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Mobile Mammography at Butler Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2018
St. Vincent’s Mammogram Van Visit
October 31 & November 1 (Wed. & Thurs.)
You may schedule now for an appointment with the St. Vincent’s Mobile Mammography Van. For registration information:
https://www.butler.edu/healthy-horizons/wellness-resources
Go to the drop-down under services for qualifications and instructions for mammogram scheduling.
Green Bean Delivery Newsletter August 2018
For the Green Bean Delivery August Newsletter see: GBD Aug 2018
Immunizations and Travel Abroad
TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS
Some types of international travel may have higher health risks than others. Be sure that you are up to date on all recommended vaccinations before traveling abroad.Planning a trip abroad? There are so many things to do before you depart. But while you’re planning your itinerary and booking your flight, don’t forget your medical needs. Some destinations may pose certain health risks and require specific immunizations for visitors. There are steps you should take before you leave that can help prevent illness, and allow you to enjoy your trip. For specific guidance and links see the link below to the Indiana State Health Department’s website.
Easy Full Body Integrated Exercise
Stand with the feet hip-width apart and keep the hips straight with the knees slightly bent. Put the cable pulley at about chest-height, and stand with it directly to the left of the body. Grip a handle in both hands with fingers laced together, straighten the arms out in front, keep back straight and tall, while simultaneously stepping backwards into a lunge with the left foot so the left knee is close to the ground. Push off the right foot and bring the left leg forward to return to standing. For video of how to perform this, please see the link below.
Swim Safety
SWIMMING
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about swimming safety. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips.
Hard Facts about Swimming Safety
- Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old.
- Children 1 – 4 years old are more likely to drown in a pool.
- Children 5 years and older are more likely to drown in natural water, such as ponds, lakes and rivers.
- The risk of drowning in open water increases with age: The average 10-year-old, for example, is three times more likely to drown in open water than in a pool.
Top Tips about Swimming Safety
- Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time.
- Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water when deciding if they are ready for swim lessons.
- Make sure kids learn these five water survival skills and that they are able to:
- step or jump into water over their heads and return to the surface;
- float or tread water for one minute;
- turn around in a full circle and find an exit;
- swim 25 yards to exit the water; and
- exit the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder
- Teach children that swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool. They need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather.
- Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a child’s life.
Learn More
Don’t worry – you’re not in over your head in terms of swimming safety. But if you’re interested, here’s some more information on how to keep your family safe in and around water.
Help for “Bat Wings”
Summer is fast approaching. The season brings arm-baring tank tops and bathing suits. When it comes to weight gain, it’s common to carry excess weight in different parts of the body, including the thighs, abdomen, and arms.
You can’t spot-treat fat loss, but improving muscle tone in the upper body can help create a tight and toned appearance. Combined with proper diet and regular exercise, these seven exercises are a great start to getting the tank top arms you desire.
If you’re looking to tone your arms, aim for lower weights and higher repetitions. Include cardiovascular exercise like brisk walking or high-intensity training to help decrease fat around the muscles.
https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/how-to-get-rid-of-bat-wings#1
Fish Free This Weekend
Relaxing Free Entertainment
Relax and revive with a free evening of musical entertainment.
A popular event is returning to Thursday nights this summer—and it is only getting better. From June 7 through July 26, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is bringing back its Concerts on the Canal series and Free Admission Thursdays, which includes extended hours on concert dates. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, is located at 450 W. Ohio St., downtown along the canal.
The musical entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. on concert Thursdays and will feature a variety of styles, from jazz, blues and swing to rock, R&B and pop favorites.
2018 Concerts on the Canal Lineup
June 7
Concert: The Cool City Band
Rotating Exhibit: Auto Indiana
June 14
Concert: Midtown Mad Men
Rotating Exhibit: The Golden Age: Indiana Literature (1880-1920)
June 21
Concert: Tad Robinson
Rotating Exhibit: Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye
June 28
Concert: Everett Greene
Rotating Exhibit:
June 28
Concert: Everett Greene
Rotating Exhibit: Steamboat A Comin’: The Legacy of New Orleans
July 5
Concert: LemonWheel
Rotating Exhibit: Who is a Hoosier?
July 12
Concert: Brenda Williams
Rotating Exhibit: From Pencils to Pixels: Hoosier Cartoons and Comics
July 19
Concert: My Yellow Rickshaw
Rotating Exhibit: A Visual Journey: From Aids to Marriage Equality
July 26
Concert: Tastes like Chicken
Rotating Exhibit: Hoosiers and Their Hooch: Perspectives on Prohibition
The musical entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. on concert Thursdays and will feature a variety of styles, from jazz, blues and swing to rock, R&B and pop favorites.
Free seating available immediately across the canal on the lawn.
Relaxation Tip
(If no allergies exist), pet a furry animal. – Petting or snuggling a fuzzy friend is stress-reliever. According to animalsmart.org “playing with or petting an animal can increase levels of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin and decrease production of the stress hormone cortisol.” So, snuggle up and reduce that stress.
