village Nutrition Dining Center 8701 Progress Boulevard (813) 671-7773
- July 6th at Noon – Well- ness: Healthy Meals on a Budget with Wellness staff.
- July 13th at 11 a.m. – Mock Trial with Judge Judy -July14th at10a.m.–Cin- ema Day: Courageous (re-
freshments call to RSVP)
- July 15th at Noon – Well- ness: UV Rays Eye Safety
with Wellness staff.
Snack Attack
Obesity Watch: Limit Chips, Soda
Potato chips are one of the most obesity–promoting foods for young people to consume. That’s the conclu- sion of Eric Finkelsein, PhD, who led a recent study to determine which foods are most likely to cause weight gain among children and teens.
The researchers singled out these foods as well:
- Fat spreads such as but-
the manner in which certain foods are prepared may be the key. For example, un- coated chicken and fish were not linked to obesity, nor were boiled or mashed pota- toes without oil.
And liquid calories ap- peared to be more obesity- promoting than calories from solid food because they are less likely to satisfy hunger.
The study, which included more than 4,600 kids, linked 30 minutes of physical activ- ity per day with healthy weight levels, and found that whole grains and high-fiber cereals promoted weight loss.
ter or margarine. - Breaded or chicken or fish.
- French fries
coated
- Processed meats
- Refined grains such as white bread
- Desserts, sweets and soda.
The study suggests that
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