Euclid YMCA at the Community Center
Wishing all our Friends at the Euclid Community Center a Happy and Healthy and New Year – Mike, June, Diane, Gigi and Patrice, Euclid YMCA Staff
January 2019 Senior Spotlight is on You!
Since May 2018 we have increased our SilverSneaker member participation 110%. What’s more we have seen a steady increase in our classes that are considered more advanced, meaning many of our members have experienced physical improvements that would allow them to participate in more difficult classes. We look forward to continuing this progress into the coming year by offering a variety of health-based activities, fitness classes and other healthy engagements. Let’s make 2019 the best year ever . . . Join your friends for SilverSneakers at The Euclid Community Center and begin your journey to wellness with us.
SILVERSNEAKERS: THIS MONTH’S HEALTHY QUOTE::
Healing is movement. Disease is inertia. If you put the body in motion, you will change.
12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health in the New Year – By June Taylor, Active Older Adult Coordinator, Euclid YMCA at Euclid Community Center
12 ways to make 2019 healthier happier:
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Take a deep breath. Exhale. Relieves stress.
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Eat A plant-based/meat free or healthy alternative meal.
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Take a group fitness class at Euclid Community Center.
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Visit a family member. Call an old friend.
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Complete a small task
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Meditate – Spend some quiet time with yourself.
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Take A Nap.
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Laugh at Yourself
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Smile More – It uses less energy than frowning.
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Help someone; donate, share, lend a hand
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Treat yourself. Give yourself to something simple you have been denying yourself of. . . like a latte or spa treatment.
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Be Adventurous – Try something new.
Share this list with people you care about this year . . .
A Sunnier Outlook on Your Health in 2019 with Vitamins D & D3 - Mike Yunis, Active Older Adult Coordinator, Euclid YMCA at Euclid Community Center
The Great Lakes Region is a beautiful live, play and work for most of the year, but the long winter season gloom is not only less visually appealing . . . it also contributes to our overall mental and physical wellbeing or should I say not-so-wellbeing. A proven cure for many of our winter ailments can come from a little bit more Vitamin D. As you see, the lack of sunlight can result in a lack of Vitamin D, leading to a deficiency that can cause mood, energy and serious health issues. Here are 8 important reasons to have your Vitamin D levels checked now, before it takes its’ toll on your mind & body:
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#1 Bone Health - The vitamin’s most basic role is calcium absorption. Without adequate calcium, the body can suffer from a weakening of the bones, nails, hair, and teeth. In fact, the long-term deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to a condition known as osteomalacia, in which can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone and muscle weakness as well as chronic pain.
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#2 Brain Health - Research has also shown that vitamin D affects weight and mood. One recent study even suggests that having adequate levels can protect against early fatalities from conditions like cancer and heart disease.
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#3 Healthy Heart – Research shows that vitamin D may to heart health. A number of recent studies discovered that low vitamin D was to blame when high blood pressure worsened during the winter (or in low sunlight enviroments). Scientists from Harvard University remind us that the blood vessels and the heart contain countless vitamin D receptors, so it makes perfect sense that the it helps in both of these areas.
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#4 Healthy Weight - If you struggle with insulin imbalance, and weight gain, again, vitamin D deficiency is can be the reason. The National Institutes of Health found that low vitamin D levels may have an adverse effect on the insulin secretion and glucose tolerance of type 2 diabetes patients. In addition, the British Heart Foundation and the UK Medical Research Council found an influx of societal obesity and vitamin D deficiency from their studies.
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#5 - Depression – Mood and low spirits are often associated with low levels of Vitamin D, especially from the post-Holiday Season until mid-spring. Resulting in periods of irritability to Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD), and other mood disorders that can lead to depression.
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#6 – Natural Sources of Vitamin D - In colder, darker weeks when you’re either not able to get outside much or when sunlight isn’t as plentiful food can provide some vitamin D stores. However, natural vitamin D food sources can be hard to come by and difficult to satisfy daily sources (the Institute of Medicine recommends 600 IU for average adults, per day). Fatty, cold water fish (i.e., salmon, herring, sardines, tuna, and mackerel) Fortified milk (including non-dairy products) , juices, cheese, or cereals (with individual serving sizes containing at least 100 IU of vitamin D) and Eggs.
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#7 – Need for Vitamin Supplementation - Vitamin D deficiency is common among two-thirds of Americans, particularly if you lead a life primarily indoors, suffer with kidney issues, have dark skin pigmentation, are obese, have a dairy allergy (not getting adequate calcium), or follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet (not eating fish, milk, or eggs). In all cases, supplementing with vitamin D may be an option. Research from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, linked vitamin D supplementation to an overall decrease in osteoporosis, but still advises individuals speak to their doctor before starting any new vitamin regimen.
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#8 – Sunlight - Researchers from Harvard Medical School attest that sunlight is the best and purest source. The body produces its own stores of vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet (UVB and UVA) light. For the average individual, just 5 to 10-minutes of sunlight (without sunscreen) a few times each week will give you an adequate level of Vitamin D.
Hopefully this sheds a little more light on the value and benefits of Vitamin D and how it can make your dark winter days a little brighter
Euclid SilverSneakers Welcomes New Members
Mili Slavec
Alma Wojno
Coming in 2019
The Euclid YMCA at the Euclid Community Center is committed to bringing concepts and activities that will contribute to improving overall health and wellness to it’s members. In 2019, we will invite industry experts to share products and services to enhance the quality of your life.
Tips to Financial Wellness – Simple tips to safeguarding your retirement money. February 2019
Eat your way to a healthier you – March 2019
Stop by the Euclid Community to learn more.
