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Show 12A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 23, 2001 HEALTH MISSIONARIES Tips to help keep weight loss goals health threat to populations around the world. Yet obesity and overweight can be treated Another holiday season... another few extra pounds. Did you make that same New Years Resolution that you make year after year? To get healthy and bear the heart-chec- k mark meet the nutritional criteria of the associations Food Certification through lifestyle changes, such as cutting back on the number of calories consumed and increasing physical activity. Here are some helpful tips from the AHA to control your weight throughout the year. In the grocery store, look for the AHA heart-chec- k mark on food products to help you ideny tify foods that are part of a diet. Fbod products that lose that extra weight? The American Heart Association has developed some tools to help you keep your New Years Resolution. Excess weight increases the strain on your heart, raises blood pressure and elevates blood cholesterol. Overweight and obesity represent a rapidly growing Low-F& Fat Luscious Desserts. They make great gifts as at well. For quick access to tasty The heart-chec- k mark is a recipes that are heart healthy, great grocery shopping tool that also check out the AHAs web helps shoppers quickly and eas- www.deliciousdeccisions.org. To help you maintain a ily identify foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol that can be healthy diet check out the y diet for AHAs One of a Kind (SM) perpart of a two. over sonalized free health manage- age healthy people t, Cook using ment at program recipes such as those www.onelife.americanheart.org. found In the AHAs cookbooks (Courtesy of such as Meals in Minutes and the American Heart Assoc.) Program. -- heart-health- low-fa- heart-health- Physical activity key to feeling better a chair, and take care of house- Physical activity is the key to feeling better as you age. Its the first step towards a healthy heart and can actually help you remain independent as you grow older. Unfortunately, people generally become less physically active as they age. Thats a shame, because the older one becomes, the more regular exercise is needed. The American Heart Association points out that nearly 40 percent of people over the age of 55 report no leisure time physical activity. Inactive people lose muscle fiber at a rate 3 to 5 percent every decade after age 30. Thats 30 percent muscle fiber loss by age 60! Physical inactivity is one of the controllable risk factors for heart disease, along with not smoking, and eating a healthy diet. Its neve too late to start doing the right things to counteract the risk factors over which you have no control - like age and family history. Regular exercise helps prevent bone loss, reducing the risk of fractures, and reduces the risk of dozens of diseases associated with aging. It increases muscle strength and may improve balance and coordination, which can reduce the likelihood of fall- with you if it will help you stay on a regular schedule and add to your enjoyment. Because muscular adaptation and elasticity generally slow with age, take more time to warm up and cool down when exercis- hold chores. Being physically active is a key in maintaining quality of life and independence. Health experts warn that as a consequence of diminished exercise tolerance, a large and in- creasing number of elderly ing. Make sure you stretch people wfil be living below, at, or just above critical thresholds of physical ability. In this condi-tioa minor illness could make them completely dependent on others for their daily care. The AHA offers these exercise tips for older folks: If you have a family history of heart disease, check with your doctor first. Its a good idea to have a physical examination to take a graded exercise test before you start an exercise program. Pick rhythmic, repetitive activities that challenge the circulatory system. Exercise at an intensity appropriate for You. Pick activities that are fun, that suit your needs and that you can do Wear comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate for the temperature, humidity, and acn, year-roun- d. slowly. Start fexercising at a low intensity, especially if you have been mostly sedentary, and progress gradually. 