P2 THE SPOKESMAN • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021
MOVE FOR MORE
THAN JUST MUSCLE
BY ROBIN GAUDETTE
Health Hub
T
he last year has notably been unprece-
dented in our lifetimes, and just when
we think we are in the clear to reestab-
lish “norm” we are hit yet again. I don’t want
to rewrite an article on a subject that has been
covered enough but offer ammunition to boost
your spirit in the name of getting active. Most of
the research gathered for this
article is geared towards diag-
nosed mental health condi-
tions, but certainly many have
felt similar feelings in the last
year without needing an M.D.
stamp of approval.
2020 took a toll on the men-
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tal health of Americans. A
survey from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention shows 40%
of respondents reported negative mental or
behavioral health condition in the month of
June alone. Anxiety and depression which are
self-recognized were reported most frequently.
A survey by the American Psychological Asso-
ciation found parents and people of color were
hit particularly hard. An overwhelming study
from Britain reported people with low levels of
aerobic an muscular fitness have a 98% greater
risk of depression and 60% greater risk of anx-
iety than those with higher fitness levels. Lastly
a study done specifically on coronavirus-related
stress showed that those who exercised and had
less computer time had better outcomes against
the negative mental effects of the pandemic.
Why is exercise the best medicine? Exercise
provides an instant gratification response chem-
ically in the body. Exercise triggers the release
of endorphins which gives us a sense of joy and
manages the stress hormone cortisol. When the
body is in a stressed-out state the body instantly
reacts by creating a fight or flight state. Heart
rate and breathing rate increases, the stress hor-
mone cortisol is released. This is a great pro-
tection mechanism if you are being chased by a
wolf at night. But if stressed-out state continues
for prolonged periods of time the cumulative ef-
fect takes its toll, making us more susceptible to
disease and weakens the immune system. Exer-
cise enhances psychological health by improving
physical condition, raising tolerance for emo-
tional stress, increases self-esteem by learning
new skill or accomplishment, diverts negative
thinking and fosters engagement over avoid-
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Mindful activities, such as tai chi, have been linked to improving psychological well-being and quality of life.
ance.
In the CDC study, all types of exercise have
found to be associated with fewer mental health
burdens. Generally what you like is a good place
to start, but the strongest connections were to
popular sports including cycling, aerobic/gym
exercise and mindful exercise formats, yoga, Pi-
lates, tai chi. Exercise sessions lasting between
30 and 60 minutes were found most beneficial,
3-5 times per week. Vigorous exercise had better
outcomes than light to moderate exercise.
Find places you can fit even short bursts of
exercise or movement into your daily life. Ac-
tivity bursts of 10 minutes, at least 3 times a day,
movement and stretch breaks every 30 minutes
and practicing deep breathing exercises are a
good place to start. Strength training sessions at
least twice a week were reported by participants
to lessen depressive symptoms. For those 15-30
years of age, 10 minutes of outdoors activity is
beneficial. Mindful activities, such as tai chi, a
moving meditation, have been linked to increas-
ing psychological well-being and improving
quality of life.
Although one exercise bout is capable of reduc-
ing stress levels, improving fitness by committing
to a developed, organized program will have long
reaching positive effects. Make a commitment to
move your body in some form every day.
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Robin Gaudette is the aquatics wellness coordinator at the
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District. Contact her at
robin.gaudette@raprd.org.
POLICE & FIRE REPORT
The Spokesman will update items in
the Police Log when such a request is
received. Any new information, such as
the dismissal of charges or acquittal, must
be verifiable. For more information, call
541-548-2185.
Redmond Police Department
April 5
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal
mischief was reported at 2:22 p.m. in the
800 block of E. state Highway 126.
DUII — Elmer Rosendo Lopez Rodriguez,
26, of Redmond was arrested on
suspicion of driving under the influence
of intoxicants at 11:31 p.m., following a
noninjury vehicle accident at 11:09 p.m.
in the area of SW Glacier Avenue and SW
Seventh Street, and was also charged with
reckless driving.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
2:57 p.m. in the 1500 block of SW
Reindeer Avenue.
3:27 p.m. in the 300 block of SW Rimrock
Way.
Unauthorized use — A vehicle was
reported stolen at 2:30 p.m. in the 3100
block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
Vehicle crashes — Noninjury accidents
were reported at:
12:15 p.m. in the area of SW Odem Medo
Road and S. U.S. Highway 97.
3:31 p.m. in the area of NW Eighth Street
and NW Maple Avenue.
4:24 p.m. in the 400 block of NW Oak Tree
Lane.
April 6
Burglary — A burglary was reported at
10:59 a.m. in the 700 block of SW Umatilla
Avenue.
Criminal mischief — Acts of criminal
mischief were reported at:
9:57 a.m. in the 1000 block of NW Sixth
Street.
1:44 p.m. in the area of SW Cascade
Avenue and SW Seventh Street.
DUII — Kevin J Hogan, 37, of Bend was
arrested on suspicion of driving under the
influence of intoxicants at 11 p.m. in the
area of SW 25th Street and SW Salmon
Avenue, and was also charged with
reckless driving.
Theft — A theft was reported at 3:09 p.m.
in the 700 block of SW Umatilla Avenue.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were
reported at:
8:17 a.m. in the 2200 block of NW Sixth
Street, with injury.
11:25 a.m. in the area of NW Larch Avenue
and NW Fourth Street, noninjury.
12:23 p.m. in the area of SW Seventh
Street and SW Black Butte Boulevard,
noninjury.
12:27 p.m. in the 2100 block of S. U.S.
Highway 97.
April 7
Burglary — A burglary was reported at
11:40 p.m. in the 1700 block of SW Odem
Medo Road.
