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OCTOBER 2016: CANCER AWARENESS 

CONTENTS 

COLUMNS 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

Mindful Eating for Healthy Mind 

and Healthy Body 

HEARING 

Hunting and Hearing Loss 

FAMILY DOC 

Prostate Cancer Often Successfully Treated 

FITNESS 

5 Most Common Mistakes 

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M A G A Z I N 

FEATURES 

Overview: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

What Causes Cancer? 

Lifestyle Medicine for Cancer Survivors 

Exercise Works! Here's some Proof. 

5 Cancer-Fighting Superfoods 

Dealing With the Side Effects of Chemotherapy 

October 2016 & 5 

STAFF 

Angela S. Hoover 

Jean Jeffers 

Jamie Lober 

Dr. Tom Miller 

WRITERS 

Harleena Singh 

Tanya J. Tyler (editor) 

TaNiqua Ward, M.S. 

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Dear Friends, 

It’s October, so you know what that means: 

pumpkin lattés and Breast Cancer Awareness 

Month. This issue of Health & Wellness 

Magazine contains articles about detecting 

and dealing with breast cancer; one raises 

an important question about mammograms. 

That’s something all women should thoroughly 

discuss with their primary care physicians, 

while at the same time practicing selfexaminations. 

Breast cancer is a subject that hit 

close to home for me when my mother passed 

away from it about 20 years ago. Although this 

may mean I am predisposed to breast cancer 

myself, I know tremendous strides in research 

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer 

General Facts About Leukemia 

Animals Play Vital Roles In Healing 

Bone-on-Bone Arthritis Makes You Say: Ouch! 

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Things You Need to Know About an 

Abnormal Mammogram Result 

Osteopenia and Health 

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vigilant, I am not obsessed by the possibility of 

developing breast cancer. I know one day there 

will be no more pink ribbons. 

We have a lot of information about many 

other types of cancer for you this month, 

as well as articles about arthritis, a system 

that battles belly fat and, yes, pumpkins. Be 

informed and take charge of your health. As 

always, we’re glad we can be here to help you. 

Here’s to your health, 

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Overview: Breakthroughs in 

Cancer Research 

Hope lies ahead in new drugs, enzymes, blood tests 

Experts said treatment on the 

basis of DNA tests could become 

the norm within five years. 

By Harleena 

Singh, Staff Writer 

According to 

experts, a drug 

made from tree bark 

is being combined 

with radiation therapy to cure 

cancer. The drug, called combretastatin, 

is derived from the bark of 

an African bush willow and leaves 

normal blood vessels untouched. 

It works by destroying developing 

blood vessels, which tumors generate 

to supply themselves. Used on 

its own, however, it leaves a “rim” of 

cancerous cells at the edge, allowing 

the disease to return. 

The results were published in 

the journal Cancer Research. Dr. 

Barbara Pedley, head of tumor 

biology at the Cancer Research 

Campaign’s targeting and imaging 

group at the Royal Free Hospital 

and University College Medical 

School in London, said, “This combination 

can produce long-term 

cures. Scientists believed the outer 

tumor cells might rely on the body’s 

normal blood vessels, which is why 

combretastatin could not kill them.” 

Experts now hope to start human


trials of the combination therapy as 

the next stage. 

An international study found 

a combination of two drugs that 

helped allow the immune system 

to fight cancer, ipilimumab and 

nivolumab, stopped the deadly skin 

cancer melanoma from advancing 

for nearly a year in 58 percent of 

cases. (Though a skin cancer, melanoma 

can spread to the lungs, liver, 

bone, lymph nodes and brain.) 

The study was designed and led by 

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer 

Center in New York City. 

New research on prostate cancer 

sufferers shows stopping the disease 

could be as simple as “switching 

off ” a molecule known as DNA- 

PKcs, which could knock out major 

pathways that control metastasis 

before it begins. It is a type of 

enzyme known as a repair kinase 

that fixes broken or mutated DNA 

strands in cancer cells. Because of 

this enzyme, defective cells that 

should normally self-destruct are 

kept alive. 

A recent study appears to show 

that a revolutionary approach to 

treating cancer using DNA tests 

can shrink tumors at six times the 

rates of conventional medicine. This 

means around one in three women 

who are currently undergoing grueling 

rounds of chemotherapy could 

be spared this drastic treatment 

because of clues in their genetic profile. 

The findings, presented at the 

latest American Society of Clinical 

Oncology meeting in Chicago, 

come from 346 early stage clinical 

trials, which used precision methods. 

Experts said treatment on the 

basis of DNA tests could become 

the norm within five years. Clinical 

trials involving more than 13,000 

patients found those given treatment 

using the targeted methods saw their 

disease stalled and tumors shrink at 

rates far beyond those of standard 

treatment. 

Experts have found cells within 

the malignant brain tumor, called 

glioma, rely on fats to fuel growth, 

which contradicts previous scientific 

belief that tumor cells require mainly 

sugars to make energy. Glioma is 

the most common form of primary 

malignant brain tumor in adults and 

remains one of the hardest-to-treat 

cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Stoll with 

Newcastle University’s Institute of 

Neuroscience is the lead author of 

the groundbreaking study. In the 

study, scientists showed glioma cells 

grow more slowly if they are treated 

with a drug known as etomoxir, 

which prevents the cells from making 

energy with fatty acids. 

Australian researchers claim 

they have discovered an existing 

medication (denosumab) that could 

potentially prevent breast cancer in 

women carrying the faulty BRCA1 

gene. This would mean women with 

high genetic risk of breast cancer 

have the option to delay or prevent 

the disease without making the big 

decision to have their breasts surgically 

removed. The identification of 

these cells means doctors can try to 

inactivate them before they become 

cancerous by targeting them with 

denosumab. 

Dr. Shana Kelley at the 

University of Toronto developed 

an extremely sensitive blood test 

that uses sensors on a chip to detect 

cancer mutations. This non-invasive 

test is fast and simple to perform. 

It is now being developed as an 

alternative to tissue biopsies to 

detect cancer, monitor how patients 

respond to therapy and personalize 

treatment decisions. 

Pain from advanced cancer that 

has spread to the bone can be treated 

with radiation therapy; however, 

the pain can temporarily get worse 

before getting better. Dr. Edward 

Chow of the Sunnybrook Research 

Institute in Toronto and the NCIC 

Clinical Trials Group based at 

Queen’s University in Kingston led 

a clinical trial showing the steroid 

dexamethasone could prevent pain 

flare-ups from radiation therapy. 

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keen interest in health and wellness. 

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A mammogram 

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October is Breast Cancer 

Awareness Month 

Learn more – get screened 

By TaNiqua Ward, Staff Writer 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

is a time to recognize and celebrate 

a nationwide annual campaign to 

give people more information about 

the disease. Breast cancer is the 

mostly commonly diagnosed cancer 

in women, according to the World 

Health Organization. One in eight 

women will be diagnosed with breast 

cancer in their lifetime; fortunately, 

early detection and treatment virtually 

ensures a high survival rate. 

Abnormal cell growth that invades 

healthy cells in the body broadly 

defines cancer. Breast cancer occurs 

the same way. It begins as cancer 

cells that invade surrounding tissues; 

eventually the cancer cells can spread 

to other parts of the body, according 

to the National Breast Cancer 

Foundation. 

Everyone should know the signs 

and symptoms of breast cancer. 

Women should perform monthly 

breast self-exams to see if there are 

any changes in the breasts. You can 

do this exam standing up in front of 

a mirror, lying down or when you’re 

in the shower. If there are changes to 

one of your breasts, contact a health 

care professional as soon as possible. 

Some of the most frequent signs 

include a change in the way the breast 

or nipple feels, a change in breast or 

nipple appearance and nipple discharge. 

The third Friday in October each 

year is National Mammography Day. 

Women are encouraged to make an 

appointment for a mammography to 

see if they are at risk for breast cancer. 

A mammogram is a screening that 

can detect breast cancer in the early 

stages. Research indicates you are at 

higher risk of developing breast cancer 

if it is part of your family history. 

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Cancers that are linked to certain 

behaviors can be prevented. 

What Causes Cancer? 

Mutations in cellular DNA, damage to cells 

among common factors 

By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer 

The body is made of billions of 

tiny cells, and cancer is caused by 

changes (mutations) to the DNA 

within the cells. Cancer starts when 

cells grow out of control and crowd 

out normal cells, making it hard for 

the body to function optimally. It 

can start anywhere in the body and 

can spread to other parts of the body. 

Each cancer is different according to 

its biology and pathophysiology. 

According to the American Cancer 

Society, cancer is the second most 

common cause of death in the United 

States. The number of new cancer 

cases is expected to rise by about 7 

percent in the next 20 years, according 

to the World Health Organization 

(WHO). 

Doctors don’t know for sure what 

causes cancer. However, each cancer 

is thought to start initially from one 

abnormal cell. Perhaps certain vital 

genes that control how cells divide 

and multiply are altered or damaged 

and make the cell abnormal. If the 

abnormal cell survives, it may multiply 

out of control into a malignant or 

cancerous tumor. 

Certain risk factors that may 

increase the chances of one or more 

cells becoming abnormal and leading 

to cancer include: 

Age 

The older you are, the more likely 

you are to develop cancer, which 

could be due to an accumulation of 

damage to cells over time. Also, the 

body’s defense system for fighting 

abnormal cells may weaken as you 

become older. 

Chemical Carcinogens 

A carcinogen, such as radiation, 

can damage a cell and may make it 

cancerous. The more exposure to 

a carcinogen, the greater the risk in 

most cases. Workplace chemicals 

such benzene, asbestos and formaldehyde 

could lead to the development 

of certain cancers if you worked with 

them without protection. Exposure to 

nuclear fallout and radioactive materials 

can increase the risk of leukemia 

and other cancers. 

Smoking 

Smoking causes nearly one in 

four of all cancers; about one in 10 

smokers die from lung cancer. If 

you smoke, you are likely to develop 

cancer of the mouth, throat, bladder, 

pancreas, esophagus and lung. 

Sun Exposure 

Too much sunburn and sun exposure 

(radiation from UVA and UVB 

rays) can increase the risk of developing 

skin cancer. 

Infection 

Certain germs such as bacteria and 

viruses are linked to certain cancers. 

For example, there is a link between 

human papillomavirus (HPV) and 

cervical cancer. People infected with 

the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus 

have an increased risk of developing 

liver cancer. 

Genetic Make-up 

Some cancers have a strong genetic 

link. For example, in some childhood 

cancers, the abnormal gene or genes 

that trigger a cell to become cancerous 

are inherited. Common examples 

are inherited breast cancer and ovarian 

cancer genes. People with Down’s 

syndrome may develop malignancies 

such as testicular cancer and leukemia. 

Weak Immune System 

People who have a poor immune 

system are at a higher risk of developing 

certain cancers, especially people 

with AIDS or those on immunosuppressive 

therapy. 

Lifestyle Factors 

These, along with your diet, 

can increase or decrease your risk 

of developing cancer. Fruits and


vegetables are rich in minerals and 

vitamins and contain antioxidants, 

so eating plenty of them will reduce 

the risk of developing certain cancers. 

The recommendation is to eat 

at least five portions of fruits and 

vegetables daily. If you eat a lot of red 

meat or too much fatty food, if you 

drink too much alcohol, if you do not 

exercise regularly and are obese, your 

chances of developing certain cancers 

increases. 

Most cancers occur due to a combination 

of the factors mentioned 

above. Cancers that are linked to 

certain behaviors can be prevented. 

Choosing to quit smoking or drinking 

alcohol reduces the risk of several 

types of cancer, especially of the lung, 

liver, mouth and throat. Skin cancer 

can be prevented by staying in the 

shade and protecting yourself with a 

hat, wearing a full-sleeved shirt when 

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and promotion for unproven cancer 

therapies. 

The American Cancer Society 

(ACS) recommends cancer survivors 

experiencing nutrition-related issues 

consult a registered dietitian (RD) 

for personal, individualized nutrition 

counseling. Special nutritional needs 

may arise during cancer treatment 

and recovery that are best handled by 

an RD with additional training as a 

certified specialist in oncology (CSO). 

