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Independent Living Considered a Top Priority Among SeniorsMay 22nd, 2015 at 2:32 pm by timigustafson
Every day, roughly 10,000 members of the Baby Boomer generation – those born between 1946 and 1964 – reach the official retirement age of 65. Many will continue to enjoy a high level of physical and mental health and be better off in multiple aspects than preceding generations. But a growing number will suffer from steep decline and be plagued by debilitating illnesses, some of which could have been prevented in time.
One of the most dramatic consequences of age-related deterioration is loss of independence, and it is more feared by seniors than almost any other outcome. For many, even an untimely death seems preferable to becoming beholden to others, according to surveys.
Not only do most older adults not want to become a burden to their loved ones, nearly all – 90 percent of respondents to polls – plan to live out their days in their own homes instead of entering a retirement facility.
"Aging in place," as it is now widely called, is particularly popular among seniors who cherish the lifestyle they have become accustomed to and wish to maintain for as long as possible. Besides staying indefinitely within one's four walls, it also includes being able to move around safely in neighborhoods and communities as well as having access to vital resources such as food outlets, public transportation, day-to-day services, places of entertainment, etc.
The concept has also given birth to a fast-growing industry that caters to these exact needs and desires. According to a new report by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, an advocacy group with focus on community building, eliminating obstacles and breaking down barriers that tend to isolate older citizens are important first steps for an aging population's ongoing participating in communal life. Efforts to make urban and suburban surroundings more senior-friendly – for example by facilitating greater walkability – can benefit members of all ages and should therefore be universally embraced, the report suggests.
On the other hand, as critics have pointed out, staying put for as long as possible may not always be the best option. The prospect of ending up in an assisted-living establishment, separated from loved ones and surrounded by strangers, is so repulsive to some people that they would rather rot away in their own place before accepting much-needed help, says Dr. Steven M. Golant, a professor of gerontology at the University of Florida.
Despite their advanced age, older people tend to overestimate their strength and ability to cope with everyday challenges on their own. Some of it may have to do with the messages we receive in the media about aging and how much better we all fare compared to our forbearers. It makes some folks feel close to invincible when that is definitely not the case.
The whole "aging-in-place" model is probably being oversold, Dr. Golant argues. It may be a profitable idea for home healthcare providers, builders specializing in home modifications for senior residents, financial institutions offering reverse mortgages, etc. But it is not a one-fits all solution for an aging generation.
"There are many downsides to the aging-in-place experience," he adds. "Obviously there's a good side. […] But older people are a really diverse lot. Their ability to count on family members is very variable. Their ability to cope with their declines and their losses in health and people is very variable. So to suggest indiscriminately that aging in place is good for everyone is an irresponsible position to take."
On the upside, one might add, it is also welcome news that living independently at any age has become easier in many ways, including through technological innovations and improved services. As everyone else, today's seniors have countless opportunities to stay connected and get assistance if needed. Food can be ordered online, as can transportation and most other services. All this can secure a large degree of independence. What it cannot do is to overcome loneliness and isolation, which unfortunately are also part of aging for so many…
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Facing the Facts of Childhood ObesityMay 13th, 2015 at 3:13 pm by timigustafson
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise worldwide, we are now approaching the level of a major public health crisis. While that is common knowledge among experts, the alarming news doesn't seem to reach millions upon millions of parents who keep overfeeding their offspring with unhealthy meals and fattening treats. In fact, many of those whose children have been diagnosed as overweight or obese insist that there is nothing wrong with a little chubbiness at a young age.
A recent study published in the medical journal Childhood Obesity found that most parents perceived their kids' weight as "about right," even when there was ample evidence to the contrary.
For the study, which was conducted by the New York University Langone Medical Center, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), involving thousands of children between 1988 and 1994, and again between 2007 and 2012.
According to the findings, 95 to 97 percent of parents of overweight boys, and 88 to 93 percent of parents of overweight girls thought their kids were within a normal weight range. And although many children in the later study were significantly heavier than in the earlier one, the parental perception did not noticeably change.
The study results are of particular concern because eating habits tend to form early in life and parents have the greatest influence on young children's eating behavior. But when parents adhere to poor diets themselves or are ignorant about the nutritional needs of their little ones, the consequences can be dire. Eating disorders that develop during childhood can lead to a number of diet-related diseases, which can continue and potentially worsen in adolescence and adulthood.
One of the problems we're facing is that many parents compare their own children to other kids in deciding whether they are overweight, instead of consulting with pediatricians or using science-backed growth charts. They rather look to neighbors and peers as the standard, according to Dustin Duncan, ScD, an assistant professor at the Department of Population Health at NYU School of Medicine and lead author of the study report.
Another issue is that children with weight problems often find themselves stigmatized, which makes it even harder to address those constructively. Parents will be hesitant to add to the embarrassment young ones already feel by signaling their disapproval, explains David L. Katz, MD, the director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center and editor-in-chief of the Childhood Obesity journal. Oftentimes, this results in parents ignoring the long-term consequences before it's too late.
The best approach to fighting childhood obesity, experts say, is educating the adults in the household. They are supposed to decide what kinds of food are purchased, what portion sizes are served, and how many meals and snacks are made available throughout the day. If they lead by example, their youngsters will follow suit – and everyone will benefit.
