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Linfield Erik Anderson Icebreaker
Event Date: Saturday, 03/02/2013
Event Time: 10:00 AM
Description: Outdoor track meet hosted by Linfield UniversityContact: Holden Rennaker at (503) 890 - 0259
Heart-Health Risk Assessments from the American Heart Association
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The President asks large agencies to make all government-funded research publicly available within a year of publication.
Heart-Healthy Recipes Bilingual Edition
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About Cardiac Arrest
Another neural tension workshop at OSU today for the athletic trainers program....
Exercise of the Week: Split Stance Squat
Video Courtesy of OSU Recreational Sports
The split stance squat is a terrific exercise to gain strength in your quadriceps, hamstring, and glutes. As most of the exercise is done one leg at a time, it works to improve balance and increase muscular equilibrium. Raise the difficulty by alternating legs or holding dumbbells at your sides.
Consult with your physician before beginning this or any exercise regime.
Food For Though: Carrot Pancakes
Food for Thought, brought to you by the Oregon State Student Health Services Dietician Lynn Cordes, MS, RD, LD.
This one is for the vegetable haters in your household. Get your morning started off right by sneaking in some Vitamin A packed carrots in an oh-so-tasty way with these carrot pancakes! Try making half of the flour whole wheat and adding chopped walnuts and your favorite fruit to the top for even more of a fiber and protein boost that will be sure to keep you full until lunch.
Food Hero Recipe Ingredients
1⁄2 cup oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)
3⁄4 cup buttermilk
1⁄2 cup carrots, grated
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup milk
1⁄2 cup flour (all-purpose)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1. Mix oatmeal and buttermilk and set aside to soak.
2. Peel and grate the carrot with a fine grater.
3. Add egg, oil, and milk to the oatmeal mixture; beat well. Stir in the grated carrot.
4. Measure dry ingredients and stir into the wet ingredients until batter is fairly smooth. If it seems too thick add a small amount of milk.
Spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Heat griddle. (To see if griddle is hot enough, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If drops skitter around, heat is just right.)
6. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle.
7. Cook until pancakes are puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook other side until golden brown.
8. Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt.
* For nutritional information, information about prep time, cooking time, and to adjust ingredients to particular serving sizes, please view this recipe on the Food Hero website here.
Corey Keyes in the Mind Spa
Speaker Corey Keyes, Ph.D. from Emory University relaxes in the CAPS Mind Spa between his talks at OSU.
Dr. Keyes’ research centers on illuminating the “two continua” model of health and illness, showing how the absence of mental illness does not translate into the presence of mental health, and revealing that the causes of true health are often distinct processes from those now understood as the risks for mental illness.
To find out more, watch Dr. Keyes’ The Pursuit of Happiness Lecture Series.
Exercise of the week: Body Weight Squat
Video Courtesy of OSU Recreational Sports
No equipment required.
Squats are a great way to increase strength in your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes while adding stability to the core. Begin by perfecting your form with your body’s weight, and then add additional resistance with a barbell, dumbbells, or a band. Proper form is a must.
Consult with your physician before beginning this or any exercise regime.
Focus on Food
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Focus on Food is an open forum for all OSU students to voice their opinions, thoughts, and suggestions on how to make food on campus more sustainable. All ideas are welcome! Food sustainability is complex and students are encouraged to share any concerns they have regarding food sustainability at OSU. The results of this forum will be circulated to administrators, so make your voice heard!
What: Focus on Food open forum
When: Monday, Mar 4 2013 1:30 p.m – 3 p.m.
Where:MU Council Room
Hosted by: OSU Student Sustainability Initiative
Manage Stress: Engage Your Creativity
by Kristen Schell
Student Outreach Coordinator, OSU Healthy Campus Initiative
With each term there comes many different stressors. You may miss an obligation at work, your social circle may feel like it’s closing in on you, or you may just be overwhelmed with life as a whole. Finding a way to create is a powerful way to reduce your stress levels. Creating takes on a multitude of meanings and forms. Each individual has their own creative outlet, whether that means throwing clay on a wheel, using up a roll of film, or stringing words together for self-expression.
