Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Doctors recommend tests you should take this year
With everyone still adhering to their New Year's resolutions for 2012, experts at the Cleveland Clinic suggest some tests that can help keep a goal of making it a healthy year. The following five tests are recommended for yearly physicals (the final one is for men only, but women should have a breast exam and pap smear): 1 Fasting blood sugar – at least one-fourth of U.S. adults have pre-diabetes, defined as having impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, or both 2 Fasting lipid profile – the test includes total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels 3 High-sensitive C-reactive protein – high levels are predictive for future heart problems 4 Vitamin D level – low levels are …
Monday, January 2, 2012
Tell us what you want to know more about in the coming year
Let's face it, no matter where you are, the news never stops. We covered many stories in 2011 and we expect even more interesting news for the new year. But, because we serve you, the wonderful citizens of Twinsburg, we want to hear what stories you will find most interesting this year. Would you want even more coverage of the Twinsburg City Schools' budget crunch and what they will do to reduce the budget deificit for 2012-13? Or are you more intrigued by the industrial side of things, wanting more news about the former Chrysler stamping plant and its future? Maybe you are fired up about construction plans to SR 91 and the possibility of roundabouts. Or maybe you have something totally different, and if so, tell us and we'll make sure …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Many people easily fall off their New Year's weight loss resolutions, so here are some tips to keep it up and take it off.
With every New Year, folks usually make resolutions to change certain aspects of their lives. Many times they resolve to finally get in shape or lose those extra pounds that miraculously appear around the holidays. Anne Sarafian sees quite a few of these cases every January. Sarafian, the fitness activities coordinator at the Twinsburg Fitness Center, estimated eight out of 10 people purchase memberships in January because of resolutions they made to themselves. However, most of them end up fading away as the year progresses. So how can you make sure you keep to it? Sarafian offered some advice to help people stay on track the entire year and beyond. Start slow Most people can get so motivated at the beginning of the year that they get in…
