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Delegates were told that farmers are eager to support innovative feeding concepts at this life stage, in other words, they are willing to pay more for feeds targeting piglets and young birds.

However, presenters stressed that, as opposed to that of pigs, the lifecycle of the broiler is short, so producers really have to act in the first five days of a broiler chicks life - if they dont take advantage of the pre-starter phase, they are never going to catch up.

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Nutrition needs to be adapted to the age of the animal, the audience was told. Nutritionists can understand with greater precision the amount of nutrients that pigs, for example, get from their feed using a system based on kinetic profiling of raw materials.

Kinetic profiling classifies the protein, starch and fiber content of various raw materials into fast, slow and indigestible parts. Knowing how much protein and starch is digested in the stomach and small intestine, and the final amount of protein and starch that is ultimately undigested in the large intestine is critical for a nutritionist, delegates heard. In the large intestine, undigested starch and protein can become a food source for pathogens such as E. coli and streptococci.

We also see there is interest in exploring the benefits of moist feed for broiler chicks, and in looking at coarser diets for piglets, with calls for structure to be built into pelleted diets for young pigs.

It seems that perceptions are changing around the use of fiber in piglet rations as well.

We were told that there is increasing focus now on the role that feeding before weaning can play in terms of developing piglet gut microbiota and intestinal development and also in preparing the young animal for weaning.

The industry is learning more and more about the development of the animal and the gastrointestinal (GI) system pre-weaning, and how it can be manipulated through interventions in terms of feed, feed additives and early colonization of the gut.

That said, delegates heard that while the industry is trying to steer the development of the gut microbiome, the composition and functionality of a healthy microbial ecosystem in monogastric animals has yet to be qualitatively and quantitatively defined.

We see that transgenerational nutrition can have an impact on progeny performance and gut health but there is much to learn and explore in this field of research.

Some presenters were also forecasting that predictive data, technology that links performance on farm back to the feed mill and informs feed processing parameters, will transform how young animals are fed in the future.

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(Reuters Health) Healthy eating guidelines can only propel a small subset of the population to change their diets in favor of foods produced with less greenhouse gas emissions, but the researchers say these changes could still be good for the planet.The agricultural sector produces about a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and meat production, especially beef, is a major contributor to global GHG, researchers say in The Lancet Planetary. Health. The present study aimed to address the fundamental gaps in the literature on diet climate: how to identify consumers who are receptive to dietary changes, and the effect of their possible changes on GHGE, diet health and diet costs.

"Previous research indicated that the carbon footprint of diets could be reduced by consuming less meat and more plant-based foods such as beans, nuts, and seeds," said Diego Rose, professor and director of nutrition at the School of Public Health. & Tropical Medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans and the lead author of the study."Such substitutions generally improve the healthiness of the diet and reduce its cost," Rose said by email. "But the previous studies primarily looked at diets added (across the country) or those generated by computer optimization."

For the current study, dietary data from American individuals from a nationally representative survey was linked to food-related GHGE. The researchers identified people receptive to changing their diets (potential changers) as those who reported trying the US Dietary Guide. USA And they probably accepted that humans contribute to climate change.

The study sample included 7,188 people, of whom 16% were potential changers. These were disproportionately women, highly educated, or had higher incomes compared to those who were unlikely to change their eating habits.The researchers assessed GHGE, the health of the diet as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), and the costs of dieting before and after the hypothetical changes that replace beef or all meats with poultry or foods with plant proteins .Replacing 100% of beef intake with poultry reduced average dietary GHGE by 1.38 kg of CO2 equivalent per person per day, a decrease of 35.7%. This replacement also increased the average HEI by 1.7% and reduced the average cost of the diet by 1.7%.

The most important changes occurred by replacing all intake of beef, pork, or poultry with plant-protein foods: GHGE decreased by 49.6%, average HEI increased by 8.7%, and diet costs decreased by 10.5%.Hypothetical replacements in potential changers only resulted in whole-population reductions in 1-day dietary GHGE from 1.2% to 6.7%, the researchers calculated.That's because the production of red meat (beef or lamb) is responsible for 10 times the emissions of greenhouse gases like chicken and 20 times that of nuts, seeds or legumes, Rose said. Cows produce a lot of methane in their digestive systems, which is a powerful greenhouse gas."All animal products have a greater impact than plants because you have to raise the animals as well as the crops to feed them," Rose said. "So when people eat less meat, less meat will be produced, with less impact on the environment."

Plant-based diets are healthier because they have more fiber, less saturated fat, and less sodium compared to processed meats, Rose added. Such diets promote reduced levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, lower blood pressure and, ultimately, reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, Rose said.

A limitation of the study is that potential "changers" were already consuming less beef and pork at the start of the study than other people, and the researchers did not know exactly how much meat they consumed. This makes it difficult to accurately estimate how much your meat consumption could reduce or what impact this could have on the climate.

Another limitation is that the researchers did not investigate other dietary changes that could accompany a reduction in beef consumption or determine any side effects on production, market supply, beef prices, or eating habits. of those who do not change.

Food production also has other environmental impacts, particularly on water and land use, that were not examined in the study.

Still, the results should provide additional encouragement to people who are willing and ready to cut down on red meat and consume more plant-based foods, said Dr. John Potter of the University of Public Health Research Center at the University of Massey in Wellington, New Zealand.

