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Running Together, Not Apart: Couples exercise means physical ...
Aline Potvin
It?s not just the candy companies that seek to target couples this Valentine?s day. One of the hottest new topics in medicine and primary care is the impact social interactions can have on our overall health and health behaviors. It can?t be denied that our most intimate romantic relationships can greatly impact our overall activity, self-esteem, and motivation. What they are learning now is that we affect our significant others in a measurable way and can influence overall success in physical health and weight loss. So how exactly does exercising with your partner make the process that much easier?
- You actually stick to your exercise regimen: A 2007 study proposed that couple and family oriented approaches to physical health and weight loss in primary care had the potential to be much more successful in reaching objectives. Anyone that has a gym buddy knows sticking to a routine is much easier when you have someone keeping you accountable.
- Your intimate life can be improved: It?s no secret that physical activity has many health benefits, and that couple intimacy can be greatly improved when both partners are feeling healthy and vital. When individuals are stressed out or are experiencing low self-esteem, typically sex drive is the first thing to fall off the wagon.
- You?ll increase your odds of losing/maintaining your weight: Marriage or cohabiting with a partner has the potential to increase one?s waistline, several studies have observed. In fact, as of 2006 approximately 70 percent of married men and 54 percent of married women were overweight. Luckily, exercising together and implementing healthy dietary habits can just as easily allow us to lose weight.
- You?ll get all the other benefits of exercise: Stronger than any pill or supplement, exercise is, in most cases, the real ticket to increasing overall energy, regulating sleep, enhancing cognitive ability, and managing stress. It?s measurable too. A 2007 study showed significant decrease in female heart rate and cortisol (stress hormone) levels when couples were physically active and in contact with each other.
But let?s take a trip back to reality. Everyone knows people have busy lives, kids to take care of, and schedules to align. What are some quick tips for couples trying to integrate more exercise into their mutual activity list?
- Start small: Sometimes it?s impossible to integrate earth-shattering schedule changes to a bustling family. If you and your partner can only afford a 20 minute walk when you?re talking about the latest fuel bill, it?s better than nothing. Over time, you?ll still notice a difference in your overall wellbeing. Start with small goals, like walking/running a local 5K together that benefits your kids school or a favorite charity.
- Find a mutual activity: Sometimes its difficult to find activities you both will enjoy, and you may have to try multiple things. It?s important to remember, however, that you will be more successful if you can support each other in your efforts.
- Don?t compete: When couples work out together, sometimes it?s tempting to start having a ?weight loss race.? However, it?s important to remember that love and support will provide much more long-term benefit than bragging to your spouse about your superior athletic abilities. The effort should be mutual and have a foundation of respect.
- Value your rest time: If you?re both working so hard, remember your weight and physical health is greatly influenced by how well you are both sleeping. Research has shown a strong correlation between sleep duration, quality, and weight gain. Make sure your nest provides all the right conditions for restorative rest. Create a room with total darkness, minimal background noises, and have at least a half hour of wind-down time free of tv and internet surfing before you try to hit the hay.
So as many celebrate Valentine?s Day this week, consider what impact you and your partner can have on each others? health. What better way to honor a relationship than to ensure you both are happy, healthy, and supported.
Any other thoughts or questions on couples health? Leave a comment below or email Dr. Potvin at arp.naturod@gmail.com. Cheers!
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In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind strategic plans
TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) ? The Associated Press has discovered a confidential letter written by a senior al-Qaida commander, spelling out the terror network's strategy for conquering northern Mali.
The nine-page letter, found on the floor of a house occupied by the fighters, is signed by Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb.
The document reveals that al-Qaida recognized its own vulnerability in the face of the pending military intervention, launched by France in January to oust the extremists. It also shows a sharp discord within al-Qaida's local chapter over how strictly to apply Islamic law, with Droukdel expressing dismay over the whipping of women and the destruction of Timbuktu's shrines. It indicates the cell is willing to make short-term concessions on ideology to gain the allies it acknowledges it needs.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/timbuktu-al-qaida-left-behind-strategic-plans-171226606.html
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India inflation drops to 3-year low of 6.6 percent
MUMBAI, India (AP) ? India's stubbornly high inflation eased to a three-year low of 6.6 percent in January, a glimmer of good economic news that adds to expectations the central bank will further reduce interest rates to boost slowing growth.
Wholesale price inflation released Thursday was down from 7.2 percent year-on-year in December.
India's economy is expanding at its slowest pace in a decade, with gross domestic product predicted to grow as little 5 percent in the fiscal year ending in March. That's down from 9 percent in early 2011, and it's paired with rising budget and current account deficits.
Worrisomely high inflation has been the main reason that the Reserve Bank of India has hesitated to cut interest rates to stimulate investment and spending.
The easing of inflation pressure ? the index has now inched down for four months ? gives the central bank more scope to lower borrowing costs but many analysts say the cuts won't be large as inflation is still higher than the RBI would like. The bank has pledged to bring wholesale inflation down to below 4.5 percent.
Manufactured goods led the drop in overall inflation, with price rises slowing to 4.8 percent in January over a year earlier. Fuel and power costs were up by 7.1 percent, but that was down from 9.4 percent in December. Food prices, which are more volatile, recorded some sharp increases. Pulses were up 16.9 percent and potatoes surged 79.1 percent.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/india-inflation-drops-3-low-6-6-percent-081844638--finance.html
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Friday, February 1, 2013
Humanitarian aid workers in Uganda show signs of stress, depression, and burnout
Feb. 1, 2013 ? The latest research points to the high risk for mental health problems among staff working in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda, due in large part to their work environment. A new study by researchers at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health examined the mental health of 376 Ugandan workers at 21 humanitarian aid agencies and found that a significant number of the staff at these organizations experienced high levels of symptoms for depression (68%), anxiety disorders (53%), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (26%), respectively.
