Show H A ' Page 12 —The Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday July 21 1998 Hooked on the Internet: A addiction life-wrecki- ng half of addicts have a previous' And the people most at risk of you are dull at a party you can low or they lacked the resources alterhistory of depression or have addiction are tmddfeuged house- become witty and if you are old to develop healthy positive nanves and and students unattractive wives overweight you and gambling only a tiny been treated for other addictions But she adds it is possible to As with alcohol abuse it’s difYoung has also discovered drat can become young and alluring It can consume upto 80 hours handful of Internet addicts seek without a week wreck relationships and the counseling they need accord- ficult to tell when entertainment the people who become addicted It's a form of escape that allows cut down on Internet use it to their "Some common: much to in have up give addiction who becomes problems having forget people Anyone damage health and irs the ing to Kimberly S Young Her recovery strategies include In “Caught m the Net: How to spends more than 40 hours a form of escape usually lies at the for a time just like alcoholics use world’s fastest growing addic- Intershe towards alcohol" heart of the drive having breakfast before opening says Recognize the Signs of Internet week online is probably suspect of the behavior more traditionally By Roger Dobson The Guardian associated with addiction to Internet abuse has created miladdicts who suflions of on-li- ne fer withdrawal symptoms when StrateAddiction and a Sure-Fir- e for (John Recovery" gy Wiley ft Sons $2295) the first book to offer health tips to the estimated - they switch off their computer and have anxiety and panic attacks if they have no They suffer cyber shakes and screen sickness and are more likely to have terminal love or ! ail virtual affairs with strangers than talk to their partner — the cyber- widows But despite showing symptoms alco-h-ol 81 million addicts who each spend more dun 40 hours a week online Young spells out how to kick the habit and get back into the real world Internet addiction says Young is as serious as other addictions and can lead to the loss of Jobs partners and money More than - Some addicts spend up to $800 Young says other dues include your setting time limits ail a month on online activities on the length of time you are According to her research 82 online and recognizing the trigcity and anxiety Maybe they're percent of Internet users have gers that make you want to unhappy in their relationships or tried to cut down an the time they switch on like a family row As with other addictions an in their jobs" spend surfing die Net but have failed because it is not easy The big attraction of die Inter-nability to recognize denial symp“It is common to lose control toms is important Moving me is that it allows them to into world at over a fantasy escape any your Internet usage" she computer to a more public posi"Some people I spoke with tion also helps to discourage loog time of the day or night "No one ever sees you so you can be Srs to quit cold turkey but usage Widening social contacts whoever you choose If you're failed to anticipate the real with- is also important ud so too is shy you can become outgoing if drawal symptoms that would fol- - group therapy lying about the amount of time and money spent being online neglect of other work a preference for die Internet over a partner a tendency to dream about the worldwide web and a withdrawal from social contacts Other symptoms include changed sleep patterns loss of interest in (red) sex exercise fatigue decline in other hobbies and withdrawal from friends et : should Scientists: disease out Obesity thyroid Checking get more respect as a disease underdiagnosed too especially in the elderly where there symptoms are often less dramatic New York University School of Moddno For AP Special Features When Geotge Bush was president he was diag- TurdL Forgetful Slightly depressed How many nosed with an overactive thyroid only after he women wouldn’t admit to feeling like that at least experienced an irregular heartbeat while jogging some of the time but most probably wouldn't his wife Barbara also bad hyperthink of having a simple blood test to determine if Coincidentally i their thyroid is causing those problems And they should As many as 10 percent of women suffer from an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism by the time they turn 50 with the incidence rising to 17 percent by age 60 The disease is far less common in men An underactive thyroid in which the immune system attacks the thyroid can resemble other health problems like chronic-fatigu- e syndrome anemia or depression That is one reason why thyroid disorders are so often missed People often attribute their illness to a lifestyle And fast-pac- ed since the chances of developing the disease increase with age many women dismiss the symptoms as simply another sign of aging Too many patients and too many doctors overlook the fact that this tiny gland at the base of your neck can wreak so much havoc But consider this: The thyroid gland produces two hormones that regulate your metabolism and influence most major organs in your body from your heart to your brain liver kidneys and ovaries along with muscles