TMC prepares for annual fundraiser

TMC prepares for annual fundraiser
Thomasville Medical Center Foundation will host its 16th annual golf tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

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Paris Hilton’s boyfriend failed sobriety test on night she was arrested in cocaine case

Paris Hilton’s boyfriend failed sobriety test on night she was arrested in cocaine case
A new police report released Wednesday said that Paris Hilton’s boyfriend failed field sobriety tests Friday night in Las Vegas when she was arrested for alleged cocaine possession.

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Paris Hilton denies ownership of cocaine in purse she was carrying

Paris Hilton denies ownership of cocaine in purse she was carrying
Paris Hilton has denied ownership of cocaine found in a purse she was carrying when she was arrested during the weekend in Las Vegas. A search of the purse revealed 0.8 gram of cocaine, along with papers suitable for rolling marijuana cigarettes, asthma medication, credit cards and $1,300 in cash.

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Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update

Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Overall, national influenza H1N1 activity in the community now appears to be falling. However, there is still regional variation, with some areas experiencing high or increasing influenza activity. In the past week, for instance, there has been a continued …

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Officer Suspended After Encounter With Asthmatic Girl

Officer Suspended After Encounter With Asthmatic Girl
The victim’s father said Alfonso Mendez failed to provide CPR and told the victim’s mother that he did not know how.

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Health Reasons to Stop Smoking

Smoking is one of the most destructive things one can do to their body. The cancer that kills the most Americans is lung cancer, and the majority of people who contract that disease are smokers or were former smokers. In addition to the fatal consequences of smoking, there is also extensive bodily harm. The lungs become damaged, it becomes harder to breathe, and one may cough heavily at sporadic times throughout the day. These facts are all commonly known, so why do people continue to smoke?

The primary answer is addiction. Although most people do not think of it as such, tobacco is a drug with heavy addiction potential. Nicotine is released when tobacco is smoked, and it causes a number of immediate harms. It increases blood sugar levels and alters metabolism and appetite. This is the reason many people smoke to regulate their weight, and while it is somewhat effective, it is the worst possible thing one could do to lose weight. Why try to get healthy one way by doing something unhealthy in another way?

People are not aware just how dangerous smoking is. Smoking has killed tens of millions of people in the twentieth century alone, and it is predicted that the habit will kill over a billion people during the twenty first century. While there are some people who smoke their whole lives without having a single difficulty, these cases are highly irregular, and the majority of people who smoke for long periods of time suffer great complications. Even smokers who only smoke for a few years can experience problems of a terminal nature.

Smoking is not just harmful to the lungs; it damages almost every organ in the body. When one inhales tobacco smoke, carbon monoxide is absorbed through the lungs in to the blood stream. This carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous gas, binds to receptor sites that would normally be filled with oxygen.

Thus, less oxygen reaches your organs, most importantly your brain, and every part suffers. There are hundreds of other chemicals found in cigarettes, including arsenic and even a few radioactive substances. Inserting all of this in to your body is not good, and even if one does not come down with a terminal illness, all smokers are bound to at one time or another experience complications of some sort.

Besides lung cancer, other cancers associated with smoking include kidney and stomach cancer. Smoking also contributes to the number one killer of Americans, heart disease, by increasing your blood pressure and the burden on your heart. This can cause heart attacks as well as strokes. With all of the risks associated with smoking, it seems illogical that one would ever start up. While there is still considerable social influence to start smoking, it is not as appealing as it was decades ago. Although millions of people classify themselves as smoker, there are still many more people who choose not to smoke.

One negative thing that all smokers share from day one is the cost of smoking. Long time smokers can spend tens of thousands of dollars on cigarettes in their lifetimes, and for especially strong users, the cost can even reach six digits. By quitting smoking, you can directly save yourself a year’s worth of salary, while improving your health and feeling better.

Lake Co. sets flu shot clinics

Lake Co. sets flu shot clinics
The Lake County Health Department has scheduled six clinics to provide annual flu vaccines, officials announced Thursday.

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Healthy Ways to Lose Weight

Losing weight can be a difficult endeavor, as it takes a long term commitment and lots of hard work to see noticeable results. Entrepreneurs have taken notice of the frustration that can be caused by trying to lose weight, and thus have developed quick fix solutions. We have all seen the commercials for supplements that enable the loss of weight without any need for diet or exercise. The fact of the matter is, these drugs do not work, and in some cases can actually be dangerous. The only way to properly lose weight is through a well managed eating plan and regular exercise.

