PageA5 D ecem ber 17. 2008 Avoid Over-eating this Season Heatlh adviser offers tips by M akeisha L ee The cold o f w inter alone is enough to cause some people to overeat. Com bine this with the stress o f the econom y, the holidays, and an abundance o f seasonal foods - and the tem pta­ tion can becom e very overwhelm ing. So how can you short-circuit that temptation and still enjoy yourself? Here are 5 easy, practical and realistic tips to use: Seniors Feeling Younger Seniors may be getting old, but they still feel about 13 years younger than their actual age, according to a new study. Seniors involved in the six- year project, which assessed 5 16 men and women aged 70 and older, revealed that they felt on average 13 years younger than their chro­ nological age, with women per­ ceiving they w ere closer to their actual age than men. "People generally felt quite a bit younger than they actually were, and they also showed relatively high levels of satisfaction with aging over the time period stud­ ied," said Jacqui Smith, apsycholo- gist who co-authored the study. Participants initially said they felt an average of 10 years younger than they were, a num ber that fell to seven years by the end o f the study. In separate research. Smith and others found links betw een feel­ ing youthful and improved health and longevity. "Feeling positive about get­ ting older may well be associated with remaining active and experi­ encing better health in old age," she said. "Perhaps feeling about 13 years younger is an optimal illusion in old age." Some o f the oldest participants said they felt even younger over time. But those in poor health said they felt closer to their actual age. This is not the time to start restricting calories to the point where you’re so hungry...even the foods you "hate to eat” starts to look good. The key is to eat small meals or snacks frequently throughout the day. This way, you w on’t ever really feel hungry, and you’ll be able to resist all those grains and high-sugar foods that will sabo­ tage your healthy diet. Fill up on all the nutritious foods, like healthy meats, vegetables, coconut or With drug prescription information The Oregon Food Bank has volunteered to distribute flyers to seniors about resources for pre­ scription drug benefits through its statewide network o f more than 900 hunger-relief agencies. In partnership with the State of O regon's Senior Health Insurance Benefits A ssistance program, the Oregon Food Bank will provide inform ation about M edicare Part D drug benefits when it distrib­ utes em ergency food boxes. "H ealth-care costs are a key reason why many O regonians som etim es need em ergency food assistance. H unger is an income issue," said Jon Stubenvoll, di- rector o f advocacy for Oregon Food Bank. Oregon SHIBA is a volunteer network providing people with M edicare free, unbiased help. It also provides anyone interested in Medicare, I ike a person ’ s loved ones, friends, or caretakers, with that same free information. For more information or assis­ tance, call SHIBA's Hotline at 1- 800-722-4134. W h eth er you d ecid e to in d u lg e in a new blouse, d ress o r a special shirt and tie, the p o in t is to p u rch ase som ething that you are really looking fo rw ard to w earing and th at you feel good about. W hen you feel g o o d ab o u t y o u rself, y o u ’ll be less inclined to keep reach in g for the "b e tte r than sex" cake. A sim ple, quick walk outside will not only give you a quick burst o f energy, it will also take your mind off o f food. Y ou'll feel refreshed and your food cravings will likely be dim inished. Taking a walk after dinner is especially helpful because moving around will help your meal to digest and reduce your chance of becoming sluggish or tired. Makeisha Lee is the author o f "Why Black People Can't Lose Weight." Christmas has a different meaning to everyone, and that meaning can change from year to year, depending on what fate lias brought your way. For some, it lu s been a year o f prosperity... for others, it lias been a year ol loss. Fortunately, time lus a way oi healing and letting us go forward Food Bank Reaches Out to Poor 2Buy a New Outfit Get Some Fresh Air Don’t Starve Yourself Seniors may be getting old, but they still feel about 13 years younger than their actual age, according to a new study. some berries that you w ant so that you w o n 't feel that y o u ’re missing out. to celebrate again.W lutewr the year lias brought your way, we want you to know our larnilys thoughts are w ith you. T erry F a m il y « I I SI V M w j iu m i - 2 .537 N W il'iam s A w (5 0 3 ) 2 4 9 1 7 8 8 w\vw.te