Your treating oncologist or your 

primary care provider can make this 

dietary referral. 

The ACS offers general guidelines 

about nutrition for cancer survivors, 

including achieving and maintaining 

a healthy weight. An RD can assist 

you in determining a reasonable target 

weight in conjunction with your 

oncologist or primary care provider. 

The ACS suggests choosing whole 

grains rather than refined and processed 

grains (whole wheat instead of 

white flour, whole old-fashioned oats 

instead of quick oats, brown rice rather 

than white rice); eating 2 cups of 

vegetables and 1½ cups of fruit daily; 

limiting or avoiding the consumption 

of processed meat and red meat; and 

avoiding alcohol or limiting consumption 

to no more than one drink daily 

for women and two drinks daily for 

men. Women at high risk for breast 

cancer are advised to consider avoiding 

alcohol completely. 

Research has not demonstrated 

any conclusive benefits from dietary 

supplementation with the antioxidant 

vitamins C and E, carotenoids or 

other phytochemicals. In fact, some 

harm has even been found in using 

them. The ACS recommends cancer 

survivors not use such supplements. 

Smokers in particular are warned to 

avoid high-dose beta-carotene supplementation, 

which was associated in 

two studies with an increase in lung 

cancer in smokers. The ACS and several 

nutrition organizations suggest if 

supplemental vitamins and minerals 

are taken at all, they should be limited 

to a balanced multivitamin/mineral 

providing no more than 100 percent 

of the daily value for most nutrients. 

Many groups recommend such a 

multivitamin/mineral supplement be 

taken only every other day to avoid 

causing unintended harm. 

The ACS also recommends resuming 

or beginning regular physical 

activity as soon as possible after the 

cancer diagnosis, aiming for 150 minutes 

per week of moderate physical 

activity (ballroom or line dancing, 

leisurely bicycling, general yard work 

and gardening, doubles tennis, brisk 

walking, water aerobics, ice or roller 

skating, horseback riding, canoeing, 

yoga, downhill skiing, golf, volleyball, 

softball, baseball, badminton, mowing 

the lawn, walking and lifting as part of 

your job) or 75 minutes of vigorous 

physical activity (aerobic dance, biking 

faster than 10 miles an hour, heavy gardening, 

hiking uphill, jumping rope, 

speed walking, jogging, fast swimming, 

singles tennis, circuit weight 

training, cross country skiing, soccer, 

racquetball, basketball, heavy manual 

labor at work). Strength training is recommended 

at least two days a week. 

A National Cancer Institute fact 

sheet explains that while the exact 

mechanism is unknown, psychological 

stress can affect tumor growth and 

spread. For some people, there seems 

to be a relationship between attitudes, 

emotions, the immune system and 

cancer. Psychological factors, especially 

feelings of helplessness and 

hopelessness or suppressing emotions, 

seem to impact the growth or spread 

of cancer in some survivors. It seems 

prudent, therefore, to recommend 

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lifestyle treatment plan. Even if there 

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cancer and stress, the many 

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can improve overall mental and 

physical health. 

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receiving long-overdue attention 

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greater religiosity and spirituality are 

associated with lower risk of onset of 

cancer, lower rate of progression of 

cancer over time and improved longterm 

survival compared with people 

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to individual needs. Such programs include support groups, spiritual 

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using mind-body skills (including relaxation, imagery, meditation, 

mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, humor/laughter therapy, journaling and 

artistic expression). 

These comprehensive lifestyle programs will likely become a 

universal standard as we continually improve the art and science of 

caring for cancer survivors. 


• American Cancer Society 

Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention 

www.cancer.org/Healthy/EatHealthyGetActive/ 

ACSGuidelinesonNutritionPhysicalActivityforCancerPrevention/index 

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America 

www.cancercenter.com/complementary-alternative-medicine/mindbody-medicine.cfm 

• National Cancer Institute 

Psychological Stress and Cancer: Questions and Answers 

www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/stress 

• National Institute of Mental Health. 

Fact Sheet on Stress 

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/fact-sheet-on-stress. 

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of Medicine, Saybrook University’s School of Mind Body Medicine (San 

Francisco) and the Center for Mind Body Medicine (Washington, D.C.). 

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It’s almost 

that time of year. 

Guns are being 

cleaned, license 

are being renewed and cameras are 

making their way into woods everywhere 

to scout potential hunting 

grounds. There is so much to think 

about but one of the most important 

components of hunting is often 

overlooked: Hearing Protection. 

So why does hearing protection 

matter? Let’s remember that normal 

conversation occurs around 

60 dB. A blast from a gun can 

often exceed 140 dB. According to 

OSHA, danger of noise exposure 

begins at 85 dB. Without proper 

hearing protection it is very easy 

to see how someone can lose their 

hearing if exposed to gun shots 

on a regular basis. This includes 

hunting. A study completed 

by the University of Wisconsin 

(Recreational Firearm Use and 

Hearing Loss, 2000) found men 

between 48 and 92 years of age 

were at a greater risk of high frequency 

hearing loss. They also 

found this risk increased seven 

percent every five years of hunting 

completed. Unfortunately, hearing 

loss caused by noise exposure often 

happens gradually and goes unnoticed 

until the amount of hearing 

loss becomes significant overall. As 

a result of this gradual decline, people 

often feel they can go without 

their hearing protection because 

they do not notice those changes 

occurring suddenly. 

Another reason hunters do not 

wear hearing protection often 

enough is because, and I hear it 

said all the time, “If I wear hearing 

protection when I am out hunting 

I won’t be able to hear fellow hunters 

or the rustle of leaves”. That is 

not the case with today’s technology! 

There are several options for 

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Hunting and Hearing Loss 

By Dr. Brewer, Audiology Associates 

but also hear sounds necessary 

while hunting. Most importantly, 

whoever is doing the hunting needs 

to take the time to research which 

options are best for their budget 

and needs. 

What does the NRR rating 

really mean? 

As many already know, NRR 

stands for Noise Reduction Rating. 

When an NRR rating is given, 

it does not mean that the sound 

someone is being exposed to is 

reduced by that number. For example, 

a gunshot goes off at 120 dB. 

If an NRR rating is 33dB, it does 

not mean you can subtract 33dB 

from the 120dB noise. So how is 

it calculated? Rule of thumb: Take 

the NRR rating, subtract seven and 

then divide by two. Let’s use our 

example again. If the gunshot is 

120dB and the NRR is 33dB, the 

actual dB you subtract from the 

noise is 13dB ((33-7)/2) which 

means your new level of exposure 

is 107dB. This number is still well 

above the range for potential damage. 

The take away: the higher 

the NRR rating, the better when it 

comes to hunting! 

Ultimately, the best hearing protection 

you can provide yourself is 

wearing dual. How is this calculated? 

Take the highest NRR rating 

of the two and add five. Example: 

Insert foam earplug (NRR 29) + 

earmuffs (NRR ~27) = NRR is 34 

dB. 

Effective Ways to Protect 

Your Hearing 

Sound Suppressors and 

Silencers 

Some states allow you to use a 

sound suppressor/silencer when 

using firearms. In order to determine 

if they are allowed in the 

Commonwealth of Kentucky I 

called the Cabela’s here in town 

and they were extremely helpful! 

Sound suppressors and silencers 

are legal in the Commonwealth 

however, you cannot just go buy 

one. They require a special license 

and registration, however, the 

investment is worthwhile in the 

long run, as it could potentially 

save your hearing or at minimum 

prevent damage from accumulating 

as rapidly. 

Options for Hearing Protection 

3M Peltor, Howard Leight 

Lightning or Howard Leight 

Thunder are excellent options with 

an NRR of 30dB! Not to mention 

they run about $25-30.00 total. 

For a complete list of hearing 

protection ranging in NRR ratings 

for ear plugs and ear muffs please 

visit: www.coopersafety.com/ 

noisereduction.aspx. 

Ineffective Ways to Protect 

Your Hearing 

Hearing aids. First, most hearing 

aids do not provide the proper seal 

to fully protect your ears against 

the blast from a gunshot. Second, 

built into hearing aids is an attack 

time. This is to protect your hearing 

against a steady state noise like 

a firetruck or some loud noise that 

the aids can recognize and then, 

within milliseconds, compress the 

signal to prevent damage. While 

this is functional for a steady state 

noise, this is NOT enough with a 

gunshot. Due to the attack time, 

the gunshot has already done its 

damage to your ears before the 

hearing aids are able to compress 

the signal. 

Another ineffective way to protect 

hearing is with ill fitting protection. 

If protection is not properly 

inserted or worn, the NRR rating 

no longer matters. Please take 

the time to ensure protection is 

properly in place to prevent further 

damage from happening. 

Signs of Hearing Loss from 

Hunting and Shooting 

Which hand is your dominant 

hand while shooting? Because of 

the way sound travels and the position 

of your head while holding the 

firearm, the opposite ear is affected 

first. For a right handed shooter, the 

left ear would be affected first and 

vice versa. If hearing loss is detected 

in one ear, conveniently the ear closest 

to the firearm, it’s time to contact 

an audiologist. Request diagnostic 

testing to be completed in order to 

better understand the current state 

of hearing abilities. Additionally, 

protect your hearing! 

Conclusion 

I believe we can all agree that 

hunting can lead to hearing loss. It’s 

important to take the time and do 

some quality research to make sure 

you are protecting your hearing as 

much as possible. Should you still 

have questions, contact a local audiologist. 

Any one of them would be 

happy to help you in protecting your 

hearing. 


Dr. Brewer completed her Doctor of 

Audiology degree at the University 

of Louisville’s School of Medicine and 

her undergraduate degree in Speech 

Pathology and Audiology at Miami 

University in Oxford, OH. She is licensed 

by the state of Kentucky as an audiologist 

and hearing instrument specialist. 

She is also a member of the American 

Academy of Audiology, Academy 

of Doctors of Audiology, Kentucky 

Academy of Audiology and American 

Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

Dr. Brewer specializes in diagnostic 

audiologic evaluation as well as hearing 

aid services, including selection, 

fitting, and follow-up care. Her passion 

is to provide her patients with the most 

appropriate form of treatment for their 

hearing health care. 

There are several 

options for technology 

to help protect 

hearing but also hear 

sounds necessary 

while hunting.

COGNITIVE DECLINE 

Those with untreated 

hearing loss experience 

A 30%–40% GREATER 

DECLINE in thinking 

abilities compared to those 

without hearing loss. 

TINNITUS 

OF PEOPLE WITH TINNITUS 

90% ALSO HAVE HEARING LOSS. 

Tinnitus affects 1 in 5 people. 

Tinnitus can be caused by 

hearing loss, an ear injury, 

or a circulatory system disorder. 


EYE HEALTH 

VISION HELPS YOU IDENTIFY WHERE 

A SOUND IS COMING FROM. 

If you have vision and hearing loss, 

your ability to target sound location is 

compromised. The amplification from 

hearing aids helps compensate for 

the vision loss. 

SAFETY/BALANCE 

PEOPLE WITH MILD 

HEARING LOSS (25 dB) ARE 

3 

TIMES 

more likely to have a 

history of falling. Every 

additional 10 decibels of 

hearing loss increases the 

chances of falling by 1.4. 

HYPERTENSION 

THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT 

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN 

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 

AND UNTREATED 

HEARING LOSS. 

Hypertension can be an 

accelerating factor of 

hearing loss in older adults. 

OBESITY 

HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX 

(BMI) AND LARGER WAIST 

CIRCUMFERENCE ARE 

ASSOCIATED WITH 

INCREASED RISK OF 

HEARING LOSS IN WOMEN. 

OSTEOPOROSIS 

HEALTHBEGINS WITH 

A study linked osteoporosis and hearing 

loss, theorizing that demineralization of 

the three middle-ear bones may contribute 

to a conductive hearing impairment. 

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THE INNER EAR IS EXTREMELY 

SENSITIVE TO BLOOD FLOW. 

Studies show that a healthy 

cardiovascular system — a person’s 

heart, arteries, and veins — has a 

positive effect on hearing. Inadequate 

blood flow and trauma to the blood 

vessels of the inner ear can 

contribute to hearing loss. 

