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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, February 17, 2005 Ten not-so-traditional health tips offered to go beyond exercise Okay, so you’re well versed in all the traditional guidelines tor good health - watch your fat intake, exercise regularly, drink lots of water, maintain a healthy weight, keep your food portions under control, and so on. Well, here are a few effective, not-so- traditional tips to round out your repertoire: 1. Floss daily for more than oral hygiene. Believe it or not, individuals with gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease and have three times the risk of stroke. Peri odontal disease can also in crease the risk of certain respi ratory infections, trigger prema ture delivery in pregnant wo men, and interfere in blood sugar control among diabetics. Apparently poor oral hygiene allows unhealthy organisms to travel to other parts of the body where they can do harm. So boost your health quotient by flossing regularly! 2. Do volunteer work. A study at the University of Michi gan found that individuals who did volunteer work increased their odds of living longer. The key, it seems, is to find one or ganization that you believe in and offer up to an hour of your time each week. 3. Socialize. Surround your self with friends and family, and you may avoid catching a cold DEADLINE 2005 DOG LICENSE Elizabeth E. Huser, Columbia County Clerk, reports that the deadline for licensing dogs in Columbia County* is MARCH 7, 2005 You may mail your rabies vaccination certificate (if not on file in our office) along with the appropriate fee to Columbia County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051. Commercial and non-commercial kennel licenses are available. Contact Clerk’s Office for information. To All Columbia County* Dog Owners $10 Penalty after March 7, 2005 $25 Penalty after April 4, 2005 (Without Citation) $50 PENALTY IF CITATION IS ISSUED this year. According to a study published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association”, healthy adults with six or more types of social relationships, from family to neighbors to coworkers, are four times less likely to become sick than those with three or fewer types of social ties. 4. Eat a banana before bed. Magnesium and potassium-rich bananas can help you fall asleep faster. The carbohy drates stimulate production of serotonin, which makes you drowsy. 5. Use your brain! Individu als who keep their minds chal lenged are less likely to suffer from senility. Mental activities like reading, crossword puz zles, and balancing your check book, strengthen neuron paths. 6. Avoid drinking too much decaffeinated coffee. A study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that older women who drank four of more cups of decaf cof fee a day were more than twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. 7. Hug your pet - or some- one else’s. Animals can allevi ate feelings of loneliness and isolation and help you to relax and release tension. Better yet, take a dog for a walk and get some aerobic exercise, too! 8. Get a massage. Human touch is healing! Tension slips away and stress hormones drop by 24 percent according to a study at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Mi ami. 9. Say thank you. Being ap preciative elevates your mood and makes you less vulnerable to depression, according to re search from Eastern Washing ton University in Cheney. 10. Protect your eyes. Eye- strain can cause everything from headaches to fatigue. Make sure work and reading areas are well lit and that you take regular breaks if you spend a good deal of time in front of a computer. Certainly exercise tops the list of traditional health tips. Why not make it a family affair? It’s never too late to start a healthy habit, but the younger kids are when they begin, the greater the chance that they’ll Dog License Fees are due on ALL DOGS IN THE COUNTY* with permanent teeth or that are six months of age in 2005. ♦Does not apply to the City of St. Helens, which will handle dog licensing for residents within the city limits. N e w H o m « R om FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 503-429-5062 On or Before March 7, 2005 REGULAR, NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED....................... $30.00 DOG SPAYED OR NEUTERED............................................ $12.00 SENIOR CITIZEN-DOG NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED...$ 15.00 SENIOR CITIZEN-DOG SPAYED OR NEUTERED............. $5.00 (Senior Citizen is 65 Years or Older - 1 per Household) REPLACEMENT TABS.............................................................$5.00 OpjbnEvery day Sun-Thu, 11:30 - rirS a t, 11: 669 N Mist Dr, Vernon Overfed and Overweight: Health Concerns in American Kids will be the topic of a free, no registration required, dis cussion to be held February 22, 6-8:00 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center, 3334 SE Eighth Ave, Hillsboro. Recent studies have found that one out of four American children are overweight. What were once considered adult diseases are becoming in creasingly common in children and adolescents. Lauren Stillman-Smith, LC- SW, licensed clinical social worker and therapist with Tual ity Healthcare, and nutrition specialist Jacqueline Abbott, Dr. P.H., CEDS, will hold an in formative discussion on the problem. Parents will learn how they can help instill healthy eating habits in their children that will last a lifetime. WS1C0IHB AQttZXxons VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. ! Owner:_______________________________________________ i i . ' Residential Address:_____________________________________ ! i i ' FULL SIZE, IN ROOM ! Mailing Address:______________________________________ ! ■'________________________________ Z ip :____________ ! i J 2004 License N o.:______________ Phone:__________________ J ! Dog’s Name:___________________________________________ ! HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST } Breed:________________________________________________ FOR RESERVATIONS CALL j Sex (Check one): M ale_____ Female_____ i A VALID (Good through Oct. 31, 2005) Rabies Vaccination Certificate MUST accompany this application or be ON FILE in the Courthouse, along with a spayed/neutered certificate if applicable. ! WE WILL RETURN YOUR LICENSE AND DOG TAG TO YOU BY RETURN M A IL.! I L...............................— ..............................................: Tuality offers Evening Chats Kylie Mariposa Everett [ " " ^ j^ P U C A n O N F O R P O G U C E N S E " " '! ! Neutered:_____ Spayed:_____ i grow up to be healthy, active adults. Go for walks together, visit the zoo, explore the local park on your bikes, or put up a basketball hoop. Even if you just practice salsa moves, play twister, or toss a foam ball around the living room, you’re still doing good things for your body. And by teaching your chil dren that being active can be fun, they will want to participate - and continue participating! 1-800-354-9494 I 503-429-4006 Gift Certificates Available 900 MADISON ATE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) Kylie Mariposa Everett was born January 4, the first child of Ethan and Krystal Everett of Eugene. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 and a quarter inches long. Grandparents are Gary and Janice Everett of Vernonia and Karl and Naomi Stevens of De- Borgia, Montana. Great-grandparents include Tom and Lea Elkins of Central Point and Jayne Ashbrooke of Connersville, Indiana.
