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Migraines Safe and Fun Summer Calendar of Events Personal Training & You HIV Awareness
June is:
Home Safety Month
National Men's Heaifh
Week
June 1ft!• -17'h
Notional Headache
A woreness Week
June 4ii1 is Nationof Cancer .Survivors Day
June 27!1' is Nafiona! HIV
Testing Doy
Migraines: Causes and Preventions
More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraines, with women being affected three times more often than men. Less than half of all migraine sufferers have received a diagnosis of migraine from their healthcare provider. Migraine is often misdiagnosed as sinus headache or tension-type headache.
Many factors can trigger migraine attacks, such as:
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Altered Sleep Cycle • Meds that cause • Stress, Stress, & Stress
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Skipping Meals swelling of Vessels • Skipping Meals
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Bright Lights/Sun • Certain Foods
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TV/Movie Viewing • Excessive Noise
There are a few things that you can help to control or even prevent headaches. Obviously, one of the simplest and most effective ways of cutting down on migraine attacks is to avoid the things that set off, or trigger, attacks. But while some triggers may almost always lead to an attack -you may already know a few of your own -others may not bring on an attack every time. Sometimes, the right combination of factors might start an attack. Here are some tips to prevent and/or control migraines.
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Keep a diary of when you have a • Be aware of what foods you are migraine, what you were doing, and eating. what may have been the cause. • Discuss the issue with your doctor if
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After a while you should be able to headaches affect your quality of life identify your triggers. on a regular basis.
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Always go to bed and wake up at
the same time, even on the
weekends.
For more information on migraines visit http://www.headaches.oro Source: National Headache Foundation
How to Have A Safe and Fun Sumrner
POOL SAFETY If you have a pool or frequent a pool often during the summer, here are some ways to keep your family safe around a pool.
Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.
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Keep rescue equipment (such as a shepherd's hook or life preserver) and a telephone by the pool.
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Do not let your child use air-filled "swimming aids" unattended because they are not a substitute for approved life vests and can be dangerous.
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Anyone watching young children around a pool should learn CPR and be able to rescue a child if needed . Never wear earphones while supervising children. You need to hear what is going on at all times.
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Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren't tempted to reach for them.
Remember, teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water. For more information, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website: www.aap.orq
GRILL SAFETY Grilling food can be found at almost every summer gathering. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable barbeque!
Check for Gas Leaks
Keep Water Nearby and always have a fire extinguisher in the house.
Only grill in well ventilated areas
Keep children and people away from the grill
Have a first aid kit near the grill For more information go to the Reader's Digest website: www.rd.com Wellness Recipe of the Mordh:
SHISH-KABOBS-CHICKEN
lNGREDlENTS
White meat chicken pieces (1 inch cubes)
Popular vegetables for marinating: onions green peppers zucchini black olives mushrooms pineapple tomatoes (raw)
MARINATE:
About 1/2 bottle Italian dressing About 2 tbsp. minced garlic About 2 tbsp. honey (optional)
DIRECTIONS
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Marinate chicken overnight in refrigerator or at least 3 to 4 hours before.
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Alternate meat and vegetables on a skewer.
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Cook over grill or under broiler until meat is done. Enjoy
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June Brown Bag
June
Healthy Purdue Workshops
HP Information Tables
Summeriest 2-mile Wolk/Run
Self Care
Visit our info tables to find out
Thursday, June 7th 7:00am
Thursday, June 21 "
how to reach the goal of 5
llam -noon Gates Sports Center
wellness criteria and earn $250
SB 176 Coffee Chat "Let Us Come To You"
Self Care
Wednesday, June 13th
Health Awareness Workshops
Thursday, June 14th
9-llam
* Blood Pressure
noon -lpm
ET lobby (by Higher Grounds)
* De-Stress With Fitness
SB 176
* Nutrition and you
Lunch Break
* Nutrition On The Go
Control Stress Before It
Tuesday, June 19th
* Self Care (Healthier at Home
Controls You
book is provided)
11:30-1:30pm
Wednesday, June 20'" To schedule a workshop for your
Noon -1 pm, department or group of coKT
Ground Floor (by Subway)
Walb, Room 222/224 workers call 481-6647 or 481-5758 or e-mail Tillapau(Q:ipfw.edu
Personal fitness Trainino and You
....
Are you interested in de-stressing with fitness, more endurance, better energy, trimmer
and stronger body, improved bone density, better weight control, better blood pressure,
or/and improved mood? A regular fitness routine can do these for you.
All IPFW students, employees, retirees, and their spouses are eligible to have a FREE
session with an IPFW Personal Fitness Trainer. Sue Bair, Kate Black, Lindsay Bloom, and
Jim Thurber are the fitness trainers at the IPFW Hilliard Gates Sports Center. They are
ready when you are ready. To schedule a fitness appointment, e-mail tillc1ocu;@jpfw.edu
or call 481-6647 for an appointment. For more fitness information go to
vvvN1.iofw.edu!othletics/fitness. A personal fitness consultation for IPFW employees and
their spouses will count as a Healthy Purdue yellow wellness criteria apple.
For more information on Healthy Purdue go to y,1vv~_.Qld.CQ.\d.t;L~Q~lLb..Si._Q)J::':J.Yl-!..\EQ~L~
HIV Awareness·
The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) is urging Americans at risk to get tested on June 27 th which is the 12th Annual National HIV Testing Day and the 25th anniversary of the first diagnosis of HIV/AIDS.
The latest estimates indicate that the total number of people with HIV was roughly one million at the end of 2003. Approximately one-fourth of people with HIV are believed to be unaware of their infection, underscoring the need for increased efforts to reach at-risk communities with HIV testing service. Confidential testing is available at the IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Clinic in Walb Union Rm 234, 481-5748 (fee for service), and free at Ft Wayne Allen County Health Department 449-7504 and AIDS Task Force 744-1144.
CDC,HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, Coses of HIV infection and AIDS in the United States. 2004. Vol.16,2006.
Sponsored by IPFW/Parkview Health & Wellness Clinic,
For more information call 481 -6647 or 481 -5748 OR visit www.ipfw.edu/heolth & www.ipf'w.edu/ciinic