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Lessons in Positive ThinkingMay 9th, 2015 at 3:13 pm by timigustafson
For most of my career as a dietitian and health counselor I have paid much attention to the deficiencies in my clients' diet and lifestyle choices and how these could be changed for the better. Over the years, however, I began focusing more on what went right in their lives and how their strengths could be utilized in order to overcome their weaknesses. You may say I applied (unknowingly) what is now known as "positive psychology."
When I say, "what went right in their lives," I do not necessarily mean whether they were successful at their work, were financially secure, or had stable marriages and relationships – although these may be important aspects as well – but rather, on a more intimate level, whether they had a sense of self-esteem, fulfillment, gratitude, purpose, and looked optimistically to the future.
This is in fact what practitioners of positive psychology are also most interested in. Their goal is to overcome existing negative thinking styles, mainly by fostering positive ones. They try to achieve this by having their clients recall pleasant past experiences, build on advantageous traits and characteristics, cultivate supportive relationships, and so forth. The desired end result is what proponents call "living the good life," which, again, is not simply to be equated with material wealth.
The "good life" is happy, engaged, and meaningful. To realize it, one must mobilize inherent strengths, thereby increasing positive emotions while decreasing negative ones, according to Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of several best-selling self-help books who is widely credited as one of the founders and early developers of positive psychology as its own academic branch.
Traditional psychology has almost always been concerned with mental and emotional disorders and malfunctions and ways to treat them, he explains. By contrast, positive psychology adds an important emphasis on the human potential for building and maintaining highly functional and constructive lives.
A number of distinct theories have entered this relatively new field lately. Some focus on basic emotions like joy and happiness, others on the human capacity to create purpose and meaning. The ability to blissfully immerse oneself in one's work, to flourish while encountering challenges, or to stay resilient in the face of adversity – these are all elements that can contribute to a person's well-being and are worthy of further exploration.
And the positive effects are not limited to the mind but benefit the body as well. Plenty of research has already shown that a positive attitude can be enormously advantageous for good health, and even longevity. One study from the Netherlands found that heart disease patients who maintained a generally optimistic outlook were able to slow down the progress of their illness and extend their life expectancy by several years.
Of course, the reason why some people continue to thrive while others quickly succumb in similar situations is still a mystery. However, clearly distinguishable ways of thinking seem to make at least some difference that can determine outcomes.
And no doubt, in my own work as a health counselor, I have also reaped the benefits from seeing the glass more often as half-full than half-empty. And because optimism tends to be contagious, there lies some healing power for my clients in that, too.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®, which is available on her blog and at amazon.com. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D." (www.timigustafson.com).
Food and Wine Pairing Made Perfectly SimpleApril 29th, 2015 at 3:26 pm by timigustafson
You have guests over for dinner. You are confident about your cooking (or caterer) but less sure about what drinks to serve. Or, you are at a business lunch or company retreat and want to make a good impression. Or, how about going out to a fine restaurant on a first date? Wine is usually the obvious choice, but how do you know what to select, especially if there are several meal courses involved?
Admittedly, too much ado is sometimes being made about matching the right wines with specific foods, which can be intimidating and unnecessarily off-putting. Some critics say there is a ridiculous amount of snobbery around wine to begin with, and all the talk of what goes with what is no exception. While there may be some truth to that, it is also a fact that a well-chosen wine does indeed have the ability to enhance the enjoyment of almost any dining experience.
The legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi is credited with saying that "Fine wine can turn a good meal into a feast." Those who had the privilege to meet this icon of vinification (myself included) know that he lived his life with the intent to prove his point.
Although, I'm not an authority on wine by any stretch of the imagination, I like an occasional glass with my favorite eats, and after having spent many years visiting wine regions around the world, I do appreciate what I've been able to learn along the way.
The best formula for successful food and wine pairing I've ever come across was offered by the famed wine writer Tom Stevenson.
"There is only one golden rule when you are selecting a wine to accompany a dish," he writes. "The more delicately flavored the dish, the more delicate the wine should be, whereas fuller-flavored foods can take fuller-flavored wines. It's as simple as that."
Of course, this rule is extremely flexible, depending on personal tastes and preferences as well as multiple other factors. An often recommended approach is to start out with something you already know and like. If you are unfamiliar with a certain culinary creation, it won't do you much good to combine it with a wine you've never tasted either. You may encounter some exotic specialty, but how do you know which wine(s) make the experience complete? Of course you can follow expertly advice, but in most cases, it makes more sense to go with a conventional pairing until you're ready to experiment and further explore.
For absolute novices, it may initially suffice to learn how to keep reds and whites apart. The basic guidelines hereto are that red meat (including big game) goes well with red wine, while salads, most seafood, and poultry are best matched with white varietals. You may also be interested in finding out which wines can be enjoyed on their own, as aperitifs or dessert drinks. Here too, the options are plentiful.
Let me add one quick remark about the quality of the wines you should order or purchase. Generally speaking, as with your food, the wines you enjoy are almost always the right ones. Similarly to Stevenson's advice on delicacy, you may wish to consider matching elaborate meals with more complex wines, and conversely, simpler dishes with something easier.