2 you plan to be active more than 30 minutes, then try to drink some water every 15 minutes, especially when exercising in hot, humid conditions. Dont rely on your sense of thirst (it decreases with age): drink water on a fixed schedule. You are never too old to start exercising. It can prolong your life and make living more fun! y Fbr more information on 8 living call (801) or visit website www, heart-health- 484-383- heartsource.org. (Courtesy of the American Heart Association.) Elder Clements Elder John Clements has been called to serve in the Michigan Detroit Mission, for the Church of Elizabeth Olsen The children and grandchildren of Elizabeth Olsen will honor her with an Open House on Jan. 27 from 2-- 4 p.m. at the Ferron Senior Citizen Center. She was bom on Jan. 22, 1911 in Manti. No gifts please. Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He will speak in the Castle Dale 1st Ward sacrament meeting on Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. He is the son of Bryan and Kathleen Clements of Castle Dale and the grandson of Marvin T) that walking is a great activity for you, choose a place that has a smooth surface; that does not intersect with traffic; is well-light- dim and safe. Many older Americans walk at shopping malls. Find a companion to exercise It also increases the ability for basic living, making it easier to carry grocery bags, get up from y 90th BIRTHDAY tivity. If you decide ing. J.J. and Cynthia Grant of Orangeville, has accepted a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints in the Porto, Portugal mission. Elder Grant and his family will be speaking in sacrament meeting in the Orangeville 2nd Ward, Main Street, on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.. Friends and family will gather at the Grant home after the meeting. Eric will enter the Missionary Training Center on Jan. 31. ed Gardner of Casde Dale and Vera and Harold Porter of Apache Junction, Arizona. He will enter the Missionary Training Center on Feb. 14. Society Items are due to the Progress by 5 p.m. on Thursday RECOGNITION Melissa Anderson Melissa Anderson of the Huntington 1st Ward is proud to be presented with The Young Women Medallion. o 4ST 0 The Time To Save Cold Cash On Any Vehicle In Stock! Is 2001 Ford Ranger 41 4t4, Mkr 15,777 fa SappUn Mm, fata, 421 NnwQshr hm Spri Seo today In 45 ow showroom. 1 15,777 21,998 2000 Ford Explorer J to dtom Im, BX ImM. M Was 3575 WMto New 25,987 Sm 0 65C3 4i M, H Si, Aw, Hm Erim Now 24,970 2001 Dodge 1500 2000 Mercury Sable WWm,ImM.1S2 Was 11,310 i5I r.s 1 wvirseo New 16,898 Ow" t ' BW..JL2. Skmm, Vpfer Cwfry Iwpwdn Ww 14,115 New 17,987 knrt M tr C37-107- 2 lr 637-3S-- 5, Tail fiid 1 5? &., L I W ; 5123 0 , vTharihs 2632 V-- friends. u ;; w On January 17th. 2001. the GREEK STREHK Restaurant .x-- 144 ing, playing the piano, and spend; ing time with her family and .f 2312 2000 Jeep.Cherokee Sport u Leaders of I Now 18,998 fk ( y, Future Business America, a member of the math team, HOSA, and National Honor Society. Misties interest include social dance, business, and math. She loves sports, horseback riding, fish- - Was 30,070 Sm Mistie Donn Killpack received her Young Women Recognition Award on Sun., Jan. 14. She is the 18 year old daughter of Greg and Lorri Killpack of Ferron. Mistie is a senior at Emery High School and is planning on attending college next fall. Misties grade point average is 3.9. She is the EHS Business Sterling Scholar. She is also involved in basketball, track, and is President of cross-countr- 2000 Ford F150 Now 19,999 Mistie Klllpack I "v' Now In Stock! 2001 Ford Focus 2001 Ford Escape I 2000 Dodge Avengor 1 fc4nbiMiiifata,2)o son of Huntington. 2001 FT Cruiser Now Only lSY Her projects have included things such as playing Neva at the Castle Valley Pageant along with being a member of the cast for numerous years. She is also making quilts, starting and keeping a scrapbook, and doing various things for her grandmother. She is learning a lot of new skills that she feels will help her for the rest of her life. Melissa is the 18 year old daughter of Roger and Michelle Ander- - i celebrated it'u 13year Hnniversary. George and Katherine. Gianoulis wouldlike to sincerely thanh all ol you lor your, continued support and patronage throughout the past 15 years. The Kin s has come lor them to retire. The Greek Streah Restaurant will remain open under new management and with the assurance that the quality ol the lood will remain the same. ' Once again, George and Katherine extend a sincere thanh you to nil the patrons ol the Greek Streah Restaurant and wish continued success to the new management f |