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As adults age, we try to stay healthy in mind and body.

While we may work out, run, walk or bicycle to exercise and stay fit, exercising our brain is a bit more complex. To do this successfully, older adults need to stay social interacting with friends and family, reading, playing games either with people or on a computer or indulging themselves in interesting hobbies or crafts.

Where can Eastside seniors find places to interact, learn and stay physically active? The East King County Resource Guide for Older Adults and their Families is a great start. Recently updated and published by the Kirkland Senior Council, the city of Kirkland and EvergreenHealth, this comprehensive guide covers community resources for seniors, from housing to transportation to medical needs and services. These free guides are available at your local library, community or senior center, online at tinyurl.com/tlrrgy5 or by calling 425-587-3307. Interested seniors or family members can also get a copy by emailing resourceguide@kirklandwa.gov.

Transportation forum

Kirklands most popular bus route, Metro Transits 255 to and from Seattle, is changing on March 21. The bus will no longer go to downtown Seattle. Riders will disembark at the University of Washington Light Rail Station and will need to use light rail the rest of the way into Seattle. Deleting some routes and adding new routes through Kirkland are changes that will affect bus riders. A transportation forum, sponsored by the Eastside Easy Rider Coalition, the city of Kirkland and Hopelink, to discuss service changes and new options had been scheduled for March 26 at the Peter Kirk Community Center but as of March 6, the center has been closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no information on whether the event has been rescheduled or when the community center will re-open.

Free anti-fraud fair

Keeping your mind fit also means being aware of potential scams. Consumer Protection Washington (CPW) was scheduled present a free consumer protection awareness fair from 1-3:30 p.m. on April 9 at the Peter Kirk Community Center but as of March 6, the center has been closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no information on whether the event has been rescheduled.

The event will feature information on charity scams, identity theft, investment fraud and other topics. CPW is a group of local organizations and government agencies dedicated to educating and alerting the public on consumer issues. Dont miss this great opportunity to learn the latest news on scams, how to protect your identity, consumer tips and more. Advanced registration is required by April 2. Call 425-587-3360 to register.

Community resource specialist

The senior council hosted a forum in January concerning the new property tax exemptions, explained by King County assessor John Wilson. Since then, there have been many more local forums on the Eastside discussing the steps needed to qualify for a senior property tax exemption. The next step for residents is to complete the required application for this program or other low-income programs available. A new community resource specialist, Gul Subaykan, is available to help residents fill out the appropriate paperwork or simply find financial assistance programs or other cost-saving services through the county, state or federal government.

Services include help connecting individuals to public benefits for which they may be eligible and support to complete application materials to access benefits. (Examples may include VA benefits, DSHS assistance, public utilities, food assistance, property tax relief, etc.) The specialist can also make direct referrals to other resources for assistance and serve as an advocate for individuals as needed.

This is a free service available by appointment or drop-in from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Peter Kirk Community Center but as of March 6, the center has been closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no information on when the service will resume. For more information, call Subaykan for an appointment at 425-286-1072 or email her at guls@mynorthshore.org.

Make sure you are counted: 2020 Census

The census counts every person living in the United States once and only once.

Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets. After each census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts to account for population shifts.

The distribution of $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities is also based on the census data. This money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.

The U.S. Census Bureau will not publicly release any personal information that could identify you or your household. By law, responses cannot be used against you. In 2020, you can respond to the census online. It is important for everyone to be counted.

Coming of AgeAgain is edited by the Kirkland Senior Council, a group the city of Kirkland created in 2001 to advocate for older adults in our community. The council is made up of people living or working in Kirkland who want to improve and maintain the quality of life for people in Kirkland as they grow older. Membership opens in the Fall.

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Beyond Strong | The Campaign for Meredith was the largest fundraising effort in the history of Meredith College raising $90,466,720. Major facilities growth took place during the six year campaign, and it remains clear that this is an area of continued focus. The remodeling of Johnson Hall and the establishment of the Jo Ellen Ammons Welcome Center and the Bobbitt Clay Williams Executive Suite, the Lowery Fitness Center, and the Elizabeth Triplett Beam Fountain Plaza are signs that the Meredith community supports facilities on campus.

The beauty and condition of Merediths historic campus create an impression of the Colleges quality. After all, prospective students see these spaces when they come for a visit and current students, faculty, and staff teach, learn, and work in these spaces each day.

The success of Meredith students depends on providing them with cutting edge classrooms and labs as well as residence halls, dining facilities, and exercise spaces that enhance their well-being and nurture their continued growth.