"The way forward is based on plants," Potter, who was not involved in the study, said by email.

"Start with meatless Mondays, gradually but steadily move toward a major reduction, take time to adapt and learn from plant-based cuisines around the world," Potter advised. "We don't all need to be vegan or vegetarian, but as Western societies, we are eating about 10 times more meat than we have seen in human history, 10 times more meat than is good for the planet, and 10 times more meat than it's good for our health. "

SOURCE: https://bit.ly/3c5LKiS The Lancet Planetary Health, online March 20, 2020.

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At a time when we are all experiencing an extraordinary level of stress, science offers a simple and effective way to bolster our own emotional health.

To help yourself, start by helping others.

Much of the scientific research on resilience which is our ability to bounce back from adversity has shown that having a sense of purpose, and giving support to others, has a significant impact on our well-being.

There is a lot of evidence that one of the best anti-anxiety medications available is generosity, said Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist at Wharton and author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. The great thing about showing up for other people is that it doesnt have to cost a whole lot or anything at all, and it ends up being beneficial to the giver.

Our bodies and minds benefit in a variety of ways when we help others. Some research has focused on the helpers high. Studies show that volunteering, donating money, or even just thinking about donating money can release feel-good brain chemicals and activate the part of the brain stimulated by the pleasures of food and sex. Studies of volunteers show that do-gooders had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol on days they did volunteer work.

The challenge many of us are facing today is how to give support from a distance. Rules that require us to be physically apart during the pandemic mean that our traditional ways of volunteering in person are no longer possible. The good news is that the type of support that can be helpful to both giver and receiver can be given in a variety of small and big ways. It can include giving money or time to a cause. Or it can be as simple as a phone call, giving advice or just lending a listening ear.

In fact, the act of giving advice has been shown to be more beneficial than receiving it. In a series of studies of 2,274 people, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago found that after middle-school students mentored younger students about studying, they ended up spending more time on their own homework. Overweight people who counseled others on weight loss were more motivated to lose weight themselves.

Dr. Grant said we often are better at giving advice to people other than ourselves. One of the best things you can do is call someone else facing a similar problem and talk them through it, said Dr. Grant, who co-founded an online networking platform called Givitas, which connects people for the purpose of asking for and giving support and advice. When you talk other people through their problems, you come up with wiser perspectives and solutions for yourself.

Feeling responsible for other people also can help us cope with whatever challenges life brings. Emily A. Greenfield, an associate professor of social work at Rutgers University, studied a concept called felt obligation, which is measured by asking people questions such as how obligated they would feel to give money to a friend in need, even if it meant putting themselves in a bind. Dr. Greenfield analyzed data collected from 849 participants in an ongoing study of health and well-being, that asked about felt obligation as well as health-related declines they experienced over time, such as problems carrying groceries or walking a block.

As it turned out, the people who had higher levels of felt obligation meaning they were the type of people to sacrifice for others coped better with their own life challenges.

These findings fit with the idea that an orientation to helping others is a protective factor something that is especially important for well-being when confronted with distressing life circumstances, Dr. Greenfield said.

She noted that caring for others helps us to regulate our own emotions and gain a sense of control. When we remind a friend that social distancing measures are temporary, and this too shall pass, we are also, in effect, reminding ourselves and serving to regulate our own emotions, she said.

Several studies suggest that supporting others helps buffer our bodies against the detrimental effects of stress. A five-year study of 846 people in Detroit found that stressful life events appeared to take a greater toll on people who were less helpful to others, while helping others seemed to erase the detrimental physical effects of stressful experiences.

Small acts are important, said Dr. Steven Southwick, professor emeritus of psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and co-author of Resilience: The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest Challenges. Part of that might have to do with just getting outside of myself, and finding meaning and purpose in something bigger than myself.

Studies show that having a strong sense of purpose protects us from stress in the short term and predicts long-term better health, a lower risk of dying prematurely and even better financial health. Researchers say that finding meaning and purpose during social distancing may be especially important for high-school seniors and college students, who were on the cusp of discovering their purpose in life just as the coronavirus derailed graduations, internships and new jobs.

Your purpose may be to help others in need, but it doesnt have to be tackling big social structure issues, said Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. It could be helping out your neighbor or just doing shopping for somebody. If your big picture goal is to help others in need, there are ways of doing that right now that may look different than how you used to do them.

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Loss of Adult Child Support GroupCare Dimensions is offering a free weekly grief support group for those who have lost an adult child from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through April 25 at the Bertolon Center for Grief and Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.Attendees must be present at the first session to attend the group. Led by an experienced bereavement counselor, the workshop will help participants learn how to navigate this difficult time.Registration required. For information or to register, call 978-774-5100 or email Grief@CareDimensions.org.Celebrate Recovery offering free group programCelebrate Recovery a Christian 12-step recovery program for hurts, habits, hangups and addictions is now holding free and open groups for anyone who would like to drop by.Groups will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at 63 Jefferson Ave., Salem; and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fridays at 75 Lindall St., Danvers. For information, call 617-803-4589.

