Week:17
Health Corner
ACL TEARS
An ACL injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament, or ACL, inside your knee joint. An ACL injury most commonly occurs during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
ACL injuries are more common in females than the males; this is due to different factors. First, the female body is made up different than that of the males. Their femur is tilted forward at the top and angled towards the knee.
Because the thigh muscles are lax, the ACL must serve as the main stabilizer of the knee. However, the small ACL often cannot handle the forces put on it during sports participation, so it tears.
Often Males build up their quads leaving the muscle behind it too weak once again this puts too much pressure on the ACL when doing jarring movements and can force the ACL to tear.
ACL tears often need surgery to repair and many months of rehab.
By: Macie Carter and Haley Hagerhorst
http://www.hughston.com
Health Corner
ACL TEARS
An ACL injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament, or ACL, inside your knee joint. An ACL injury most commonly occurs during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
ACL injuries are more common in females than the males; this is due to different factors. First, the female body is made up different than that of the males. Their femur is tilted forward at the top and angled towards the knee.
Because the thigh muscles are lax, the ACL must serve as the main stabilizer of the knee. However, the small ACL often cannot handle the forces put on it during sports participation, so it tears.
Often Males build up their quads leaving the muscle behind it too weak once again this puts too much pressure on the ACL when doing jarring movements and can force the ACL to tear.
ACL tears often need surgery to repair and many months of rehab.
By: Macie Carter and Haley Hagerhorst
http://www.hughston.com
Week 15:
Health Corner
Ever wonder what it takes to be an Olympic Gymnast, like Alicia Sacramone? She trains 7 hours a day, 7 days a week to work towards her dream of an Olympic gold in Beijing. She trains with these workouts: the hanging leg lift, the lunge with bar, a pike-up with the ball, and the standing side jumps just as an everyday workout. Throughout the week, she works out from 9 to noon, rests, and then is back to the gym from 4:30 to 8:30 P.M. She does at least 3 hours of cardio a week, and about an hour a day for strength training. She usually tries to eat a balanced diet. Five foods Alicia couldn’t live without are pineapples, strawberries, frozen yogurt, Clif Bars, and chicken. Her favorite part of being a gymnast is being able to go out and compete in other countries and meet new people. By: Macie Carter and Haley Hegerhorst
Womenshealthmag.com
Week 14:
Health Corner Cold and flu are commonly confused, and has become an inseparable pair, like salt and pepper or New Year’s and weight loss. Since the two illnesses share similar symptoms, and both come during “cold and flu season,” the two often stick together in people’s minds. Often, the common cold is centered in the nose, throat, and lungs. The three most frequent symptoms of a cold are nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and runny nose. Throat irritation is often involved, but not with a red throat. Adults and older children with colds usually have a very tiny fever, if not one at all. If an infant or toddler gets a cold they could run a fever between 100-102 degrees. With the flu, you are sick all over. It could be much more serious illness. The most deadly recent worldwide outbreak was the flu epidemic at the beginning of this century and killed over 20 million people. Most people get the flu 1-3 times a year; the illness is unpleasant but not usually dangerous. Casually, the flu begins with a fever of 102-106 degrees, a flushed face, body aches, and marked lack of energy. Those are only the most common symptoms, some people have different symptoms. The flu sometimes gives you dizziness or vomiting. The flu usually lasts from 2- 5 days; if it lasts longer you may need to consult a doctor. By: Macie Carter & Haley Hegerhorst site: Dr.Greene.com
Week 13:
Health Corner Did you know that 80% of all infectious diseases are transmitted by touch? Washing your hands is very important because many of the everyday things you touch have the most germs. Here are some places that you may touch on a daily basis that contain lots of germs. The things that harbor the most germs are; toothbrush holders, pets, pet toys, bowls, backyards, refrigerators, floors, standing water, play areas, gyms, and shopping malls. As long as you remember to wash your hands after touching these things or going to these places, you will be safer.