Campus GrowthSeveral new and exciting spaces and facility initiatives are in various stages of planning and completion in multiple areas across campus. From the new academic building that will house communication and exercise sports science, two fast-growing programs; to renovations of Jones Chapel, built in the early 1980s; from restoration of the Meredith Lake to its former beauty; to completion of elements of the athletic turf field near the entrance to campus the focus on high-quality facilities is clear.

Fundraising for facility initiatives happens when the College identifies needs for renovations or new buildings. Successful facilities initiatives require stages of planning and development that include prioritizing campus needs, concept, design, use of space, funding, naming of space, and building or remodeling to satisfy essential elements. Most, if not all, of these building initiatives will be undertaken as funding becomes available.

Make An ImpactThere are spaces on campus that have yet to be named, giving many opportunities to honor or memorialize someone meaningful in your life. The College provides thoughtful guidelines for helping donors make decisions that best fit their wishes and highlight an area that is important to them.

Along with scholarships, our next most frequently named opportunities are for facilities. The College has also identified many categories of naming that range from signature programs to Schools, from academic spaces, partnerships, and programs, to operational endowments. These range in value from $10 million to $25,000 with many categories in between. Gifts that name these initiatives give the College the resources it needs to keep campus facilities going strong.

Consider a gift to name a classroom that meant something to you or a program that influenced your life. Were you an athlete at Meredith and want to show your appreciation for your coaches and teammates? Think about parts of campus that make you feel like you are home. Are there spaces on campus that have significant meaning to you?

View meredith.edu/campus-growth to see the most recent information about the new academic building and past renovations. Contact Cindy Godwin, associate vice president of institutional advancement, at godwinc@meredith.edu or call (919) 760-8206 to learn more.

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No gym? No problem. Just download an app and get moving.

Has COVID-19 affected your workout routine? Stuck at home or just staying away from the gym until everything has blown over? You can still get a great workout without having to step foot outside.

These apps are all fantastic alternatives when, for whatever reason, you just aren't able to hit the weights or treadmill like usual.

Peloton launched their Fire TV and Fire Tablet app recently, but the app has been around for iOS and Android devices for a while now. While Peloton's cycle and treadmill are obviously the first things that come to mind when the brand is mentioned, you don't need to use their hardware (or any hardware) to get a solid workout.

In addition to bike and treadmill, there are also cardio, HIIT, bootcamp, and yoga workouts. With a few seconds of searching, you can easily find a workout to fit your fitness level. In addition to the pre-recorded content, you can also drop in on live sessions.

There are literally thousands of classes to choose from, so you may find yourself scrolling endlessly if there isn't a live session to drop into. My advice? Drop into the app with something in mind (like an intermediate arm strength workout) and just pick the first class that meets those parameters.

The instructors are all great, and other than Peloton's patented shoutouts to participating virtual members (which is a little distracting during something like yoga), there's little to no pressure to get more equipment. That's a refreshing change from other on-demand fitness companies like Beachbody that always seem to be selling something.

The subscription is $12.99 per month after your free 30-day trial, but it's on par with similar on-demand fitness solutions like Beachbody. There are also several additional features you get when you download the app to a mobile device, including guided outdoor runs.

Beachbody on Demand offers a wide variety of pre-recorded programs for a vast multitude of fitness styles and performance levels. While it made its name with month-long high-intensity workout classes like P90X, Beachbody has added lower-intensity workouts like yoga and line dancing-based programs.

I was introduced to Beachbody a few years ago when I was looking cross-training programs to supplement my marathon training. Trainer Autumn Calbrese had just begun her meteoric rise with "21 Day Fix" that combines high and low intensity moves, as well as body weight and handheld weights for a full body workout. I was highly doubtful at first. But at the end of the first week, I nearly wept upon seeing the seventh session for the week was stretching instead of another workout.

If you can trust yourself to stick to a long-term program, Beachbody has a multitude of similar programs. It also offers nutrition tips (with a healthy dose of salesmanship as they try to get you to buy their own supplements). While I could do without the hawking of branded shakes and equipment, I can't deny that I got more out of Beachbody than I ever expected to from an app-based workout.

Workouts vary in length, from 10 minutes to an hour or more and can be saved to your device if you're offline. The iOS version of the app even supports 3D Touch so that you can jump right to your last workout session. It's a nice feature that I wish more app developers would include. It does, however, require a subscription, either $14.99 per month or $99 annually.