Speakers BureauThe Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals Speakers Bureau is a free service designed to bring timely information on a variety of health-related topics. Speakers include physicians, registered nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, pharmacist and other health care professionals, who will provide information about healthy living and illness prevention.If your organization or group is looking for information and interesting guest speakers for upcoming events, request a copy of the Speakers Bureau brochure or call the Community Relations Department at 978-236-1650. Health Insurance AssistanceFinancial counselors are available at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly, to assist you in accessing health insurance. Those wishing more information about MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Commonwealth Choice, Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance issues, may visit the Financial Services Beverly Hospital from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The office is located inside the main entrance. Free valet parking.Community CPR programsBeverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.The classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information, contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Dementia or Alzheimers caregiversJoin NortheastLink Care Management for monthly educational discussions and have the opportunity to learn and share with those who understand. The discussions are held at The Atrium at Veronica Drive, Danvers on the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.Respite services are available. Please RSVP to 978-762-7625.Suicide Survivor Support GroupSAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Pre-registration is not required.For more information, call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Substance use support groupThe Danvers Treatment Center, located at 111 Middleton St., Danvers, provides a free support group for friends and family of those struggling with substance use. The meetings are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Those interested in this free resource, which is open to the public as well as people currently being served by Lahey Health Behavioral Services, are invited to attend.For further information, please contact Christin Brown at 978-998-3632 or cbrown@nebhealth.org.

VNA Care seeking hospice volunteersVNA Care, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, needs volunteers to provide companionship to patients and respite for family members in close to your home. Training, supervision and support are provided. Call 781-569-2811 for more information about becoming a hospice volunteer or visit vnacare.org.

Happiest Baby on the BlockHappiest Baby On The Block: a one-night class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. that will teach you the 5 Ss of soothing your crying baby. Typically called the fourth trimester, this class will teach you how to manage your babies crying and help them sleep longer. Class is $60 and you will receive the Happiest Baby DVD, soothing sounds CD and a swaddling blanket.Baby Signs Play Classes offered through the Parent Ed office, specifically designed for parents and their babies. Fun games, songs, activities that highlight developmental skills and teach infant/toddler sign language. Proven to stimulate growth in your babys motor, cognitive, language and social, emotional development, Class participants receive the Sign, Say & Play starter kit. Cost of class is $125 with one child and $15 registration fee.For info on upcoming dates, call the Parent Education office at Beverly Hospital at 978-927-9103.

Survivors of Breast CancerSurvivors of Breast Cancer: Wellness Group meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in Conference Room A, first floor Lahey Medical Center, One Essex Center Drive, Peabody. There is no fee. For further information or to register, please contact Alison Locke, at 978-538-4807

HypnoBirthing classesThe HypnoBirthing Childbirth method is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress-free method of birthing. This method teaches you, along with your birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner.Course highlights include how the mind and emotions affect the body, release fear, preparing your mind and body for birthing, avoiding artificial induction, developing ultimate-depth relaxation, understanding the stages of labor, preparing your Birth Plan, tapping natures own relaxant and breathing your baby down for birth.The program is held on two Saturdays and two Monday evenings (two hours each session). The cost of the program is $225. To learn more about this program and upcoming dates or to register, call the Parent Education office at Beverly Hospital at 978-927-9103.

