Grant Regional | aspire to live well | Spring 2019

is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GRANT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, 507 S. Monroe St., Lancaster, WI 53813, telephone 608-723-2143, grantregional.com . Information in ASPIRE TO LIVE WELL comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Dave Smith President/CEO Dawn Bandy Chief Financial Officer Tami Chambers Chief Clinical Officer Gretta McKelvey Dir. of Regulatory Compliance/Clinical Services Stacy Martin Human Resources Rochelle Williams Marketing SPRING 2019 2 SPRING 2019 Take 5 minutes for a health break Here’s great news if you’re time-squeezed: Mini activity breaks of a mere five minutes throughout the day can help you stay healthy. So for those times when you can’t get to the gym or fit in that half-hour walk, try activity breaks like these: f   f If you’re deskbound, stand up and stretch or walk in place. f   f Turn nearby stairs into your personal exercise equipment and climb a few. f   f Rather than emailing a co-worker, walk over to his or her desk. f   f When waiting in line, do some micro-movements that others won’t notice—like glute squeezes or abdominal contractions. f   f See how many jumping jacks or pushups you can do during TV commercials. Sources:American HeartAssociation;Centers forDiseaseControland Prevention Protect your child from eye injuries Every year thousands of children nationwide experience eye injuries—and some are even blinded— because of often-preventable accidents. To help protect your child’s vision, follow these precautions: 1. Be toy smart. Buy only age-appropriate toys, no matter how appealing you think a toy might be for your youngster. Steer clear of toys that shoot or include parts that fly off, especially for children younger than 5 years old. 2. Keep an eye out for sports injuries. See that your child wears an appropriate face mask or safety goggles (made of ultra-strong polycarbonate) for their sport. Pre- scription glasses aren’t enough to protect their eyes. 3. Don’t let your child play with fireworks. The best way to avoid the serious eye injuries fireworks can cause is to enjoy them only at a professional display. 4. Make your home safe. Pad or cushion sharp cor- ners to protect newly mobile children, and use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs. Sources: American Academy ofOphthalmology; National Eye Institute; Prevent Blindness Moderate vs. vigorous exercise: Know the difference How much heart-pumping exercise do you need to stay healthy? Exercise guidelines typically advise that every week most adults should get at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise at a moderate intensity or 75 minutes of aerobic activity at a vigorous intensity. Moderate exercise means you’ll breathe faster but can still talk when you work out. With vigorous workouts, you can’t talk much. The chart shows some ex- amples of both types of exercise. Moderate physical activities Vigorous physical activities Hiking Hiking uphill or with a heavy backpack Doing light yardwork or gardening Doing heavy yardwork: digging, hoeing, chopping wood Playing doubles tennis Playing singles tennis Walking briskly Jogging or running Biking at less than 10 mph Biking at more than 10 mph Stretching Swimming laps Golfing (walking and carrying clubs) Playing basketball Sources: American Heart Association; U.S. Department of Agriculture