Down Dog has the biggest fitness surprise to hit my phone in the past six months. This yoga app eliminates the mental fatigue you get from pre-recorded routines by offering workouts that are put together on the fly based on your time restraints, level of expertise, workout intention, and more.

The routines are fresh each time, with music that changes from session-to-session. While it can be a little inconvenient to keep your phone in view during a session (especially when your cat decides to try and attack the instructor on the screen), if you're comfortable with basic yoga moves, it's easy enough to follow along with the audio guidance.

Down Dog also introduced four new apps in January, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, 7 Minute Workout, and Barre, each one focusing on...well...look at the app titles to guess. They all use the same kind of random exercise generators as the original Down Dog app to keep you engaged (and hopefully working out more often).

Down Dog requires an annual $19.99 subscription (a fantastic bargain), but the additional apps are currently completely free in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They posted this statement on their website this week.

Due to the current outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga studios and other fitness spaces. We believe that stressful times like these are precisely when people need wellness practices the most, and we are committed to doing our part to help out.

So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps - Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until April 1st.

While you're working out your body, you might need to give your mind some extra attention as well. Managing stress is crucial to staying healthy, as is learning how to work through anxiety. Headspace can help with that.

Headspace is a meditation app that provides a staggering amount of specialized sessions for everything from learning how to meditate, to dealing with anxiety and stress, to sports training (and thats just the tip of the iceberg). It's built on the idea that we can improve our mental health with just 10 minutes of daily training.

If you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. When, if ever, do you have more than a couple of seconds throughout the day when you're not bombarding yourself with some sort of sensory input? Taking 10 minutes to unplug and focus on what your mind and body are actually doing and feeling can provide a tremendous amount of insight.

If you're having trouble sleeping, Headspace has a Sleep portion of the app that has everything from guided sleep meditations to 8-hour "Sleep radio" streams. Sleep meditations are all randomized, eliminating the alertness that comes with anticipation. They help ease you into better slumber.

If you're looking to improve your physical fitness as well as your mental fitness, Headspace just introduced Move Mode, meant to help you strengthen your mind while you're strengthening your body. It features 28-day courses that guide you through quick workouts, mindful cardio runs, and rest day meditations.

Another recent addition is The Wake Up - a daily guided meditation and mindfulness session that uses informative videos focusing on five key elements of living more mindfully: meditation, sleeping, moving, eating and playing. The videos themselves are three- to five-minutes each and are refreshed daily.

An annual subscription is now only $69.99. While it may be pricey, I've found Headspace has returned my investment tenfold. If you only get one app on this list, it should be this one.

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Use These Apps To Get A Full Body Workout Without A Gym - Forbes

Sherborn Recreation will offer the following programs for spring for children and adults.

Register at sherbornrec.com

Questions, contact recreation@sherbornma.org

KIDS PROGRAMS

AFTER-SCHOOL TENNIS LESSONS (grades K-five)

MONDAY AND FRIDAY AT SHERBORN TENNIS COURTS

Bob Clausen and his staff offer a fun approach to learning the game of tennis. Bob will meet the kids at 3 p.m. in the library at Pine Hill and walk them to the Sherborn Tennis Courts; pickup is at the Sherborn Tennis Courts at 4:15 p.m.

Each five-week session is available on either Monday or Friday.

Session 1: Mondays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18 and June 1

Session 2: Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

3-4:15 p.m.

SHERBORN TEE-BALL (ages 4-6)

SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KINDERGARTEN/PRE-K AT JAMESON FIELD #3

All kindergarten and pre-K girls & boys welcome. Tee-Ball is an introduction to the sport of baseball and softball and includes skills, drills and games. The players will work on hitting off the tee, fielding, base running and sportsmanship.

Saturdays, May 2-June 13

9-10:15 a.m.

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

All levels; nonresidents and drop-ins welcome.

VINYASA YOGA

MONDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

Breath and movement are linked together in a flow of strengthening, balancing and opening postures. This class combines functional sequences and pose breakdown to build endurance and strength for everyday living.

Mondays, March 9-April 27

Thursdays, March 12-April 30

8:30-9:30 a.m.

MINDFUL STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS

MONDAY MORNINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

This 60-minute class is a blend of flowing movement to build warmth and exercise the cardiovascular system with slow, mindful balance and strength training.

Mondays, March 9-April 13

10-11 a.m.

STRENGTHEN AND STRETCH CLASS

TUESDAY MORNINGS AT ST. THERESAS

Join us for this 45-minute class that will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility.