Blood Cancer Support GroupA Blood Cancer Support Group: Family and Friends is hosted by Lahey Hospital and Medical Center on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It meets on the third Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lahey Medical Center, Peabody, 1 Essex Center Drive, Peabody. The free support group is held in Conference Room A, second floor, North Wing (next to orthopaedic surgery). Dinner is served. For more information or to register, contact Alison Locke at 978-538-4807.Overeaters AnonymousIs food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous meets in Danvers on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 46 Cherry St. For more information call 781-641-2303.Free Reiki ClinicA free reiki clinic is held once a month at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. The clinic takes place in the Kauders Conference Room. Thirty-minute sessions are held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and are facilitated by Katie Vandi, registered nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, reiki master; and Stacy Stransberg, registered nurse, Oncology Certified Nurse, reiki master.Reiki is an ancient relaxation method that may reduce stress and assist in the restoration of mind/body balance. Reiki is a non-invasive therapy and may help build immune function, decrease the effects of chemotherapy, radiation and help with wound healing. Reiki is done fully clothed. It does not take the place of traditional medicine but complements it.To schedule a free, 30-minute reiki session, please call Katie Vandi at 978-927-6850, extension 5.North Shore Postpartum HelpThe North Shore Postpartum Depression Task Force is available to women experiencing postpartum stress, as well as the family members, friends and practitioners who support them. They are available for help, hope and connection. Visit their website at NorthShorePostpartumHelp.Org.Those needing to talk to someone immediately may call the Parental Stress Hotline at 800-632-8188.It is the goal of this Task Force to bring together the practitioners, organizations, research, and best practices that North Shore families need for a healthy postpartum experience. The initial scope of this Task Force is the North Shore United Way community, including the following towns: Beverly, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Essex, Gloucester, and Rockport.Early Onset Social GroupAn Early Onset Social Group is provided by Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, 1820 Turnpike St., Suite 106, North Andover. This group provides a comfortable and supportive environment for people and their loved ones to discuss the struggles and challenges of being diagnosed with Alzheimers disease before the age of 65.This free group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A light dinner is served. All ages are encouraged to attend. Free respite care upon request.To RSVP or for further information, call support leaders Randi Mitchell LCSW and Jill Hovanasian NSW at 978-921-5020, ext. 1138.Twin Oaks offers service to veteransTwin Oaks Center, a 99-bed Genesis HealthCare skilled nursing center located at 63 Locust St., Danvers, has become a Community Partner Recruit of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.Genesis HealthCare is the first skilled nursing care provider to become a We Honor Veterans Community Partner. As a We Honor Veterans Community Partner Recruit, Twin Oaks Center will implement ongoing Veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the Veterans they proudly serve.By recognizing the unique needs of our nations veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness, Twin Oaks Center is better able to accompany and guide veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending.To learn more about We Honor Veterans or to support this important work via a secure, online donation, please visit http://www.wehonorveterans.org.Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer PatientsAn eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.Dementia Support GroupA Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m.When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.For more information or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.Stroke Survivor Support GroupA free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.One Life recovery programOne Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles.This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.Prostate Cancer Support GroupThe Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.Pre-registration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.Gift shop volunteers neededGift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website at http://www.beverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.Melanoma Support GroupThe Melanoma Foundation of New England sponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Advance registration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, ext. 2710, or by calling the Melanoma Foundation of New England at 617-232-1424.Pet therapy volunteers soughtCare Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.General Cancer Support GroupThe General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.Pre-registration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Medication reviewA free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-counter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.Alzheimers Caregiver Support GroupA free Alzheimers Care-giver Support Group is held at the Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, 600 Cummings Center, Suite 176 X, Beverly, (www.spectrumdayprogram.org). The program is held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 2:30-4 p.m. Free respite care upon request.Information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders is shared. Increased understanding through shared experiences, mutual support from other care-givers.Light refreshments are serviced. To RSVP for respite care or with questions, please contact support leaders Randi Mitchell LCSW and Jill Hovanasian NSW at 978-921-5020, ext. 1138.Healthy Streets OutreachNortheast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.Timing is EverythingCare Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, sixth installment of its cable TV show, Timing is Everything, will focus on child life services and help for grieving children.Mary Crowe, education specialist at Care Dimensions, welcomes Care Dimensions Childrens Program Coordinator Kristen Goodhue and Director of Bereavement Services and Program Development Nathaniel Lamkin. The show, which airs on Danvers Cable Access TV (DCAT) and on Channels 99 (Comcast) and 36 (Verizon) will run through the end of the month on Tuesdays at noon, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.You can also watch the video on demand at http://www.danverstv.org.Timing is Everything is a part of Care Dimensions community education and outreach program which works to dispel the myths surrounding hospice care and to empower individuals dealing with an advanced illness to access these services sooner so there is more opportunity to improve their quality of life.For more about Care Dimensions services visit http://www.CareDimensions.org.Help with hoarding issuesThe North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and de-clutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at 978-624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org.Movement program for people with ParkinsonsThis program will run from 1-2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 River Road, Topsfield. The Danvers YMCA will offer a free movement program for people living with Parkinsons disease. The classes will include a series of seated and standing exercises sometimes using props such as balls, dowels and balance pads to promote strength, flexibility and balance. Participants are given tools through rhythm, dance and movement sequences that help improve agility and the mobility issues associated with Parkinsons. The classes will also incorporate movement games, vocal and facial exercises and a variety of music. Classes will be taught by Dianna Daly. For information: smalach@danversymca.org.Grief recoveryG.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at grasphelp.org.Surgical Weight Loss info sessionsLahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.Weight Management ProgramThe Weight Management Program at the Lahey Outpatient Center, Medical and Day Surgery Center, located at 480 Maple St., Danvers, is dedicated to making weight loss goals obtainable through a medically-dedicated weight loss program.The program begins with a comprehensive evaluation by the Weight Management Team consisting of nursing assessment, nutrition assessment and exercise assessment. Together with your doctor, the program is tailored to you.Through education, exercise and counseling, this program can help identify and modify risk factors. Adverse health conditions associated with obesity include: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high serum cholesterol, cancer, respiratory difficulties, muscular and skeletal problems.A physician referral is required to participate in the Weight Management Program. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call 978-304-8401. You may also visit the web at beverlyhospital.org/danvers.Smoking CessationThe lifestyle Management Institute located at Lahey Outpatient Center, 480 Maple St., Danvers, is now offering two programs tailored help you stop smoking.They are:Individual counseling with a certified tobacco treatment specialist. One-on-one counseling designed for those that may need a more individual approach and may want to consider pharmaceutical aids. The fee for a 30-minute session is $35. (Some insurance carriers cover this, check with yours).American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Program. This is a group program which provides different smoking cessation techniques. Group support is a key part of this program. This a eight-week program. The program includes studying your smoking habits, building motivation, winning strategies, stress management, weight control active fun and exercise and assertive communication.For further information or to register for these programs, please call 978-304-8020.

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Qontigo has expanded its suite of innovative thematic indices by two new concepts: online gaming and the fight against obesity. The STOXX Video Gaming & eSports Index and the STOXX Health & Weight Loss Index were introduced today, and financial products based on these indices are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Both indices are positioned to benefit from structural, global economic growth trends. The STOXX Video Gaming & eSports Index is comprised of companies focused in the high growth area of video games and eSports. The STOXX Health & Weight Loss Index includes constituents that are connected to the immediate need of addressing the rising obesity levels in the global population.