SMOKING 

CURRENT SMOKERS HAVE 

A 70% HIGHER RISK OF 

HAVING HEARING LOSS 

THAN NONSMOKERS. 

DIABETES 

HEARING LOSS IS TWICE AS COMMON 

IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES 

COMPARED TO THOSE WITHOUT. 

Adults whose blood glucose is higher than 

normal but not high enough for a diabetes 

diagnosis have a 30% higher rate of 

hearing loss compared to those with 

normal blood sugar. 

OTOTOXICITY 

THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 MEDICATIONS 

ON THE MARKET TODAY THAT ARE KNOWN TO 

CAUSE HEARING LOSS (TOXIC TO THE EARS). 

The list of known ototoxic drugs includes: 

• Aspirin 

• Some anticancer drugs 

• Quinine 

• Some anesthetics 

• Water pills • Environmental chemicals 

• Certain antibiotics like carbon monoxide, 

hexane, and mercury 

Sources: 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) | National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDC) | National Council on Aging (NCOA) | Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D. The Impact of Treated Hearing Loss on Quality of Life - Better Hearing Institute, Washington, D.C. Retrieved 

from: www.betterhearing.org/hearingpedia. Frank Lin, M.D. (2014 January 22) Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss. Johns Hopkins Medicine News Release. | Ha-Sheng Li-Korotky, Au.D., Ph.D., M.D. (2012) Age-Related Hearing Loss: Quality of Care for Quality of Life. 

The Gerontologist, Volume 52, Issue 2: 265-271 | Karen J. Cruickshanks, Ph.D.; Ronald Klein, M.D.; Barbara E. K. Klein, M.D.; Terry L. Wiley, Ph.D.; David M. Nondahl, M.S.; Ted S. Tweed, M.S. (1998) Cigarette Smoking and Hearing Loss: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. JAMA. 

998;279(21):1715-1719. doi:10.1001/jama.279.21.1715 | Hull RH, Kerschen SR. (2010) The influence of cardiovascular health on peripheral and central auditory function in adults: a research review. Am J Audiol. 2010 Jun;19(1):9-16. doi: 10.1044/1059-0889(2010/08-0040). | De 

Moraes Marchiori LL, de Almeida Rego Filho E, Matsuo T (2006) | Hypertension As a Factor Associated with Hearing Loss. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. Jul-Aug;72(4):533-40. Babich M., Hoffmeister D. & Doughty, A. (2009). Osteoporosis and Conductive Hearing Loss: A Novel Model of 

Clinical Correlation. Retrieved from: PHILICA.COM Article number 148. | American Tinnitus Association, ATA.org | www.mayoclinic.com/health/tinnitus/DS00365 

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There is good 

news about prostate 

cancer. It is 

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common cancers 

men develop (the American Cancer 

Society says about one man in seven 

will be diagnosed with prostate 

cancer during his lifetime), but it is 

often treated successfully, especially 

when detected early, still confined to 

the prostate. 

The prostate is a walnut-sized 

gland that makes some of the fluid 

that is part of semen. According to 

the Mayo Clinic, prostate cancer 

may cause no signs or symptoms in 

the early stages. As it advances, you 

may experience trouble urinating, 

see blood in the semen, have pain 

in the pelvic area and struggle with 

erectile dysfunction. Factors that 

can increase your risk of developing 

prostate cancer include being 

older (over age 50 years), African 

American and having a family history 

of prostate or breast cancer. 

Your physician may opt to perform 

a prostate screening if you have 

any risk factors. In a digital rectal 

exam (DRE), your doctor inserts a 

gloved, lubricated finger into your 

rectum to examine your prostate for 

any abnormalities in texture, shape 

or size. With a prostate-specific antigen 

(PSA) test, a blood sample is 

drawn and analyzed for PSA, a substance 

the prostate gland produces 

naturally. It is normal to find a small 

amount of PSA in the bloodstream. 

A higher than normal level may indicate 

prostate infection, inflammation, 

enlargement or cancer. 

Treatment depends on what stage 

the cancer is at when it is discovered. 

Your options include active 

surveillance – keeping an eye on 

the prostate and having regular PSA 

tests, DREs and possibly biopsies – 

especially if the cancer is at a very 

early stage. Active surveillance is 

generally for cancer that is expected 

to grow very slowly, is confined to a 

small area of the prostate and is not 

currently causing symptoms. 

Another treatment option is external 

radiation therapy, which uses 

high-powered energy beams such as 

X-rays or protons to kill cancer cells. 

With brachytherapy, small radioactive 

seeds are placed directly in your 

prostate tissue. The seeds deliver 

a low dose of radiation over a long 

period of time. You can expect to 

experience side effects such as painful, 

frequent or urgent urination and 

erectile dysfunction. 

Hormone therapy is a fourth type 

of treatment frequently used for 

prostate cancer. It incorporates medications 

that stop your body from 

producing testosterone, on which 

cancer cells rely to help them grow. 

Hormone therapy is used mainly in 

men with advanced prostate cancer 

to shrink the cancer and slow the 

growth of tumors. Side effects may 

include erectile dysfunction, hot 

flashes and a reduced sex drive. You 

may also choose to undergo prostatectomy 

– removal of the prostate 

gland. 

Be sure to discuss your concerns 

about prostate cancer and possible 

treatment protocols with your primary 

care physician or urologist. 

In the meantime, adopt healthy 

lifestyle changes – regular exercise, 

eating a healthy balanced diet, forgoing 

smoking and limiting alcoholic 

beverage intake – that may not only 

protect you from prostate cancer but 

improve your overall wellness and 

life expectancy. 


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Practice Associates of Lexington in 

1987. Dr. Applegate’s objective is “to 

have a helpful and rewarding doctorpatient 

relationship that results in a 

healthier you.”

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5 Most Common Mistakes 

Made in the Gym 

It goes without 

saying that when 

it comes to health 

and wellness, exercise is a must. Gyms 

across the nation stay packed with 

people striving to better themselves 

inside and out through various fitness 

avenues. As a fitness professional who 

has trained hundreds of individuals 

with goals ranging from fat loss and 

muscle building to quality of life and 

posture rehabilitation, I've seen all 

manner of people and their efforts in 

the gym; the good, the bad, and the 

ugly. In this article, I've amassed the 

top five mistakes I see made in the 

gym. Read on to discover if you may 

be making some of these mistakes 

and to find their respective solutions! 

1. Following the wrong training 

program for your specific goals. 

When it comes to a workout 

program, the first word that 

comes to mind as a priority is 

individualization! A program 

centered around fat loss for a 50 

year old female with arthritis in both 

knees is going to differ vastly from a 

program for a youth athlete striving 

to improve sports specific skills like 

agility and explosiveness. Elements 

of a proper training program include 

training frequency, exercise selection, 

intensity, rep range, rest time, and 

more. While some movement is 

By Rachel McCord, 

Proof Fitness Personal Training Director 

superior to no movement at all, 

ensuring that your effort is moving 

you closer to your specific goal is key. 

If you are a gym newbie, the safest 

most effective move is to speak with 

a professional. Whether it's hiring 

a trainer, getting involved in group 

instructor led classes, or having a pro 

write you a program to follow on 

your own, winging it is not advisable 

for safety and effectiveness! 

2. Choosing a singular training 

modality. 

This is a big one! I can't count how 

many people I've observed and/or 

spoken with who limit themselves to 

one type of exercise. Although yoga, 

weight lifting, running, cardio on an 

elliptical or step-mill, and boxing are 

all great options, only participating in 

one opens the door to limiting your 

potential and being less well rounded 

than a person who cross trains among 

multiple disciplines. Challenge 

yourself to explore multiple fitness 

avenues and, although we all have our 

favorites, strive to keep a balance! 

3. Fueling your workout 

incorrectly. 

I recently read a headline titled 

"Half the world is dying from 

overeating, the other half from 

starvation". This seems to be a theme 

not only out in the world but in the 

gym also. Busy soccer moms bustle 

into the gym and straight into an 

hour long spin class after subsisting 

all day on a skinny latte, a string 

cheese and half of what their kids 

didn't eat for lunch; over-worked 

business men go out for lunch with 

their company regularly, indulge in 

everything, drink two energy drinks 

as their afternoon snack and come to 

hit the heavy weights before heading 

home to hit the heavy drinking 

before another day. The body is a 

finely tuned machine much like an 

automobile. If you want it to perform 

above average, you have to give it 

above average fuel! Before and after 

your workouts strive to find a healthy 

balance of wholesome carbohydrates 

and lean proteins. Save healthy fats 

like nuts, avocados, and health oils 

for less active times during the day 

when quick energy is not needed but 

slow burning fuel is more appropriate. 

Hydrate well during and after your 

workout. 

4. Having unrealistic goals. 

Patience seems to be a virtue many 

gym goers lack. Expecting the body 

to adapt to exercise stimulus instantly 

would be like trying to rebuild the 

pentagon on your lunch break. 

Whatever your goals may be, instant 

results do not exist. Although you 

can maximize your results potential 

by choosing an appropriate program, 

getting professional help, dialing in 

your nutrition, getting adequate rest, 

and aligning the rest of your lifestyle 

with your goal, nothing replaces 

doing the work and investing your 

time in a healthy process. For the 

average person, any regimen that 

promises more than 12 pounds of fat 

loss per month or 4 pounds of lean 

mass gain per month is unhealthy 

long term at best and illegal at worst! 

5. Avoiding Resistance Training 

I saved this point for the last 

because it is near and dear to my own 

heart. As a former ballet and then 

ballroom dancer, cardio and muscular 

endurance training was my arena. 

Prior to my involvement in the fitness 

industry, the heaviest thing I lifted 

on a regular basis was my purse and I 

looked at the weight area of the gym 

as "the guy's side"! Although I was in 

excellent cardiovascular shape and 

had exceptional flexibility, I lacked 

strength and the muscle definition I 

desired. While this point applies to 

both genders, as a rule women are 

more hesitant about weight training 

than men. Some assume weights 

will make them big and bulky while 

others simply don't know where to 

start in the weight room. Regardless, 

resistance training for over all health 

including maintaining lean mass, 

increasing the metabolism, increased 

energy levels, and maintaining 

healthy bone density is a must! I 

recommend a minimum of 3, 30 

minute sessions per week.


5 Cancer-Fighting 

Superfoods 

Plant-based foods are allies in the 

battle against disease 


According to Richard Béliveau, 

Ph.D. at the University of Québec 

in Montreal and author of Foods to 

Fight Cancer, “All the studies on 

cancer and nutrition point to eating 

plant-based foods for their phytonutrients 

and other special compounds.” 

Here are five “superfoods” that are 

touted as having the ability to fight 

cancer. 

1. Broccoli 

Along with other cruciferous 

vegetables such as cabbage, kale and 

cauliflower, broccoli contains special 

plant compounds that may have cancer-fighting 

properties. But broccoli 

has the maximum amount of sulforaphane, 

which boosts the body’s protective 

enzymes and removes cancercausing 

chemicals, according to Jed 

Fahey, ScD. It helps fight cancers of 

the breast, lung, liver, skin, stomach, 

prostate and bladder. According to 

research, the more the broccoli, the 

better, so add it wherever you can – in 

your salads, omelets and even on your 

pizzas! 

2. Tomatoes 

Tomatoes are the best dietary 

source of lycopene, a carotenoid that 

gives them their red hue. According 

to a study in Nutrition and Cancer, 

lycopene was found to stop endometrial 

cancer cell growth. Other studies 

show lycopene has the potential to 

fight prostate cancer. Tomatoes also 

help fight cancers of the stomach and 

lung. The maximum benefit comes 

from cooking tomatoes because the 

heating process increases the amount 

of lycopene your body can absorb. 

3. Berries 

Berries of all kinds are full of 

cancer-fighting phytonutrients. They 

also contain antioxidants, which 

studies show protect the body from 

cell damage that could lead to cancer 

of the skin, bladder, lung and breast. 

Black raspberries in particular contain 

high levels of phytochemicals called 

anthocyanins, which slow the growth 

of premalignant cells and prevent 

new blood vessels from forming 

and potentially feeding a cancerous 

tumor, according to Gary D. Stoner, 

Ph.D., at the Ohio State University 

College of Medicine. Berries help 

fight oral cancer as well as cancers of 

the colon and esophagus. A half-cup 

serving of berries a day may help your 

health. 