In any case, you should never get seduced by overpriced wine lists, ratings and reviews by self-appointed authorities or niche publications, or any other party keen on selling you a product you know little or nothing about. Instead, follow your own desires, perhaps even instincts, and don't allow yourself to feel pressured or hurried. So what if you make mistakes here and there. Nobody is born a sommelier. The fun lies in all the experiences you can have, and there is no telling what discoveries may come your way.
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Not One 'Plus Size' Fits AllApril 23rd, 2015 at 1:20 pm by timigustafson
When it comes to treating weight problems, even experts believe that similar methods can be applied almost universally: Put your patients on a diet, have them engage in regular exercise, and, if all else fails, recommend some surgical procedure. What gets rarely looked at are the differences between overweight individuals that may have led to their unhealthy weight gain in the first place. Only one such study has recently been published, and the results are eye-opening.
For the study, scientists from the universities of Sheffield, England, Harvard, United States, and Toronto, Canada, analyzed medical data of over 4,000 overweight or obese men and women in terms of common and distinguishing characteristics. In the end, they came up with six 'categories' or 'types' that helped them better understand their subjects' eating behaviors and lifestyle choices.
The first group was identified as "heavy drinking males" whose excessively high alcohol intake resulted in weight problems. Getting members of this category to limit their consumption of alcoholic beverages would obviously be an important step toward successful weight control.
The second group, named "younger healthy females," consisted of women who were generally healthy except for their weight issues. Eating patterns and exercise levels were viewed as largely acceptable but were interspersed with bouts of binge eating and occasional heavy drinking, which, again, contributed to weight gain. Remedies hereto would be similar to their male counterparts.
A third type was called "the affluent and healthy elderly," seniors who enjoyed retirement life a bit too much and paid the price with an unhealthily expanding waistline. Tuning it down a little would be the appropriate strategy.
Another group of older individuals was diagnosed with one or more chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, in addition to being overweight. Those "physically sick but otherwise happy" people were often unaware of how their weight aggravated their other ills. Counseling with the aim of diet and lifestyle changes could lead to major improvements in such cases.
Mental dysfunctions like anxiety and depression were also found to be increasingly damaging to people as they grew older. The "unhappy, anxious middle-aged," as the researchers named this group, often showed a close connection between their inner feelings and their outer appearance, especially in terms of weight. As psychological disorders oftentimes manifest themselves physically, equal attention must be paid to both the roots and symptoms before any progress can be hoped for.
Lastly, the research team focused on those whom they found in the "poorest health." The prevalence of weight problems and chronic illnesses was especially high in this group, and eating and lifestyle patterns were predictably dismal. Overweight and obese patients of this type require intensive care and should be treated with the most effective methods. Because of the severity of the health conditions typically found in this category, the researchers saw here justification for the clinical weight loss approaches now widely in use.
Obviously, attempts like these to find patterns in complex phenomena have their limits. There might be numerous additional factors leading to weight gain that have not received enough attention in this particular study. But its central take-away is that the overweight and obese are not a homogenous part of the population with the same health needs, says Dr. Mark Green of Sheffield University, the lead author of the study report, in a press release about his findings. If we don't come up with better solutions and more customized, or as he calls it "bespoke," forms of treatment, we will continue to fail serving those who need our help most.
As a dietitian and health counselor, I couldn't agree more. After all, that is what one-on-one counseling entails. But, unfortunately, the system is not set up for this sort of effort. For instance, health insurance companies favor short-term treatments like weight loss surgery over open-ended approaches, including diet and lifestyle coaching. We can only hope that studies like this will eventually bring a different view to the agenda.
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Restaurant Food, a Likely Culprit in Spreading Heart Disease Among Younger Adults, Study FindsApril 17th, 2015 at 2:06 pm by timigustafson
Eating out is generally considered a pleasurable experience, not least because of its convenience. Busy lifestyles as well as lack of cooking skills and amenities make it an easy choice for many working-age adults to let others take care of their nutritional needs. Unfortunately, not being in charge of your own food preparation can prove hazardous for your health in the long run.
For example, a new study from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore showed for the first time a direct link between eating meals away from home and hypertension, a.k.a. high blood pressure.
Hypertension is considered a risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and stroke, all of which are among today's leading causes of death.
Even young adults were found to suffer from pre-hypertension or full-fledged hypertension if they ate out on several days a week. In fact, just one weekly restaurant visit was associated with a six percent increase in risk of pre-hypertension. The researchers involved in the study advised especially younger males to have their blood pressure checked regularly and, if necessary, modify their eating behavior.
Although this particular study focused mainly on young Asian adults, the warnings should be heeded worldwide. It is estimated that hypertension affects about one in three Americans to various degrees, based on statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Only half of all patients diagnosed with the disease have their condition under control through medication as well as diet and lifestyle changes, the agency says.
Almost 30 percent of what causes hypertension is attributed to excessive dietary sodium (salt). Processed foods, which are widely used in restaurants like fast food places and other low-cost eateries, are notorious for high sodium contents.