The online gaming and health and weight loss indices are the latest additions to our thematics family that seeks to capture sector-specific, long-term growth. At Qontigo we have advanced thematic investing since 2016 and now offer two dozen theme-based STOXX indices following modern concepts with above-average growth outlooks. Thematic investing aims to capture the momentum of disruptive megatrends that fall into the categories of demographics, climate change and technology. As an investment category, thematic investinghas nearly tripledin the three years throughDecember 31, 2019, said Stephan Flaegel, Global Head of Indices & Benchmarks at Qontigo.

Each index selects constituents from the STOXX Developed and Emerging Markets Total Market Index, and from certain Chinese markets, with substantial revenue exposure to business sectors associated with the respective concept. The business categories are based on FactSet Reveres data. Only stocks with a given minimum trading volume are eligible.

Additionally, the two indices will exclude companies that Sustainalytics considers to be non-compliant with theGlobal Standard Screeningand those involved in controversial weapons. This is in line with increasing demand from asset owners and investors to comply with sustainability norms, a drive that has also emerged in thematic strategies.

About Qontigo

Qontigo is a financial intelligence innovator and a leader in the modernization of investment management, from risk to return. The combination of the companys world-class indices and best-of-breed analytics, with its technological expertise and customer-driven innovation enables its clients to achieve competitive advantage in a rapidly changing marketplace. Qontigos global client base includes the worlds largest financial products issuers, capital owners and asset managers. Created in 2019 through the combination of STOXX, DAX and Axioma, Qontigo is part of Deutsche Brse Group, headquartered in Eschborn with key locations inNew York, Zug andLondon.

About STOXX

STOXX Ltd. is Qontigos global index provider, currently calculating a global, comprehensive index family of over 10,000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 50 and STOXX Europe 600, STOXX Ltd. maintains and calculates the STOXX Global index family which consists of total market, broad and blue-chip indices for the regions Americas,Europe,Asia/Pacificand sub-regionsLatin Americaand BRIC (Brazil,Russia,IndiaandChina) as well as global markets. STOXX is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation and exercises control over all benchmark administration processes within Qontigo.

STOXX indices are licensed to more than 600 companies around the world as underlyings for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), futures and options, structured products and passively managed investment funds.www.stoxx.com

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Whether you don't have access to gym equipment like dumbbells right now or just ~need~ a break from the day-to-day and are looking for a solo form of exercise, there's never been a better time to set a running goallike running a mile a day.

As long as you have a pair of sneakers and a safe place to put one foot in front of the other, you're just minutes away from basking in all of the endorphins (and hopefully the sun) that come with a good run.

Even if running has never been your thing, working toward a daily mile is totally doable. "Most peopleincluding kidscould safely run or walk a mile per day with little to no risk of injury," says Steve Stonehouse, CPT, USATF run coach, and director of education for STRIDE. (Yep, walking breaks are totally acceptable, guys!)

Even seasoned runners should consider running a mile every day. "If you already have a regular running routine, increasing up to daily runs could improve your stamina and mood, too," adds Rebecca Kennedy, CPT, Peloton Master Tread Instructor.

So, yeah, if you needed a little extra push to get moving, this is it. But before you set that daily reminder to get out there and log that mile, there are a few things the pros want you to keep in mind.

As long as you do it safely (more on that soon), running a mile a day is a great way to support your overall health and fitness.

"You get all the benefits of running in general, like supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and bone health, without the volume of mileage that can potentially cause injury," says Stonehouse.

It's also a great way to guarantee you spend some time outdoors every dayand exercising outside has been shown to have greater psychological benefits, like a boosted mood and feeling calm, than sweating indoors, according to research from the American Psychological Association. (If you log your mile on a tread, though, even looking at nature scenes on a screen enhances your run's happiness-inducing effect, found a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.)

The average 150-pound person burns about 370 calories in 30 minutes of running at a 10 minute/mile pace, according to Harvard Medical School. Run a single mile at that pace and you'll burn about 123 calories.

While that's definitely something, it's likely not going to keep you progressing toward your goals long-term. "Your body is an incredibly adaptive machine and will adapt to the stresses of running a mile a day relatively quickly," explains Stonehouse.

If weight loss is your ultimate goal, you'll want to focus on training that helps you burn fat efficiently and build muscle. Which is why, ultimately, just running a mile a day won't do much to move the needle towards your long-term weight-loss goals; it simply doesn't burn enough calories. (Need a little inspo? Try one of these top calorie-burning exercises instead.)

Though logging a daily mile can be a great way to get moving and support your health and fitness goals, whether or not it supports muscle growth, too, depends on how you run it.

"Low-intensity cardio does not lead to muscle gain, a.k.a. hypertrophy," says Kennedy. If you run a mile at an easier or more moderate pace, you rely on type I (a.k.a. slow-twitch) muscle fibers, which support endurance exercise. (Picture a marathon runner.)

However, "sprinting is a great way to focus on muscle gain," Kennedy says. Sprinting recruits more muscle fibers, specifically type II (a.k.a. fast-twitch) muscle fibers, which support power production.

A surefire way to build that muscle? This equipment-free workout sculpts your lower body from home:

That said, sprinting just a total of one mile a day likely isn't enough to make noticeable muscle gains, says Kennedy. "In order to really put on muscle, you need to lift weights, eat enough to support muscle tissue breakdown and protein synthesis, and get adequate recovery."

