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January 26, 2012

Health & Wellness

Despite community support, Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board declines Centegra Hospital-Huntley … by 1 vote

We are disappointed that Centegra Hospital-Huntley fell one vote short of approval at the December 7 Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board meeting.

‘Tis the season to be healthy

It’s that time of the year when your wallets shrink and your waist measurements increase. As much as we look forward to holiday parties, many of us fear enjoying them too much, leading to the packing on of pounds. Indeed, the average American just consumed approximately 2000 to 4500 calories and up to 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Hannukah, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day still await us! Studies show that most of us will gain at least 1 to 2 pounds during the six-week holiday season. This is a weight gain most of us cannot handle with our weight-bearing hinges already under stress.

Turn the page … and keep motivated through life

Writing is difficult. For some it is an impossibility. For others it can take a lifetime to master. According to Daniel Levitin, in his book, “This is Your Brain on Music,” it takes 10,000 hours, or about 10 years to become an expert at something. Thus, it is no surprise that Sun City resident JoAnn T. Neis of N.11 has written a well-received novel entitled, “The Other Half of a Broken Heart.”

Balance by Numbers

Maintaining your balance, Part II (continued from November 3 edition).

Maintaining your balance, Part I

Sun City’s tennis courts in recent months have seen some serious injuries due to off balance movements. A few broken bones have occurred with one female participant landing face forward on the court leaving her with a broken jaw and a broken wrist. As another community tennis player commented “Not being able to keep balance doesn’t allow seniors to have fun at what they like to do. These were experienced players!”

Whooping cough prevention

Whooping cough can be serious, even fatal, in certain populations. In response to McHenry County’s recent increase in pertussis cases, Centegra Health System reminds adults and children about the necessity of vaccinations to avoid serious illnesses or death.

Don’t let the flu bug bite

Beware of that handrail, sink faucet, and doorknob. No amount of hand sanitizer will prepare you for contact with the new movie “Contagion.” This fictional story is about an out-of-control virus that causes a pandemic and leads to a rapid breakdown of society. Although this happens rarely, if a virus gets the right mode of spread, it could go anywhere! This is why flu vaccination is so critical to almost all Americans, especially seniors.

The running man

If you are among the many lucky Sun Citians who have seen Otto Volkmann jogging around the bike paths, be advised that you are not just watching any ordinary fitness buff.

T2D

T2D A.K.A. Type 2 Diabetes A.K.A. Metabolic Syndrome. No matter how it’s referred to, this disease is a serious concern and health risk for the aging individual, especially those over 60.

You’re not alone

“You’re not alone” is a familiar phrase, but to the Breast Cancer Support Group in the Del Webb community, it means a whole lot to several people, both women and men.

Tomato, Tomotto?

“Mary, Mary, how does your garden grow?” This is surely a tough question to answer, especially this summer with its extreme temperatures and rainfall. Perhaps an even tougher question to answer for Sun City’s own “truck farmers” would be, What crop that are you growing will give you and your acquaintances the most nutritional value: cucumbers, peppers, beans, tomatoes? If you guessed tomatoes, you are right on.

Beauty might not be skin deep, but skin cancer is

With the long, hot days of summer finally upon us at Sun City, a word of caution is needed for those amongst us who spend many hours daily enjoying the “great outdoors.” If you’re like me, you love the warmth of the sun and the tan that makes you “look so good.” What you probably don’t realize, however, is the fact that the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) is even more damaging to aged skin. Phototoxicity, Photoallergy, and Skin-Induced Eczema are just three conditions that can produce this skin damage.

Huntley High School plans medical academy

Huntley High School will take the first step to a planned medical academy this fall, when it introduces the “Medical Skills and Services” course to students.

Familiarity with senior services groups save time, stress

Most people know that calling 9-1-1 is one of the very first things that should be done during an emergency. The steps to take afterward, however, can be a bit more complicated.

Take the A out of Aches and pAins and put it back in Activity

Warmer weather has Sun City residents heading outside to enjoy their favorite summer activities. Gardeners are planting vegetables and pruning colorful flowerbeds while golfers are hitting the links to enjoy a leisurely round. Seniors suffering from arthritis oftentimes had to give up these activities, believing it would only make matters worse.

Wellness place 2nd annual community cancer event a huge success

Nearly 700 cancer survivors and supporters joined forces to champion the 2nd Annual Wellness Place Community Cancer 3K Walk/5K Run on May 14 at Harper College. Even unseasonably cold, windy and rainy weather could not dampen the spirits of those who walked and ran to build awareness, celebrate survivors and raise funds for Wellness Place, cancer education and support, in Palatine, IL.

daVinci in the OR?

Patients in greater McHenry County will soon have access to robot-assisted surgery close to home, thanks in part to a grant from the Centegra Health System Foundation. The foundation’s board of directors approved a $500,000 grant to help Centegra Health System purchase the da Vinci Surgical System, a technological advancement that is helping Centegra and its affiliated physicians take surgery to the next level.

Roaring through Sun City

On June 25, hundreds of bikers will rip through Sun City raising plenty of noise and funds on their way north to help children with cancer attend a camp designed just for them.

Medicare vs. Medicaid, the difference

In the confusing world of medical and insurance benefits, it can be difficult to navigate among all the different benefit programs. Medicare and Medicaid are two benefit programs that are available that are often confused with one another. Understanding the difference between these two programs is critical in being able to navigate the realm of benefit programs available.

A woman on a mission

If there’s one thing America has, it’s conveniences. From a burger joint in every town down to running water, there’s little not at our disposal, including proper healthcare.

Take a PASS on memory loss

We’ve all experienced lapses in memory: walking into a room and not remembering why we entered in the first place, not remembering where we placed those elusive car keys, not remembering where we parked out car in the parking lot, or where our glasses are when they’re right on top of our head. But despite that we’ve spent our lives “forgetting” these mundane things, studies indicate that the average person experiences increased memory as the mind ages.

Sun City resident, dietitian presents healthy alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs

Dietitian Norma Thompson will offer three identical sessions for 2011 on getting healthy and staying that way. Classes will take place 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at Citizens First National Bank, 12101 Regency Square Parkway in Huntley. Class sessions are being held: June 6-27, August 1-22, and September 12-October 3. Classes are free but gratuities to cover expenses will be gladly accepted.

Doctors speak in numbers – what are yours?

“70,” said my Doctor’s nurse at the counter of the waiting room. Her concerned face and my naïveté prompted me to ask what this test result number meant.

Gray in May

On July 28, 2009, I knew very little about Brain Tumors. It wasn’t that I didn’t care, I just wasn’t “AWARE.”

Survey says…?

For almost ten years, and with the help of the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation, professor of marketing at UCLA, Dr. Aimee Drolet Rossi, collected data for her research into the “aging consumer” to determine, among other results, how aging affects a person’s decision-making process, and in turn, how that impacts a person’s buying patterns in today’s market place.

Who, what, why, and how

Each year, Sun City residents and/or staff can nominate another resident who has done something fabulous in regards to fitness and/or overcame a type of challenge and are “living life to the fullest” here in Sun City.