4. Garlic 

Phytochemicals in garlic may 

stop the formation of nitrosamines, 

which are carcinogens formed in 

the stomach when you consume 

nitrates, a common food preservative. 

According to the Iowa Women’s 

Health Study, women with the highest 

amounts of garlic in their diets 

have a 50-percent lower risk of certain 

colon cancers than women who 

ate the least. Garlic helps fight breast, 

colon, esophageal and stomach cancers. 

5. Tea 

It contains flavonoids, which are 

known for their antioxidant effects. 

Kaempferol, a particular flavonoid, 

has shown protective effects against 

cancer. Margaret Gates, a doctoral 

candidate at Harvard’s School of 

Public Health, suggests consuming 

between 10 to 12 milligrams of 

kaempferol daily (the amount found 

in four cups of tea) offers protection 

against ovarian cancer. A separate 

study showed a link between consuming 

flavonoids and reducing the risk 

of breast cancer, though it had no 

effect on breast cancer risk among 

premenopausal women. Both black 

and green tea contain catechins, 

though you get more antioxidants 

from green tea.


Dealing With the Side Effects 

of Chemotherapy 

You can handle adverse reactions to 

treatment in a number of ways 


According to the American Cancer 

Society, your doctor can choose 

from more than 100 chemotherapy 

drugs to fight cancer. Chemotherapy 

destroys cancer cells in the body 

as the medicines target the dividing 

cells, but the normal cells in the 

blood, nose, nails, mouth, etc. also 

divide rapidly because chemotherapy 

affects them as well. The cancer 

cells cannot repair themselves well 

enough, but the healthy cells can 

repair the damage chemotherapy 

causes. 

When the normal cells are damaged, 

it triggers certain side effects 

such as hair loss, mouth sores, skin 

and nail changes, loss of appetite, 

nausea or vomiting, tiredness and 

lack of energy. You may also experience 

changes in hearing, sex and fertility 

and memory and concentration. 

Chemotherapy can have an adverse 

effect on the blood and immune 

systems. It can cause constipation 

and diarrhea and damage nerves and 

muscles. 

Most chemotherapy side effects 

go away after you have finished treatment, 

but some may take a long time 

to dissipate completely. Here are 

some ways to deal with the main side 

effects of chemotherapy: 

Lacking energy or feeling tired 

This is the most common and 

debilitating side effect of chemotherapy. 

It includes feeling drowsy, 

confused and exhausted. To deal with 

it, let people help you with shopping, 

housework, gardening and driving. 

Save your energy by allowing your 

body time to recover. Plan activities 

for the time of day when you feel 

the most energetic. Try to eat a balanced 

meal with plenty of fruits and 

vegetables. Relaxation and meditation 

exercises may improve your sleep and 

give you more energy. 

Nausea or vomiting and 

appetite changes 

During chemotherapy, some 

drugs may change the taste of food. 

Sometimes you may not like food 

you enjoyed before or you may 

crave foods you don’t usually eat. 

Chemotherapy can also make you 

feel sick or even vomit. There are 

medicines that help most people with 

this symptom; they are usually given 

in the form of injections, tablets, 

liquids and wafers. If you feel you are 

likely to vomit, breathe deeply and 

gently through your mouth. Remain 

hydrated to keep your fluid levels up. 

Sip fluids all through the day rather 

than drinking a lot all at once. Having 

small meals can help; just be sure to 

eat and drink slowly and chew your 

food well. Eating a little ginger may 

help manage nausea and vomiting, 

says the National Cancer Institute. 

Save your 

energy by 

allowing your 

body time to 

recover. 

Hair loss 

This affects most people going 

through chemotherapy in various 

ways, depending on the drugs taken. 

After the treatment, the hair grows 

back, but during the time when hair 

loss is most apparent, many people 

feel unattractive, sad and vulnerable. 

To help you handle with these emotions, 

keep your hair and scalp clean 

with a mild shampoo. Limit the use of 

hair dryers, rollers and harsh styling 

products. Use vegetable-based dyes or 

those with few chemicals if you want 

to dye your hair. Wear sunglasses 

or glasses to protect your eyes from 

the sun and dust, especially if your 

eyelashes fall out. Wear a turban, cap, 

wig, hat or scarf to make yourself feel 

comfortable and confident. 

Mouth sores 

Some chemotherapy drugs may 

cause mouth sores and infections or 

ulcers. Radiation on the neck, chest 

and head may cause dental and gum 

problems. In such cases, use a soft 

toothbrush to clean your teeth twice 

a day and soothe mouth sores and 

tender gums with plain yogurt. If 

toothpaste irritates your mouth, use a 

mixture of half a teaspoon of salt with 

four cups of water. Use mouthwash to 

help heal mouth sores. You can make 

a homemade mouthwash by dissolving 

a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda 

or salt in a glass of warm water; rinse 

four times daily. Blend foods to make 

them easier to eat and avoid hot, 

spicy, acidic or coarse foods. Do not 

smoke or drink alcohol, as this irritates 

the mouth. 

You can find more tips about managing 

chemo side effects at: www.cancercare.org 

and www.webmd.com.

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Ongoing 

Al-Anon 

Free support group for anyone 

affected by someone else’s drinking. 

Local meetings and information at 

www.LexingtonAl-Anon.org or call 

859.277.1877. 

Thursdays: 

Oct 13, 20, 27 

Mindfulness-Based Stress 

Reduction (MBSR). 

8 week Thursday series beginning 

with orientation October 13th. The 

"gold standard" mindfulness course. 

Learn to promote resilience, prevent 

burnout, cultivate compassion and 

manage stress-related chronic conditions. 

Instructor: John A. Patterson 

MD, MSPH, Mind Body Studio 517 

Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 859- 

373-0033. Full details at www.mindbodystudio.org/?page_id=1262 

UK employees see Wellness Program 

benefits here- https://www.uky.edu/hr/ 

wellness/bewell/mindfulness-basedstress-reduction 

Mondays 

Free Yoga Classes for Vets, 

Servicemembers and their 

Family Members 

Every Monday from 9:30am–10:30am 

at Ageless Yoga Studio, 611 Winchester 

Rd., Suite 200. 859-303-6225. Preregister 

online at agelessyogastudio. 

com. Click “class” tab to sign up now! 

Email info@agelessyogastudio.com for 

more info. 

Mondays & 

Wednesdays 

MELT Method Hand, Foot and 

Body Healing Class by Shayne 

Wigglesworth 

Mondays and Wednesdays at 12pm 

- Discover pain-free living at any age! 

Enjoy a gentle foam roller class to 

reduce pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety 

and more! MELT Method certified 

instructor Shayne Wigglesworth will 

teach you healing techniques you can 

use for self care at home. All materials 

and rollers are provided. Perfect for all 

ages, body types and experience levels. 

Learn more at www.centeredlex.com or 

call 859-721-1841 

Tuesdays 

Community Flow 

This weekly restorative class integrates 

gentle yoga, breathing techniques, 

meditation and wellness tips for all 

ages and levels of physical condition. 

10:30am–11:30am. Donation only 

(great portion of all donations go to 

the Backpack Food Program at Ashland 

Elementary.) Inspiring, Educating 

& Supporting our World through the 

Moving, Visual & Healing Arts! Daily 

classes, therapies, workshops & a 

great spot to host your next event! 

309 N Ashland Ave Ste.180, Lexington, 

KY 40502. 859-721-1841. www.centeredlex.com 

Tuesdays 

Swing Lessons 

Every Tuesday, starting September 30: 

8pm–10pm at Tates Creek Recreation 

Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. $5.00 per 

person per lesson. Call for more information: 

Glenn and Rosalee Kelley 859- 

233-9947; OR Peter and Robin Young 

859-224-3388. 

Tuesdays 

Community Yoga Class with 

Lauren Higdon 

Every Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am at 

Centered Studio, 309 n Ashland ave 

suite 180 in Lexington. This weekly 

restorative class integrates gentle 

yoga, breathing techniques, meditation 

and wellness tips for all ages and 

levels of physical condition. Classes 

may include chair yoga, restorative, 

yin yoga, tai chi, and more. Perfect for 

beginners as well as experienced yogis! 

Donations-based class. 

1st Tuesdays 

Lupus Support Group: Living & 

Coping with Lupus 

The Lupus Foundation of America support 

groups are intended to provide a 

warm and caring environment where 

people with lupus, their family members, 

caregivers and loved ones can 

share experiences, methods of coping 

and insights into living with chronic 

illness. Imani Baptist Church, 1555 

Georgetown Road, Lexington from 

7:00pm–8:00pm first Tuesday of 

every month. 877-865-8787. 

www.lupusmidsouth.org 

2nd Tuesdays 

PFLAG Support for LGBTs 

and Families 

We are a support group of family members 

and allies united with LGBTQ* individuals. 

Our meetings provide a safe, 

confidential space where you can feel 

respected and accepted wherever you 

are in your journey or family struggle. 

Monthly speakers help us to broaden 

our understanding of these issues in 

our families and in society. Lexington 

meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday 

of each month, 6:30 at St. Michael’s 

Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte 

Drive. Frankfort chapter meets the 

3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 at the 

Unitarian Community, 316 Wilkinson 

Blvd. More information and resources 

at www.pflagcentralky.org For questions, 

call 859-338-4393 or info@pflagcentralky.org. 

*lesbian, gay, bisexual, 

transgender, queer and questioning. 

Wednesdays 

Mindfulness and 

Relaxation for Health 

6:30-8:00pm (come as early as 6:00 

to slow down and relax). No prior 

experience of yoga or meditation 

required. Mobilize your inner resources 

for promoting health, self care and 

managing the stress of caregiving, 

burnout and chronic disease, cultivate 

your innate happiness, peacefulness 

and compassion, study and practice 

in a supportive group. Gentle yoga, 

mindful movement, deep relaxation, 

sitting meditation and discussion. Cost 

$5–$10. Instructor- John Patterson MD, 

MSPH, FAAFP. Mind Body Studio 517 


373-0033. Full details at http://www. 

mindbodystudio.org/?page_id=1055 

Fridays 

Argentine Tango 

“Dance of the Heart” 

Passionate and Romantic, mindful and 

Meditative, a uniquely transformative 

social skill, art form and movement 

therapy, no partner or dance experience 

required, Friday evening 7:30-9:00 

PM. You may drop-in to any class- this 

is not a series. Cost $10. Instructors: 

Dr. John Patterson and Nataliya 

Timoshevskaya. Mind Body Studio 517 


373-0033. Full details at http://www. 

mindbodystudio.org/?page_id=214 

October 1 

Craft and Vendor Show 

Public are welcome to tour the facilities 

and enjoy the craft/vendor show 

from 11am-3pm. Show includes 

$ 

10 OFF 

YOUR FIRST SESSION 

“Yoga teaches 

us to cure what 

need not be 

endured and 

endure what 

cannot be cured” 

— BKS Iyengar 

Iyengar Yoga 

of Lexington 

Kim Blitch, CIYT 

859-230-2510 

Kbblitch@yahoo.com 

The Mind Body Studio 

517 Southland Dr 

Iyengarlex.com 

Tastefully Simple, Coach Purses, bags, 

Mary Kay, Short Stuff Gifts, jewelry and 

hand-crafted items. Morning Pointe 

Senior Living Center: 233 Ruccio Way, 

Lexington, KY. 


Understanding Your Medicare 

Options: Presentation 

1pm at the Beaumont Library in 

Lexington at 3080 Fieldstone Way. This 

presentation is designed to help new 

beneficiaries and their caregivers a 

better understanding of the Medicare 

program. Even those who currently 

have Medicare coverage could benefit 

from this detailed overview. Topics will 

include an introduction to Medicare 

including what Medicare covers, 

supplemental Medicare Health plans 

including Medicare Supplements, 

Medicare Advantage plans, and Part D 

prescription drug coverage. This session 

is a 45-minute presentation that 

includes time for scenarios and Q&A 

time. To RSVP, call 859-312-9646 


AARP Smart Driver 

Safety Course 

This driver's safety course discusses 

the changes that occur with aging 

and how that can affect driving. Held 

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ONGOING EVENTS 

Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support 

Exists to assist Central Kentucky women and 

their loved ones during diagnosis, treatment 

and survival of ovarian and other gynecological 

cancers. Come meet with us the third 

Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at 

Joseph Beth Booksellers, Bronte Bistro Cafe 

meeting room. 