Ultimately, can sprints support your progress? Totally. But will they do the job on their own? Not so much.

Before you vow to lace up your running shoes seven days a week, consider this: "If you don't run regularly and begin running every day, the steep increase in stress and impact puts pressure on your joints and ligaments. This could lead to potential injury," Kennedy says. So, if you don't have a current running routine, start with just one day of running per week and work yourself up to every day over the course of several weeks, she recommends.

Still, though, "running daily is not for everyone, just like power lifting every day isn't advisable," Kennedy says. So don't feel like if you haven't tried running a mile a day that you're missing out. There are plenty of other ways to reap similar benefits.

One of the biggest things to keep in mind is that, while you can totally build a tolerance to daily runs, switching up how you move from day to day can keep you feeling fresh, both in body and in mind.

Kennedy says her go-to way of incorporating a one-mile run into daily exercise is as a finisher. "It's an incredible way to feel accomplished at the end of a workout," she says. Whatever gas you've got left in the tank, burn through it in that mile.

Or, if you take your daily mile at an easier pace, it works well as a warm-up, too.

The bottom line: Running a mile a day can support your overall fitness and cardiovascular health, but don't expect it to build major muscle or eliminate the need for other types of exercise.

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The Beach Boys began their careers with sunny paeans about California life that led to multiple No. 1 hits, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and years of successful tours. However, the band has also faced harsh realities such as Brian Wilson's mental illness, the early deaths of Dennis and Carl Wilson, and conflicts within the group over their music.

The Beach Boys arrived on the scene with "Surfin'" in 1961. Of the group's founding members brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis, their cousin Mike Love and Brian's classmate Al Jardine only Dennis surfed (the ocean scared Brian), but that didn't keep them from creating more hit songs that highlighted the idyll of life in California, including "Little Deuce Coupe" and "Surfin' U. S. A." Their songs were usually composed, produced and arranged by Brian, with Love often providing lyrics.

Though early Beach Boys songs focused on fun and sun, the Wilson brothers had actually endured a horror-filled childhood. Father Murry engaged in physical, verbal and psychological abuse (he'd eventake out his glass eye and have a boy look into the empty socket). Brian's deafness in one ear may have been caused by a blow from his father. As Murry was initially the band's manager, he continued to put pressure on his sons while they found success. Brian once said of his father, "He scared me so much I actually got scared into making good records."

Brian became frustrated enough to fire Murry in 1964. However, he still felt pressure to keep creating hits and that year had his first nervous breakdown. "I was run down mentally and emotionally because I was running around, jumping on jets from one city to another on one-night stands, also producing, writing, arranging, singing, planning, teaching to the point where I had no peace of mind and no chance to actually sit down and think or even rest," Brian later explained. "The rubber band had stretched as far as it would go."

The Beach Boys, 1964 (L-R) Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson

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Brian soon stopped touring (Bruce Johnston was brought into the group at that point). But he continued to create hit songs, like 1965's "Help Me, Rhonda." His talent was such that his eccentricities such as a sandbox around his piano, a tent in his den and having meetings in an empty pool were worked around.

Brian wanted to stretch his musical abilities with the album Pet Sounds, while Love believed the Beach Boys should stick to songs that matched their track record of success. The Beatles were among the admirers of Pet Sounds when it was released in 1966, but despite Brian's vision and creativity, the album wasn't a success, which devastated him.

Smile, the next album Brian began working on, also didn't find a fan in Love, who later said, "I admit to wanting to make a commercially successful pop record, so I might have complained about some of the lyrics on Smile, calling them acid alliteration." Though "Good Vibrations," a track intended for Smile, reached No. 1 in 1966, Brian ended up abandoning the album. According to some reports, this was due to Love's disapproval, though Brian has also said, "We were taking a lot of psychedelic drugs, like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, so it got us very into the music to the point where we got lost in it. We said that we better shelve this because its getting too heavy."

Dennis led a self-described "fast life." Before the Manson Family committed a series of murders in 1969, he'd provided a home to Charles Manson and his followers, and had even worked on a song with Manson. In 1979, the Beach Boys told Dennis to leave the group due to his excessive drinking. He came back the next year but remained so unreliable that bodyguards were enlisted to keep him from drinking before going on stage. He and Love clashed so much that restraining orders were required.

In 1983, Dennis was again told he needed to address his alcoholism or wouldn't be welcome on tour with the band. That year he also entered into his fifth marriage. His bride was Love's illegitimate daughter. The marriage soon fell apart, and Dennis found he had little money left after years of extravagant spending, along with the need to pay child support and alimony.

In December 1983, Dennis entered a rehab facility, but he left after a few days. On December 28, he was at the marina where he'd once kept a boat (the vessel had been sold due to his financial straits). He then decided to dive into the 58-degree water in search of possessions he'd tossed overboard years earlier. He didn't resurface after one dive and his dead body was found over an hour later. He was just 39 years old.

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Brian, who has said he started hearing voices after taking LSD (he would eventually be diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder), began to behave more and more erratically in the 1970s. He took to his bed, and by 1976 was barely functioning. "Meals happened without me," he admitted. "Kids went to school and came back and I might still be in a bathrobe up in the bedroom or downstairs, sitting at the piano, still in the bathrobe."