and skin If your body isn't pumping out enough of the hormones thyroxine (T4) or triiodothyronine (T3) you're likely to gain some weight even if you're not eating more than usual You may also have trouble tolerating cold weather feel your muscles growing weaker experience infertility have dry brittle hair and nails an elevated cholesterol level irregular periods and a litany of other health problems In a much smaller percentage of cases too' much of the hormones T4 and T3 is released causing an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism Fewer people suffer from an overactive thyroid and their symptoms an irregular heartbeat increased stool frequency bulging eyes and a rapid pulse — generally are dramatic making the disease harder to ignore But these cases can go will meet at 7:30 Logan Library pm Wednesday in the Archives Room at the A simple blood test will measure the level of your thyroid hormone and your pituitary gland's hormone (TSH) TSH rises if the pituitary senses that die thyroid honnone level is too low because TSH is trying to push die thyroid to increase its production of thyroid honnone Depending on your levels your physician may plat you oo synthetic hormone tablets After two months your doctor should retest your levels to make sure you are receiving the correct dosage Keep in mind that you will probably be taking this medication for the rest of your life even if the dosage is relatively low It is important to treat even a slightly underactive or overactive thyroid because thyroid diseases may increase die risk of heart disease osteoporosis depression and other problems later oo Women who have just given birth are highly That is why women over age 30 should be screened annually A blood test to determine whether you have a thyroid problem should be as routine as having your cholesterol checked 752-063- 7 Pancake breakfast “ fat-stori- ng unsweetened cereals ByRedbook needed 3-- 4 If your kid is addicted to the For AP Special Features most sugary cereal oo the market toss it with some of the unsweetNutrition experts recently ened high-fibstuff If they refuse to go half and reported a startling statistic wrote Rachelle Vender Schaaf in an half try to sprinkle on a tablearticle in the August issue of spoon of wheat germ or add some One child in 100 consumes sliced bananas or strawberries the recommended daily amnunta Chow down on broccoli and of the various food groups sweet potatoes "A child doesn’t need the full These green and orange vegetaRDA for every nutrient every bles are called super foods: A p diet day Most kids eat a of broccoli packs 130 percent over die course of a week" says of the day's ideal amount of vitaKeith Ayoob RJX E1D4 assismin C for a school-ag-e child tant professor of pediatrics at One baked sweet potato proAlbert Fiwatein College of Medivides a with about cine in New York 350 percent of the RDA for vitaTry these inventive strategies min A 62 percent for C plus from nutrition experts to help fibre and plant substances called your kid eat a perfectly accept- pbytochemicals which help fight able diet off disease Try to work these Grab a grain in the morning veggies in twice a week Just two slices of whole-wheFollow the 2 plus 1 rule for fast bread offer plenty of nutrients to food To keep your child happy jumpstart your child's day: 16 with fast food allow them to percent of the RDA for iron and choose three items with one about 20 percent of thiamine plus being more than 5 grams of protein 4 If your child wants a cheesegrams of fibre and 28 grams of burger and fries(26 grams of fat er Red-boo- k: 12-cu- Exhibit The Utah Watercolor Society and Washington Federal Savings will exhibit the paintings of Bar- Cache Singles tion call Kathryn at e A Hearst Magazine bara Hale during the month of July Her paintings are watercol-or- s and acrylics of the Southwest The exhibit can be seen from 9 The Cache Singles will meet from 5:30-- 7 pm Friday at Tony am to 5 pm Monday through Newcomen are encouraged to join us for this informal gathering of single friends and to contribute ideas for future group activities For further informa- understanding of the mechanisms and these show promise that we Friday in the lobby of the bank 399 N Main For more informa- tion call Barbara Hale at Deadlines grade-school-er at low-fe- L Happenings are published as a free service in The Herald Journal on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sunle basis days on a space-availab- Concise announcements should A Boy Scout sourdough pan- be typed or neatly printed and cake breakfast will be at 7 am brought or mailed to The Herald through 11 am Friday behind die Journal 75 W 300 North Logan church at 300 N 500 East in Submissions can be sent by fax or to Logan The meal will include ham bacon sausage eggs Happenings orange juice and milk will not be accepted over the Ticket prices are $3 JO per indiphone For more information call vidual or $15 per family 1 Meredith Purintun at 753-66- i can come up with drugs that bypass those disrupted path- ways" Schwartz said While the research focuses oo genetic predisposition to gain weight Schwartz added that only about SO percent of obesity is likely to be genetic in origin the rest results from environmental factors and bad eating habits learned early in life Greenwood and Stern argue that the epidemic of obesity has developed in the United States and across much of die world in recent decades and seems to be getting worse because most people’s genes fevor storing fet "In evolution it wu a desirable trait for a species especially in women But we've moved away from a more vigorous lifestyle in this country ud live in era of plentiful and access!