One way to release stress can be to explore your creative talent at the OSU Craft Center. The Craft Center, located on the ground level of MU East/Snell Hall off of Benton Way, is a great place to explore your creative outlets! Making it easily accessible to students wanting to relieve stress and take away new skills. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned professional the benefits of creating works wonders on stress management. Next time you’re feeling stressed take a deep breath and go create!
Stress comes in many forms and can be in any category of your life. Social relationships, work, school, or financial situations are primary targets for college students. Stress can sometimes be a positive force in your daily lives but it can become problematic when it sneaks into your feelings of self worth and emotional well being. If you feel that you are experiencing stress which is negatively impacting your life, you can seek support through OSU Counseling and Psychological Services. CAPS provides free counseling to all students, and is available after-hours as well. To access a counselor anytime, all students need to do is call CAPS’ main number, 541-737-2131.
Resources
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/29/natural-ways-to-relax-crafting_n_2040686.html#slide=1698723
http://mu.oregonstate.edu/craftcenter/about_us
http://oregonstate.edu/counsel/
Food For Thought: Homemade Hummus
Food for Thought, brought to you by the Oregon State Student Health Services Dietician Lynn Cordes, MS, RD, LD.
Hummus seems to be the newest craze these days- and for good reason! What a yummy and healthy complement those all-important vegetables. But, ever notice that a carton of premade hummus at the grocery store can get pretty pricey? Never fear, www.foodhero.org is here! Try this delicious recipe that costs a fraction of the price. Double up on ingredients to have enough for the whole week! Use plain Greek yogurt for even more filling power from high quality protein! If you make this recipe all the time, add tahini for variety and a flavor twist!
- 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans (drained)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until desired consistency (more time for smooth dip, less for a chunky dip).
- If hummus seems too thick, add 2 teaspoons of water.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
- Spread garbanzo beans on a large plate. Mash well with a fork until they are as smooth as you like.
- Mix with other ingredients in a small bowl.
- If hummus seems too thick, add 2 teaspoons of water.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.
Notes
Change the flavor by adding chili powder, chopped cilantro or parsley, or hot sauce.
* For nutritional information, information about prep time, cooking time, and to adjust ingredients to particular serving sizes, please view this recipe on the Food Hero website here.
Exercise Of The Week: Push Ups
Video Courtesy of RecSports
Push-ups are a great way to firm the abdominal muscles while gaining upper body strength.
No equipment is required. Proper form is a must.
Start with a few and gradually increase the number.
Consult with your physician before beginning this or any exercise regime.
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Nourish all relationships this Valentine’s Day
By Ann Robinson, HCI staff
Valentine’s Day is about relationships that nourish us. Studies show that all connections, including a parent or child, a long-time friend, a romantic partner, or a “walking buddy” are important to life-long health and happiness, and may be as important as eating your vegetables.
Shelley Taylor, a professor of psychology at UCLA and author of The Tending Instinct found that friendships among women that involve non-judgmental listening, with someone who is available in person in good times and bad works like medicine. “Social support brings down our blood pressure, signals our adrenal glands to stop pumping out corticosteroids, and voila! We feel less anxious, less overwrought, less overwhelmed. We may even live longer as a result of coping this way.” (Ladies Home Journal, the Healing Power of Friendship).
These benefits are not exclusive to women. A study from the Harvard School of Public Health showed that men with a large network of friends decreased their risk of heart disease by 82%. Other studies reveal that one close friend is enough to extend your life by as much as ten years and chances of recovery from serious illness are improved by the ties of friendship. Friends even help you avoid the common cold.
Making friends and keeping them takes time and energy, especially for those who are shy. Here are some tips to make finding and keeping friends easier:
- Volunteer
- Join an exercise class.
- Be part of Move it Monday’s through Beaver Strides
- Take a class at the OSU Craft Center
- Take your dog for a walk
- Join a spiritual organization
Tips for keeping friends:
- Say “yes” to invitations
- Extend invitations to others
- Talk in person, not just on the phone or over email
- Do things together
- Listen
- Share the positive, not just the negative
- Only offer advice when it is invited
- Keep confidential conversations confidential
- Laugh together
Most American’s consider Valentine’s Day a day for romance. Many other cultures use the day to acknowledge the friends and family members who make their lives complete. This year think about celebrating the holiday by letting important friends know they matter.
