| Show Millard Ever Green Ever Healthy die American Institute Research by ¥WOMM’9 far Cancer New Ideas for the grill Majority Of Women Unaware Heart Disease Is Their No V you were planning to kick off the beginning of barbeque season by grilling dogs burgers and chicken why not try something new? Treat your plate to new charcoal delights by tossing eggplant red bell pepper zucchini onion and other veggies on the gnll At your next cookout surprise your guests with grilled vegetables with dressing Including grilled veggies on the menu helps you and your guests get a least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day the amount recommended by the American Institute for Cancer Research to help prevent cancer Serve them over steaming nee in pita sandwiches as appetizer or even as pizza toppings' Packed with a source of vitamins minerals fiber and other substances grilled vegetables have that irresistible flavor Unlike meat and chicken vegetables are delicate and cook quickly so make sure you monitor them closely when grilling To help prevent vegetables from sticking to the grill lightly coat the rack w ith cooking spray and preheat over hot coals for five to ten minutes Grilled Vegetables with today The survey of 1004 women updates results from a 1997 poll about how women perceive their health risks how much they worry about them and where and how they are receiving information about heart disease and stroke “In 1997 30 percent of women viewed heart disease as the leading killer compared to 34 percent today We are making some progress in increasing women’s awareness of heart disease but there are still important issues to address" says American Heart Association president Rose Marie M D medical Robertson director of the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Institute Fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health problem In 1997 7 percent of women cited heart disease as the major health threat for women compared to 8 percent today In addition 62 percent of the women believe cancer is their leading health problem compared to 61 percent three years earlier In reality cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No 1 killer of US men and women claiming 503927 women while cancer killed 259467 women in Dressing small eggplant sliced into thick rounds zucchini cut into thick diagonal slices yellow summer squash cut into thick slices bell pepper seeded and out into 8 segments small red onion sliced and cut into 8 segments l4 cup olive oil Tbsp balsamic or red w ine vinegar 14 cup plus Tbsp chopped fresh basil (or Tbsp plus tsp dried) 4 cup nonfat yogurt 2 Tbsp t mayonnaise tsp lemon juice Thread skewers with pieces of eggplant zucchini squash bell pepper and onion Place skewers in shallow pan Blend vinegar oil and 4 cup fresh basil or Tbsp dried) Pour over vegetables Let stand 10 minutes occasionally turning skewers so marinade coats all sides of red 1998 The American Heart Association survey was conducted by Har- ris Interactive to monitor the progress of the association’s Women’s Campaign initiated in 1997 and designed to inform women about how to reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) “People don’t believe vegetables heart disease can really affect them and Meanwhile making dressing Place yogurt mayonnaise lemon juice and maining basil in blender and mix until smooth Transfer to small pitcher Gnll vegetables adjusting height of rack so they become tender and browned but avoid charring Serve as a side dish or a sandwich ing using pita halves sliced French baguettes or bruschetta Top with dressing Makes servings N wallet card listing heart disease risk factors may help women reduce their risk they view it as a disease that happens later in life which undermines the vital efforts in prevention Heart disease is a ‘now’ problem —‘later’ may be too late Women are getting the message about breast cancer the need for regular checkups mammograms — that’s a great s and success story that needs to be translated to cardiovascular disease awareness" she says The survey shows that the number of physicians talking to their female patients is still low although it has increased from 30 percent in 1997 to 38 percent in 2001 “Doctors are becoming more aware that women even young women can have heart disease However it is of concern that although most women reveal they know that heart disease develops gradually 35 percent said that heart disease can develop when a women is between 35 and 49 years We now have solid evidence that the process of atherosclerosis begins even in adolescence Our Carrying Baffin Bay between Greenland and Canada's William Baffin who was searching for a Northwest 300 W 1 Killer is missing message of prevention a critical audience — younger women" she says Seventy-fivpercent of women in the survey received information about heart disease 20 percent of these women reported that they received heart disease information from a healthcare professional in the year prior to the survey In 1997 that number was 18 percent About two out of five (43 percent in both years) women get information on heart disease from magazines followed next by television (21 percent in 2000 vs 24 percent in 1997) A majority of women correctly identified seven activities that can prevent or reduce the risk of get- (NAPS) — More women today are aware that heart disease is their major killer than three years ago however the number is still low — 34 percent according to findings from an American Heart Association survey announced hot 40 HGALTH a ting heart disease and stroke such as exercising losing weight and quitting smoking But a surprising 26 percent erroneously believed that aromatherapy can disease heart protect against A larger number of women today (54 percent) than in 1997 47 percent) believed that estrogen replacement therapy can prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease “While more women believe that the loss of estrogen is a contributor to the development of heart disease following menopause and that by taking estrogen replacement therapy they can reduce their risk for heart disease the science to support these opinions has not been established" says Robertson The association developed a wallet card that reminds women of their risk factors and provides a chart to track progress in reduc- ing risk factors Patients and physicians can obtain the wallet card by calling a number “Simple tools can often be very powerful in helping individuals become aware that they are working says at risk and should be health goals" she toward Northwest Territories was named for Passage when he discovered the bay English in 1616 navigator Delta Now is the time to subscribe andor renew VUHJZeAA your yearly subscnption while rates are low Subscription Form & Renewal mail to us at 40 N 300 W Delta Ut 84624 FILLMORE DROP OFF & PICK UP New PAHVANT VALLEY PRINTING 48 E CENTER FILLMORE UT Name Address August Countv Chronicla Progress 2 PtfltJl 2001 Health Bulletin? Important Health Information To Sleep On (NAPS) — By far the most prevalent sleep problem for women is lack of sleep or sleep deprivation which may prevent many women from performing and feeling their best A 1998 study on women and sleep found that three out of 10 women — 50 percent more than men — complain that lack of sleep affects their daily routine Most women get an average of six hours 41 minutes during the work week and seven hours 16 minutes on weekends Studies suggest that 17 hours of wakefulness which is what hours a night for a month causes impairment parallel to walking around with a high blood alcohol most women routinely experience is the equivalent of a blood alcohol level of 05 in terms of perforis mance 24 hours of wakefulness the equivalent of being legally drunk “We have to make sleep a prior- ity" says Joyce Walsleben Ph D director of the New York University School of Medicine’s Sleep Disorders Center and of A Woman’ Guide to Sleep: Guar- Solutions for a Good Rest in the June issue of the National Women's Health Report “Once we do that it’s amazing how we can find the time But it’s a very hard cycle to break thinking we're so important that we can skip sleep" and Daytime drowsiness fatigue are the key signs that you’re not getting enough sleep or that a sleeping disorder may be disturbing your sleep Other signs anteed Night’s level include of sleep deprivation falling asleep within five minutes of lying down (it should take about 15 minutes to fall asleep if you are not deprived) feeling drowsy whenever you get bored or feel warm or comfortable or experiencing “microsleeps" very brief episodes If you are find yourself feeling sleepy and "blanking out" for short periods even a few seconds you may be experiencing which can be dangermicrosleeps ous if you’re driving or doing other tasks that require alertness For more information and health on sleep visit wwwhealthy or call womenorg for the National Women’s Report r New Horizons Health Crisis Center “Myths and Facts About Child Sexual Abuse” Myth: Child are ruined for life Fact: With proper support this will be an experience in the child's life but it need not ruin hisher life Myth: Talking about it makes it worse Fact: Allowing children to discuss sexual abuse when they want to will help them to heal Myth Children lie or make up stories about sexual abuse Fact: Children have nothing to gain by lying about sexual abuse Myth: Sexual abuse is only intercourse Fact: Sexual abuse Includes any kind of sexual behavior where the abuser has power by physical size age authority or knowledge Sexual abuse only affects a child physically Myth’trTlct:‘"£?Xukribrie'afftcti the cb fid's phjficaf 4nf emotional Myth If the abuse happens at a young age the child will forget Fact: No matter how young children are sexual abuse does affect them and proper support is needed for healing Myth: Time along will heal all wounds Fact: Support and counseling over time will help minimize the effects of sexual abuse Myth: Children sometimes provoke the abuse Fact: Childrtn are never to blame for sexual abuse situations Myth: Sexual abuse happens mostly in day care or Fact: 80 of sexually abused children are victimized by someone they know often a relative or family friend Myth: Sexual offenders are mentally ill Fact: Research studies show that when given psychological testing offenders’ results tend to be free from mental disorder Myth: Girls abused by males grow up to hate men Fact: Girls’ attitudes about men are based on a lifetime of experience with males Myth Boys abused by men grow up to be gay fact: Sexual orientation is not determined by sexual abuse Myth: Boys are rarely victims of sexual abuse Fact: one out of six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18 If you need to talk or have questions about abuse domestic violence rape or sexual assault perhaps we can help Call New Horizons Crisis Center's crisis line at or come into our office at 145 E 100 No Richfield or We provide services to victims of all ages both male and female Our services are confidential Traditions In T(?e Making Pow Wow (RIGHT NEXT TO POST OFFICE) NEW RENEWAL yr in county $25 yr out of county $30 6 mo (in or out of county) 1 yr Sr Citizen (in county) 864-240$ 0 5 $20 yr Sr Citizen (our of county) $25 (65 years & older) WEDDING PHOTOS $10 EA MISSIONARY PHOTOS $10 EA BIRTHDAY ADS $20 THANK YOU $5 This beautiful quilt will be drawn October 6 during the Pow Wow at the Millard County Fairgrounds in Delta 5 Contact TJ Begaii at or Krysti 1 lor Helena Begaii at Tarango for an opportunity to own this unique handmade quiit 864-232- 864-90- THE ULTIMATE DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY Your promptness Is appreciated GREATLY! 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