By: Macie Carter
Week 12:
Health Corner
Have you ever wondered what the worst foods you could possibly eat are? Well, there’s no denying that bacon is one of the best tasting foods out there, however it’s also one of the worst to put into your body. An average teen should only consume 1600-2800 depending on age and gender. 45 to 65 percent of those calories should come from carbohydrates. If your daily diet is full of junk foods such as, fried foods, processed deli meats, bacon, and soda, you could possibly have increased some of the major health concerns. If you were to eat these kinds of food for 6 days a week, you would increase your chance of stroke by 41 percent compared to if you ate these foods about once a month. Following the food guidelines and eating healthy really does make a difference. People who eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day live longer than ones who don’t. Just remember next time you go to grab an unhealthy snack, grab an apple instead!
By: Macie Carter
Week 11:
Health Corner
One of the most recognizable expressions around is, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Even though it rhymes, is fun to say, and easy to remember, is it the truth? Well, the very first printed mention of this is found in an 1866 issue of the publication printed the saying like this: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” 150 years later, many different versions of this expression are still quoted. Since this saying is so popular, don’t you think it should have some truth to it? With all of this in mind, here are some of the apples components and their effect on our health:
• Pectin- a form of soluble fiber that lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels.
• Boron- a nutrient found in abundance in apples.
• Quercetin- a flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers.
• Vitamin C- boosts immunity, which helps maintain overall health.
• Phytonutrients- includes vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
By: Macie Carter
Week 10:
Health Corner
Most experts agree that caffeine/coffee results in reduced bone mass and osteoporosis, a disease where your bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. A recent study tracked 81 teenagers for 6 years. The results? The results showed there were no difference in bone density between the biggest coffee drinkers and the teens that drank no more than 1 per year. Even though coffee doesn’t affect your growth, minor health issues have been traced to caffeine, such as; jitteriness, anxiety, heartburn and insomnia. The study proved that it’s mostly the ingredients added to coffee, especially sugar, which keeps nutritionists worried. In this school, we surveyed 162 students and teachers from NPMS. 98 of these Pilgrims drink coffee and 66 do not. http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/coffee-stunt-growth1.htm
Surveyed By: Haley Hegerhorst & Macie Carter
Article By: Macie Carter
Week 9:
One of the most recognizable expressions around: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Even though it rhymes, is fun to say, and easy to remember, is it the truth? Well, the very first printed mention of this is found in an 1866 issue of the publication printed the saying like this: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” 150 years later, many different versions of this expression are still quoted. Since this saying is so popular, don’t you think it should have some truth to it? With all of this in mind, here are some of the apples components and their effect on our health:
· Pectin- a form of soluble fiber that lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels.
· Boron- a nutrient found in abundance in apples.
· Quercetin- a flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers.
· Vitamin C- boosts immunity, which helps maintain overall health.
· Phytonutrients- includes vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
By: Macie Carter
Health Corner
Ever wonder what it takes to be an Olympic Gymnast, like Alicia Sacramone? She trains 7 hours a day, 7 days a week to work towards her dream of an Olympic gold in Beijing. She trains with these workouts: the hanging leg lift, the lunge with bar, a pike-up with the ball, and the standing side jumps just as an everyday workout. Throughout the week, she works out from 9 to noon, rests, and then is back to the gym from 4:30 to 8:30 P.M. She does at least 3 hours of cardio a week, and about an hour a day for strength training. She usually tries to eat a balanced diet. Five foods Alicia couldn’t live without are pineapples, strawberries, frozen yogurt, Clif Bars, and chicken. Her favorite part of being a gymnast is being able to go out and compete in other countries and meet new people. By: Macie Carter and Haley Hegerhorst
Womenshealthmag.com
Week 14:
Health Corner Cold and flu are commonly confused, and has become an inseparable pair, like salt and pepper or New Year’s and weight loss. Since the two illnesses share similar symptoms, and both come during “cold and flu season,” the two often stick together in people’s minds. Often, the common cold is centered in the nose, throat, and lungs. The three most frequent symptoms of a cold are nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and runny nose. Throat irritation is often involved, but not with a red throat. Adults and older children with colds usually have a very tiny fever, if not one at all. If an infant or toddler gets a cold they could run a fever between 100-102 degrees. With the flu, you are sick all over. It could be much more serious illness. The most deadly recent worldwide outbreak was the flu epidemic at the beginning of this century and killed over 20 million people. Most people get the flu 1-3 times a year; the illness is unpleasant but not usually dangerous. Casually, the flu begins with a fever of 102-106 degrees, a flushed face, body aches, and marked lack of energy. Those are only the most common symptoms, some people have different symptoms. The flu sometimes gives you dizziness or vomiting. The flu usually lasts from 2- 5 days; if it lasts longer you may need to consult a doctor. By: Macie Carter & Haley Hegerhorst site: Dr.Greene.com
Week 13:
Health Corner Did you know that 80% of all infectious diseases are transmitted by touch? Washing your hands is very important because many of the everyday things you touch have the most germs. Here are some places that you may touch on a daily basis that contain lots of germs. The things that harbor the most germs are; toothbrush holders, pets, pet toys, bowls, backyards, refrigerators, floors, standing water, play areas, gyms, and shopping malls. As long as you remember to wash your hands after touching these things or going to these places, you will be safer.
