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Show HAPPENINGS SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Caring for you...Caring for others 90/A' ri3iii.A'olczy Cele&wlion Alzheimer's disease is a disease that one way or another, we all seem to deal with or worry about. Recent research indicates the expensive medications may or may not help. While doing some research, I came across an article by David Jaun, MD on Natural Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Some suggestions were: Exercise: Many studies have found that physically active older adults have a lower risk of dementia. Exercise is proven not only to prevent, but also treat dementia. Social Engagement: Those with solid social networks or who participate in socially engaging activities have a lower risk of dementia than those with fewer social connections. V. Marie Richins, of HeneHelping Your Heart: You are fer, will celebrate her 90th at greater risk of Alzheimer's birthday. Family and friends may at- if you have high blood prestend an Open House in her sure, diabetes, high choleshonor from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., terol, stroke, and on Saturday, July 7, at the her inflammation in the body. Dihome at 445 North Main, abetes during mid- or late life is associated with an inHenefer. creased risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Individuals with diabetes also I 6u6scri6e Tuna Casserole/Crunchy Topped with Potato Chips 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles 1 /4 cup chopped onions 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen green peas 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream room soup 1 / 2 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms 1 cup crushed potato chips of mush- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, drain. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly. Share your favorite recipe - we would love to help you by putting it in the Summit County News. Send an email to summitconews@gmail.com or bring in to the office in Coalville any time. Thank you. a 7.e have a faster cognitive decline during the normal aging process. Obesity is also a known culprit. Diet & Supplements: Many of the above health factors can be greatly impacted by dietary factors, so it is not surprising to find that diet could alter the risk of dementia as well. The Mediterranean diet and greater consumption of vegetables and fruits have been associated with a lowered risk of dementia. Eating more fish could also be protective. Antioxidants you get through your diet or from supplements like vitamins C and E could lower the risk of dementia Some other ways he suggest you could prevent or treat Alzheimer's: 1. Reduce your exposure to certain toxins, such as organic solvents, heavy metals (aluminum, mercury), and alcohol, 2. Reduce your intake of unnecessary drugs, 3. Avoid estrogens alone or in combination with progesterone, 4. Avoid highdose vitamin E (over 400 international units a day), as it has been associated with in- Just Stuff rRecty3e Corner 6ugscrige PAGE Counly Yews I (435) 6,54r 1471 "Fall Classes starting in Clogging b 'ballroom in 'Francis & (Henefer A5 Photo of The Week creased risk of stroke, 5. Reduce physiologic or psychological stresses and depression, 6. Look into genetic counseling (for adult children with a family history of Alzheimer's), 7. Reduce your risk of serious head injury by wearing seatbelts, and wearing helmets during contact sports and when skateboarding, bicycling and skiing. Not surprising, these suggestions are just a good source of healthy living. If you are interested in getting more information on these topics, come join in any of our caregiver support groups. Meeting times are: 1. Wasatch Sr. Center (465 East 1200 South, Heber) Second Thursday of each month, 4 p.m.; 2. Danville Support Services (228 West 200 South, Kamas), Third Thursday of each month, 4 p.m., 3. Lunch Bunch, Last Thursday of each month 1 p.m. Denise's Home Plate, Main Street in Coalville. Please contact me at (435) 7835708 or cell (435) 640-2690 for any assistance with your care giving role. -Linda Morrison Time to Celebrate! Photo courtesy Kristi Major Have you got a favorite photo - one that you would like to share with those who read the Summit County News? Perhaps the photo is one that would make someone laugh or smile, or maybe just say "0000" or "aah" - or you just think it is timely as to what is going on in Summit County. Maybe you would like them to guess where it is in the county! Whatever the occasion, everyone loves to look at the Photo of the Week - bragging rights allowed! Send them in to Cheryl Ovard, Summit County News Editor: clog@allwest.net, or bring them in to the Kamas Office any day of the week! You can also mail them to Summit County News, P.O. Box 7, Coalville, UT 84017. Pictures will be held at the Kamas office for you to pick up when convenient! Participants needed for studies under way in Salt Lake City exploring new ways to treat diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions... by Jan Clinical Research Brings Life Changing Finding For Utah Woman Kraig and I don't have guns in our home. Neither of us are hunters and we don't feel we need a firearm for protection. But we could if we wanted. Sometimes I vote Republican. Sometimes I vote Democrat. Sometimes I vote Independent. Sometimes I vote "for" something or someone; other times I vote "against." From time to time, Kraig and I will cancel each other out. But I vote. And while there haven't been many hot topics on the ballot and never has my vote decided an election, I cherish the fact that, as an American, I have the right to go to the polls and cast my vote. It is not only my right, but my obligation. By choice, we don't follow an organized religion, but we have friends who go to the LDS ward house for church on Sunday. We have other friends who celebrate Hanukah and spin a dreidel. The neighbors across the street are Lutheran and the folks on the corner are Catholic. I expose my face and arms and legs to the world, but I respect the lady at the grocery store whose face and arms are shrouded. When you get upset at the editorial in the local paper or write a letter to the editor about something that really frosts you; when you take your gun out to do some target shooting or you tuck it away in your gun safe; when you kneel in prayer or raise your voice in song; when you send an angry letter to your congressman; when you sit in backyard and listen to the crickets on a summers evening; when you log onto the internet, talk on the phone, turn on the TV, or squabble with your neighbor over the fence, you're celebrating your freedom. The Fourth of July is like so many holidays; sometimes we lose sight of just what it is that we're celebrating. This Fourth of July, whether you spend it watching the parade wander up Main Street, reliving high school days at a class reunion, grilling burgers in the back yard or playing in the water at the Lake, take a minute and think about the many freedoms we enjoy every day. And remember the men and women throughout history who gave their lives to protect those freedoms. And think about the men and women who are risking their lives and making sacrifices everyday to assure that America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. Have a happy Fourth. PATRICK PARKINSON Special to the News Sometimes a visit to the doctor for one medical issue can come back with a completely unexpected diagnosis. This was the case for Eunice Chen, a Utah resident who was participating in a clinical research study for high blood pressure at Salt Lake Citybased Optimum Clinical Research. Chen was diagnosed with early onset liver cancer after researchers saw a disturbing trend in her liver enzyme count. "They had been slowly increasing but now they were skyrocketing," said Jared Shields, a researcher at Optimum Clinical Research. After getting her permission to send their findings to her primary care doctor they were able to discover the cancer. "The tumor was very aggressive. Without early detection, it may have been too late by the time she had any symptoms," Shields said. Chen is currently battling the cancer, but continues to work full time at a job she loves. Most people have probably heard a radio advertisement or seen a flyer at the doctor's office for a clinical trial. The conditions to participate or the types of studies Go Classifieds! It Pays! (435) 654-1471 'beginning in 5eptembef fbeginning-Advanced b Competition .CeVels being conducted often make individuals curious about the drug development process. From the test tube to the medicine cabinet, it generally takes 12 to 15 years for a new drug to receive approval as it goes through the various research phases, which can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Without the help of volunteers, new medications would never become available. Individuals participating in clinical research often receive tests and monitoring that they might not normally get, like in Chen's case. "Most of the time, research provides cutting edge diagnostic testing like blood work. These are tests your doctor would love to order for you, but wouldn't be approved by insurance," Shields said. "In research, sponsors would rather find out up front if you have any unforeseen problems, than risk a complication later on." Clinical researchers also spend more time with patients than a regular doctor might. "We pride ourselves on taking as much time as needed for the patient to feel comfortable, not only with the research, but in also understanding their disease and Continued on Page A7 Ages 3 through Adults... 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