Although consumers have shown greater interest in reducing their salt intake in recent years, and some restaurant chains have pledged to cut back on salt use, there is still not enough progress to make a noticeable difference. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer advocacy group, too many food outlets are making it hard for their patrons to identify how much sodium they are getting with their meals. Items that don't even taste salty can nevertheless have sodium levels that exceed recommended limits.
Eating out on a regular basis makes it difficult for people to control their salt intake because they don't know how the food was prepared. And many fast food and fast-casual restaurants don't monitor the quality of their ingredients, since they often only assemble their meals instead of making them from scratch. So it's hard to make special requests for less salt use in these places, explains Sarah Krieger, a registered dietitian, professional chef, and media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Still, patrons should be able to ask questions and navigate around the worst pitfalls, she says.
Preferably patronize locally owned eateries where the food is mostly cooked to order. Avoid dressings, toppings, and sauces as much as possible, and stick to whole food items like fresh vegetable dishes and fruits, and go easy on cheese platters and desserts, she advises.
Of course, none of this will give you the kind of control you have in your own kitchen, but a little bit of awareness and caution when eating out can be a good first step.
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Look Back Once in a While – With GratitudeApril 9th, 2015 at 1:35 pm by timigustafson
All therapy is about change. Whether someone seeks professional advice or follows a self-help program, the underlying assumption is always that something is wrong and needs fixing. In my line of work, as a health counselor, it's usually about diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, etc. that could be improved upon.
But when I find myself coaching clients how to overcome their shortcomings, I often wonder why there is so little attention being paid to what is right and works well in their lives already. Shouldn't we all be encouraged to draw more often from our strengths rather than constantly be reminded of our weaknesses? Isn't there anything that's good enough to learn from and build on? Why not look back on occasion and appreciate what we have already accomplished and what we have been successful at?
Questions like these, of course, go to the heart of what has become known as the power of positive thinking, or positive psychology, and its potential influence on health outcomes, both physical and mental. The very idea that looking at life with a greater sense of optimism, appreciation, and gratitude could enhance a person's well-being in multiple ways has become increasingly accepted among health experts, and was widely popularized by the work of psychologists like Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis, and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami who both have done extensive research on the subject.
In their combined research, they found that evoking feelings of gratitude can help people develop other positive emotions that, in turn, can be instrumental in their dealings with issues like weight control, stress management, or relational problems.
Another leader in the field of positive psychology, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center, successfully pioneered many psychological intervention methods to treat patients with clinical depression.
In tests conducted by Emmons and McCullough, participants who were asked to focus on their daily misgivings and irritations fared much worse in terms of overall well-being than their counterparts who directed their attention mostly on pleasant experiences. The differences were not just of emotional nature but extended demonstratively to physical symptoms and conditions as well.
Cultivating a grateful and appreciative attitude can be advantageous in almost any situation. People with a positive disposition tend to cope more efficiently and constructively with life's daily challenges. It's like they are getting a boost from a source deep within that gives them greater strength and resilience.
Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more likely to take good care of their physical health and wellbeing, says Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" (William Morrow, 2014). They are motivated to maintain a health lifestyle and get regular medical check-ups because they value themselves, she says.
The fact is that it doesn't really take great efforts to reach the point where a positive outlook becomes natural. Simply ask yourself a few questions by the end of your day, suggests Lindsay Holmes who writes for Huffington Post's "GPS for the Soul" – e.g. What did I learn today? How do I feel about what happened or did not happen? What can I do better tomorrow? Where am I in my pursuit of my goals? Be encouraged about your advances, and forgiving with your setbacks. Making this a habit will not only foster a generally more optimistic perspective but also lead to greater success and fulfillment in the long run.
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Growing Inequality in Health and Life Expectancy Between NationsApril 4th, 2015 at 3:57 pm by timigustafson
April 7 is World Health Day, an annual event sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote greater awareness of global health issues. Conferences and activities all over the world address diverse topics like life expectancy, infant mortality, spread of diseases, access to clean drinking water, healthcare infrastructure, to mention a few. This year's main focus is on the growing threat of foodborne illnesses.
Life expectancy, in particular, has long been considered a leading indicator for progress or decline of public health, and many changes have taken place in this regard over time. However, the gap between the richest and poorest parts of the world in terms of health status and longevity remains wide and may not significantly narrow in the foreseeable future. For example, most African populations still fall many years short behind their European and North American counterparts.
An outlier turns out to be Qatar, which is now rated the healthiest country in the world, followed by Norway and Switzerland. Why Qatar? Although this relatively small country with a population of just over 2 million has no national healthcare system, easy and affordable access to medical services seems one of the distinguishing factors. With more than three physicians per 1,000 people, the country is better staffed with healthcare professionals than most others. By comparison, the United States has less than two and a half doctors per 1000 inhabitants, while Canada has about two.
Yet, the US is well known for having the highest medical expenditures in the world. According to Forbes, the annual per capita spending on healthcare here is well over $8,000. Canada spends a bit more than half as much.
What do Americans get in return for that kind of money? Unfortunately, a lot less than one would expect. Among 10 of the most developed countries, the US comes in dead last, behind Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most European nations.
