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WEEKLY Volume 23, Number 36 - Sept. 10, 20


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Dont Surrender To Macular DegeneratioARA) - Aging gracefully can require you to accept

certain changes in your body, from gray or thinninghair to skin thats less rm than it was in your youth.

But loss of vision shouldnt be on your short list ofchanges that are an inevitable part of growing older.

f youre older than 50,you should know aboutyour eye health and what

you can do to preventor slow vision loss. Age-

elated macular degen-eration, commonly known

as AMD, is the leadingcause of vision loss inolder adults. AMD affects

about 10 million people in

he U.S., and that num-ber is projected to doubleby 2020, according tohe National Institutes of

Health.

AMD is a disease thatwe can prevent and manage, says Dr. Alan Cruess,

Chairman of AMD Alliance Internationals Scientic

Advisory Panel. We have the ability to save the sight

of many Americans each year.

AMD is a degenerative disease that affects the mac-

ula, the central part of the retina (think of it as yeyes internal projection screen) responsible for ccentral vision. There are two types of AMD - dry

wet. The dry form affects 85 to 90 percent of peo

with AMD and causes varying degrees of vision lo

characterized by a collection of deposits in the mula called drusen. Far less common, but much m

serious, wet Acauses severesion loss, as normal blood vsels grow and l

blood and uid

the eye.

If you take cermeasures to kyour eyes heal

you can prevAMD or slow

progress. AMD

liance Internatal suggests takthe following th

steps to help vent and manage AMD.

1. Get regular eye exams

Everyone older than 50 should get regular eye

ams. Most people believe they receive eye exams

often as they should. However, according to a rec

AMD Alliance International study, only 63 percenthose at risk and 56 percent of those at high riskAMD have their eyes checked annually. Routine

ams can help identify AMD and other eye problein their early stages, when many diseases are m

easily treatable.

2. Understand the risk factors for AMD

By knowing the risk factors, you can take steps to

duce the chance of getting AMD. Age is the grea

risk factor for AMD - if you are 50 or older, yourrisk of developing the disease. Having a family m

ber with AMD can also increase your risk.

While you cannot control your age or genes, there

other risk factors, including smoking, poor diet, osity, and having high blood pressure, that are con


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able.

Quitting smoking reduces your risk for AMD. Nu-merous studies have demonstrated that people who

smoke are between two and ve and a half times more

kely to develop AMD than people who do not smoke.

Studies also suggest that AMD is linked to diets high

n saturated fat. Reducing saturated fat consumption

and eating more fresh fruits and dark green, leafyvegetables - all foods that are rich in vitamins C and

E, selenium and carotenoids - may delay the onsetor reduce the severity of AMD. Fish rich in omega-3

ats, like salmon, tuna or mackerel, may also slow

he progress of AMD when eaten two to three times

a week, according to a study published in the British

ournal of Ophthalmology.

3. Ask questions and know your treatment options

f you have been diagnosed with AMD, your ability to

ask the right questions and receive accurate informa-on is crucial. Review Questions to Ask Your Eye

Care Professional at www.amdalliance.org to help

guide the conversation at your next eye exam. Be

sure you know your exact diagnosis and all available

reatment options.

Specially formulated vitamins can reduce the ris

advanced AMD for some patients. Effective, clinic

approved treatments are also available for the msevere form of AMD, which may reverse some vis

loss. Make sure you ask your doctor about your

tions and understand what treatment you are rec

ing.

People living with macular disease should be a

to fully participate in choosing their treatment healthcare options. Know your rights and downl

the Patient Charter.

Also, if youre diagnosed with AMD, a low vision

habilitation specialist can help you use your reming sight to its full potential through special techniqand low vision aids.

Age-related macular degeneration and the loss osion can be prevented and slowed down. By learn

about the disease and making healthy lifestyle ches, many Americans will be able to enjoy healthy

sion well into their golden years.

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Is Your Ride Ready For Winter

ARA) - In many parts of the country, winter can test

even the most seasoned drivers skills with sudden

oad and weather changes. In ideal circumstancesyou have warning of what Old Man Winter might bring

or the day, but many times wet roads can become icy

and a few urries can become a snowstorm without

any warning at all.

While you cant avoid unforeseeable weather chang-es, you can make sure your car is maintained and

ready for winter driving. From using a radiator coo

additive to carrying an emergency breakdown k

your trunk, here are some tips to prepare your vehfor winter driving:

Check your battery: Instead of landing on your I F

got list, put this one at the top. Make sure your tery posts and connections are free of corrosion that the battery has the water it needs. If your bat

is older than three years, have a certied repair s

test its ability to hold a charge.

Belts and hoses: When youre having your veh

serviced, make the mechanic checks the belts hoses for wear and tear, regardless of the age of y

car. Cold weather can also affect the belts and ho

of a modern car, so an inspection cant hurt.

Have the right antifreeze mix: You will want to aim

a 50-50 mix of antifreeze (coolant) and water ins

your radiator. This prevents the mixture from freez

at extremely cold temperatures. Or try using a c

ant additive like Royal Purples Purple Ice that high performance, synthetic, radiator coolant addit

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Check your four-wheel drive: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive,

you probably havent used it during the summer, so its good ideao check the status of your four-wheel drive system. Make sure

he system engages and disengages easily and that all the driv-ers of the vehicle know how and when to use the system.

