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YOUR HEALTH | SELF IMPROVEMENT
Resolutions for Women
The beginning of each new year gives us the chance to form a fresh start and
get on top of our health. Women can take advantage of this new beginning by
changing behaviors that lead to common diseases and enhancing their overall lifestyle.
COMMIT TO VISITING
THE DOCTOR
Many common health conditions
found primarily in
women can be treated if they
are discovered early in the
development stage. Consider
your age and follow these
guidelines set by the American
Cancer Society.
• Breast cancer: Women
ages 40 to 44 may begin an
annual breast cancer screening
with mammograms if they
choose. Ages 45 to 54 should
follow a strict annual mammogram
screening. Those 55 and
older can safely switch to
breast exams every other year.
• Cervical cancer: From age
21 to 29, women should have a
Pap test every three years;
women 20 to 65 years old
every five years. Women over
65 years should discontinue
testing.
RETHINK HOW YOU EAT
Resolving to lose weight this
year will provide you with
many health benefits. A
healthy weight lowers the risks
of cardiovascular disease, highblood
pressure and diabetes.
Consider scheduling an
appointment with a nutritionist
in your area to creating a
diet filled with fat-killing foods
such as leafy greens, lean proteins
and plenty of water.
GET PHYSICAL
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention state
that physical activity doesn’t
need to be strenuous to
achieve health benefits. In fact,
women of all ages gain an
advantage by committing 15 to
20 minutes of moderate activity
into their daily routine.
Keep in mind, if you already
suffer from chronic health
problems, such as heart disease,
diabetes or obesity,
check with your doctor before
beginning a new physical
activity program.
LIMIT ALCOHOL INTAKE
Women are much more
susceptible to health problems
brought on by alcohol
than men. The National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism states this is
due to women typically
weighing less and retaining
less water in their bodies.
Here are some of the risks
women face from alcohol
abuse:
• Women who drink are
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more likely to develop liver
inflammation;
• Women are more at risk
for alcohol-related heart disease;
and
• Women who have one
drink per day have an
increased chance of developing
breast cancer than women
who do not drink at all.
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Parent Education Class in Barre
“Guiding Good Choices”
for parents & caregivers of youth in grades 4-8
to improve family bonding and reduce risk of teenage drug use
5 Wednesdays: 6:00-8:00 pm
January 17- February 14
Aldrich Public Library, Barre
Contact info@cvndc.org or Ann Gilbert at
223-4949.
Space is limited and pre-registration is
required.
Childcare provided with reservation.
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Green Mountain CrossFit to Host
3rd Annual Lift Up! Benefit for
Green Mountain United Way
Join Green Mountain CrossFit and Green Mountain United Way for a
day of weightlifting to raise funds for Green Mountain United Way on
Saturday, January 13. Fifty percent of all proceeds go straight to Green
Mountain United Way to support the fantastic work they do in and around
our local community. Come try for a new personal record and support a
great cause. Green Mountain United Way supports communities in Caledonia,
Essex, Orange, Orleans, and Washington Counties through work in the
areas of health, education and financial stability.
“Green Mountain CrossFit is clearly committed
to a healthy community, both through
their work to help people become fit, but also
in their dedication to supporting Green
Mountain United Way’s work in our region”
says Tawnya Kristen, Executive Director of
Green Mountain United Way “This event
provides the opportunity to share the load in
lifting up the health, education and financial
stability of all in our communities through
the joy of lifting your personal best!” Tawnya
Kristen is also a participant in the Lift Up!
Benefit.
The format will be a single registration at
$50. Registration allows you to establish a
one rep max in any or all of six lifts: Shoulder
Press, Bench Press, Back Squat, Deadlift,
Snatch, Clean & Jerk. This is a non-sanctioned,
family-friendly lifting event and is
open to all ages and abilities. During last
year’s event, many personal bests were
reached, we expect more of the same this
year with support from an enthusiastic crowd
of lifters, CrossFit athletes, and the local
community. Lifting is not required to attend,
we encourage the general public to show up
and cheer on regular folks from the local
community doing extraordinary lifts for a
great cause.
For more information about the competition
go to www.facebook.com/greenmountaincrossfit.
Register online at www.greenmountaincrossfit.com.
For more information
about the event, contact Green Mountain
CrossFit at their Berlin location at 802-229-
4131 or at nick@greenmountaincrossfit.com
About Green Mountain United Way: Green
Mountain United Way is a Vermont not-forprofit
organization in operation since 1976.
They work to improve the health, education
and financial stability of every person in
every community in Caledonia, Essex,
Orange, Orleans and Washington Counties
by mobilizing the caring power of communities
around our region to advance the common
good. No other single organization has
the scope and influence to bring together
human service agencies, government, businesses,
private foundations and dedicated
volunteers around a common vision of creating
maximum impact and achieving longlasting
results. Contact Green Mountain
United Way, 73 Main Street, Montpelier,
Vermont, 802-613-3989 or info@gmunitedway.org