Research up to now has focused on international or expatriate staff; the new study looks at humanitarian workers who are nationals of the country where they work. Workers in Gulu, Northern Uganda, are of particular interest because of their high exposure to chronic and traumatic stress following many years of conflict between the Lord's resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda forces.
Findings are published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress.
The study, based on self-reported symptoms, showed that female workers reported significantly more symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and emotional exhaustion than males. Between one-quarter and one-half of all respondents reported symptom levels associated with high risk for burnout. Chronic stressors such as financial hardship, uncertainty whether peace will continue, separation from close family, and unequal treatment of expatriate and national staff were among those cited for causing these adverse mental health effects.
"While women reported higher levels of distress than men on four of the outcomes, greater risk of poor mental health among women has been indicated by a number of studies in northern Uganda," says Alastair Ager, PhD, Professor of Clinical Population and Family Health and the study author. Therefore, he cautions against interpreting this trend purely in relation to the demands and exposures of humanitarian work.
Workers with the United Nations and its related agencies reported fewest overall symptoms. In comparison, those working for international NGOs reported significantly more signs of depression. Dr. Ager points to the structure of the UN and related organizations that serves as a protective function for national humanitarian workers.
"Although increased exposure to stressors is an inevitable consequence of working in humanitarian contexts, these findings clearly demonstrate that the characteristics of the organizational environment significantly influence the mental health and wellbeing of staff in such settings," noted Dr. Ager, who is also Director of the Program in Leadership in Global Health and Humanitarian Systems at the Mailman School.
The findings also show that over 50% of workers experienced five or more categories of traumatic events. Higher levels of social support, stronger team cohesion, and reduced exposure to chronic stressors were associated with improved mental health.
There are therefore a number of practical measures that the humanitarian agencies can do to help lessen the adverse mental health reported by workers and fortify social support mechanisms, according to Dr. Ager. These actions are:
? enabling access to the telephone or Internet for personal communications
? discouraging "presenteeism" and excessive hours spent at work
? training managers to explicitly recognize good work performance, resolve conflict within teams, and show a commitment to employee welfare
The research was facilitated through collaboration between Child Fund International, the Antares Foundation (a Dutch organization addressing stress issues in humanitarian workers), the Fuller Theological Seminary and the Centers for Disease Control.
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- Alastair Ager, Eba Pasha, Gary Yu, Thomas Duke, Cynthia Eriksson, Barbara Lopes Cardozo. Stress, Mental Health, and Burnout in National Humanitarian Aid Workers in Gulu, Northern Uganda. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2012; 25 (6): 713 DOI: 10.1002/jts.21764
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Lil Wayne Did Not Cut His Dreads
Despite numerous online reports, MTV News confirms that Lil Wayne did not cut his iconic hairdo.
By Rob Markman
Lil Wayne at a pre-Super Bowl party in New Orleans on Friday
Photo: Kelley Carter
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1701233/lil-wayne-dreads.jhtml
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Calendar Views, Frozen Macs, and Address Bar Shortcuts
Every day we receive boatloads of great reader tips in our inbox, but for various reasons?maybe they're a bit too niche, maybe we couldn't find a good way to present it, or maybe we just couldn't fit it in?the tip didn't make the front page. From the Tips Box is where we round up some of our favorites for your buffet-style consumption. Got a tip of your own to share? Add it in the comments, email it to tips at lifehacker.com, or share it on our tips and expert pages.
Use a Customized Background to Differentiate Weekends in Google Calendar
CSGeek shares a couple of custom backgrounds for Google Calendar:
I uploaded this background to my Google calendar to help differentiate between weekdays and weekends (weekends are blue). These are PNGs images so it's easy to alter the colors to suit your taste. Three flavors for the three different day grouping preferences:
Unfortunately, Google Calendar keeps a white background over all of your events (as you can see in the image), which is kind of annoying, but it is a handy little tweak.
Discover Freezes on Your Mac with a Flashing Clock
Judacris can tell when his Mac has frozen nearly instantaneously:
My Mac freezes sometimes and I've learned that a frozen clock on a menubar can mean a frozen Mac. Having the time separators blink will cut questioning yourself if your Mac is not responding down to a second.
(Blink the time separators by heading to Date & Time in System Preferences.)
Simplify Awesome Bar Uses the Address Bar Whenever You Start Typing in Firefox
Brett discovers a handy little extension for Firefox:
Just found a cool Firefox extension called Simplify Awesome Bar. After you install it, you can just start typing anywhere to start typing in Firefox's address bar. No need to hit Ctrl+L or click on the bar! You can also select text to copy it to the address bar, integrate it with bookmark keyboards, and do a lot more.
Turn The Placket from an Old Shirt Into a Tie Straightener
Nundango tells us another way to keep your tie straight:
Another alternative for tie keeping? Cut off the placket (the doubled-over fabric edge where the buttons fasten through the front of the shirt)-2 button holes works great-from an old shirt. Pass the placket through tie's loop label, and fasten your shirt's buttons through the holes on the placket. Voila! Instant tie holder! You can even tuck the tail in between the loop label and placket to keep it out of the way!
You could just use a tie clip of course, but if you aren't a fan of that look, this could work too I suppose. Photo by Quinn Dombrowski.
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