The most striking deficiencies are related to a convoluted healthcare system that is less efficient and less affordable for large parts of the population.
Inequality is a particularly pressing problem. According to the report on healthcare spending and based on data by the WHO, the US ranks clearly last on measures of equal access to healthcare.
"Americans with below-average incomes were much more likely than their counterparts in other countries to report not visiting a physician when sick; not getting a recommended test, treatment, or follow-up care; or not filling a prescription or skipping doses when needed because of costs. On each of these indicators, one third or more lower-income adults in the US said they went without needed care because of costs," it said in the report.
By contrast, Canada was generally lauded for its universal healthcare system but also faulted for its high costs as well as timeliness and efficiency of care. High marks were given to Australia for quality and cost efficiency.
To turn things around, WHO experts recommend that policymakers in the respective healthcare systems combat first today's fastest spreading health threats like lifestyle-related chronic diseases, a.k.a. non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease, largely through preventive measures like reducing tobacco use and dietary improvements.
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Social Isolation Is Becoming an Epidemic Health Threat, Experts WarnMarch 25th, 2015 at 11:50 am by timigustafson
Lack of social connections can be as harmful to people's well-being as suffering from diseases, stress, or poverty, and can even reduce life expectancy. Loneliness and isolation are not only on the rise among the elderly but growing parts of the general population as well. Paradoxically, neither the Internet nor social media – designed to promote communication and connectedness – seem to be able to mitigate these trends, according to several recent studies on the importance of social interactions for good health.
Based on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, well over a quarter of all households in North America today consist of just one person.
Surveys by the PEW Research Center and others show large-scale shifts away from traditional settings like neighborhoods, voluntary associations, and public spaces that have long functioned as the dominant social networks. Some of this may contribute to both physical and mental health problems not recognized in this context before.
One study from Brigham Young University in Utah that analyzed millions of single-persons households in terms of health and lifespan found that those living on their own had an increased risk of dying prematurely of up to 32 percent over their counterparts who enjoyed a rich social life. The health threats of social disconnectedness are said to be comparable to those of obesity, smoking, or chronic stress.
Several other studies detected that feelings of loneliness and separation can raise stress hormones like cortisol, which in turn can lead to stroke and heart attack.
Mental health issues like age-related memory loss and dementia may also be exacerbated through social isolation and lack of interpersonal stimulation.
Despite our extensive communication infrastructure, we are now seeing the highest rates of people living alone and oftentimes more disconnected from their social environments than perhaps ever before, the Brigham Young researchers say.
Some experts argue that innovations like the Internet and social media are in fact partly responsible for the gradual disappearance of personal interactions. A study from Stanford University stipulates that the technological developments over the past decades may have improved our quality of life in many ways but also led to less desirable changes in our social behavior.
There are fewer and fewer interactions that require face-to-face contact, both for work and daily living, says Norman H. Nie, a professor of political science at the Stanford Institute for Quantitative Study of Society (SIQSS) that conducted the study.
"The world is more connected than ever before, but people spend less time in person with those they care about. With regards to social interactions, quantity has replaced quality," Nie warns.
With single people under the age of 65 representing the fastest growing household type and the dramatic changes in the ways we work and communicate with one another, it is imperative that we invent better social environments than those many of our contemporaries are currently finding themselves in, the Stanford study suggests.
While they are very real, the effects of loneliness are hard to gauge, though. People are hesitant to admit they need greater interaction with others, writes Jessica Olien of Slate magazine in an article on the subject.
"In a society that judges you based on how expansive your social networks appear, loneliness is difficult to fess up to. It feels shameful," she explains.
But, she says, "in terms of human interactions, the number of people we know is not the best measure. In order to be socially satisfied, we don't need all that many people. […] The key is in the quality, not the quantity of those people. We just need several on whom we can depend and who depend on us in return."
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No Need for Weight Gain When You're Away from HomeMarch 16th, 2015 at 3:30 pm by timigustafson
It's almost a foregone conclusion. Travel – for business or pleasure – likely results in unwanted weight gain, and not much can be done to avoid it.
True, once you venture outside your own kitchen, it gets harder to make optimally healthy choices, and who wants to constantly think about diet restrictions anyway, especially on vacation.
So, shall we just accept the inevitable and try to undo the damage after returning home, or is there a better way to stay on track regardless of the circumstances? I believe the latter is possible and deserves to be pursued.
Maintaining your weight is a realistic goal during your getaways, whether it's work- or vacation-related, says Dawn Jackson-Blatner, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and author of "The Flexitarian Diet" (McGraw-Hill, 2009).
While traveling may not be the best time to begin a weight loss regimen, it doesn't mean your good intentions and otherwise reasonably sound eating habits have to fall completely by the wayside the moment you leave home.
When you are on the road, you probably eat out a lot. But besides dining at restaurants, you can find other ways to exercise at least a bit of control over your eating pattern – for example by going to a grocery store and bringing your food back to your hotel room where you can keep items in the fridge or even cook small meals from scratch, if a small kitchen or microwave is available.
Being prepared often makes all the difference, says Kathleen M. Zelman of WebMD.