Brian's wife Marilyn arranged for him to see Dr. Eugene Landy, a psychologist who helped Brian return to the studio in 1976. Landy was terminated when he wanted to take part in management decisions and receive income from the Beach Boys. Yet after leaving Landy's care, Brian again lost control of his life. He and Marilyn divorced in 1979, he stopped bathing, used drugs and his weight climbed to more than 300 pounds. The Beach Boys fired Brian in 1982 and made seeing Landy again a requirement if he wanted to return.

With little choice, Brian returned to Landy's care in 1983. But he ended up being cut off from his family, friends and fellow band members and was also surveilled around the clock. At one point Landy lived Brian's house, while his patient was dispatched to a rental. Landy did help Brian lose weight and get off drugs, but the Beach Boy was often sedated and overmedicated. When Brian went to the studio, Landy claimed co-writing credit for songs. Landy also became involved in business decisions, which ran counter to his responsibilities as a therapist.

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Carl ended up overseeing the band's music when Brian wasn't able to handle the role. The Beach Boys kept touring, but no new songs came close to matching their earlier success until "Kokomo." It sold more than a million singles and landed at No. 1 in 1988, making it the band's only top hit without Brian's fingerprints.

Also in 1988, the Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, the ceremony was perhaps most notable for Love insulting an array of fellow musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Diana Rossand Mick Jagger. (Love, a long devotee of meditation, later suggested the outburst may have been linked to a missed session.)

Carl died of lung cancer in 1998. That same year, Love was granted the sole right to use the "Beach Boys" name while touring. When Jardine tried performing in shows that referenced him being a "Beach Boy," Love stopped him in court. In the early 1990s, Love also sued Brian because he hadn't been credited for lyrics on 35 songs. In addition, he filed a defamation claim because Brian's 1991 memoir didn't give Love credit for co-writing hit Beach Boy songs. He ended up receiving a payment of $1.5 million from Brian's publisher.

In the 1990s, Brian was able to get away from the problematic Landy's control, helped by his second wife, Melinda, whom he'd married in 1995. He also surprised the world by stepping back onstage and performing. In 2004, he completed the long-delayed Smile. (Love filed another lawsuit related to a promotional CD tied in with Smile's release but the case was dismissed).

In 2012, the remaining Beach Boys Brian, Love, Jardine, Johnston and David Marks, a guitarist from early albumsreunited to perform at the Grammy Awards. That year they also toured together and released a new album, Thats Why God Made the Radio. But the full reconciliation some fans may have hoped for didn't happen. Love, who continued to maintain rights to the Beach Boys' name in touring, decided not to add in more performances with the full group.

Brian protested his cousin's decision, telling CNN, "I'm disappointed and can't understand why he doesn't want to tour with Al, David and me. We are out here having so much fun. After all, we are the real Beach Boys." Love countered that they were playing smaller venues that couldn't handle the requirements of the bigger tour.

Despite their ups and downs, the Beach Boys' music continues to find fans. "The main thing about the Beach Boys performances is the positivity, and the multiple generations enjoying our show together," Love said in 2019. "That's one of the greatest things I can think of about what we do and have been doing for decades now."

Mental health worries caused Brian to postpone a tour in 2019 (though he can't tour as a "Beach Boy," he can go out under his own name), but his music endures. He said in 2015, "For me, music is about love. Love is the message I want to share. I hope people feel the love in my music. That makes the hard work worth it."

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Life doesnt care about you. Youre alive. Youre dead. Its all thesame.canva.com

We live in a world where we put value on the next social media post, if someone virtually likes us, or that it wasnt fair, she got the job/project/raise/etc. instead of me.

Were all different.

What makes you happy is likely a lot different than what makes me happy. I started writing a list of what makes me happy, so I deleted it. It was too long!

Instead of a list, I turned it into a series of principles that help guide me to be happy each day.

Happiness isnt a product of a thing, but rather, a feeling, a thoughtsomething ingrained in your personality.

We often think were owed something. Because I did this, I get that.

Life isnt about equal give and takes. Life doesnt give a shit about what you want.

Complaining about it produces bad emotions that distract you from pushing forward.

Life will keep moving on whether you get what you want or not.

Theres a myth that children laugh 300 to 400 times a day, and adults only 17.5.

This study is a load of horse crap, but theres some truth to it. Adults seem to have a giant stick lodged up their ass.

Remember, life owes you nothing. It will swallow you up as fast as it spits you out.

We might as well enjoy the ride.

The other day my wife and I were getting our boys ready for bed. Our oldest, Noah, was annoying his little brother.

My wife threatens, Noah, keep doing thatand Illjust stop.

She failed at her attempt to negotiate a punishment.

She stumbled on her words.

We looked at each other and started laughing.

Almost every situation in life is laughable when you look at the bigger picture.

Listen to more comedy. Force yourself to laugh.

If youre at work and everyone is tense, crack a joke, playfully tease someone, try to lighten the mood.

We can all get important stuff done while laughing and having fun.

Heraclitus would shed tears whenever he went out in publicDemocritus laughed. One saw the whole as a parade of miseries, the other of follies. And so, we should take a lighter view of things and bear them with an easy spirit, for it is more human to laugh at life than to lament it.SENECA, ON TRANQUILITY OF MIND, 15.2

Are you breathing today?

