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18 I HEALTH I February 20, 2019 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM A growing amount of research connects drinking more than three cups of coffee per day with living longer. health capsules By LISA RUSSELL Does drinking a lot of coffee lead to a lot longer life? Consuming three to five cups of coffee a day could be a “sweet spot” when it comes to living longer, according to a new report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee [ISIC]. The report examines the most recent research into coffee and life expectancy, including a Harvard University-led study of almost 20,000 participants which showed that drinking between three and six cups of java per day was associated with a 22 percent lower risk of dying from any cause over a 10-year period. Several other studies also have found links between coffee and longevity with consumption of as little as one cup per day, with increasing benefits for people whose daily java fix includes multiple refills. At a roundtable meeting held late last year, ISIC members suggested that coffee’s caffeine content alone is unlikely to explain its positive effect on mortality. They said chemicals called polyphenols found in coffee may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that contribute to living longer. They also discussed coffee’s role in a healthy diet and lifestyle, especially considering past studies that show coffee is also related to a reduced risk of conditions like Type 2 diabetes. More research links screen time with negative outcomes for kids An increasing amount of research now points to the negative effects of screen time on the brains of kids of all ages. From toddlers to teens, all kids seem to be negatively impacted by excessive screen time. These effects can include both learning delays in young children and a greater risk of serious mental health issues and potential suicidal behavior in teens, according to two recent studies which focused on those groups. Digital media and screens are now everpresent in the lives of children, even at the earliest ages. On average, children under 8 years of age spend more than two hours a day looking at screens. By the time they enter school, one in four children shows deficits or delays in developmental areas such as language, communication and motor skills A recent Canadian study compared young children’s weekly screen time at ages 2 and 3 with their developmental progress at ages 3 and 5, when children typically begin to enter school. It found that higher amounts of screen time were significantly related to poorer performance on developmental screening tests. While screen time may interfere with opportunities for learning and growth, it is also possible that children with delays receive more screen time to help parents deal with their challenging behaviors. In either case, many children are beginning school inadequately prepared for learning and academic success, the researchers said. • • • A second study of teens, led by San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge, may be even more alarming. That study, which examined anonymous questionnaires from more than 500,000 U.S. teens, found a large increase in depression and suicidal thoughts among young people between 2010 and 2015, especially girls. The number of teen girls reporting symptoms of severe depression increased by 58 percent over the five-year period, which also coincides with a similar increase in the suicide rate for girls between the ages of 13 and 18. When researchers looked into the relationship between screen time and these serious issues, they found that 48 percent of teens who spent five or more hours per day on electronic devices reported at least one mental health-related outcome, compared to only 28 percent of those who reported an hour or less of screen time. The findings agree with previous studies that have linked time spent on social media to more unhappiness among teens, Twenge said. “Between 2010 and 2015, teens increasingly spent more time with screens and less time with other activities. That was by far the largest change in their lives during this five-year period, and it’s not a good formula for mental health,” she added. On the calendar An American Red Cross blood drive is on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at Dardenne Elementary School, 2621 Hwy. K in O’Fallon. Advance appointment times are available online at redcrossblood.org. • • • A Babysitting 101 class is offered by BJC of St. Charles County on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Progress West Hospital, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, in Conference Room B. Topics include the business of babysitting, child development, safety and first aid, and fun and games. A workbook, backpack and light snack are provided. The course fee is $30 per child. Advance registration is required by calling (636) 344-5437. • • • BJC offers free Know Your Numbers health screenings on Thursday, March 21 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Progress West Hospital, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon. These screenings for adults include fasting glucose, cholesterol, lung function, blood pressure and BMI measurements. To register, visit bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events. • • • BJC offers a Staying Home Alone course on Saturday, March 23 from 9–10:30 a.m. at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive in St. Peters, in Medical Office Building 1, Suite 117. This parent-child program helps determine the child’s readiness to stay home by themselves and prepares them for this experience. Parent and child workbooks are included. The course fee is $25 per family. Registration is required by calling (636) 344-5437.
FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM February 20, 2019 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS I 19 Jannette Neely, owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes, [right] celebrated the opening of her new Cottleville location, 6123 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, with a ribbon-cutting on Feb. 13. Jan Mason of the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber is at left. business briefs PLACES Nothing Bundt Cakes, 6123 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Feb. 13 hosted by the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. Owner Jannette Neely began her business in Town & Country in April 2015. Her newest location’s menu continues to features the brand’s signature Bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis in a variety of seasonal and standard flavors, such as White Chocolate Raspberry, Carrot and Pecan Praline. All the products are baked fresh daily onsite. Visit nothingbundtcakes.com for more information. • • • Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers was founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia., opened in Cottleville at 4716 Mid Rivers Mall Drive on Feb. 11. The restaurant is known for its gluten-free crust and vegan and vegetarian pizza options. • • • The Jean Griswold Foundation has awarded a grant to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service to help seniors and residents in need live healthy, fulfilling lives in their own homes. The grant will help the nonprofit address a variety of issues, including homelessness, hunger and disaster recovery. The Jean Griswold Foundation is a private charity established by Griswold Home Care to further the company’s belief that care for the elderly and disabled should be available to all. Every dollar donated is used to further its mission to support programs and services that allow seniors to age in place. PEOPLE Wentzville resident Libbey Tucker began a new position as assistant to the city manager/economic development director of University City on Feb. 4. Tucker has a bachelor’s degree in human resources and office management from Missouri State University and an MBA from Drury University. • • • Marsha Benney, CPA, has been promoted to chief operating officer of Midwest BankCentre. She previously served as executive vice president-chief risk officer. Benney has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business/management from Southeast Missouri State University. EVENTS This year’s Legislative Update hosted by Progress 64 West will feature a panel of representatives, including Pat Kelly from Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service grant presentation St. Louis Municipal League and a representative from Better Together, discussing the city/county merger. The event is on Friday, March 29 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $50, with lunch included. To register, call (314) 795-2200 or email progress64west@ gmail.com. • • • The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries holds its Membership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Old Hickory Golf Club, 1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters. Registration is $20 in advance; $25 after the Friday before the event and includes lunch. Register online at ofallonchamber.org or by calling Cathy Bounds at (636) 240-1818. • • • The Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce hosts its Lunch with Leaders program from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Piazza Messina, 5535 State Hwy. N in Cottleville. St. Louis Regional Chamber representatives Andrew Smith, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation, and Austin Walker, director of government relations, will present a joint session on the future of the “Hyperloop” and the 2019 Legislative Agenda. Registration is $30 for members; $35 for guests [$5 discount given for early registration]. Register online at gstccc.com • • • The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosts its Membership Meeting from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on Thursday, March 14 at Top Golf, 16851 N Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Early online registration is $20 per person or $22 per person for walk-ins. Melissa Q. Leavy - Owner/Attorney - The Elder Care Law Practice, LLC 150 St. Peters Centre Boulevard, Ste. C • St. Peters, 636.333.9160 or 83-ELDERLAW • info@leavyelderlaw.com • leavyelderlaw.com When it comes to questions or concerns about legal planning in the areas of long-term care planning, estate planning, and asset preservation, look no further than attorney Melissa Q. Leavy with The Elder Law Practice, LLC. Melissa has been practicing in elder law since 2012 and has experience assisting clients with Medicaid, Veteran’s Benefits, tax and estate planning, asset protection planning and more. Melissa’s VA-accreditation also allows her to represent clients in claims and appeals for Veteran Benefits. Melissa’s newest office location will open in St. Peters on March 1, 2019 to offer services like asset protection planning and estate planning for older and disabled persons. “Our dedicated staff and attorneys are kind and caring professionals trained to reduce the stress related to legal issues you face as you age,” Melissa said. If you or a loved one needs legal services, contact attorney Melissa Q. Leavy today!
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