Many people are afraid of the word diet, but it does not have to be a scary thing. That is why it is important not to use the word diet, as it has connotations of having to abstain from every food that you once enjoyed. The key is not to give up food, but to simply enjoy it in moderation. Make sure that you have a well rounded eating habit, one that comprises of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads. As long as you have enough of the good stuff, you can occasionally indulge in sweets and what is considered junk food.

Although it sounds simple, actually following a regiment of this nature can be tough in practice. If you cannot do it alone, do not be afraid to ask for support from friends and family. Some of them are probably going through the same thing you are, and would be happy to lend you mutual encouragement. Why do you think programs like Weight Watchers are so successful? The reason is because they offer participants the chance to network with people sharing their goals. The desire to achieve rises when other people are involved in your activities, so even if you do not initially think you could use support, it is definitely something that should be looked in to.

The easiest way to get access to a consistent means of exercise is through a gym. Gyms have top quality machinery, weights, and equipment. In addition, they are packed with instructors who are willing to help you at every turn, and if you decide to get a personal trainer, the results you see will be even more amazing. They can set up an exercise plan to follow that does not strain you too hard and is flexible.

If you are one of those people who dread the thought of working out at a gym, there are several alternative options. Utilizing home exercise equipment may be the ideal choice for you, and some products are so advanced they can be manipulated to turn in to nearly any machine that a gym would have. This way, you can work out from the comfort of your own home, whenever you want and without having to go out.

You can even play sports, such as soccer or football, which involve high amounts of cardiovascular exercise and work certain muscles. As long as you are getting some kind of physical activity, you are burning calories and losing weight. By engaging in a consistent exercise routine and eating the right foods, you will eventually lose weight. You do not need to be perfect, and it is okay to falter, as losing weight is not easy. With enough motivation, inspiration, and hard work, there is nothing stopping you from reaching your target weight.

Being Healthy Have Many Benefits

Living a life of health and fitness may seem a huge sacrifice but the rewards are truly immeasurable. Not only will you be able to enjoy your life a little bit longer, you can also live it while looking good and looking young.

You don’t believe us? Here is a rundown of the benefits that healthy living can give. Read on and you may be tempted to leave the dark unhealthy side.

1. Active body Eating the right kinds of food and keeping your body in shape will result to having more energy and that will spill over to your work and your “play” time. You will be more active and will have more chance to shine in your line of work. People who are active also come across as more capable and more independent. They are also perceived as more approachable, confident and charming.

2. Younger looking People who live healthy are younger looking than those who smoke and drink in excess. This is because chemicals in alcoholic drinks and cigarettes dry up the skin and create a more older appearance. Chemicals in the body also reduce the nutrients that go into the body, thus depriving the body of vitamins and minerals that keep the skin and other organs healthy and functioning.

Being young looking of course gives you a whole set of benefits, from a remarkable love life to success with career and in your social life. After all, whether we admit it or not, appearance do count in a lot of ways and being young looking and attractive can take you in places. As shallow as it seems, you will have more friends and more romantic involvements. Everybody loves beautiful people.

3. Clear thinking It is not true that chemicals in alcoholic drinks and cigarettes and drugs can amp up creativity levels. These are actually just short-lived and as studies have shown, only in the mind. People who eat and live healthy are more able to think clearly. They are more able to focus on the jobs at hand and therefore are able to accomplish much with their work than other people. They are also more dependable when given instructions and their memories are often clear and good.

4. No illness People who live a healthy lifestyle are well, healthy. They are not prone to sickness that can slow down a person’s achievement levels. Thus, these people accomplish much of what they set out to do. They are not hampered by problems with their health or appointments with doctors that they have to go to. These people rarely take a leave of absence and when they do, they will often take a vacation and just relax. They don’t take a leave because they are sick.

5. Emotionally-secure Although there really is no direct relationship, people who live a life of health and fitness are happier. They are able to enjoy their life more and are not distracted by odd habits and health problems. They also have less worries and are able to cope better with stressors. This is perhaps because they do not need to rely on chemicals for coping with the hardships that they encounter. Early on, they have developed natural coping strategies that can help them get through the daily grind.

State DEP issues air quality alert in Connecticut for Thursday

State DEP issues air quality alert in Connecticut for Thursday
Thursday has been declared an air quality action day, from noon to 10 p.m. in Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties. This means that ground level ozone in the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

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