Tuesdays, March 10-April 28

9:30-10:15 a.m.

GENTLE YOGA STRETCH & BREATHE

TUESDAY EVENINGS AT UNITY FARM SANCTUARY HOUSE

This 60-minute class will include mindful movement sequences, breath-work, stretching and guided relaxation leaving you feeling grounded and invigorated.

Tuesdays, March 10-April 7

7-8 p.m.

ZUMBA GOLD

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT SHERBORN COMMUNITY CENTER

Zumba Gold is a variation of Zumba and is ideal for older adults and beginners due to its easy-to-follow choreography and slower pace. No experience is required and you can be any fitness level to join a class.

Wednesdays, March 11-April 29

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CARDIO CORE EXERCISE CLASS

FRIDAY MORNINGS AT PILGRIM CHURCH

Join us for this 45-minute cardio and strengthening class that will provide a total body workout. Exercises will be both standing and sitting, including those that mimic daily movement and patterns that strengthen core muscles.

Fridays, March 13-April 24

10-10:45 a.m.

INTRO TO LINE DANCING 1-DAY CLASS

THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT SHERBORN COMMUNITY CENTER

Want to try something new and different? Then this one-day introductory class is for you! Line Dancing offers a complete mix of music with emphasis on learning the basic terminology and steps of line dance. Its a great way to add some fun exercise to your week.

All levels of experience are welcome!

Thursday, March 26

3:30-4:30 p.m.

PICKLEBALL LESSONS

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT THE SHERBORN TENNIS COURT #1

Have you ever played ping-pong, tennis, racquetball, badminton? Whether you played a few years ago, yesterday or never, pickleball is the sport for you! Lessons will cover the basic rules of play, strokes, strategies and court etiquette.

Wednesdays, May 6-June 3

10-11:30 a.m.

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2020 marks 10 years for Get Healthy on the Railroad, the series of free exercise and cooking classes sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, which returns to Railroad Park this spring.

Exercise classes began March 9, and cooking classes will take place the last Sunday of the month, May through September. Exercise classes are designed to meet varied tness levels and preferences. Cooking and nutrition classes resume in late spring, with healthy, delicious recipes using fresh, local ingredients. All classes are led by expert instructors and are free to all participants.

On Tuesday, April 28, Railroad Park will host a Senior Fit Health Fair. This community event will feature exercise demonstrations, free blood pressure screenings, free healthy snacks and drawings for prizes. Like the entire Get Healthy class schedule, the Senior Fit Health Fair is free and open to the public.

Get Healthys evening exercise classes take place Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. through October 30. The complete evening lineup includes Hip Hop Cardio, Boot camp, Zumba, yoga, and Family Fun Friday. Senior Fit classes will be each Tuesday at 8 a.m., May 5 through the end of October. Complete class descriptions below.

Get Healthy cooking classes begin May 31, with a different class taking place the last Sunday of the month through September. Chefs will present cooking demonstrations and food tastings for tasty seasonal recipes. The rst 100 attendees to sign in receive a parcel of free produce sourced through Piggly Wiggly, with the chance to replicate the days recipe at home. Cooking classes take place on the Regions Bank 17th St. Plaza.

Railroad Park opened in September 2010, and we launched Get Healthy soon after, said Camille Spratling, executive director, Railroad Park Foundation. In this milestone anniversary year, weve considered the programs that have had the greatest impact on our visitors. Get Healthy is at the top of that list. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama helped us establish a program that boosts physical and mental health, basically of anyone over the age of six who wants to participate.

I cant think of another program in the region that serves as wide a portion of the population. Its completely accessible, in that its free to participate and its designed to serve all ability levels and exercise tastes. From the early days, this program took us from being a beautiful, unifying element for the city to being an active greenspace that serves thousands of people throughout the community.

The 2020 Get Healthy Line-up:

Senior Fit (Tuesdays, 8 a.m., May through October) These low impact workouts are tailored to the tness levels of the participants. Senior Fit implements four categories of activity that the NIH states offer seniors the most health benets: exibility, endurance, balance, and strength. The group exercise setting also provides a social opportunity designed to benet mental and emotional well-being.

Hip Hop Cardio (Mondays, 6 p.m.) This high-endurance exercise class features fun, hip hop inspired choreography. It boosts cardiovascular health, strength, exibility and dance oor moves.

Bootcamp(Tuesdays, 6 p.m.) Designed to keep workouts challenging and fun, this class tones muscles, builds endurance, and boosts metabolism. The high gear, heart pumping interval workouts leave participants feeling stress-free and motivated, with metabolism increased for 12-16 hours afterward.

