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Have You Checked Your Blood Pressure Today? Volume 3 • Issue 29 • August 10, 2011 HIGHLIGHTS Cataracts Happenings Diet Stay Active
Cataract Awareness Month
Floridians are no strangers to humidity and foggy windshields! Thanks to the ingenuity of auto makers, we have defrosters and windshield wipers that improve visibility. Imagine your view without these components and you’d be looking He who has at the world through eyes with cataracts. health, has Would you believe that 90% of the population will develop hope. And he an eye cataract before reaching 65 years of age? Although surgery is who has generally effective and safe, prevention is the first line of defense. hope, has Risk factors for cataracts are many and include: everything. — Increasing age Proverbs High blood pressure Diabetes Smoking Excessive alcohol consump- Obesity tion Eye injury Excessive sunlight Eye surgery Excessive radiation exposure Prolonged steroid use Family history Invite the PCSB Wellness Team to assist you with your health goals. Call 648-3057
As you can see, many of the risk factors are controllable through lifestyle choices. Changes begin with small steps towards healthier nutrition and moderate daily exercise. Visit the PCSB Wellness Website at www.polk-fl.net (keyword: wellness) to learn how to improve the quality of your life this year! More about cataracts...
Wellness Happenings ♥ ABCs of Diabetes Screening—Saturday, August 20th in Winter Haven—FREE to all employees and dependents who are enrolled with PCSB health insurance and are pre-diabetic or diabetic. Call 648-3057 to register. View program details... ♥ ABCs of Diabetes: August classes are 4:30pm—6:00pm at the Bartow Airbase. Call 648-3057 or email
[email protected] to register. Nutrition and Exercise 08/11/2011 Advanced Diet Planning 08/18/2011 Hypertension & Heart Disease 08/25/2011 ♥ Chair Exercise and Relaxation: 4:30pm-5:45pm on Tuesday, September 27th at the Jim Miles Center in Lakeland. Open to all PCSB employees AND will count as an ABCs of Diabetes refresher class. Register... (www.surveymonkey.com/s/ ChairExercise) ♥ Time Management: 4:30pm-5:45pm on September 8th at the Jim Miles Center Register here (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jimmilesclass) ♥ Stress Management: 4:30pm-5:45pm on September 20th at the Jim Miles Center Register here (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jimmilesclass) ♥ Updated Wellness Screening Schedule: All employees are eligible to attend one free annual health screening. Registration here... (www.polk-fl.net/staff/employeeinfo/ wellness/healthfairsscreenings.htm) ♥ Cancer Screening Schedule 2011/12: View...(www.polk-fl.net/staff/employeeinfo/ wellness/cancerresources.htm) ♥ Join the PCSB Wellness Warrior Team… in the 2012 Polk County Race For The Cure® January 14th at Tiger Stadium in Lakeland. Register and help save lives! ♥ TradeWinds Resorts—Back to school specials... ♥ Certified Group Fitness Instructors Needed: The Wellness Program is seeking certified fitness instructors to help PCSB employees get and stay fit! Email or call Jan at 648-3057 for more information.
“Diet” Semantics The word diet usually refers to an eating regimen geared towards weight loss. However, diet can also refer to the foods typically consumed by an individual, as in a “healthy diet” or a “vegetarian diet” or a “poor diet.” So, the act of altering one’s eating to produce a reduction in body fat is better referred to as cutting calories, as opposed to dieting. If you cut 100 calories per day, theoretically you will lose 10 pounds in one year. On the other hand, if you innocently consume an extra 100 calories daily, you could ADD 10 pounds to your body in a year. Tips to improve your diet without deprivation include being mindful of what and how much you eat, reading labels and replacing high-calorie juices and soda with water. More...
Wellness Wise How can I get more physical activity this year? This is a great question with many answers! Key ingredients include planning, adding variety, and making exercise a non-negotiable daily ritual. 1. Specify your intention in writing. “I will walk from 6:15—6:45am Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before work. I will ride my bike Tuesday and Thursday after dinner with my family.” 2. Set up a home gym. Items to include: stability ball, dumbbells, resistance bands and a mat. Whether you enjoy going to a gym or prefer exercise in the outdoors, having portable equipment at home will serve as a back-up if and when getting out is not an option! 3. Monitor your progress. Use a record keeping system such as a notebook or log sheet to boost personal accountability. 4. Vary your workouts. Reduce boredom and the risk for injury from repetitive motions. Walk to the store, wash your car, work in the yard, ride a bike, walk, lift weights, swim; keep a full toolbox of fitness choices for maximum results. 5. Get social support. Recruit a workout partner or hire a trainer to keep you motivated. The bottom line remains—train yourself to be an independent exerciser! 6. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Although competition is a plus for some, appreciate your abilities for today. Do the best you are able and progress with small steps towards accomplishing your goals. 7. Finally, check the PCSB Wellness website frequently for the latest happenings! Visit www.polk-fl.net (keyword: wellness). Wellness Wednesday Archives • Wellness Matters Archives Prepared for you weekly by the PCSB Employee Wellness Program 3425 New Jersey Road, Lakeland, FL 33803, phone: 863-648-3057 Supported by a grant from the Florida Department of Health
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