Perinatal Loss Grief Group 

First Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Center for 

Grief and Education. A group for parents 

who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, 

stillbirth or infant death. Contact 

Debbie Mueller at (859) 260-6904 for more 

information. 

Compassionate Friends 

Support Group 

A support group for parents, siblings, or 

grandparents who have lost a child regardless 

of the child’s age or length of time that 

has passed since that day. The meeting is the 

1st Tuesday of every month 6:30pm–8:30pm 

at Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2321 Alexandria 

Drive, Lexington. Also meets the 1st Tuesday 

of every month 7pm-9pm at Hospice East, 

417 Shoppers Drive, Winchester. Doors open 

one-half hour before meeting times to provide 

the opportunity to visit with old friends 

and acknowledge new ones. 

Spouse Loss Support Group 

Tuesdays 6-7:30pm. Hospice of the Bluegrass. 

A five-week support group for individuals 

who have experienced the loss of a spouse 

or significant other. Contact Lexington office 

at (859) 277-2700 for more information or 

to register. 

Coping After Loss 

First Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. A brief educational 

program offering an introduction to 

grief information and hospice bereavement 

services. Contact the Lexington office at 

(859) 277-2700 for more information or to 

register. 

Free Transportation to 

Cancer Screening 

Fayette County residents can receive free 

transportation through HealthLink Transit, 

a partnership between Kentucky Pink 

Connection & the Lexington--Fayette Urban 

County Government. Transportation provided 

by taxi or gas cards to cancer screening. 

Call (859) 309-1700 to arrange a ride. 

2nd Chance Ambassadors 

Lexington: a support/volunteer group comprised 

of organ transplantation recipients, 

donor family members, those on the waiting 

list and community members interested 

in transplantation meets the 3rd Sunday 

of each month at Word of Hope Lutheran 

Church, located at the corner of Man 

O’War and Armstrong Mill Road. Meetings 

begin at 4:30. For questions, please contact 

Charlotte Wong, Education Coordinator, 

Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Lexington 

office at (859) 278-3492 or toll free (800) 

525-3456. 

Center For Women’s Health 

Center Classes 

Held at Frankfort Regional Medical 

Call Mediline at 502-226-1655 or toll-free 

800-242-5662 to register or for more information. 

Classes include: 

• Prepared Childbirth 

• Baby Care For The Early Weeks 

• Breast Feeding Basics 

• “That’s My Baby” 

• Sibling Classes 

Cancer Classes 

The American Cancer Society offers women 

undergoing cancer treatments the opportunity 

to attend the Look Good...Feel Better 

workshop. This free workshop helps women 

deal with the appearance-related side-effects 

of cancer treatment in a private setting. Each 

participant receives a complimentary custom 

cosmetic kit. The American Cancer Society 

offers Prostate Cancer Educational and 

Support Classes called Man to Man for men 

with prostate cancer. This is an educational 

and networking program that provides 

information about prostate cancer and treatments 

options. For more information about 

these classes, please call Kristy Young at 859- 

260-8285. For cancer information 24 hours 

a day, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or go to 

www.cancer.org. 

Survivors of Suicide 

First & third Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30pm, 

Center for Grief and Education. 

For adults affected by the loss of someone by 

suicide. Contact the Lexington office at (859) 

277-2700 for more 

information or to register. 

Bosom Buddies 

A support group designed to meet the 

ongoing needs of women with breast cancer. 

The purpose of Bosom Buddies is to create a 

safe and comfortable environment in which 

women diagnosed with breast cancer can 

receive information and emotional support 

during and after treatment. Meets are the 

third Thursday of every month 6:00pm at 

the Frankfort Regional Hospital: Frankfort 

Medical Pavilion, Conference Room C. 279 

King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY. 

BRCC Volunteer Opportunities 

The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center provides a 

24-hour crisis line, hospital and court advocacy, 

crisis intervention counseling, long-term 

therapy, and information and community 

referral to victims of sexual assault as well 

as family members and friends. Volunteers 

at BRCC have the unique opportunity to 

provide valuable direct services to those 

impacted by sexual assault. Volunteer opportunities: 

Crisis Line Volunteer, Medical/Legal 

Advocate. For more information, please call: 

(859) 253-2615. 

Stop Smoking Class Series 

5:30-6:30, weekly until April 17. Tates Creek 

Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Based on the 

Cooper-Clayton method. $10/week for 10 

weeks covers the cost of nicotine replacement. 

Call 288-2457. 

GrassRoots Yoga Classes 

Chair yoga: 10:30–11:30am Tuesday and 

Thursday. Hatha Vinyasa Flow: 5:30–6:30pm 

Thursday. Yoga Basics for Stress Relief: 

5:30–6:30pm Friday. Partial proceeds from 

all yoga classes benefit the Latitude Artist 

Community for adults considered to have 

disabilities. All instructors certified through 

Yoga Alliance. For more information, 

visit www.grassrootsyoga.org. 

ANAD Overcoming Eating 

Disorders Support Group 

Free support group for people who want 

to improve their relationship with food 

and body image. Safe, comfortable place. 

Facilitated by Megan Roop, RYT, supervised 

by Tina Thompson, MS, RD, LD, Bluegrass 

Nutrition Counseling, sponsored by ANAD. 

Introduction meeting on October 3 from 

7:15-8:30pm at Bliss Wellness Center, 2416 

Sir Barton Way, Ste 125. 8 week session Oct 

17-Dec 5 from 7:15-8:30pm. Contact Megan 

Roop 561-779-0290 for details. 

Diabetes CHATS 

Nathaniel Mission Health Clinic CHAT: 

1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400 from 4pm to 

5:15pm the 4th Tuesday of each month. The 

Refuge Clinic: New Location, 2349 Richmond 

Road-Suite 220, Lexington, KY, 40502. 859- 

225-4325. Free. Sponsored by the Lexington- 

Fayette Co. Health Dept and UK Healthcare. 

Free Cardio Classes 

9-10am. Every Saturday morning in the 

month of February at Body Structure 

Medical Fitness Facility, 2600 Gribbin Drive, 

Lexington. This class will increase your heart 

rate and respiration while using large muscle 

groups repetitively and rhythmically to create 

a great workout. (859) 268-8190. 

Taoist Tai Chi Society 

We offer classes in Louisville and Lexington. 

All classes are led by nationally accredited 

volunteer instructors in a friendly and helpful 

environment. The meditative movements 

of taijiquan can reduce tension, increase 

flexibility and strength, and improve circulation 

and balance. To contact us, phone 

502.614.6424 or e-mail kentucky@taoist.org. 

Consumer Support Groups 

(Individuals with a Mental Illness) 

Every Sunday, 869 Sparta Court, Lexington. 

2:30-4:00pm. 859-309-2856 for more info. 

NAMI Lexington is a local affiliate of NAMI, 

the “National Alliance on Mental Illness” we 

provide numerous support groups and 

recovery programs for families and 

Individuals living with mental illness. 

Yoga • Meditation • Stress 

Reduction 

The Yoga Health & Therapy Center offers 

daytime and evening Yoga classes with slow 

stretch, breathing awareness and relaxation 

training. Small classes provide personalized 

instruction. New yoga students receive 

a series discount. Meditation classes and 

ongoing group practice sessions available 

for all levels. Stress-Reduction classes based 

on Yoga principles and practical skills also 

offered. Free parking provided for most classes. 

For information, please call 859-254-9529 

or visit www.yogahealthcenter.org. 

Mind Body Studio 

The Mind Body Studio is a service of John A. 

Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP, certified in family 

medicine, integrative medicine, mind body 

medicine and integral yoga, Dr. Patterson 

specializes in stress-related chronic disease 

and burnout prevention for caregivers and 

helping professionals. Mind body skills and 

lifestyle behaviors may help prevent and 

provide safe, effective and affordable relief of 

chronic conditions that are often poorly controlled 

by conventional medicine alone. 

Our integrative medicine consultations, 

group classes, workshops and coaching can 

help you meet your unique health and wellness 

needs through experiential education 

to help you mobilize your natural healing 

ability by integrating mind, body, spirit and 

our relationship to each other and the earth. 

Visit our website to schedule an appointment 

with Dr. Patterson or see a schedule 

of classes in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, 

Pilates and dance. “Mindful, empowered self 

care is the heart of healing” 517 Southland 

Drive, Lexington 859-373-0033 

www.mindbodystudio.org 

Monthly Reiki Classes 

Turn your hands into healing hands! 

Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy 

Learn to improve your mind, body, and 

spirit! Classes taught by Robert N.Fueston, 

Reiki Master/Teacher and Acupuncturist, 17 

years of experience and Member of The Reiki 

Alliance. Approved for Continuing Education 

hours (CE hours) for Massage Therapist. CE’s 

for nurses pending. Register online at www. 

robertfueston.com. 859-595-2164. 

Ongoing Journey Circle 

This circle meets the 4th Sunday of every 

month and is for those who are experienced 

in the practice of journeying OR are interested 

in learning more about this ancient spiritual 

practice. Join us every month as we will 

be journeying on different topics that will be 

discussed at time of circle. Please feel free to 

bring drums, rattles etc. Questions or need 

directions or have questions? Please feel free 

to email/call me: 859-492-2109,info@jennifershawcoaching.com 

Overeaters Anonymous 

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet 

club. We do not count calories or have scales 

at meetings. OA is based on the 12 steps of 

Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or 

fees. OA is self-supporting through member 

contributions. The only requirement for 

membership is the desire to stop eating 

compulsively. Please go to oalexingtonky. 

org for meeting dates and times. OR are 

interested in learning more about this ancie


Signs and Symptoms of 

Breast Cancer 

Be aware of how your breasts 

normally look and feel 


Breast cancer is a tumor that starts 

in the cells of the breast. It can spread 

or metastasize to other parts of the 

body. Detecting breast cancer as early 

as possible gives you a better chance 

of successful treatment. You can 

keep up with your breast health by 

knowing how your breasts normally 

look and feel. A sign, such as a rash, 

can be observed and recognized by a 

doctor or healthcare professional. A 

symptom, such as pain or tiredness, 

is something only the person experiencing 

it can feel and know. A doctor 

should check unusual symptoms. 

The most common symptom 

of breast cancer for many women 

is a mass or lump. However, many 

women have breast lumps; nine out 

of 10 of these lumps are benign, 

which means they are not cancerous. 

Most benign breast lumps are cysts 

(sacs of fluid) and are very common. 

Some are fibroadenomas – a collection 

of fibrous glandular tissue, 

common in younger women under 30 

years of age – and some are areas of 

normal lumpiness that are more obvious 

just before a period. 

Initially, breast cancer has no 

symptoms. However, as the tumor 

develops, you may notice the following 

signs: 

• Swelling in the armpit or a 

marble-like area under the skin, 

which may be a sign that breast 

cancer has spread to the lymph 

nodes. Although these lumps and 

swellings are often painless, they 

may be tender. 

• A change in the contour, size, texture 

or temperature of the breast. 

A pitted, reddish surface that 

resembles 

the skin of 

an orange 

Many women 

have breast lumps; 

nine out of 10 of 

these lumps are 

benign. 

could be 

a sign of 

advanced 

breast cancer. 

• A change 

in the nipple, 

such as 

dimpling, 

retraction, 

itching, 

ulceration 

or a burning 

sensation. 

A 

scaly rash of the nipple may be 

Paget’s disease, which could be 

associated with an underlying 

breast cancer. 

• Unusual discharge from the nipple 

that may be bloody, clear or 

another color. It is usually caused 

by benign conditions but may be 

due to cancer in some cases. 

• Unexplained swelling or/and 

shrinkage of the breast, especially 

if it is on one side only. 

• A lump in the underarm or breast 

that persists after your menstrual 

cycle. Often this is the first apparent 

symptom 

of breast 

cancer. These 

lumps are usually 

painless 

and are visible 

on a mammogram 

before 

they can be felt 

or seen. 