By: Macie Carter
Week 12:
Health Corner
Have you ever wondered what the worst foods you could possibly eat are? Well, there’s no denying that bacon is one of the best tasting foods out there, however it’s also one of the worst to put into your body. An average teen should only consume 1600-2800 depending on age and gender. 45 to 65 percent of those calories should come from carbohydrates. If your daily diet is full of junk foods such as, fried foods, processed deli meats, bacon, and soda, you could possibly have increased some of the major health concerns. If you were to eat these kinds of food for 6 days a week, you would increase your chance of stroke by 41 percent compared to if you ate these foods about once a month. Following the food guidelines and eating healthy really does make a difference. People who eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day live longer than ones who don’t. Just remember next time you go to grab an unhealthy snack, grab an apple instead!
By: Macie Carter
Week 11:
Health Corner
One of the most recognizable expressions around is, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Even though it rhymes, is fun to say, and easy to remember, is it the truth? Well, the very first printed mention of this is found in an 1866 issue of the publication printed the saying like this: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” 150 years later, many different versions of this expression are still quoted. Since this saying is so popular, don’t you think it should have some truth to it? With all of this in mind, here are some of the apples components and their effect on our health:
• Pectin- a form of soluble fiber that lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels.
• Boron- a nutrient found in abundance in apples.
• Quercetin- a flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers.
• Vitamin C- boosts immunity, which helps maintain overall health.
• Phytonutrients- includes vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
By: Macie Carter
Week 10:
Health Corner
Most experts agree that caffeine/coffee results in reduced bone mass and osteoporosis, a disease where your bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. A recent study tracked 81 teenagers for 6 years. The results? The results showed there were no difference in bone density between the biggest coffee drinkers and the teens that drank no more than 1 per year. Even though coffee doesn’t affect your growth, minor health issues have been traced to caffeine, such as; jitteriness, anxiety, heartburn and insomnia. The study proved that it’s mostly the ingredients added to coffee, especially sugar, which keeps nutritionists worried. In this school, we surveyed 162 students and teachers from NPMS. 98 of these Pilgrims drink coffee and 66 do not. http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/coffee-stunt-growth1.htm
Surveyed By: Haley Hegerhorst & Macie Carter
Article By: Macie Carter
Week 9:
One of the most recognizable expressions around: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Even though it rhymes, is fun to say, and easy to remember, is it the truth? Well, the very first printed mention of this is found in an 1866 issue of the publication printed the saying like this: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” 150 years later, many different versions of this expression are still quoted. Since this saying is so popular, don’t you think it should have some truth to it? With all of this in mind, here are some of the apples components and their effect on our health:
· Pectin- a form of soluble fiber that lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels.
· Boron- a nutrient found in abundance in apples.
· Quercetin- a flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers.
· Vitamin C- boosts immunity, which helps maintain overall health.
· Phytonutrients- includes vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
By: Macie Carter