Hit-and-run — Hit-and-run incidents
were reported at:
1:06 p.m. in the 1700 block of SW Odem
Medo Road.
2:19 p.m. in the 900 block of SW Veterans
Way.
6:47 p.m. in the 2900 block of S. U.S.
Highway 97.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
10:04 a.m. in the 600 block of NW Rimrock
Drive.
10:33 a.m. in the 600 block of SW Ninth
Street.
3:33 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree
Lane.
3:47 p.m. in the 800 block of NE Quince
Place.
Vehicle crash — A noninjury accident was
reported at 5:50 a.m. in the area of U.S.
Highway 97 and SW Highland Avenue.
April 8
Criminal mischief — Acts of criminal
mischief were reported at:
8:28 a.m. in the 700 block of NW Fifth
Street.
2:14 p.m. in the 2600 block of W. Antler
Avenue.
CROSSWORD
DUII — Ashleigh F Leithauser, 37, of
Redmond was arrested on suspicion of
driving under the influence of intoxicants
at 6:37 p.m. in the area of SW Evergreen
Avenue and U.S. Highway 97, and was
also charged with reckless driving.
DUII — Gerardo A Mendez, 26, of
Redmond was arrested on suspicion of
driving under the influence of intoxicants
at 9:49 p.m. in the 1600 block of NW Sixth
Street.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
8:34 a.m. in the 1400 block of NW Fir
Avenue.
1:31 p.m. in the 1000 block of SW 13th
Street.
2 p.m. in the 1200 block of SW Lake Road.
2:16 p.m. in the 3700 block of SW 32nd
Street.
2:24 p.m. in the 1500 block of SW First
Street.
4:19 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree
Lane, and an arrest made. The suspect was
also charged with criminal mischief.
April 9
Criminal mischief — Acts of criminal
mischief were reported at:
1:58 p.m. in the 700 block of SW 35th
Street.
6:23 p.m. in the 1100 block of NW Canyon
Drive.
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 9:25 a.m. in the 1500 block of
SW Odem Medo Road.
Theft — A theft was reported at 3:51 p.m.
in the 2700 block of NW Canyon Drive.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were
reported at:
11:55 a.m. in the area of SW Veterans Way
and S. U.S. Highway 97, with injury.
1:58 p.m. in the area of SW Canal
Boulevard and SW Odem Medo Road,
noninjury.
2 p.m. in the area of SW Fifth Street and
SW Highland Avenue, noninjury.
3:43 p.m. in the area of SW 35th Street and
SW Highland Avenue, noninjury.
9:49 p.m. in the area of SW Glacier Avenue
and SW 11th Street, noninjury.
April 10
Hit-and-run — A hit-and-run incident was
reported at 1:26 p.m. in the area of SW
27th Street and SW Canal Boulevard.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
4:38 p.m. in the 600 block of NW Fifth
Street.
10:34 p.m. in the 1500 block of SW Odem
Medo Road.
April 11
DUII — Ezekiel Clayton Murphy, 22, of
Redmond was arrested on suspicion
of driving under the influence of
intoxicants at 12:15 a.m. in the area of
SW 11th Street and SW Glacier Avenue,
and was also charged with reckless
endangering.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
8:56 a.m. in the 1500 block of SW Pumice
Avenue.
1:23 p.m. in the 2600 block of SW 17th
Place.
4:41 p.m. in the 1800 block of NW Sixth
Street, and an arrest made. The suspect
was arrested on an in-state warrant.
6:45 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree
Lane, and an arrest made. The suspect
was charged with robbery of a business,
criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft,
menacing and interfering with a police
officer.
7:43 a.m. Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), in
the area of SW 19th Street and SW Elkhorn
Avenue.
1:02 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,
noninjury, in the area of SW Seventh
Street and SW Black Butte Boulevard.
6:30 p.m. Motor vehicle accident with
injury, 3008 NW Maple Ave.
April 9
9:36 a.m. Building fire, 14322 SW
Buckhorn Pl., Terrebonne.
11:59 a.m. Motor vehicle accident with
injury, in the area of SW Veterans Way.
2:35 p.m. Extrication of victim(s) from
machinery, 1532 SW 17th St.
April 10
1:07 p.m. Forest, woods or wildland fire,
in the area of Elmer Quinn Park, Warm
Springs.
April 11
4:26 p.m. Authorized controlled burning,
in the area of NW 27th Street and NW
Lower Bridge Way, Terrebonne.
7:57 p.m. Unauthorized burning, 529 NW
Canal Blvd.
April 5-11: 99 Medical aid or transfer calls
PET OF THE WEEK
Redmond Fire Runs
April 5
10:05 p.m. Authorized controlled burning,
9248 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne.
April 6
8:18 a.m. Extrication of victim(s) from
vehicle, 2215 NW Sixth St.
2:23 p.m. Forest, woods or wildland fire,
11815 NW 10th St., Terrebonne.
April 7
12:30 p.m. Authorized controlled burning,
4670 NW Pershall Way.
April 8
6:09 a.m. Authorized controlled burning,
3294 NW Coyner Ave.
Meet Graham, a small young mixed breed dog
(possibly part Jack Russell Terrier), who is available
for adoption. He is very friendly and loves people.
He will need to stay active and busy because he has
lots of puppy energy. Graham would make a fun
family dog. For more info, call BrightSide Animal
Center at 541-923-0882.
SUDOKU
WEATHER
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PRECIP
Monday, April 12
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Tuesday, April 13
55
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Wednesday, April 14
57
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Thursday, April 15
65
22
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Friday, April 16
71
23
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Saturday, April 17
75
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Sunday, April 18
80
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Precipitation to date this year: 1.17 inches
* = daily record
National Weather Service broadcasts are on 162.50 mhz.
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