Sources of Good Health

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Craig H. Blakely, dean at the School of Rural Public Health at Texas A&M University, has been named dean of the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences. U of L has a role in rural health in Western Kentucky, overseeing the Area Health Education Centers in the region.

Blakely, who has a Ph.D. and a master's in public health, has researched and published extensively regarding access to care and rural health. His research has focused on under-served expectant mothers and juvenile delinquents, and includes substance-abuse prevention and community-based change. Blakely has also evaluated major initiatives such as a school-based prevention program targeting at-risk youth.

Blakely�s expertise will be invaluable in tackling issues like obesity, access to care, disease management and much more, said Dr. David L. Dunn, U of L's executive vice president for health affairs. Blakely�s appointment is effective April 1 and is subject to approval by the U of L Board of Trustees. He replaces Richard Clover, who has led the school for 10 years.

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Princess Health and Childhood obesity is linked to more immediate health problems than doctors formerly realized.Princessiccia

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While a plethora of research on childhood obesity has linked it to long-term health problems, a new UCLA study focuses on the condition's more proximate consequences, showing that obese children are at a greater risk for immediate health problems than previously thought. That's important for Kentucky, which ranks poorly in many health measures and is third highest in child obesity. (Photo by Tara Kaprowy)

"This study paints a comprehensive picture of childhood obesity, and we were surprised to see just how many conditions were associated with childhood obesity," said lead author Dr. Neal Halfon, a professor of pediatrics, public health and public policy at UCLA.

Compared to kids who are not overweight, the study found that obese children have nearly twice the risk of having three or more reported medical, mental or developmental conditions. Specific medical conditions included bone, joint and muscle problems; asthma; allergies; headaches; and ear infections. Obese children also reported a greater tendency toward emotional and behavioral problems, higher rates of grade repetition, missed school days and other school problems, ADHD, conduct disorder, depression, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.

The study provides the first comprehensive national profile of associations between weight status and a broad set of associated health conditions, a UCLA release said. Halfon said these findings should serve as a wake-up call to physicians, parents and teachers, who should be better informed of the risk for health conditions associated with childhood obesity. (Read more)

Friday, 11 January 2013

Princess Health and Stress-Relief With ZUMBA�. Princessiccia

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How to get rid of stress with ZUMBA� Fitness?

Managing stress and relieving the symptoms of workplace stress can be accomplished by having a regular exercise routine. Regular and consistent exercise will not only alleviate stress but will also contribute to overall health and a feeling of well being.

Causes of Stress

Stress is an every day occurrence for most people. There are exams to be written, deadlines to keep, rush hour traffic to negotiate and so on. Most of these so called "external" factors that cause stress can't be avoided. If they can't be avoided, then exposure to stress needs to be managed by avoiding situations that will cause stress as much as possible. Limit the risk, so to speak. If that can't be done, then manage the body's reaction to stress so as to handle stress and anxiety better.

Coping with stress and the effects of stress need not be complicated or expensive. A simple program of regular exercise is all it takes to reduce stress related health problems. Exercise can even eliminate some of the so called "internal" causes of stress, which are related to one's frame of mind and outlook on life.

How Exercise Relieves Stress and Anxiety

Exercise essentially burns away the chemicals like cortisol and norepinephrine that cause stress. At the same time, vigorous exercise releases endorphins into the system. Endorphins are morphine-like hormones that are responsible for the feeling of elation, or well being that distance runners get from running. Other chemicals like dopamine and serotonin are also released in the brain during exercise. Together, these give a feeling of safety and security that contributes to off-setting some of the "internal" causes of stress, such as uncertainty, pessimism and negative self-talk.

To benefit from exercise, it needs to be regular. Exercise needs to be part of a daily routine. Instead of working during lunch, why not take the time to go for a brisk walk, a run or work out at a gym? Exercise will reduce stress and reducing stress can increase productivity.

Since exercise reduces stress chemically, it can also have a meditative effect during sustained cardiovascular work outs. The rhythmic running on the open road or treadmill can relax and clear the mind. Clearing the mind allows for a fresh approach to perplexing and stressful problems.

Regular exercise also impacts on the way you feel about yourself. For example, if clothes fit comfortably and your body is toned due to regular exercise, you feel good about yourself. If you feel good about yourself, your self confidence is given a boost and stress due to feelings of inadequacy is reduced as a result. It will not only make you healthier but regular exercise will also cut down on stress and anxiety and their associated symptoms.

To book your place for our stress-relieving ZUMBA� Fitness class, CLICK HERE

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/028727_exercise_anxiety.html#ixzz2HfYJnEEX

Monday, 7 January 2013

Princess Health andSINGLETS ARE IN!.Princessiccia

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The new H+P Singlets are in, and they look sweet!

$35 each

Request yours today: seandelanghe@gmail.com

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Princess Health and2013 Beginner Run Group!.Princessiccia

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Our next beginner run group is about to start! Let us help you reach your fitness goals for the 2013 season!

E-Mail: gillianwillard@gmail.com for details

Friday, 7 December 2012

Princess Health and What Is Stress?. Princessiccia

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We hear or use the word daily, we feel stressed or have friends who feel stressed. Marketing professionals sell products offering 'stress relief' and people jump to buy these products with the hope to have a stress-free life.

What is stress?

Definition from thefreedictionary.com:

"A mentally or emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition occurring in response to adverse external influences and capable of affecting physical health, usually characterized by increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability, and depression."

Let's face the truth: We feel stressed when we are in a situation we don't like and we think or feel that we have no control over it. We are the effect of something (lack of money, work overload, antisocial boss etc.) and have a constant stone in our stomach. Even more than that, we cannot sleep, we have no patience with our family, our friends, ourselves.

Stress is getting bigger and bigger and we start living inside of it. Does it sound familiar?

What can you do?

First things first: You should change that situation which causes you stress.

Easy to say it? I know. It is always easier to say it than to do it.

The problem is that when stressed, we feel less and less capable of doing things that would actually help us getting rid of stress. It is a vicious circle, unless you decide to get out of it.

When we are stressed, we feel like not in the mood to meet our friends, we feel like not having time for relaxing, we feel too stressed to do some exercise. And therefore we dig deeper and deeper in the pit called stress...

How can we step out of it?

We have to find activities which make us to forget totally of the stressful situation. Even if only for an hour. Once we manage to forget about it, we managed to get out of it for a short while, not living inside of it any more. And once you are not inside of it, you can see more clearly and you can make rational decisions about changing the situation, not just temporarily forgetting about it.

But in order to change it, we have to step out of it first. To see the whole thing from outside, relaxed and full of energy. Go and do it now! Read a book, dance, run, unwind for an hour! Then you will be able to take the responsible and rational decision to get rid of stress in your life.

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Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Princess Health andSanta Pursuit.Princessiccia

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Health and Performance finished off the 2012 season with the inaugural Santa Pursuit 5K put on by the Waterloo Running Series.

The event was a huge success for everybody who ran.
Click here for full results from the race.
Click here for a full race recap.

The team had a great time, and actually produced some pretty impressive results along the way. Here are our favourite pictures of some of our runners in action!