Other signs 

include pain 

or tenderness 

in the breast; 

a noticeable 

flattening or 

indentation 

on the breast, 

indicating a tumor that cannot be 

seen or felt; or an area that is different 

from any other area on either breast. 

These signs and symptoms do 

not necessarily mean cancer. Bloodstained 

nipple discharge, inverted nipples 

or a rash can also be due to other 

medical conditions. However, you 

should see your doctor to be sure. He 

or she can refer you to a breast clinic. 

Later, other signs and symptoms 

occur as cancer grows larger or 

spreads to other parts of the body, 

including other organs. These include 

weight loss, bone pain, nausea, loss of 

appetite, jaundice, headache, double 

vision, muscle weakness and buildup 

of fluid around the lungs. 

Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare 

type of breast cancer, can have different 

symptoms. The whole breast 

may feel hard, can be very sore and 

look red and inflamed. The skin 

sometimes looks like an orange peel 

because the pores stand out in the 

inflamed area. 

Any breast cancer symptoms you 

notice should be investigated as soon 

as possible. 


www.cancer.org 

www.cancerresearchuk.org 

www.nationalbreastcancer.org 

www.webmd.com

EVENTS continued from P. 26 


the second Thursday of every 

month from 11:00am to 4:00pm 

at Don and Cathy Jacobs Health 

Education Center, UK HealthCare's 

Chandler Hospital Pavilion A, 1000 

S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY. 

Call for reservations: (859) 323-1890. 

$15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers. 

Those who complete the 

course should be eligible for automobile 

premium discount through 

their car insurance providers for at 

least three years. 


Craft and Vendor Show 

Public are welcome to tour the facilities 

and enjoy the craft/vendor show 

from 10am-3pm. Show includes 

Tastefully Simple, Coach Purses, 

bags, Mary Kay, Short Stuff Gifts, jewelry 

and hand-crafted items. Liberty 

Ridge Senior Living Center: 701 

Liberty Ridge Lane, Lexington, KY 


"Keeping Foods Safe" 

Nutrition Class 

5 – 6 pm, Bourbon County Health 

Department, 341 East Main Street, 

Paris. All are welcome. Food demonstrations, 

sampling, and recipes will 

be provided. For more information 

or to register, call (859) 987-1915. 


Free Flu Shot Clinic 

4 – 7 pm, at Southland Christian 

Church at 2349 Richmond Rd and 

Consolidated Baptist Church at 1625 

Russell Cave Road. Sponsored by the 

Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. 

For more information, visit www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org. 


Reiki Practice & 

Introduction to Reiki 

6:30pm- 8:30pm. 2508 Wallace 

Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205. Free. 

Those with Reiki come to practice & 

receive the Reiki energy. Those who 

do have not Reiki training—come 

for an introduction/question & 

answer. Contact JoAnn Utley at 502- 

777-3865 or jutley5122@bellsouth. 

net to register. More info at http:// 

joannutley.byregion.net 


Hospice of the Bluegrass 

Lunch and Learn 

Are you interested in learning more 

about end-of-life care? Are you curious 

about the vast array of services 

Hospice of the Bluegrass offers? Join 

us for our monthly Lunch & Learn 

series on the last Tuesday of each 

month at noon for an informative 

conversation about our work. 

Lunch will be provided and 

each session will be led by a 

knowledgeable Hospice of the 

Bluegrass administrator. This 

overview will touch on how 

hospice services work and the 

services provided. This is a free 

event. Register by emailing or 

calling (859) 296-6895. 


Health Chats about 

Diabetes 

4-5 pm, Nathaniel Mission, 1109 

Versailles Rd, Suite 400. Free. 

Sponsored by the Lexington- 

Fayette Co. Health Dept.. For 

more information, call (859) 288- 

2446. 


Hallow-Health 

Pain Management Medicine 

presents Hallow-Health – a FREE 

afternoon of healthy Halloween 

festivities, thrills and fun for the 

entire family! Costume contest, 

music, face painting, local health/ 

wellness enthusiasts, healthier trickor-treating, 

silent auction & much 

more from 12:00pm to 4:00pm 

at 101 North Eagle Creek Drive in 

Lexington. (Old Eagle Creek Library). 

Send us your event listings 

If you are hosting a health-related 

event that is free to the public, list it 

here for FREE! (Events that are not 

free to the public can be posted in our 

calendar for $35). 

E-mail your event date, location, 

description and contact information: 

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Check-in: 1:00 PM Walk: 2:00 PM 

REGISTER TODAY! 

Questions? 502.585.5433 ext 843 

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Locally Sponsored by: 

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Scientists have made strides 

in determining how certain 

changes in DNA can cause 

normal bone marrow cells to 

become leukemia cells. 

General Facts About 

Leukemia 

Learn more about types, 

treatment of blood cell cancer 

By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer 

Leukemia is a form of cancer 

that occurs in the blood cells. The 

National Institute of Health (NIH) 

National Cancer Institute says with 

leukemia, cancerous blood cells form 

and crowd out healthy cells in the 

bone marrow. 

The American Cancer Society 

(ACS) says there are four types of 

leukemia: 

• acute myeloid leukemia (AML); 

• chronic myeloid leukemia 

(CML); 

• acute lymphocytic leukemia 

(ALL); and 

• chronic lymphocytic leukemia 

(CLL). 

When leukemia is considered 

acute, it will progress rapidly, and if 

not treated, it will cause death in a 

matter of months. Other forms of leukemia 

are considered chronic. They 

grow more slowly, getting worse over 

a longer period of time. AML starts 

in early forms of myeloid cells, which 

make white and red blood cells, 

or platelets. ALL is a cancer of the 

lymphoblasts, the white blood cells 

that fight infection. It begins in early 

immature forms of lymphocytes, a 

type of whole blood cell. White blood 

cells are the most common type of 

blood cell susceptible to becoming 

cancerous. Platelets and red blood 

cells may become cancerous as well. 

Previous chemotherapy and radiation 

treatment may increase the risk of 

developing ALL. 

The ACS says ALL is not an isolated 

disease but rather a group of intricately 

connected diseases. Patients 

with different subtypes of ALL may 

have different outlooks, prognoses 

and responses to treatment. The ACS 

estimates in the year 2016, there will 

be about 6,599 new cases of ALL in 

the United States. It estimates further 

there will be about 1,430 deaths from 

ALL in 2016. ALL affects one in 750 

persons. 

Risk factors for acquiring ALL 

include being male, Caucasian and 

older than 70. Being exposed to high 

levels of radiation in the environment 

or having certain genetic disorders, 

such as Down syndrome, may also 

lead to ALL. Symptoms of ALL 

include fever, fatigue and easy bruising 

or bleeding. Tests that examine 

the blood and bone marrow are the 

preferred ways to detect and diagnose 

ALL. Certain factors may affect prognosis 

and treatment options. In recent 

years, scientists have made strides in 

determining how certain changes in 

DNA can cause normal bone marrow 

cells to become leukemia cells. There 

continues to be new information 

coming out about DNA mutations 

(changes) in patterns of the genes. 

The main types of treatment are 

chemotherapy; targeted therapy, 

where newer drugs are used to “target” 

specific parts of cancer cells; 

and stem cell transplant. Treatment 

of ALL usually lasts about two years. 

Sometimes the condition goes into 

remission but comes back, and a 

repeat of the protocol may be done. 

For More Information: 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 

1-800-955-4572 

www.lls.org 

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) 

1-800-422-6237 

www.cancer.gov. 


Jean is an RN with an MSN from 

University of Cincinnati. She is a staff 

writer for Living Well 6 0Plus and Health 

& Wellness magazines. She has an article 

in the Fall 2016 issue of Christian Living 

in the Mature Years.


MAKERS 

Fast-Track Approval for 

New Cancer Drug 

Gene Editing Removed HIV 

from Human Immune Cells 

Temple University researchers shut 

down HIV replication permanently by 

editing HIV out of the human immune 

cell DNA. Using the CRISPR/Cas9 

gene-editing technique, they were able 

to eliminate HIV-1 DNA from T-cell 

genomes in human lab cultures. When 

these cells were later exposed to the virus, 

they were protected from reinfection. 

“These findings are important on multiple 

levels,” said lead researcher Kamel Khalili. 

“They demonstrate the effectiveness of 

our gene-editing system in eliminating 

HIV from the DNA of CD4 T-cells and 

introducing mutations into the viral 

genome to permanently inactivate its 

replication. Further, they show the system 

can protect cells from reinfection, and 

the technology is safe for the cells, with 

no toxic effects.” This is the first time 

scientists have figured out how to prevent 

further infections, which is crucial to the 

success of a treatment that offers better 

protection than current antiretroviral 

drugs. Once patients stop taking these 

drugs, the HIV starts overloading the 

T-cells again. “Antiretroviral drugs are 

very good at controlling HIV infection,” 

said Khalili. “But patients on antiretroviral 

therapy who stop taking the drugs suffer 

a rapid rebound in HIV replication.” 

There’s still more work to be done to 

perfect the cutting process so it can be 

used for something more advanced than 

human cells in a petri dish. The results 

were published in the March edition of 

Scientific Reports. 

The Food and Drug Administration 

announced in early September it has given 

the new cancer drug Venetoclax fast-track 

approval for the treatment of patients with 

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). 

CLL is one of the most common types 

of leukemia in adults. In a recent clinical 

trial, 80 percent of patients treated with 

Venetoclax experienced complete or partial 

remission of their cancer. Developed in 

Australia over several decades, the new 

drug is taken in pill form. Of the small 

sample of patients who have been treated 

with it so far, some have reported no 

adverse side effects at all. 

“It causes no side effects. 

Nothing, absolutely 

nothing,” Robert Oblak, a 

2013 trial participant who 

had recurring CLL, told 

ABC. “Quite amazing. So 

even when it’s killing cells, 

you feel great.” 

Magnetic Particles from 

Pollution Have Been Found in 

Human Brain Tissue 

Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution 

have been found embedded in people’s 

brain tissue for the first time, and research 

has tentatively linked these particles to 

a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The 

particles were already known to be present 

in the brain, but researchers had assumed 

the body naturally produced them. A small 

study by United Kingdom researchers 

has found they are the direct result of air 

pollution. The team examined brain tissue 

from 37 people in Manchester, England, 

and Mexico City who were between 3 

and 92 years old. All the tissue contained 

particles of a type of iron oxide called 

magnetite, and not just traces of it – the 

particles were abundant; there were 

millions of magnetite particles per gram 

of freeze-dried brain tissue. The results 

were published in the September issue of 

the journal Proceedings of the National 

Academy of Sciences.


Therapy dogs are often 

employed in public settings for 

their calming effects. 

parrots are sometimes incorporated 

into therapy for individuals who tend 

to act out because of aggression or 

impulse control issues. “The animal 

will stay near that person until the 

person starts upsetting the animal, 

and then it will move away,” said Bill 

Kuesser, vice president of marketing 

for the Delta Society, a nonprofit 

group that promotes animal-assisted 

therapy. “The doctor then can point 

out the effect the patient’s behavior 

had on the animal. They seem to 

be able to work through aggression 

issues more effectively that way.” 

Larger animals such as horses are 

being used to help troubled teenagers 

better control their behavior. The 

teens gain self-esteem from working 

with large animals, but they also learn 

to regulate their emotions so they 

don’t spook the horse. 

Animals Play Vital Roles 

In Healing 

From heart health to pain management, 

four-legged friends prove beneficial 

Pet owners 

can attest their 

four-legged 

housemates truly 

become integrated 

into the family. They can be 

nurturers, stress relievers, protectors, 

motivators for physical activity and 

even alarm clocks. Beyond all this, 

animals also play an important role in 

health and wellness. 

Cardiovascular Health 

Dogs can protect hearts. Research 

shows a connection between dog 

ownership and reduced risk of cardiovascular 

problems, such as high blood 

pressure and elevated cholesterol levels. 

A study published in the American 

Journal of Cardiology found male dog 

owners were less likely to die within 

a year after a heart attack than those 

who did not own a dog. Other studies 

have found heart attack survivors and 

those with abnormal heart rhythms 

who own dogs live longer than people 

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer 

with the same heart problems. 