Michael Yunis
Active Older Adult Coordinator at Euclid Community Center YMCA
January 2019
EUCLID OBSERVER Article
Wishing all our Friends at the Euclid Community Center a Happy and Healthy and New Year – Mike, June, Diane, Gigi and Patrice, Euclid YMCA Staff
January 2019 Senior Spotlight is on You!
Since May 2018 we have increased our SilverSneaker member participation 110%. What’s more we have seen a steady increase in our classes that are considered more advanced, meaning many of our members have experienced physical improvements that would allow them to participate in more difficult classes. We look forward to continuing this progress into the coming year by offering a variety of health-based activities, fitness classes and other healthy engagements. Let’s make 2019 the best year ever . . . Join your friends for SilverSneakers at The Euclid Community Center and begin your journey to wellness with us.
SILVERSNEAKERS: THIS MONTH’S HEALTHY QUOTE::
Healing is movement. Disease is inertia. If you put the body in motion, you will change.
12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health in the New Year – By June Taylor, Active Older Adult Coordinator, Euclid YMCA at Euclid Community Center
12 ways to make 2019 healthier happier:
-
Take a deep breath. Exhale. Relieves stress.
-
Eat A plant-based/meat free or healthy alternative meal.
-
Take a group fitness class at Euclid Community Center.
-
Visit a family member. Call an old friend.
-
Complete a small task
-
Meditate – Spend some quiet time with yourself.
-
Take A Nap.
-
Laugh at Yourself
-
Smile More – It uses less energy than frowning.
-
Help someone; donate, share, lend a hand
-
Treat yourself. Give yourself to something simple you have been denying yourself of. . . like a latte or spa treatment.
-
Be Adventurous – Try something new.
Share this list with people you care about this year . . .
A Sunnier Outlook on Your Health in 2019 with Vitamins D & D3 - Mike Yunis, Active Older Adult Coordinator, Euclid YMCA at Euclid Community Center
The Great Lakes Region is a beautiful live, play and work for most of the year, but the long winter season gloom is not only less visually appealing . . . it also contributes to our overall mental and physical wellbeing or should I say not-so-wellbeing. A proven cure for many of our winter ailments can come from a little bit more Vitamin D. As you see, the lack of sunlight can result in a lack of Vitamin D, leading to a deficiency that can cause mood, energy and serious health issues. Here are 8 important reasons to have your Vitamin D levels checked now, before it takes its’ toll on your mind & body:
-
#1 Bone Health - The vitamin’s most basic role is calcium absorption. Without adequate calcium, the body can suffer from a weakening of the bones, nails, hair, and teeth. In fact, the long-term deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to a condition known as osteomalacia, in which can lead to osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone and muscle weakness as well as chronic pain.
-
#2 Brain Health - Research has also shown that vitamin D affects weight and mood. One recent study even suggests that having adequate levels can protect against early fatalities from conditions like cancer and heart disease.
-
#3 Healthy Heart – Research shows that vitamin D may to heart health. A number of recent studies discovered that low vitamin D was to blame when high blood pressure worsened during the winter (or in low sunlight enviroments). Scientists from Harvard University remind us that the blood vessels and the heart contain countless vitamin D receptors, so it makes perfect sense that the it helps in both of these areas.
-
#4 Healthy Weight - If you struggle with insulin imbalance, and weight gain, again, vitamin D deficiency is can be the reason. The National Institutes of Health found that low vitamin D levels may have an adverse effect on the insulin secretion and glucose tolerance of type 2 diabetes patients. In addition, the British Heart Foundation and the UK Medical Research Council found an influx of societal obesity and vitamin D deficiency from their studies.
-
#5 - Depression – Mood and low spirits are often associated with low levels of Vitamin D, especially from the post-Holiday Season until mid-spring. Resulting in periods of irritability to Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD), and other mood disorders that can lead to depression.
-
#6 – Natural Sources of Vitamin D - In colder, darker weeks when you’re either not able to get outside much or when sunlight isn’t as plentiful food can provide some vitamin D stores. However, natural vitamin D food sources can be hard to come by and difficult to satisfy daily sources (the Institute of Medicine recommends 600 IU for average adults, per day). Fatty, cold water fish (i.e., salmon, herring, sardines, tuna, and mackerel) Fortified milk (including non-dairy products) , juices, cheese, or cereals (with individual serving sizes containing at least 100 IU of vitamin D) and Eggs.
-
#7 – Need for Vitamin Supplementation - Vitamin D deficiency is common among two-thirds of Americans, particularly if you lead a life primarily indoors, suffer with kidney issues, have dark skin pigmentation, are obese, have a dairy allergy (not getting adequate calcium), or follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet (not eating fish, milk, or eggs). In all cases, supplementing with vitamin D may be an option. Research from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, linked vitamin D supplementation to an overall decrease in osteoporosis, but still advises individuals speak to their doctor before starting any new vitamin regimen.
-
#8 – Sunlight - Researchers from Harvard Medical School attest that sunlight is the best and purest source. The body produces its own stores of vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet (UVB and UVA) light. For the average individual, just 5 to 10-minutes of sunlight (without sunscreen) a few times each week will give you an adequate level of Vitamin D.
Hopefully this sheds a little more light on the value and benefits of Vitamin D and how it can make your dark winter days a little brighter
Euclid SilverSneakers Welcomes New Members
Mili Slavec
Alma Wojno
Coming in 2019
The Euclid YMCA at the Euclid Community Center is committed to bringing concepts and activities that will contribute to improving overall health and wellness to it’s members. In 2019, we will invite industry experts to share products and services to enhance the quality of your life.
Tips to Financial Wellness – Simple tips to safeguarding your retirement money. February 2019
Eat your way to a healthier you – March 2019
Stop by the Euclid Community to learn more.
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