Then smile damnit. Its one more day youre alive. Nothing is perfect. With the light, youre going to get darkness.

I make it a habit to smile right when I wake up, and when I go to bed. It forces me to break the tension, loosen up, and be happy.

For all I know, life is short. I may not get another chance at it. I might as well smile and laugh as I go through it.

Start by making yourself smile in the morning and at night before bed, even if you had a shitty day. Look at the good in it. What were the lessons?

As you pass strangers, smile at them, open the door, wave, and expect nothing in return.

We always expect something. When youre friendly, expect nothing in return.

My wife taught me a great life lesson. She said, when you give a homeless person spare money, never judge them on how theyll spend it. Youre giving for selfish reasons.

Give to give with nothing tied to it.

This is a great lesson that spans every aspect of our lives.

Give the gift of a giant, beautiful smile to everyone you see today.

Instead of complaining, be grateful for what you have. The grass isnt always greener.

Being grateful will bring positive vibes into your life, which will fuel your happiness muscle.

In a Psychology Today article, they wrote about a study in which 200 college undergraduates would write a weekly gratitude journal.

At the end of 10 weeks, those in the gratitude condition reported feeling more positive about their lives as a whole, more optimistic about the upcoming week, having fewer physical symptoms, and spending more time exercising.

Dont just do this weekly. Every day think of things youre grateful for, even if its a difficult situation.

Be grateful for the lessons you learned. The experience you overcame. The strength you developed.

Complaining and being toxic makes you unhappy.

Being happy means, you have unique values guiding your life. Theyre your rules for living.

If not, youll adopt values when theyre convenient for you. Youll ignore them and get distracted when a bright shiny object lays its golden egg in your lap.

Your values are non-negotiable. They rarely change and are the foundation of your life. Its how you make decisions and filter your behaviors. They keep you in check.

You may break your values, but when you do, it serves as a learning lesson. Every time I get angry, which is very rare (not so true in my twenties), I reflect on my value of peace:

I do not get angry, yell or scream. Its not worth the mental energy. Everything has a solution so I take a deep breath, give it time and think of the best solution. This is my life, and Im responsible for what happens to me. I blame no one else but myself. These are the choices Ive made and the life Im living.

A goal without a plan is adream.

Goals arent useful if you write them down, stick them in a drawer, hoping to achieve them one day.

Your goals must be an integral part of your life. Youll be much happier as you begin setting goals you care about and achieving them.

Not like 99% of the people who tell themselves their New Years resolution is to lose weight and quit before the end of January.

There are five types of goals you should set in various aspects of your life:

Life is a constant bout of improvement, yet we get stuck in our daily grind and forget to develop our mind and body.

If youre not improving, what are you doing?

Youre on auto-pilot, landing and taking off in the same direction.

How boring.

If youre looking to grow in your career, improve your skills, and learn new ones.

When I was starting, I had no formal training in sales, negotiations, writing, copywriting, and marketing.

I got my MBA, but this taught me very little about real-world business. I had to continue to learn and develop these skills.

Im still improving these skills.

The same goes for your health, how you communicate, being a great spouse, and the list goes on and on.

Always be improving and remember

Life is both short and long.

Its one of lifes greatest contradictions.

Youre not going to get the career you deserve by hustling for two months. Youre not going to be great at a skill with little practice.

You have to be patient.

This is hard for me as an ADD, OCD, type A put my nose down and force the results kind of person.

Be patient.

Small incremental changes over time lead to greatresults.

Life doesnt serve you great things on a silver platter. You have to earn it. As you do, youll be incredibly happy on your journey.

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. Warren Circuit Court Judge Steve Wilson sentenced a Bowling Green teen to six years in prison for the 2018 shooting death of his friend.

Ricardo Americo Montelongo, 18, and his friend Abdul Jalal Hadi were visiting another friend on Moonlite Avenue the night of Dec. 16, 2018 when Montelongo was handling a gun that resulted in Hadi getting shot in the head, according to police records.

Montelongo was a juvenile at the time of the incident but was transferred to circuit court where he was prosecuted as an adult, court records show.

A Warren County grand jury indicted him in 2019 on one charge each of second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence. On Jan. 24, he pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge. The evidence tampering charge was dismissed. He was sentenced Tuesday.

On the night of the incident, Ricardo was literally playing around with a revolver, something with which he had little familiarity. Almost jokingly, he pointed it at his best friend and pulled the trigger. The gun discharged, fatally wounding his friend, Montelongos attorney Alan Simpson wrote in a motion for probation.

This case, like many, is one that was fueled by immaturity and testosterone, and no ill will or evil motive, Simpson wrote.

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LANCASTER, Pa. There is no question that the Emge brothers are a football family. Father, Mike Emge, works in the football industry and his oldest son, Tyler, was a two time All-PSAC linebacker for Shippensburg University. Former Manheim Township quarterback Luke Emge is about to enter his third year at Harvard and will compete for the starting job. Twin brothers Sam and Josh are about to wrap up their high school days and then it is off to Shippensburg to, you guessed it, play football.

Right now, due to the coronavirus all the brothers are at home. That is a lot of testosterone under one roof. It is also a lot of motivation in the form of sibling rivalries and that is just what is needed for the Emge brothers to make sure they get better every day.

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