Rehabilitation 

Although animal therapy is mostly 

considered to be a tool for rehabilitating 

people with physical ailments or 

impairments, it is also helpful for cancer 

patients, people in long-term care 

facilities, chronic heart failure patients, 

veterans with PTSD and children with 

intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 

The purring of a cat reduces 

blood pressure. 

Pain Management 

The stress-relieving benefits and 

happiness that come with caring 

for and bonding with an animal can 

help alleviate pain. Studies from the 

Research Center for Human/Animal 

Interactions found interacting with 

animals can increase levels of the hormone 

oxytocin in the body. Oxytocin 

helps people feel happy and trusting. 

It has powerful effects on the body’s 

ability to be in a state of readiness 

to heal and grow new cells. Some 

clinical trials have shown that therapy 

animals, including dogs, cats and even 

rabbits, helped reduce the sensation 

of pain in both adults and children. A 

study from Loyola University found 

patients participating in pet therapy 

during recovery sometimes needed 

significantly less pain medication. 

Physical Activity 

Having a dog means more daily 

walking will be incorporated into 

your life. Studies from the American 

Journal of Public Health and the 

American Journal of Preventative 

Medicine have shown children with 

dogs spend more time doing physical 

activity than those without dogs, and 

adults with dogs walk almost twice as 

much as adults without dogs. This is 

beneficial because walking as little as 

30 minutes a day can improve your 

health. 

Benefits For Babies 

Studies have shown that babies 

raised in families with pets may be less 

likely to develop allergies and asthma, 

especially if the pet is in the home 

before the children are 6 months old. 

Children with a pet in the home are 

also known to have fewer colds and 

ear infections during their first year. 

Psychological Problems 

Animals have been used in psychotherapy 

with great results. Cats and 

Institutional Settings 

Therapy dogs are often employed 

in public settings for their calming 

effects. One study found such 

dogs effective in easing the anxiety 

of people waiting to have an MRI. 

Courtrooms are another setting 

where therapy animals are employed. 

“There are more and more animals 

allowed in court,” Kuesser said. 

“Somebody might be very upset 

about having to get up and testify, 

particularly if the person who victimized 

them is there. Animals have been 

shown to help calm people down in 

that setting.” 

Crisis Relief Efforts 

Therapy dogs are being incorporated 

into crisis relief efforts, said 

Amy Rideout, director and president 

of HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis 

Response, a group that makes therapy 

dogs available at crisis scenes. HOPE 

was formed shortly after the 9/11 

terrorist attacks; social workers 

found therapy dogs were able to help 

crisis responders open up about the 

toll their work had taken on their 

psyches, Rideout said. “They don’t 

want to show stress. They want to 

find their buddies,” she said of the 

responders. “Many knew something 

was wrong, but they didn’t want 

to talk to a mental health professional 

about it.” But when a therapy 

dog accompanied the therapist, the 

responders tended to open up more. 

“The dogs made a bridge between the 

mental health professional and the 

person,” Rideout said. 

There’s no denying animals have 

a profound emotional, psychological 

and physical effect on humans. 

People can reap health benefits from 

caring for and loving an animal, and 

there are trained therapy animals 

for times when your health takes a 

downturn.

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NATURE’S 

BEAUTY 

DECORATIVE 

FRUIT IS A 

HERALD OF 

THE SEASON 

By Tanya Tyler, 

Editor/Writer 

When autumn 

arrives, the seasonal 

decorations come out. 

Among the cornstalks 

and scarecrows you’ll undoubtedly 

find see squat orange shapes and you’ll 

know it’s pumpkin time again. 

Pumpkins, a cultivar of the squash 

plant, are also known as winter squash. 

They are native to North America, and 

according to the Illinois Department 

of Agriculture, the Land of Lincoln 

grows the highest number of pumpkins 

in the States – a whopping 95 

percent of the U.S. crop intended for 

processing. 

Pumpkins are popular in dishes 

around the world – ever try pumpkin 

lasagna or pumpkin ravioli? 

Commercially canned pumpkin comes 

from different types of pumpkins 

than those used for jack o’ lanterns at 

Halloween. Immigrants from Ireland 

and Scotland brought the carving 

tradition to the new land, but pumpkins 

were larger and easier to carve 

than the turnips they formerly used. 

This favorite filling for 

Thanksgiving pies can be heart 

healthy, boasting just 26 calories in 

100 grams and no saturated fats or 

cholesterol. Like many other orangecolored 

fruit, pumpkin is high in 

beta-carotene. Pumpkin contains 

fiber, vitamins A and C and several 

B-complex vitamins – niacin and 

thiamin – in addition to potassium 

and essential minerals such as copper, 

calcium and phosphorus. Pumpkin 

is also an excellent source of natural 

polyphenolic flavonoid compounds, 

including cryptoxanthin, lutein and 

The Land of Lincoln grows the highest 

number of pumpkins in the states. 

Pumpkin 

zeaxanthin. Pumpkins have a special 

class of carbohydrates that have antiinflammatory 

and antioxidant properties. 

Eating pumpkin can regulate 

cholesterol and insulin. Pumpkin seeds 

are a good source of magnesium and 

zinc, which help promote heart health. 

Oddly enough, people rarely eat the 

pumpkins they buy this time of year. 

The majority of pumpkins are used for 

jack o’ lanterns. And while pumpkins 

are mainly orange or yellow, white 

pumpkins started to become increasingly 

popular in the United States 

around 2005. 

The largest pumpkin ever grown 

weighed 2,009 pounds. That’s a lot 

of pie. The largest pumpkin pie ever 

made was over 5 feet in diameter and 

weighed over 350 pounds. It used 

80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 

pounds of sugar and 12 dozen eggs 

and took six hours to bake. 

Native Americans used pumpkin to 

treat various ailments, such as intestinal 

worms and urinary tract infections. 

Other (supposed) medicinal uses for 

pumpkin include removing freckles 

and curing snake bites. For an exfoliating 

facial mask, mix 1/4 cup of pureed 

pumpkin with an egg, a tablespoon of 

honey and a tablespoon of milk. Apply 

for about 20 minutes and wash off 

with warm water. 

People are not the only ones who 

enjoy eating pumpkin. Sometimes 

vets recommend feeding pumpkin 

to dogs and cats who have digestive 

problems or need to lose weight. At 

Health & Wellness magazine, we often 

encourage walking as a way to optimum 

health and wellness. Why not 

pick up the popular seasonal pumpkin 

latté offered at a certain coffee retailer 

and take your dog for a walk among 

the changing autumn leaves? Or how 

about indulging in one to keep you 

warm while you wait for the Great 

Pumpkin on Halloween night?


FOOD BITES 


Fruit Protein Could Be New 

Sweetener Alternative 

A new sweetener alternative that 

tastes more like sugar than other 

substitutes may be possible to 

obtain from a fruit protein called 

brazzein. Brazzein is far sweeter 

than sugar but has fewer calories. It 

gained attention as a sugar substitute 

years ago, but making it in large 

quantities has been challenging. 

Purifying it from the West African 

fruit that produces it naturally 

would be difficult on a commercial 

scale, and efforts to 

engineer microorganisms 

to make the protein have so 

far yielded a not-so-sweet 

version in low quantities. 

Researchers are working on a 

new approach using yeast to 

churn out brazzein. Working 

with Kluyveromyces lactis, the 

researchers coaxed the yeast 

to overproduce two proteins 

that are essential for assembling 

brazzein. By doing so, the team 

made 2.6 times more brazzein 

than they had before with the 

same organism. A panel of tasters 

found the protein produced 

by this method was more than 

2,000 times sweeter than sugar. 

The American Chemical Society 

announced the results, which 

were published in the Journals of 

Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 

Is There a Sixth Taste For 

Carbs? 

We know our tongues can detect 

sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. 

But could there be a sixth taste that 

explains why we go carb crazy? 

A new study from Oregon State 

University in Corvallis suggests 

“starchy” might be the sixth flavor. 

Every culture has a major source 

of complex carbohydrate. Complex 

carbohydrates such as starch are 

made of chains of sugar molecules 

and are an important source of 

energy in our diets. However, food 

scientists have tended to ignore 

the idea that we might be able to 

specifically taste them. Because 

enzymes in saliva break starch down 

into shorter chains and simple 

sugars, many have assumed people 

detect starch by tasting these sweet 

molecules. In the study, researchers 

gave volunteers a range of carbohydrate 

solutions containing long 

and short carbohydrate chains. 

The test subjects could make out 

the floury flavors, even when given 

compounds that block the receptors 

on the tongue that detect sweet 

tastes. Starch doesn’t yet meet all 

the requirements to be considered 

a primary taste because researchers 

still need to identify specific starch 

receptors on the tongue. 

Refrigerator Safety 

Different areas of the refrigerator 

can vary widely in temperature. 

Since heat rises, it’s fairly obvious 

that the higher shelves in the fridge 

are warmer, but the racks on the 

door are warmer, too. Foods that 

are most sensitive to subtle changes 

in temperature include milk, shellfish, 

raw meat and fish. Known 

as “high-risk foods,” these items 

need to be kept in certain conditions 

or they can grow bacteria that 

is potentially harmful to people. 

High-risk foods should be kept in 

the back or bottom of the fridge, as 

these are generally the coldest parts 

of the fridge. 

Different areas of 

the refrigerator 

can vary widely in 

temperature.


“With Today’s Breakthroughs, 

You No Longer Have To Live With Type 2 Diabetes, 

Obesity, Neuropathy, IBS or Hypertension!" 

Billy Williamson, age 46, started 

with Dr. Miller in June 2016. When 

Billy first came to see Dr. Miller he 

was suffering from Type 2 Diabetes, 

Severe Obesity, Hypertension, IBS, 

Chronic Fatigue and Neuropathy. 

Billy weighted over 383 lbs. 

After just 2 MONTHS, Billy lost 

over 60 lbs! His morning blood 

sugars went from an average 130 

to 90. Billy states all of his conditions 

have improved: IBS, Fatigue, 

Hypertension and Neuropathy significantly 

diminished, in just the first 

2 months! 

Q: Billy, why did you go to Dr. 

Miller? 

A: “I had heard Jack Pattie, radio host 

(on 590 AM), talk of Dr. Miller and 

the results he gets with a variety of 

conditions. My Obesity was very bad 

and my health was getting worse. I 

have been overweight my entire life 

and my MD had started me on Type 2 

Diabetes pills. At 46 years old, my life 

was becoming severely restricted. I 

needed to something in a very serious 

way before it was too late.” 

Q: You’ve been seeing other 

medical doctors for your Type 

2 Diabetes and Obesity, what 

was it about Dr. Miller that was 

different? 

A: “Dr. Miller really does take the 

time to get a complete history of what 

the heck is going on with me as an 

individual. Dr. Miller makes it clear, 

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Bone-on-Bone Arthritis 

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Wear and tear, overuse can lead to 

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Arthritis is a 

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where bones come together. They are 

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movement. Among the bone diseases 

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away. When this happens, the bones 

of the joints rub more closely against 

By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer 

one another with less of the shockabsorbing 

benefits cartilage provides. 

OA is a painful, degenerative disease 

that often involves the hips, knees, 

neck, lower back or small joints of the 

hands. It usually develops in joints that 

are injured by repeated overuse from 

performing a particular task, playing a 

favorite sport or carrying around excess 

body weight. Eventually the injury or 

repeated impact thins or wears away 

the cartilage. As a result, the bones rub 

together, causing a grating sensation. 

Joint flexibility is reduced, bony spurs 

develop and the joint swells. 

Often the first symptom of OA is 

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; 

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Women Encouraged to Have 

Breast Health Screenings 

Know your body so you can monitor changes 

By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer 

“After lung cancer, breast cancer 

is the most common cancer there is 

for women, and it is on the increase,” 

said Dr. Art McLaughlin, oncology 

radiologist at Baptist Health Women’s 

Diagnostic Center in Louisville. 

Taking charge of your health is your 

best defense against this known killer. 