Whenever you travel, whether by plane, train, or automobile, bring a few healthy edibles along so you won't have to make do with whatever is available, she recommends. Don't wait until you become too ravenous, only to fall victim to the next temptation that comes your way, like fast food or snacks out of a vending machine.
Instead, make sure you eat a healthy breakfast that carries you through the day until you have a chance to eat a proper meal. For 'in-between' eating occasions, keep some high-quality, easy-to-pack foods on hand, such as nuts and dried fruit, to give you a quick boost if your energy level falls too low.
Also remember that even when you can finally relax at your destination, the opportunities to deviate from your regular diet are plentiful. Excuses like "It's happy hour," or, "I'm on vacation," easily lead to the assumption that, at least for the time being, anything goes.
Vacations are there to re-energize and refresh you, not to take a break from your health, says Zelman. Use the time when there are no demanding work schedules to fit in more health- and fitness-promoting activities than you normally can, she suggests.
For instance, you may want to stay at hotels that offer lots of facilities for exercise like well-equipped gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. Patronize only restaurants that accommodate your particular dietary needs and allow for modifications of ingredients and cooking techniques. Don't be shy to ask. Any professionally run kitchen should be able to satisfy reasonable requests of this kind.
The good news is that it has generally become much easier these days to find healthier options where they didn't exist before. Even cruise ship operators, once notorious enablers of gluttonous behavior, now offer countless wellness programs, including for weight loss, as well as menus designed to keep you from getting off course, but without making you feel deprived and left out of the fun.
If despite your best efforts you realize that you've failed in some ways, there is no need to get upset about it. First, find out how much extra weight you've actually put on. Perhaps you are just dealing with some minor weight fluctuations due to higher than usual sodium (salt) intake that causes you to retain more water in your body. If you have gained more than that, simply go back to your former eating habits and gradually shed the unwanted pounds.
What you shouldn't do in your remorse is to aggressively start dieting by restricting your calorie intake too extensively, warns Dr. Mike Roussell, author of "Your Naked Nutrition Guide." Radical diet changes like these can cause metabolic disturbances and even lead to serious eating disorders long-term, he says.
Of course, how successful you will be in maintaining your diet and fitness routine outside your home depends on many factors, not all of which are controllable or foreseeable. But the better prepared and the more proactive you are, the better you will fare, leaving you only with happy memories about your trips.
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Fender Jaguar vs. Fender Jazzmaster
Ive been using a red Fender Strat for the past year and Im ready for a new guitar to go along with my new pedals. Im torn between the Jag and the Jazzmaster and really want to know what the difference bewteen them is. Im looking for a larger bodied guitar and am trying to findout which one of the two has a larger scale body. Anyone able to help me? Please and thank you.
The Jazzmaster and the Jaguar have nearly identical bodies. There is a difference, but it is slight, and barely noticeable.
You want the Jazzmaster.... it has P90's...sort of.... you want the Jazzmaster....it may have a period......but then so do chicks..... you want the Jazzmaster....
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So do they have the same size scale? What is the difference sonically?
THe jazz is 25.5" the jag is 24" scale length.
If your talking about the japanese ones the pickups are identicle, just under different covers, i dont know about the MIMs, witht he AVs and properly made jag/jazz pups, the jag pups are surfy and twangy, the jazzes are a bit rounder and mellower.
The jazz sustains a little better. All the the harware is the same.
They use different electronics, different switching obviously, the jazzmaster has lower value pots so it isnt as bright.
The av and cij made jag/jazzs have a 7.5" radius. The MIMs and a few Japanese ones have 9.5". The 7.5" makes it kinda prone to choking out when bending higher up the fretboard, but much more comfy for chordy stuff.
There is a slight difference in body shape/size i hear the jazz is a little bigger, i didnt really notice when i tried.
Theyre both very comfy though, contours are perfect.
Yeah thats what prompted me to look them up is the comfort level is supposed to be great. Sounds like Im looking into a Jazzmaster. Do you know anything about the Blacktop Jazzmaster? I heard it has different pick-ups or something like that. Which one of the two did you enjoy better?
My local Guitar Center just got them (other guitar stores near me don't carry Fenders for some reason). They're super sexy. The sound is crazy awesome, the neck is basically a MIM Strat Profile (with the JM heel and Headstock, of course). The pickups are nice, not the best but still pretty good. The stock ones are a little mismatched, when you switch between the neck and bridge there is a noticeable change in volume.
From what I've heard, Fender has done little to fix the shallow string saddle problem. They've moved the tremolo unit closer to the bridge to improve the break angle, but this only sort of works for thicker strings and makes it impossible to install a buzzstop.
There is some confusion about how they are routed though, some reviewers say they are routed like a normal JM (with the switches and stuff), while others say they aren't. In reality, they are not routed for the switches that are a defining feature of the JM, but they are routed for a JM Pickup (which is absolutely nothing like a P-90 by the way) in the bridge.
Yeah same here, our music stores dont have much besides Gibsons and ESPs.lol So final question...is the Jazzmaster Blacktop HH worth the money?