Works used to support this article:
Staff, Mayo Clinic. “Friendships: Enrich Your Life and Improve Your Health.” Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 16 Apr. 2011. Web. 12 Feb. 2013.
Parker-Pope, Tara. “What Are Friends For? A Longer Life.” New York Times. N.p., 20 Apr. 2009. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/health/21well.html?_r=1&>.
Franklin, Claire. “Strong Friendships Increase Life Expectancy.” Smart Living Network. N.p., 28 Jan. 2013. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. <http://www.smartlivingnetwork.com/health-interest/b/strong-friendships-increase-life-expectancy/>.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
10-20% of college females and 4-10% of college males suffer from eating disorders (Schlesinger).
Chances are you or somebody you know has struggled with disordered eating. The Nutrition and Dietetics Club here on campus is hosting a week of activities during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 24th- March 2st, in hopes of educating students on the facts of eating disorders and what they can do if they or someone they know is struggling with disordered eating.
Did you know that eating disorders are potentially life-threatening illnesses that have severe physical and psychological implications? Eating disorders may be perceived as a fad or lifestyle choice but they are much more complex and require immediate professional help (National Eating Disorder Association). There are four types of eating disorders, including: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (National Eating Disorder Association). Contributing factors of eating disorders go beyond an obsessive preoccupation with food and eating. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, some of the most common contributing factors of eating disorders include: low self-esteem, depression, history of physical or sexual abuse, bullying, cultural pressures to have a certain body type, and genetics. All types of eating disorders may result in serious health consequences.
Understanding what to look for in your own behavior, or the behaviors of your friends and peers, is the first step in getting the help and treatment needed to combat disordered eating. Some of the behavioral signs and symptoms you should look out for are: extreme weight loss in a short period of time, avoidance of certain foods or the labeling of some foods as bad or off-limits, intense fear of becoming fat, excessive exercising, refusal to eat, depression, low self-esteem, and extreme guilt after eating (Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, 2011).
There is a vast range of things you can start doing today in order to prevent eating disorders among your peers and even yourself. Vow to stop using negative body talk and start speaking kindly about yourself and your peers. Refrain from labeling certain foods as “bad” or “off-limits” and start choosing foods that will nourish your body and uplift your spirit. Learn to weed out the negative media influences that center around a “thin ideal” or perfectionism. Remember that physical appearance does not determine self-worth. And lastly, spread these messages of empowerment and love!
If you suspect someone you know may have an eating disorder, help them by following these tips outlined by the National Eating Disorder Association. First, learn the facts regarding eating disorders. This information can be found on the National Eating Disorder Association’s website or at student health services here on campus. Second, talk to them and be honest. Showing that you care is much more helpful than avoiding the subject just because it may be uncomfortable to talk about. Be a good role model by avoiding negative body talk and dieting obsessions. Compliment those you know on their accomplishments and personality, rather than on their appearance. Lastly, tell someone who may be able to help your friend treat their eating disorder. There is an educated community of health professionals here on campus eager to help. To learn more about campus resources or to schedule an appointment with a physician, contact Student Health Services as (541) 737-9355.
To learn more about eating disorders and how you can help prevent them, and access campus resources, participate in one of the following activities hosted by the Nutrition and Dietetics Club during National
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Monday, February 25thJoin us at the MU Quad from 10am-2pm to access information on eating disorders and positive body image.
Tuesday, February 26thTune in to KBVR Nutrition Now Radio to learn about eating disorders from a local Registered Dietitian, Therese Waterhous, who specializes in eating disorders.
Wednesday, February 27thYou can find us in the MU Quad again from 10am-2pm, as well as all throughout campus as we execute “Operation Beautiful” by posting positive messages. Join us by posting your own positive messages, either in residence halls, restrooms, at your job, or anywhere else you can, to help spread messages of love, acceptance, and positivity.
Thursday, February 28thJoin us in the Snell International Forum from 11am-12pm for a viewing of Beyond Killing Us Softly: The Strength to Resist. We will have a Q&A session after the video with a panel of professionals from OSU that work together in treating eating disorders here on campus. If you have any questions about eating disorders, this is a great time to have them answered! Light refreshments will be provided.