Zumba(Wednesdays, 6 p.m.) Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance tness class that blends basic dance moves with aerobic steps. Zumba is fun, energizing, and easy to follow.

Yoga (Thursdays, 6 p.m.) Yoga strengthens and tones the body, promoting balance and exibility while quieting the mind. This inclusive class is structured for participants at all experience levels.

Family Fun Friday (Friday, 6 p.m.) This class invites collaboration and a little friendly competition with team activities like kickball, soccer, and whife ball. A new game each week keeps it interesting, with low to high impact games promoting exercise, mental health and fun.

All experience levels are welcome.Participants in Get Healthy exercise classes arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Classes take place at various locations throughout the park, weather permitting. Necessary cancellations are announced on Railroad Parks social media channels.

Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space in the heart of Birmingham. With more than 600 trees, thousands of plants and a two-acre lake, Railroad Park is an oasis in the center of a bustling urban environment.

For more information visit railroadpark.org

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As growing athletes participate in sports training, they may experience muscle cramps as a result of heat, dehydration and improper stretching or warm-ups.

Muscle cramps are involuntary contractions of the muscles that can occur at any time, interrupting a workout or game in the blink of an eye, says Lindsey Ream, MEd, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Manager in the Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Medicine Program.

What causes muscle cramps?

Muscle cramps may be caused by extended periods of exercise, muscle fatigue from overuse, dehydration or muscle strain. They can occur anywhere on the body but typically target the lower extremities like calves or feet.

3 tips to prevent muscle cramps

1. Drink plenty of fluids.

Pre-hydrate 30 minutes before an activity. Drink until no longer thirsty, plus another 8 ounces.

Drink 5 ounces every 20 minutes of activity for kids and teens weighing less than 90 pounds.

Drink 8 ounces every 20 minutes of activity for kids and teens weighing more than 90 pounds.

For activities that last longer than an hour, it is best to find a sports drink designed for rehydration during exercise. Specifically, one that contains electrolytes and about 6-8% of carbohydrates (sugar), such as Gatorade or Powerade. We do not recommend drinking fruit juice or soda, as they contain too much sugar and can cause cramping.

2. Stretch your muscles every day.

It is important for growing athletes to warm up properly, whether that be a dynamic warm-up or activity specific stretching, ideally before and after an activity. While kids are still growing, stretching before bedtime is also recommended, because they tend to get night cramps.

3. Dont suddenly increase activity or the amount of exercise.

An athlete should gradually start an activity they have never tried before or havent done in quite some time. We recommend slowly getting back into the activity over a few weeks time and suggest a proper warm-up before beginning exercises.

How to treat muscle cramps

in teen athletes

If a growing athlete does get a muscle cramp, stretching and massaging the area can help alleviate pain. Most cramps subside within a few seconds, if not one minute. If a muscle cramp becomes too painful, the athlete can take an over-the-counter medicine like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Be sure to follow dosage instructions.

If the muscle cramp doesnt go away and is non-emergent, we recommend following up with your childs pediatrician. Typically, muscle cramps are not an emergency, but if they persist, check with your childs doctor to make sure theres not an underlying issue.

Our Sports Medicine Program

Because their bones, muscles and bodies are still growing, young athletes need specialized care after a sports-related injury or illness. So, where you take them matters. The Sports Medicine Program at Childrens is one of the only programs in the country dedicated exclusively to caring for growing athletes.

Visit choa.org/sportsmed for more helpful resources for your growing athlete.

This content is general information and is not specific medical advice. Always consult with a doctor or healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about the health of a child.

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NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Wellness Foundation (PWF) has announced the worldwide availability of a free pulmonary wellness and rehabilitation program for people suffering from respiratory disease in the U.S. and around the world.Lung disease patients are at increased risk of COVID-19, flu, pneumonia and other communicable respiratory illnesses according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with patients in the U.S. specifically being asked by the agency to stay home and avoid crowds including those at airports and on cruises.

"Pulmonary patients are looking for options for pulmonary wellness support, especially at this time of restricted travel for our patients who are already at increased risk," said Robert Kaner, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical Center and scientific advisory committee chairman for the Pulmonary Wellness Foundation(https://pulmonarywellness.org)."Having an online option available for patients at no cost is an incredible opportunity for patients and their medical teams who are working tokeep their patients in optimal condition."