1) It's HS, not HH
2) Yeah, most likely. You get a better range from the BT JM than the BT Jag (HH, basically an alder SG), but it depends on where you get it from. GC/Musician's Friend have them for ~$500 which is a good deal, but some places they go for $600+
OH! I had my tab on the Jag the whole time.lol 500 bucks is a ****ing nice price. I may be able to get a new guitar and a new pedal the way things are going. :D
I dont think you need the buzz stop with the MIM jags/jazzs, they dont have the mustang style bridge with all the little groves in the saddles, they have an AOM, and the birdge is closer to the trem to make the break angle steeper over the bridge for better tension.
The bridge for the CIJ/AVs is the biggest let down really, but its fixable.
I bought the jag personally, but I want a jazzmaster.
Id prolly get the blacktop jazz over the jag, HH setup and no trem, whats with that? They think just cause they put a chrome bit where the knobs are they can call it a jag...
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Okay, so first off. That's a bit of an asinine name: "Silent heatpipe edition." I'd probably have called it the uber-silencer or something. Hey it doesn't make any noise ... market it :)
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Covent Garden is a little further to walk with loads of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Its a good walk along the shopping streets Oxford Street and Regent Street down to Picadilly Circus.

Southbank

Tate Modern Art Gallery – Loads of stuff including Monet, Picasso and super modern art. Very famous and well established modern artists as well as stuff that has you scratching you head and asking 'is that art?'. Very cool.

Imperial War Museum – Outstanding collection of weapons from mainly from the First and Second World Wars, Howitzers, planes, tanks, guns, a piece of the "Berlin Wall"::/contikipedia/articles/berlin-wall and an excellent holocuast display on the top flooer. A little bit of a walk from Southbank but close enough to Waterloo Station.

Southbank is also home to the London Dungeon, The London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and St Pauls Cathedral is across the river.

Trafalgar Square Area

National Gallery – Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, etc, in the best Renascence collection outside of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Not to mention is Picasso's, Dali's, Carravagio's – you name it, its probably here. An amazing gallery.

National Portrait Gallery – Right next door to the National Gallery.

Also in the Trafalgar Square area is Leichester Square, Covent Garden, The West End and Picadilly Circus. It's also a nice stroll down The Mall, past St James Park, to Buckingham Palace. Big Ben and the houses of Parlament are also close enough to walk.

Kensington

The Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A) – Almost unarguably the greatest collection of art in design (functional art) in the world with over 3000 years worth of artefacts from some of the worlds greatest cultures.

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I am little confused as what the best course of action for my four month old should be. He has a large head, as do both me and his father, and it grew an inch from 2 months to 4 months. At 2 months he got an u/s of his soft spot and all came back clear. My neurosurgeon ordered an MRI at 2 mo as the next course of action but my ped said that he would get a CT but is still sending me for an MRI with anesthesia. At 4 months is a CT safer? Do they have to be sedated with a CT? I am just curious as my neuro wrote an MRI 2 months ago when he was also back arching which has gone away since after we started reflux meds. I am just not sure which would be better?
CT or MRI?
Posted 04/30/2012
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Posted 04/30/2012
MRI is safe... Is a common procedure... My daughter went through this .... She jumped very fast in the chart .. She has BEH ... Slightly enlarge ventricles and some extra fluid ... She is doing well ... She has small low tone ..and we are in physiotherapist ... I home that thing resolve by itself
She is 7 mo and she is in 45 cm which is 90 percentile ... Now she sits and we are working on crawling excercises
She is 7 mo and she is in 45 cm which is 90 percentile ... Now she sits and we are working on crawling excercises
Posted 04/30/2012
MRI's have no radiation and are considered safer- however CT's have such a small amount that if they are needed it should not be avoided (was how it was explained to us).
There is something called a quick scan MRI, which takes five minutes and requires no sedation. It is by far the easiest and IMO the safest. Not every hospital performs them, however you could call around to a few different hospitals in your area and hopefully find one that does.
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Posted 05/01/2012
Our 4 mo old gets regular quick scan mri's, & like the other post says, its under 5 mins to do her brain. I stand right next to her & hold her legs\bottom & talk to her -it's relaxing. They said once s she's older & real wiggly they might need to sedate her or try it multiple times. good luck
Jschafer40 · Original Poster
Posted 05/01/2012
Thanks ladies I talked with my neuro and he said an MRI is the way to go...scheduled next Thursday, praying he has just a huge noggin! I will update when I find out


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CECIL HURT: Bryant made Waldrep part of the Alabama football family
Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.
Perhaps more than any college player who never actually played for the University of Alabama, Kent Waldrep has become a part of the Crimson Tide football family.
Former UA coach Paul Bear Bryant made sure of that after Waldrep, a defensive back for TCU, was paralyzed from an injury he suffered in a game between the Horned Frogs and Crimson Tide in 1974. In a story thats become well known over the years, Bryant spent the days after Waldreps injury making frequent visits to the players Birmingham hospital bedside. Even after Waldrep was moved back to Texas for further rehabilitation, Bryant remained in contact.
Hed call every three or four months just to check on me, just to talk, Waldrep recalled. Hed talk about his team. Hed tell me that this would be the teams strength or the weaknesses. It was great just to talk to him.
