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The Wiregrass Farmer, January 4, 2006 - Page 3 Health Tip: Growing old healthy By Dr. Cameron Nixon Affinity Health Group As I get older, it just seems to be harder to stay healthy and upbeat. Are there some simple things I could do that may help? It does take a little more effort as we age to stay on top of our health. But you’re right- there are some simple things you can do. 1. Eat breakfast every day. This will get your metabolism going and keep your immune system healthy. 2. Drink plenty of water. You may notice that you feel less thirsty as you get older, but your body still needs the same amount of water. 3. Fit physical activity into your everyday life. For exam ple, take short walks through out your day. You do not have to have a formal physical activ ity program to improve your health and stay active. 4. Get enough sleep. 5.Stay connected with fami ly, friends, and community. Social interaction will help keep you happier. And a posi tive outlook will help to keep you healthier. 6.Follow a healthy eating plan. Select high-fiber foods like whole grain breads and cereals, beans, vegetables, and fruits. Also, have three servings of low-fat milk, yogurt, or cheese a day. Dairy products are high in calcium and vitamin D and help keep your bones strong as you age. Choose lean beef, turkey breast, fish, or chicken with the skin removed to lower the amount of fat and calories in your meals. As you age, your body generally needs fewer calories. If you do seem to have a problem eating well, such as trouble chewing or not wanting to eat, talk to your health care provider or a registered dieti tian. They can give you specif ic advice on following a healthy eating plan. Check with your dentist about caring for your teeth or dentures and your gums. Ask your health care provider if you should take a daily multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. No pills have been proven to “stop aging” or “improve your memory.” Taking a “one-a-day” type, however, can help you meet the nutrient needs of your body every day. Nongame wildlife poster contest for kids announced What are vibrantly colored and depict the theme “Georgia’s Cycle of Fife?” They are the 16th Annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest entries. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (DNR/WRD), The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG), and The Environmental Resources Network, Inc. (T.E.R.N.) invite kindergarten through 5th grade teachers and students to partici pate in the 2006 Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest (GWCPC). The theme for this year’s com petition, “Georgia’s Cycle of Fife” encourages students to explore Georgia’s many plant and animal Cycles of Fife and the reliance each has on the other. In the wild, animal sur vival is heavily dependent upon plants and, in most cases, If winter storms leave your family in the dark, you may be tempted to buy a portable gen erator. University of Georgia experts say a generator handled improperly can prove to be far more dangerous than any storm. Portable generators create a carbon monoxide risk if they aren’t placed in the proper place and a proper distance away from your home, said Gina Peek, a housing program assistant with the UGA Cooperative Extension.Carbon monoxide is an odorless, color less and deadly gas. Breathing high concentrations can cause unconsciousness and even death. “Portable generators must be kept away from your home and away from all air intake areas,” Peek said. “These areas include doors, windows, crawl spaces and garages. Carbon monoxide levels can quickly increase indoors if the genera- plants need the assistance of animals to survive as well. The GWCPC is open to all kindergarten through 5th grade students in public schools, pri vate schools and home-school groups. The participants enter the contest at the local school level with artistic drawings, which depict their observations of Georgia’s native wildlife. The top first-place, school wide winning posters will pro ceed to the state level contest at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens where they will be judged on close correla tion to the theme, quality of art, originality and visual impact. Four state level winners will be chosen and awarded with their artwork reproduced into a full-color poster, which will be distributed to education facilities throughout the state. State level winners will be rec ognized for helping “Give tor isn’t kept a distance away.” More than 1,000 deaths related to carbon monoxide are reported nationwide each year, said Henry Slack, an environ mental engineer with the Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta. “Generator-related deaths have been on the rise because more people are using them,” Slack said. “Even though the manufacturer says ‘use in well- ventilated areas,’ there have been incidents where a genera tor was just 20 feet away from the building. One fatality occurred when a generator was used on a screened-in porch.” Slack also attributes the rise in generator-related deaths to advertising. “We’re seeing more power outages, and we’re seeing more generator ads,” he said. “The ads show one brightly lit home in an otherwise dark neighbor hood. In actuality, you don’t get enough power from a gen- Wildlife a Chance” at an awards ceremony and wildlife education program at their school in the spring. All of the first-place local school level winning posters will be on display Feb. 27 - March 10 in The Garden’s Conservatory. The deadline for entries at the state level contest is Friday, Feb. 17. “The annual poster contest is an excellent way for teachers to encourage their students to learn more about our fascinat ing nongame wildlife neigh bors,” said Terry Johnson, Program Manager for the Endangered Wildlife Program. With approximately 3,600 species of nongame plants, 950 nongame vertebrate species and countless invertebrate species of nongame wildlife in Georgia, the GWCPC provides a great opportunity for students to explore and observe lot of risk for erator to brightly light up a whole house.” Carbon monoxide poison ing isn’t the only risk involved with improper generator usage. You can be electrocuted, too. “If you use a portable gen erator improperly, you can kill yourself, a neighbor or some one working on the power lines,” Peek said. If the generator’s extension cord is plugged into a house hold outlet, the electricity flows backwards. Called “backfeeding,” it poses an elec trocution risk to utility workers and neighbors served by the same transformer. “This is a pretty severe problem,” Peek said. “The gen erators we buy at local building supply stores are made to power one appliance, not a whole house.” If your power goes out, Peek’s advice is simple. “Go to a friend or family member’s house that still has Georgia’s native wildlife. Contest entries must depict native wildlife like the Northern right whale, live oak tree, red-bellied woodpecker, flatwoods salamander or toad trillium, and other nongame wildlife species. Sponsors of the annual statewide competition include WRD and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The contest is primarily funded by T.E.R.N., the friends group of WRD’s Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program. For rules and entry forms or further information about the 16th Annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, visit these web sites: (click on “Nongame Animals & Plants” and “Wildlife Education”) and or contact the DNR, Wildlife Resources Division, 116 Rum Creek Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029. homeowners power,” she said. “If that’s not an option, go to a restaurant. Have a nice meal, enjoy the warmth and wait out the storm there.” Peek discourages the use of portable generators. Period. “The whole topic of portable generators strikes fear in my heart,” she said. “Tragedies happen every year. And once they do, there’s no going back.” If you still decide to buy and use a portable generator, be sure to read the instructions thoroughly. If you’re still unsure, Peek said, ask for help or don’t use it. “There’s almost always an alternative to using a portable generator,” Peek said. “I feel so passionate about this. 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