Often, pulmonary patients cannot afford access to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation due to lack of access, being uninsured, underinsured, or unable to afford co-pays to attend them.

"Many patients don't want to take unnecessary risks by physically going to a program right now and I can't say that I blame them,"said Noah Greenspan, DPT, CCS, Director of the Pulmonary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center and Founder of the PWF. "Having a remote alternative to an in-person pulmonary rehabilitation and wellness program can be a perfect alternative for these patients.They also need up-to-date and trusted information related to the COVID-19 outbreak and the PWF is a trusted source."

Pulmonary wellness programs offered and designed by the experts at the PWF can provide important support for patients who cannot attend an in-person program.Patients are required to speak with their doctors about starting any pulmonary rehabilitation or wellness program.To sign up for free pulmonary wellness programs offered by PWF, visit (https://pulmonarywellness.org).

PWF's pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed specifically for the unique needs of patients with pulmonary limitations to address respiratory challenges faced by patients, including reliance on supplemental oxygen during exercise.The organization offers free access to a Pulmonary Wellness Boot Camp, a 42-day online Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program designed to help anyone living with respiratory disease either as an adjunct or alternative to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation programs to which many patients who would benefit currently cannot access.

About the Pulmonary Wellness Foundation

The Pulmonary Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to serve as the world's most comprehensive and advanced pulmonary wellness hub and community for people living with pulmonary diseases. Respiratory illnesses affect millions of people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic groups.

More information available athttps://pulmonarywellness.org

Editor's Note:Interviews available upon request

Media Contact:Teresa BarnesPhone: 303-521-4080Email:[emailprotected]

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Money cannot by immunity, but it can help stave it off. Here's how some are spending to both avoid and protect themselves against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Lanserhof, a private medical facility at London's Arts Club, a private members club, has seen an 18% jump in the number of inquiries for its Immune Plus Support Infusion. The 300 ($387) session provides an IV infusion which contains a high dose of Vitamin C, as well as "immune-boosting amino acids and also Zinc which plays a crucial role in our immune system functioning well."

Just up the road in London's West End, Club 51, a private gym-come-health club, has issued advice to its clients about how best to protect themselves against viruses. "We produced a report for all of our clients on ten things you can do that can help protect your body against viruses in general," says Jon Denoris, Club 51's founder.

Programs like these are focused on boosting the body's immune system and are not specifically tailored against COVID-19. Club 51's programs are months-long and tailor-made to each client, combining diet, sleep, exercise with supplements like nootropics.

However, Lanserhof says a healthy immune system is the best weapon to fight off any kind of virus, "be that flu, COVID-19 or simply a cold.

"Weaker immune systems are more likely to develop secondary infections such as pneumonia, and thus supporting a strong and healthy immune system through good nutrition, plenty of sleep and exercise as well as IV infusions is key."

Immunity is one thing, but avoidance of the virus is better. Here, again, those with the means are taking extra precautions.

Private jet companies have reported a surge in business since the virus outbreak. Checking-in at private jet terminals and avoiding the circulated air of commercial airliners is a safer option if you really have to travel, as many business executives say they do.

All schools have temporarily closed in Madrid, Spain, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Avoidance can also be bought for children. Tutors International, which provides elite private tuition services, says it has seen a "massive upswing in requests" since the coronavirus virus outbreak.

"We are putting extra resources into recruiting elite educators able to provide interim private tutoring," says its CEO, Adam Caller. Many of his clients are unable to return home, and others are affected by school closures and changes to examination schedules.

A Chanel mask worn during Paris Fashion Week.

While many take to panic-buying items like toilet-paper, the wealthy have shunned shopping altogether: Luxury retail is expected to take a $33 to $44 billion hit this year as the wealthy stay away from shops. (Many will outsource the buying of essentials like toilet-paper.)

This is most acute in China, which accounts for 40% of the global luxury industry, and Italy, both a manufacturer and luxury-buying tourist hot-spot. The U.K. luxury industry has also suffered for the same reasons, says Walpole, a sector body for British luxury.

Many fear contagion in the retail space. Others see little point in buying things like fashion or jewellery if there is no opportunity to show them off. "I'm just not sure when my next ball will be," says one female financier in London.

The exception to the luxury rule is, bizarrely, fashionable face-masks. The 54 ($69) Airinum Urban Air Mask 2.0 has sold out worldwide. Shoppers are now signing up to a waiting list for these multi-layer masks that claim protection against "airborne particles as small as 0.3m."