Food For Thought: Pasta Ratatouille
Food for Thought, brought to you by the Oregon State Student Health Services Dietician Lynn Cordes, MS, RD, LD.
Looking for a light, delicious meal that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser for dinner tonight? Look no further! This Ratatouille pasta combines your whole garden with smooth Swiss cheese and the flavors of garlic and basil for a taste explosion! Add cooked shrimp or your favorite sea food to make this dish a complete meal! Great for leftovers when packing lunches for the next day too!
6 cups water
1 pound pasta
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
3 small zucchini, cubed
1 small eggplant, cubed
3 medium tomatoes, cubed
1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons basil
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté about 4 minutes.
3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. Cook about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings. Continue to cook another 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Serve over pasta.
6. Top with Swiss cheese.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Physical education requirement at four-year universities at all-time low
Article from the Oregon State College of Public Health and Human Sciences publication Synergies.
Even as policy makers and health experts point to an increased need for exercise, more than half of four-year colleges and universities in the United States have dropped physical education requirements compared to historic levels.
Almost every U.S. college student was required to take physical education and exercise requirements in the 1920s; today, that number is at an all-time low of 39 percent, according to a new study.
Oregon State University researcher Brad Cardinal, lead author of the study, examined data from 354 randomly selected four-year universities and colleges going back to 1920, a peak year with 97 percent of students required to take physical education. The results are in the current issue of Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
“We see more and more evidence about the benefit of physical activity, not just to our bodies, but to our minds, yet educational institutions are not embracing their own research,” Cardinal said. “It is alarming to see four-year institutions following the path that K-12 schools have already gone down, eliminating exercise as part of the curriculum even as obesity rates climb.”
More than 34 percent of adolescents and teens ages 12-19 are overweight and more than 17 percent are obese. These rates have roughly doubled since 1980, according to the 2012 Shape of the Nation Report.
Cardinal, who is a professor of exercise and sport science at OSU and a national expert on the benefits of physical activity, said research shows that exercise not only improves human health, but it also improves cognitive performance.
“Brain scans have shown that physical activity improves the area of the brain involved with high-level decision making,” he said. “In addition, we know employers often are concerned about employee health, in part because physically active employees attend work more and tend to perform better.”
Cardinal’s own university, Oregon State University, still requires physical education courses. He said requiring physical education sets the tone for students to understand that being active and healthy is as important as reading, writing and math. Cardinal believes even requiring just one or two exercise courses can at least jump-start a student into thinking about a healthy lifestyle as part of their overall college experience and later life.
“There is a remarkable disconnect in that we fund research as a nation showing that physical activity is absolutely critical to academic and life success, but we aren’t applying that knowledge to our own students,” he said.
While no research has conclusively shown why this downward trend is happening at universities, Cardinal said it is likely a result of shrinking budgets and an increased focus on purely academic courses, similar to what has happened at public elementary, middle, and high schools.
However, he noted that the median physical education budget for schools in the United States is only $764 per school year in K-12 and 61 percent of physical education teachers report an annual budget of less than $1,000. Yet, obesity will cost the United States $344 billion in medical-related expenses by 2018, about 21 percent of the nation’s health-care spending.
While many universities offer recreation classes and fitness centers, Cardinal said, those facilities are often intimidating for first-year, international, and low-fitness or skill-level students. He said studies have shown that campus exercise facilities are often utilized by the healthiest population of the student body.
“The very people who want to work out, and likely would find a way to do so no matter what, are often the most frequent visitors to gyms and fitness centers,” Cardinal said. “A public university should provide a way for people who may be intimidated by state-of-the-art facilities, or may be unfamiliar with even the basic concept of working out, a way to learn about basic health and physical activity.”
He added that it may be up to researchers and experts in his own discipline of exercise science to turn the tide at universities, and bring the research into a policy arena.
“As health educators and exercise scientists, we need to get serious about our roles in advocating for and using research to bring physical education back to college campuses,” Cardinal said. “College isn’t too late to start influencing students and getting them on a healthy trajectory.”
Spencer Sorensen of Portland State University and Marita Cardinal of Western Oregon University contributed to this study.
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