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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-22, Page 13o Your CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1986—edge 13 i Thursday, October 23 in Clinton at Central Huron Secondary School Drop in anytime between 12 noon and 9 p.m. Ti"---areese only a few Health Tips you will learn TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART Heart disease affects all of us' It is the leading cause of death in Canada, accounting for one-half of all deaths in 19ti2. \lany risk factors influence heart–health. Some. •:-h as increasing age, a family history of disease. or being mak, can't be changed. Bu; others can be reduced or eliminated by changes in personal lifestyle and medical check-ups. You may reduce your risk of heart disease :f you: . filp don't smoke r ': ontroi your weight qp eat a low fat diet r exercise regularly r have your blood pressure checked 4. learn to handle daily stress \–) =a SHAKING THE ((11 1 SALT HABIT ?SHOULD I WORRI' ABOUT CHOLESTEROL? • -1 high level of cholesterol in the blood has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It is a good idea for adults to have their cholesterol levels checked. Those with high levels will be prescribed a cholesterol-lowering regime by their docteit. Those with normal cholesterol levels can help to -keep ahem that way with a moderate total fat intake, plenty of dietary fibre. regular exercise and no smoking. Weight Toss isn't a one night stand. Aim to lose 2 lbs. a week. IF YOU WANT TO REDUCE: YOUR ,SODIUM iNTAKE: • taste food before you add salt. • reduce your use of high Sodium condiments such- as ketchup, soy sauce. pickle relish. mustard and olives. • dehydrated and canned soup mixes contain a lot of sodium as do snack foods such as potato chips and • `salted nuts. • read labels; if sodium is found near the beginning of an ingredient list. then it is more of 1 concent There are several e:;ss ways to reduce vour sodium intake. You uill he surprised how good food can taste without it! CAFFEINE: TO SIP OR NOT TO SIP? Help keep` Cafada-green: ,: Fat at least 4 fruits and vegetables a day. The secret to losing weight' There's really no secret at all It's .t matte: ,if eating Iia, and exercising more. How one goes about that it a matter of personal preference but there must he at least "in ways to kale sour hlubhrr" and lease it for good! • \take a new plan, Stan • Watch sugar and fat. Pat • Start eating less. Jess • Your snack, count too, Sue • Walk run .n swim. Kim • t nick II Ihe'Neve You! Whiskey Wine ((fry) 'Beer HOW'S YOUR ALCOHOL K7s:OW-t1OW'? SOME SOBERING ANSWERS! A • Will exercise help? _r No. Only the liver handles alcohol — not muscles. Walking around the • block won't help. Time alone will remose the intoxicating effects of alcohol. • Surely fnod.will help you hold your liquor? Food. taken along with alcohol, will slow down the absorption of alcohol. But once it', in the bloodstream, if there is too much for the liver to handle, you'll still get drunk — just more slowly. • What about alcohol consumption if one is pregnant or planning a family? It is not a good idea. Heavy drinking by pregnant women carries a high risk of ciamhgg, to the Lrithorn tbi(d, Re;t(icting alcohol during pregnancy i is advisable. =125 l' \t.UPIES 55F RA(;E. CON 1 I' "s 1 6 n,. (.'offer: ,•.n. i!i1. Ku mg gird '( 140.mg 6>14nt 60-90 6 o,. yea: . axd100111%10 48-'0 nig .Hong (baa) 70.110 mg Inn, can cola 2222.50 mg 6 oz. hot cocoa 6.30 rng 2 ot milk :hocolate 3.20 nig 22 o, dark chocctaic 40.50 mg v\c.ght control d, 120.200 me Take two of these and use daily! Adopted Iron "Eating For lite . 'it's your Choice". Public Health Nutritionists in S.W. Ont. by the Huron County Health Unit A planning committee has been meeting since February to bring five Health Fairs to Huron Coun- ty. Our purpose in designing and presenting the Fairs is to provide interesting, hands-on health lear- ning opportunities within an informal and 'fun -like' atmosphere. Health Fair displays will offer visitors a chance to obtain information about health issues important to them personally and to meet health professionals who are -available within the com- munity to provide advice or assistance. There will be something for everyone ranging from fitness tests or a computer lifestyle analysis to a roulette wheel that teaches about heart health. Special events include the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Jump Rope for Heart Skippers," Karate demonstra- tions and possibly a chance to get involved in an aerobics class - just for the health of it! This Important Message Presented By The Community -Minded Businesses The Board of Trustees of The Council of the CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL urge the general public to attend this worthwhile community effort. ...for the health of it! CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON urge the citizens of our town to attend the Health Fair at C.H.S.S. 70 Ontario Street CLINTON 482-3467 Clinton Community CREDIT UNION EVERY LiTTLE COUNTS Be sure to attend the "Health Fair" in Clinton on October 23, '86 at C.H.S.S. Sponsored by: BEATTIE FURNITURE LTD. BEATTIE FU RAL HOME Clinton Low Prices - Great Selection •Greeting Cards •Health and Beauty Aids *Cold Medicines •Make-up and So Much More! COMPLETE LINE OF SPORT GOODS - TROPHIES, PLAQUES & MEDALS TEAM UNIFORMS & JACKETS Cortne To Your HEALTH FAIR Thursday, October 23, 1986 at Central Huron Secondary School Clinton Janet Buchanan 11 Albert St., Clinton izramaloods (e Clarion nacho Our Specialty_ Healthy Gift Baskets TRIANGLE DISCOUNT:.. Main Corner Clinton 482-7912 Steve Miners Proprietor 192 HURON ST.' (Hwy. B West] CLINTON OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 A.M. - 10 P.M. EXCEPT SUNDAYS OPEN 9 A.M. -9 P.M. Bayfield Road, Clinton 482-3995 Code To Your HEALTH FAIR in Clinton On Thursday, Oct. 23/86 at C.H.S.S. 40 Wellington S� ALC-MACAUL�\'Y glutton See us for... *GRINDING & MIXING, BAGS OR BULK * ANIMAL HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS *SPECIALTY, PRODUCTS it/://.rhilitG -17 Plan to attend the HEALTH FAIR at the C.H.S.S. October 23, 1986. 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