Waldrep last saw the legendary coach at the Cotton Bowl following the 1980 season, when he was a guest on the UA sideline. The few spoke a few more times before Bryant died in early 1983.
The relationship didnt stop, though. Even as Waldrep went on to be a tireless worker, founding his own medical company and heading the Kent Waldrep National Paralysis Foundation. He stayed in contact with hundreds of friends he had made in Alabama. In recent years, Waldrep who has long been a part of the Alabama family has made the University of Alabama an even more integral part of his family.
Waldrep and his wife, Lynn, have two sons, Trey and Charley. In 2006, Trey was awarded a Bryant Scholarship normally reserved for the children of Bryants former players to attend UA. He is now entering his junior year.
Charley, the younger of the two Waldrep boys, was in Tuscaloosa this week as well. Hes about to enter his senior year at Celina High School, a perennial Class 3A football power in Texas. Hes rushed for over 3,600 yards on the Celina team over the past two seasons, earning honorable mention All-State honors in a state (like Alabama) where that means a lot.
Accompanying Charley to camp, the Waldrep family made a new acquaintance coach Nick Saban. Charley was a participant in Sabans football camp, an experience he called intense.
I went to another camp, he said, naming a program in the Big 12. It was nothing like this. At that school, the head coach rode around in a golf cart one day and that was it. At this camp, Coach Saban has been out there coaching the entire team. And its tough. Id rather go through five days of drills at the other school than a half-day here. Its a totally different atmosphere.
The football-first atmosphere is one reason why Charley is considering Alabama and Alabama football as one of his own college options. He doesnt have any scholarship offers yet, although hes been in contact with several schools and hopes to impress more in his senior season. The Bryant scholarship, he admits, makes Alabama a strong possibility. Hes also a standout catcher on the Celina baseball team, and may choose the baseball route in college.
Tennessee has been in touch for football, he said. Ive heard from Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State. Im just waiting to see what happens.
The Waldrep family ties to Tuscaloosa will remain strong, regardless. So will Kent Waldreps dedication. He remains an advocate for spinal injury patients across the country.
There have been some real advances made in initial care since I was injured, but we need to keep improving, he says. We still need to make sure that the average person gets the same treatment as the privileged person. The treatment that Kevin Everett (the Buffalo Bills tight end who suffered a serious spinal injury in 2007) received as a football player is still not available to everybody, depending on several factors, including what part of the country you happen to be in.
We need to continue to concentrate on stem-cell research as well.
Despite his own injury, and his experience in helping countless others, Waldrep said he has no reluctance about his own sons playing football.
As a dad, you always are concerned about your kids, but I think thats natural, Waldrep said. Any father will watch his son on each and every play. I may watch a little differently, looking at the way he runs or the way he gets up. But the nice thing about watching Charley play is that he is usually the one delivering the blow. He runs with his shoulders forward, in a good position to protect the football and protect his neck. He runs a lot better than I ever did, for sure.
There is no way of knowing yet whether Charley Waldrep will ever run in a Crimson Tide uniform, bringing his fathers saga to a rewarding full circle. But hell always have a tie to the Tide just like his entire family.
(Cecil Hurt is sports editor of the Tuscaloosa News. Reach him at email@example.com or 205-722-0225.)
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Are you referring to Atelier Crenn?
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Get to the Mission District - check out Monk's Kettle and the Abbott's Cellar (South Pacific is a decent brew pub in the area as well). Great coffee in that neighborhood too (Four Barrel Coffee Co. and Ritual are both awesome). While you're up by Toronado, you should keep walking up Haight and go to Magnolia Pub - they do more UK style stuff, but it's usually quite good. I'd also highly recommend City Beer in the Noe Valley area - there are lot of nice little shops in that area if your GF is into that. It's a great walking city - but be prepared for a workout if you aren't used to walking around a lot.
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look for the stall with the most people waiting in line and enjoy some fresh chowder with an anchor steam.
also, if you have any interest in vegetarian food Millenium is a must stop (and they have decent beer selections).
beers 72 º places 1515 º 16:51 Thu 6/13/2013
Cerveria Mateveza is across the street from the park. They do some interesting stuff, mostly basic styles with strange ingredients added. They also have bottles to go (and on premise) and some guest taps.
beers 9169 º places 529 º 16:53 Thu 6/13/2013
Originally posted by joet
Damn - wish I'd known that when I was out last time - will definitely have to do this next time I'm in town.
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Originally posted by JoeMcPhee
It's not cheap ($10ish each way or something like that) but it's worth it once. You go right by San Quentin too.
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Originally posted by t0rin0
This is true. Not cheap. Don't think there's much of a discount for kids?
But getting out on the water or islands really *SHOULD* be done for any visit to SF. Also views from atop a tall building. The city is unique in geographic ways and these vantages can impart some of this.
Thanks for the advice! I will post more as our trip gets more planning.


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Ayman Zidan Aims to Hit the Jackpot
Syrian director Hisham Sharbaji hopes to hit the jackpot with a new TV series called Nabil and Safaa.
The series deals with the story of a lucky employee who wins a huge sum of money in the lottery of a tissues company, according to the Syria Times.
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