- Jdefpod and that genetic dvan-ta- ‘ seems to turn against us” u ge Greenwood - said: Al with most ditelseitke researchers said while many people may be genetically predis- posed to gain weight lifestyle conditions voluntary and involuntary also play a significant role How to get your kids to eat healthy food ur Roma's said we-hav- 'J Volunteers 716-532- obesity isn’t getting more respect ct feet women suffering from postpartum depression should be tested for thyroid disease About 10 percent of than develop a condition called thyroiditis where their thyroid goes into overdrive right after delivery and then drops to a very low level a few months' lateri leading to depressunu fadgue “‘'V and mood swings Too many women are prescribed antidepressants when what they really need is a thyroid pill Logan Regional Hospital is volunteers to staff the seeking focus The be die will on Library Children's Collection and on Women's Center Information Each volunteer serves one computer access to library Desk week for a three-hoshift day a resources Current openings are from noon to 3 pm or from 6 pm Saturday For more information call The Cache County Senior Citizen Center 240 N 100 East will serve dinner on Thursday Seniors 60 years or older are invited to attend Make a reservation one day in advance The cost is $2 For more information call 752-945- 6 direct this wiring "Let’s put it this way: Luciano Pavarotti is a 42 Cal Ripkin Jr is Sd-enc- ng susceptible to developing thyroid problems In Senior dinner the picture Dc Michael Schwartz said that as a disease and more research money to understand its cause given the breakthroughs in undersaid speakers at the 150th annual standing the hormone leptin — which tells die body it’s full — meeting of the American Associe ation for the Advancement of and in some of the genetic flaws that cause the body to miss the "Obesity is in a special posi- signals "I’m fairly optimistic tion in the disease field because we’ll have much more effective there is still such a strong prejutreatments down the pike in a dice and social feelings about it" matter of a few years” said MJLC Greenwood a cliniThe researcher at the Universical nutritionist at die University ty of Washington Medical School Cruz and ud Puget Sound VA Health Care of California-Sant-a of AAAS president-eleSystem in Seattle cautioned howJudith Stern a nutrition ever dun such medications may researcher at the University of not be a dream pill for everyone California-Davi- s said that with "I'm not sure that everyone an estimated 63 million obese who's SO pounds overweight Americans running up health should be given that mil automatcosts in excess of $100 billion a ically without considering all the year due their weight "it should factors that brought that person receive a greater shine of federal there" he said "Three should be fending" and more public health some reason to treat them other attention thu that they don't like the way Yet the National Institutes of they look” Health are devoting only $92 milSchwartz said he thinks the prelion this year to studies on the liminary humu trials using kptin problem “We've come a long on overweight people are likely an extremely 'to show poor results "bccause way bnt ‘there's pretty ktrong evidence feat long way to go” Stem said lot bf pebpk'are resistant ‘to if "“And while experts' generally agree that the body mass index — and that the resistance builds at an intimidating formula of weight least in some people with the divided by height — should be no amount of fat in their body” It appears that leptin's signals higher than 27 to 30 or about 164 to 180 pounds on a run along several different pathwoman there's also considerable ways between cells brain and that three may disagreement about how much treatment Happenings Library meeting Friends of the physical conditioning can alter “Right now we don't really know why very obese people tregulating system researchers a 27 which could be borderline if have such high leptin levels but meeting hoe said Thursday But there’s also frustration that he weren’t so muscular" Stern we're beginning to have some thyroidism The good news for people suffering from either an overactive or underactive thyroid is that diagnosing both problems is usually easy and so is die thyroid-stimulati- be a dozen or more genes that PHILADELPHIA — Scientists are edging closer to being able to turn off and oo the body's weigh- 42 752-212- WERE RGHIBIB If your child dislikes toast a pasta A good breakfast helps perform better in school Mix processed it loses some nutritioo-value but plenty still remains presweetened and A kid who will only ' eat skinaed fruit can get fiber in fiber-ric- cereal dried fruits h whoie-wfae- at - d chocolate He'll get a little extra sugar and fet but the fruit’s still three with all its nutrients Put away the peeler If your child is at least age 4 stop heeling fruits and vegetables When you throw out the ped Does 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