Airinum expects to be restocked in July. In the meantime that immune system needs tending to.

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How The Rich Are Protecting Themselves Against Coronavirus - Forbes

Here is the latest from the Norwood Board of Health.

The town of Norwood seeks to provide updates to residents on a continuous basis.

Out of an abundance of caution, the town is acting to protect senior residents, who health officials have identified as one of the groups most at-risk for serious illness caused by the novel coronavirus. Following the guidance provided by the Department of Public Health yesterday, which recommends that seniors and those with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease avoid large public gatherings to mitigate risk, the town is postponing the following Council on Aging events until further notice:

All exercise classes (the fitness room will remain open)

Line-dance lessons

Gary Hylander's presentation scheduled for March 20

Friends Pizza Party scheduled for March 27

Bingo

Book club

Memory Cafe

Triad

However, the town has elected to continue certain smaller group and individual activities to ensure that the town's seniors still have access to essential socialization and services. The activities that will continue uninterrupted include:

Card games

Blood pressure clinic

Taxes and SHINE appointments

Outreach appointments

Lunch will be available for takeout

Medical equipment loan program

The COA bus will continue to operate, but will be limited to a handful of riders at a time.

"We fully understand the critical role that COA programs play in the lives of the seniors they benefit," Norwood Health Director Sigalle Reiss said. "However, our top priority is protecting the well-being and health of our at-risk residents, so we are following the DPH guidance to limit large-group settings so that we can do all we can to prevent the spread of this virus to those who are most vulnerable."

Norwood Recreation and Morrill Memorial Library programs will continue as scheduled, but participants are reminded to exercise standard precautions, while both departments have adopted enhanced cleaning procedures at the Civic Center and library to ensure that commonly touched items and surfaces are regularly disinfected. As is standard for all types of illness, residents should refrain from participating in recreation or library programming if they are not feeling well.

Norwood Town offices and departments, including Norwood Public Schools, are open and operating normally. Conferences, meetings and other discretionary gatherings scheduled and hosted by the town involving external parties will be held virtually or cancelled. Regular internal business will continue, including but not limited to mandated public hearings and board meetings.

All local actions are being undertaken in accordance with the latest guidelines from the DPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The COVID-19 situation is very fluid, and new information and guidelines are being posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a regular basis.

Local, state and federal health officials are encouraging residents to take the following precautions to prevent infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19, from spreading:

Wash hands frequently, with soap and water, for a minimum of 20 seconds.

When sick yourself, stay home to protect others.

Always cover your cough or sneeze.

The risk of COVID-19 to the general public in Massachusetts remains low, according to DPH.

For more information, visit the Town of Norwood's COVID-19 informational page (http://www.norwoodma.gov/departments/health/coronavirus_(covid-19).php) or call the health department at 781-762-1240. You may also visit the DPH's website (https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19) and the CDC's website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html).

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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Weve all heard of pet therapy, a.k.a. animal-assisted therapy, a.k.a. people relying on animals to help them recover from or better cope with various health issues ranging from cancer to anxiety (thanks, mayoclinic.org).

So its understandable why people might assume that Tamarack Farm HorsePowerment, with its horse-driven sessions, falls into the same category. Theyd be wrong.

Therapy is more about dealing with the past and learning coping strategies; HorsePowerment basically picks up where therapy leaves off, says owner and founder Carol Allen. Our mission is to supply skills for the future, help people develop their leadership and communication skills through tailored equine assisted learning programs.

Carol Allen, founder of HorsePowerment, poses with Arie and Rollin in front of her classroom. Photography by Sarah Farkas.

Were sitting at a folding table in her classroom, an open red barn on the edge of Tamarack Farm in Coventrys village of Greene. Allen and her husband, Ron, are on brand she in a fuzzy zip-up embellished with wild horse illustrations and he in his workman jeans. (The most country thing about my attire is my sturdy boots; I was warned to wear shoes I wouldnt mind getting dirty.) We also have some company: A sweet cat named Sammy purrs away on my lap and two muzzles poke out from the stable behind me, overseeing our chat.

Allen, a Pennsylvania native who grew up riding horses and later driving and training them, started HorsePowerment last year while getting ready to retire after twenty years in education.

I knew that I wanted to continue helping my kids, my special needs population, during retirement, she explains. Then, one day, I was reading through a horse magazine and there was an article about programs that help humans understand, based on the way they interact with horses, how they can improve their communication skills, team-building skills, leaderships skills, confidence and more.

But whats so great about horses?