“The American College of Radiology, 

the Society of Breast Imaging and the 

American College of Obstetricians and 

Gynecologists all recommend annual 

screenings,” said McLaughlin. The 

simple commitment to see your doctor 

regularly can be lifesaving. 

It’s good to get in the habit of having 

an annual clinical breast exam, where 

your doctor will feel your breasts for 

lumps or other changes. The monthly 

self-exam can also be useful. The 

American Cancer Society (ACS) says 

women with a personal or family history 

of breast cancer, a genetic mutation 

known to increase their risk such as 

BRCA, are at higher risk. Other women 

at higher risk, according to the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention, are 

women who: 

• had their first menstrual period 

before age 12; 

• never gave birth or were older when 

their first child was born; 

• started menopause after age 55; 

• have taken hormones to replace 

missing estrogen and progesterone 

in menopause for more than five 

years; 

• or are overweight, especially after 

menopause. 

Women with average risk between 

the ages of 40 and 44 years should 

review the risks and benefits of screening 

mammograms and get one if they 

wish at this time. Women between 

the ages of 45 and 54 years should get 

mammograms every year. Women age 

55 years and above should switch to 

mammograms every two years, or they 

can choose to continue yearly screening. 

Knowing what to expect can make 

the visit go smoother. “The mammogram 

can be a little uncomfortable,” 

McLaughlin said. “They take two pictures 

of each breast and when they do 

that, they put your breast in a receptor 

and do some compressions to each side 

to even the breast out.” This helps the 

medical professionals see through different 

layers and densities of the breast. 

The exam is not lengthy at all. 

“About 10 percent of the women 

that get a mammogram will be called 

back for some additional evaluations 

if something looks questionable,” said 

McLaughlin. A slim number may 

need to get a biopsy or an aspiration. 

“Sometimes we think things are probably 

benign and we do a follow-up in 

six months, but the vast majority of 

women do not get called back at all,” 

said McLaughlin. 

The ACS says the most common 

symptom of breast cancer is a new 

lump or mass. Other possible symptoms 

include swelling of all or part of 

a breast even if no distinct lump is felt; 

skin irritation or dimpling; breast or 

nipple pain; nipple retraction; redness, 

scaliness or thickening of the nipple 

or breast skin; and a nipple discharge 

other than breast milk. 

Some changes may be normal. 

“There may be a change in shape, density, 

a lump, thickening or it could be a 

benign cyst or fluid-filled mass that is 

not cancerous,” said McLaughlin. 

The ACS stresses that although any 

of these symptoms can be caused by 

things other than breast cancer, if you 

have them, it is best to be seen by a 

healthcare provider to figure out the 

cause. 

“The whole reason for screening is 

to find breast cancer earlier when it is 

smaller,” said McLaughlin. “Smaller 

cancer is a lot easier to take care of and 

the survival rates are better.” 

With early detection, prognosis is 

quite good. “Generally speaking, when 

we find breast cancers that are 10 millimeters 

or less, there is about a 98-percent 

survival rate,” said McLaughlin. 

It helps to know your body. “Women 

should check their breasts every month 

after their menstrual cycle so they will 

get pretty good at knowing them better 

than anybody,” McLaughlin said. 

“If changes persist, they can have their 

doctor check it out, get a mammogram 

or whatever is necessary.” 

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Mammogram Result 

Is screening really necessary? 


What scientists know but most patients don’t is 

that mammography isn’t the infallible tool we want it 

to be. In fact, the harder one looks, the more cancers 

one will find – but most will be harmless and will 

never threaten any woman’s life. 

When an anomaly is found on a mammogram 

screening, a biopsy follows. Good news comes for 

some women when the biopsy results reveal no sign 

of cancer. But what is the actual screening result? 

Most of the time, the result is “indicative of cancer” 

and it is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Few 

experts considers DCIS a cancer; it only has a small 

chance of ever progressing into an invasive cancer. 

There are things that can look like cancer on a 

mammogram or biopsy but do not act like cancer 

in the body. They do not invade and proliferate in 

BY THE NUMBERS 

An analysis published in the journal 

JAMA in 2014 shows the six possible 

outcomes of a mammogram. If 10,000 

women have annual mammograms 

for 10 years, starting at the age of 50, 

the numbers would break down like 

this: 

• 6,130 women will get called back 

for more testing for something a 

doctor will ultimately deem not to 

be cancer 

• 3,568 women will have clean mammogram 

results over the course of 

the decade 

• 302 women will be diagnosed with 

breast cancer 

Of the women diagnosed with 

breast cancer: 

• 173 will survive the cancer, regardless 

of whether they were screened 

or not 

• 62 will die of breast cancer, despite 

having a mammogram 

• 57 will be diagnosed with a cancer 

that would have never hurt them 

• 10 will avoid dying of breast cancer


other organs. At present, there are 

no tools to distinguish between 

harmless cells and deadly ones. 

Unfortunately, some medical tests 

compel doctors to categorize 

merely suspicious cells in with the 

most dangerous cancers. While 

this approach does save some lives, 

many women wind up with treatments 

– including mastectomies – 

they do not need. 

Mammography has been a 

contentious issue for the past 25 

years. In 1993, the National Cancer 

Institute dropped its recommendation 

that women in their 40s get 

screenings after finding sparse evidence 

of benefits. Ever since, the 

debate has mostly centered on what 

age women should start getting 

mammograms. 

A 2012 study published in the 

New England Journal of Medicine 

calculated mammograms have overdiagnosed 

1.3 million American 

women over the past 30 years. Most 

of these women had some form of 

treatment ranging from lumpectomies 

to double mastectomies, 

often with radiation and chemotherapy 

or hormonal therapy, for 

an anomaly that would never have 

bothered them. Additionally, these 

treatments come with their own 

dangers. Receiving radiation for 

breast cancer can slightly increase 

your risk of heart disease and lung 

cancer. Chemotherapy may damage 

the heart, and tamoxifen doubles 

the risk of endometrial cancer. In a 

2013 paper published in the medical 

journal BMJ, breast surgeon 

Michael Baum estimated that for 

every breast cancer death thwarted 

by mammography, we can expect 

an additional one to three deaths 

from causes such as lung cancer and 

heart attacks linked to breast cancer 

treatments. Last year, results from 

a 25-year follow-up of two landmark 

studies tracking about 90,000 

women concluded mammography 

did not reduce breast cancer deaths 

at all. 

“Find it early; save your life.” 

This dominant message in mammogram 

campaigns offers comfort 

that there is something women can 

do to protect themselves from a 

scary disease. The message implies 

that finding early-stage breast cancer 

means preventing death. If this 

were true, mammograms would be 

the only reasonable choice because 

finding breast cancer early is what 

mammograms do best. As this message 

became entrenched into public 

psyches and policies, scientific 

evidence was showing the message 

was flawed. 

Breast cancer becomes lethal 

because it has metastasized (spread 

tumors around the body). More 

than 30 years ago when screening 

began, doctors assumed the disease 

progressed in a predictable, stepby-step 

manner, believing every 

tumor grew steadily until it invaded 

other parts of the body. If all cancers 

behaved like this, finding and 

treating small tumors early would 

prevent its spread and lethality. 

Scientists now understand breast 

cancer is not one disease but many, 

and different types can behave in a 

variety of ways. 

H. Gilbert Welch, a professor of 

medicine at Dartmouth College, 

likens these cancer behavior patterns 

to animals someone is trying 

to keep in a barnyard: Some cancers 

act like turtles, moving too slowly 

to ever pose harm. Other cancers 

act like dodos; they regress and disappear 

on their own. Some cancers 

are like rabbits that hop and cause 

damage in other areas of the body 

but are stoppable if caught in time. 

The deadliest cancers are like birds 

cannot be captured or stopped. 

Although mammograms are truly 

helpful for 30 percent of breast cancer 

cases, the problem is there is no 

way to distinguish rabbits from turtles, 

dodos and birds. When a mammogram 

finds something, there’s 

no way of knowing whether the 

patient is the one in 1,000 women 

whose life is at stake or one of the 

five or six in 1,000 women with 

something that will remain harmless. 

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Take care of your bones and 

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By Dr. Tom Miller, Staff Writer 

Americans must develop a better 

awareness of bone health and 

wellness. The National Institutes of 

Health Osteoporosis and National 

Resource Center (2015) suggests 

by 2020 half of all Americans over 

age 50 will have weak bones unless 

people make changes to their diets 

and lifestyle. 

People who have weak bones are 

at higher risk for fractures. With scientific 

and technological advances, 

people are living longer, and this 

means their bones need to stay 

strong so they can be active and 

enjoy life as they age. Strong bones 

begin in childhood. With good 

habits and medical attention when 

needed, people can have strong 

bones throughout their lives. 

Osteopenia indicates a state of 

relatively low bone mass when compared 

to recognized scientific standards. 

Regardless of your age, you 

could have osteopenia if you never 

developed a high peak bone mass 

as a youth or because you naturally 

have bones that are less dense than 

average. Recent research (2015) 

suggests a large percentage of individuals 

in the United States have a 

bone density that is considered low 

and they could therefore be classified 

as having osteopenia. Bonerelated 

injuries in childhood or 

adolescence can be another indicator 

of weak bones. According to the 

National Osteoporosis Foundation 

(www.nof.org), some 21.8 million 

American women and another 11.8


million men have osteopenia. Each year 1.5 million 

older people in this country suffer fractures 

because their bones have weakened. 

It is important to realize low bone density is 

one of the risk factors for osteoporotic fracture, 

but having osteopenia does not mean bone fractures 

are likely to occur. Some studies report 

almost half of those who have bone fractures do 

not necessarily have excessively low bone mass. 

Thus bone mass alone does not always result in 

fractures. 

A few decades ago, little was known about 

bone disease. Many physicians believed weak 

and broken bones were just part of old age and 

could not be avoided. Today, however, we know 

this is not true. In the past decade (in 2012), the 

Surgeon General has focused increased attention 

on bone health. The directives have emphasized 

that the keys to improving bone health include 

diet, exercise and prevention interventions. 

Physicians have been encouraged to pay closer 

attention to patients in midlife who have osteoporosis 

or another bone disease and initiate 

treatment earlier. This can help reduce or prevent 

bone-related injuries and painful fractures. 

Bone density is critically important for healthy 

bone structure. The best measure of bone density 

is a bone mineral density (BMD) test. It can 

identify osteoporosis, determine your risk for 

fractures and measure your response to osteoporosis 

treatment. The most widely recognized 

Strong bones 

begin in childhood. 

bone mineral density test is called a dual-energy 

X-ray absorptiometry or DXA test. Although no 

bone density test is 100 percent accurate, the 

DXA test is the single most important predictor 

of whether a person is likely to have a fracture in 

the future. 

The DXA test is painless and much like having 

an X-ray. It measures bone mineral density 

and compares it to that of an established norm 

or standard – the ideal or peak bone mineral 

density of a healthy adult – to yield a meaningful 

score. This results in a T-score. A score of 

0 means your BMD is equal to the norm for a 

healthy young adult. Differences between your 

BMD and that of the healthy young adult norm 

are measured in units called standard deviations 

(SDs). More standard deviations below 0 are 

indicated as negative numbers. Thus, the lower 

your BMD, the higher your risk of fracture. 

A family history of poor bone health or frequent 

fractures earlier in life can be indicators 

you are at risk for bone problems, so you should 

discuss your bone health with your primary 

care physician. As we age, being aware of bone 

density and understanding osteopenia can be 

important steps in preventing serious problems 

related to bone health. WebMD provides a good 

summary on this topic. It is available at http:// 

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RESEARCHERS USE GENETIC ENGINEERING TO MANUFACTURE PAINKILLER 

In the same general 

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future it may be a new painkiller. 

Researchers at Stanford University 

have genetically engineered baker’s 

yeast to act on sugar so that in three 

to five days the sugar is converted to 

hydrocodone. In the same general 

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it into alcohol, the engineered yeast 

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In this new process, DNA is introduced 

into yeast cells that instruct it 

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Genes from plants, bacteria and rats 

are included in the genetic engineering. 

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be impossible to engineer yeast to 

replace the entire farm-to-factory 

process,” said senior study author 

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professor of bioengineering. The 

experiment yields thus far have been 

too small for practical application as 

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