Get an oil change: When youre getting your vehicle ready for

winter, change the oil using the right viscosity for your vehicle for

he time of year. Conventional oil tends to thicken as it gets colder,

and if too thick, it wont properly lubricate your engine. Check yourowners manual for guidance about which oil to use in different cli-mates and temperatures. Another alternative is to use a synthetic

blend or full synthetic motor oil like Royal Purple that will extend

he time between oil changes, saving you money and having

ess impact on the environment.

Emergency preparedness: If you know youre going to be on

road during the winter months, make sure you have an em

gency kit in your trunk. Items you should include in your kit a

blanket, boots, gloves and warm clothes, water and food inc

ing hard candy, ice scraper, small shovel, jumper cables, tootire chains, tire gauge, spare tire (ready to be used), tire chanequipment, first aid kit, paper towels and abrasive material s

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Students To See More Whole Grains, Fresh Fruits

Vegetables And Low-Fat Dairy On Lunch Trays

ARA) - School nutrition programs nation -wide are serving more fresh fruits, vege -ables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, ac -

cording to the Back to School Trends Survey

eleased this fall by the School Nutri tion As-sociation (SNA). Findings also reveal nearly

70 percent of districts are reducing or l imit-ng sodium and two-thirds reported reduc -ions or l imitations on added sugars in theoods available in school cafeterias.

These improvements come at a critical time

as Congress debates Child Nutrition Reau -horization, the legislation that governs the

National School Lunch and School Breakfast

programs. School foodservice profession-als are joined by doctors, dietit ians, nutrit ionadvocates and first lady Michelle Obama incall ing for increased funds to cover the r ising

costs of healthy foods such as fresh produceand whole grains in school meals.

Survey results indicate more than three-quar-ers of districts expect food costs to increase

n the coming school year and 65 percent an-icipate that the federal reimbursement forree and reduced price meals served underhe National School Lunch Program will fail t o

cover the cost of producing the meals.

Despite l imited budgets, school nutritprofessionals and advocates seek new w

to promote healthy l i festyles for childrenhelp reverse increasing childhood oberates. In addition to encouraging stude

to try nutritious foods, schools are work

to incorporate nutrit ion education activitthat address food choices in and out of cafeteria.

We feel the cafeteria is a learning cla

room for students, and we do everythwithin our means to provide them with

tritious options as well as the education

make healthy choices, says School Nu

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ion Specialist and Registered Dietitian Pen-ny McConnell, Fairfax County Public Schools

Va.) food and nutrition services director.

We host student tasting parties, hold kids

cooking classes and provide age-appropriateearning tools to encourage students to try the

wide variety of healthy foods served in the

cafeteria. On our website we feature nutrition

nformation, recipes and a nutrit ion calculator

or parents and students to learn together.

Fairfax County Public Schools was named

2010 national District of the Year by SNA

or its commitment to excellence in creating

nutrit ious and appealing meals, implement-ng innovative nutrit ion education init iatives,

maintaining a strong professional develop-ment program and exercising superior finan -cial management. These components are em-phasized in SNAs Keys to Excellence best

practice standards, which offer schools na -ionwide a benchmark for improving their pro-

grams.

The award provided the districts food a

nutrit ion services department national rognit ion and $25,000 from the National DaCouncil. The grant will be used to expand F

fax Countys nutrition education programs,

cluding development of an informational Dfor parents and an animated video for elemtary classrooms to help promote the 5 S

Lunch emphasis on well-balanced choic

low-fat milk, whole grains, lean protein atwo fruits and/or vegetables.

Fairfax County food and nutrition programs

be featured among other school meal succstories on a new resource site for paren

www.TrayTalk.org. Tray Talk was designed

SNA to help parents learn more about sch

meals. The Latest News on the Tray sect

of Tray Talk will feature monthly posts on

topics in school nutrit ion, and include detfrom the Back to School Trends Survey.



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Seniors: When It Comes To Talking With Your Doctor, Dont Be S

ARA) - With 25 years experience in health

care, as a nurse and now certied physi-cian assistant, Patti Emnger admits that

she used to feel a little hesitant about talk-ng with her doctor beyond exchanging

pleasantries and basic information.

Now an assistant professor in the College

of Health Professions at South Univer-sitys Savannah, Ga., campus, Emnger

worked previously in an internal medicine/

nternist setting. A lot of my patient inter-action has been with people over age 65,

she says. And they were raised to havea great deal of respect for medical profes-sionals.

She says that people are reluctant to t

openly when they get into the doctors

ce. They worry that questioning the p

sician or the physician assistant suggea lack of condence in the health ca

professionals competence. And mapeople are embarrassed to talk about psonal medical issues, she says.

So what should patients do? First of

you absolutely have to tell the doctorphysician assistant all your concer

Even if you feel embarrassed to talk ab

certain parts of your body, go ahead atalk. After all, weve seen and heard it a

and we are people, too.


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