Horses are prey animals, so their number one concern is safety, Allen explains. They naturally work best in teams, as a herd, and they react immediately to whats in front of them thats whats kept them alive for millions of years. They can perceive what you are thinking before you even decide to act on it. If youre nervous, not having a good day or not giving the task at hand your undivided attention, theyre going to pick up on that and think that they cant trust you as a leader. They will keep their distance. Through their reactions, horses are able to show us when we are being clear, focused and effective. It gives people the opportunity to experience immediate, direct and unbiased feedback.

Arie and Rollin are the stars of Tamarack Farm HorsePowerment. Photography by Sarah Farkas.

Allen already had the horses: Arie, a twelve-year-old Arab-Paint, and Rollin, a thirteen-year-old Morgan. Regularly calling them her boys, Allen likens them to the odd couple as Rollin is messy and Arie is neat (but neither is immune to a treat or two, I learn when they gobble some up from my palm). She also had more than thirty years of experience with the gentle giants, and had her spacious property, Tamarack Farm, to set up shop.

I said, You know what, Im going to get this training, she recalls. Its amazing how when one door closes, another door opens.

Allen went on to get her certification in Equine Assisted Learning through the Equine Experiential Education Association, or, as she calls it, the E3A. The associations certification course not only taught her how to be a facilitator, but also helped her establish a business model. HorsePowerment is the first and only of its kind in Rhode Island and there are other examples in Utah, Arizona, Vermont and Texas. In addition to keeping her up to date with the EAL world, Allens E3A membership allows her to keep in touch with other such members.

They all have their own piece they focus on, Allen says, Theres one down south that focuses on helping firefighters because first responders have to be able to build as a team and work together in stressful situations.

And though her own emphasis had centered on special needs populations, Allen has started to expand her reach. She recently hosted a group of camp counselors who wanted to better connect with their newer, more diverse group of campers, including those with behavioral challenges and those on the autism spectrum. Allen especially wants to work more with corporate teams interested in professional development.

A group of car salesmen reached out because they kept losing customers after the initial meetings, Allen says. As it turns out, some of the younger employees were finding that they were spending too much time on their phone and their focus and attention werent on the customer, whereas the older sales reps were more personable and had those relationship-building skills. And that all came out with the boys. They werent able to establish the connection in the session. So, we took the observations and applied it to the real world: If youre talking to someone and youre fidgeting or you dont look them in the eye or youre not focused, the person is going to feel like they arent valued or worth your time. Theyre not going to want to work with you, just like the horses didnt.

When I joke that her programs might even be good for couples, Allen agrees wholeheartedly. Yes, it can benefit anyone!

How does it all work? Those interested in booking a HorsePowerment session can sign up directly through their website, horsepowerment.net. From there, depending on the type of program (personal development and wellbeing, corporate leadership or youth development, for example) youre interested in, Allen will ask participants to fill out a simple, confidential questionnaire so she can plan and customize the upcoming session to the individual or groups needs.

She shows me an example of an agenda for a corporate session, which takes up half a workday (Most like to schedule it in the morning, but were flexible, she says). The agenda kicks off with getting to know the horses, and then leads into a sit-down review of what the participants can expect that day. The group will go over a summary of the questionnaire results and everyone involved will come up with one to three goals theyd like to achieve through the program (i.e. learning to delegate or building up confidence).

She also highlights the importance of horse communications and safety (read: how to avoid startling a horse). Then its time for an activity.

One example is Balls in the Air. In this exercise, five people usually participate, with one person hanging back, taking notes, while the other four interact with the horse. Two stand at the front to lead while the other two stand on either side and hold three grapefruit-sized balls (labelled with team goals) each against the horses flanks. Together, the four must successfully navigate a winding obstacle course without dropping any of the balls. The target? Assessing the groups ability to employ creative problem solving, prioritization, teamwork and effective communication.

Afterwards, Allen and the group will go over what happened during the activity, what worked and what didnt, and how the observations and skills can apply to the real world or, more specifically, in the workplace. They then break for refreshments before engaging in another activity with the horses. Finally, the group will do a recap to identify the days takeaways, assess any achievements and finalize an action plan for moving forward.

Sounds way more fun than your typical professional development day sitting in a conference room, right?

Were hoping businesses will turn it into an annual outing, Allen says. We usually have repeat visits with all of our other participants. Once they come out here, they want to come back. Because every time you visit, youre learning something about yourself.

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HorsePowerment is an Equine-Assisted Learning Program in Coventry - Rhode Island Monthly

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