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10 New Year’s resolutions that could save your life

STAFF REPORT
This New Year, when con-
sidering New Year’s resolu-
tions talk to your doctor about
regular health screenings.
Getting regular health
screenings provides early
detection of chronic diseases
such as diabetes, heart disease,
and cancer. Early detection can
increase treatment options, and
can save your life.
People are reluctant to visit
their health center or physician
for routine exams for a vari-
ety of reasons including fear,
lack of information, and cost
factors. The cost of screening
is not nearly as important as
preventing one of these deadly
diseases and saving your life,
or your family’s happiness.
The American Medical
Association offers 10 recom-
mendations for a healthy year:
1. Learn your risk for
type 2 diabetes. Take the self-
screening test at DoIHavePre-
diabetes.org. Steps you take
now can help prevent or delay
the onset of type 2 diabetes.
2. Be more physically
Metro Creative active. Adults should do at
Resolutions may seem silly to some, but there are several least 150 minutes a week of
positive reasons to make them. moderate-intensity activity, or
75 minutes a week of vigor-
ous-intensity activity.
3. Know your blood pres-
sure numbers. Visit LowerY-
ourHBP.org to better under-
stand your blood pressure
numbers and take necessary
steps to get your high blood
pressure, also known as hyper-
tension, under control. Doing
so will reduce your risk of
heart attack or stroke.
4. Reduce your intake of
processed foods, especially
those with added sodium and
sugar. Eat less red meat and
processed meats, and add more
plant-based foods, such as olive
oil, nuts and seeds to your diet.
Also reduce your consumption
of sugar-sweetened beverages
and drink more water instead.
Drinking sugary beverages,
even 100% fruit juices is asso-
ciated with a higher all-cause
mortality risk, a new study
published in JAMA Network
Open suggests.
5. If a health care profes-
sional determines that you
need antibiotics, take them
exactly as prescribed. Anti-
biotic resistance is a serious
public health problem and anti-
biotics will not make you feel
better if you have a virus, such
as a cold or flu.
6. If consuming alcohol, do
so in moderation. The U.S.
Dietary Guidelines for Ameri-
cans suggest up to one drink
per day for women and two
drinks per day for men, and
only by adults of drinking age.
7. Talk with your doctor
about tobacco and e-ciga-
rette use (or vaping) and how
to quit. Declare your home
and car smoke- and aerosol-
free to eliminate secondhand
exposure.
8. Pain medication is per-
sonal. If you are taking pre-
scription opioids or other med-
ications, follow your doctor’s
instructions, store them safely
to prevent misuse, and prop-
erly dispose of any leftover
medication.
9. Make sure your family
is up-to-date on their vac-
cines. This includes getting the
annual influenza vaccine for
everyone age six months or
older. If you’re pregnant, you
can receive the flu vaccine dur-
ing any trimester, but should
receive the Tdap vaccine early
in the third trimester to pro-
tect yourself against flu and
whooping cough.
10. Manage stress. A good
diet, sufficient sleep (at least
7.5 hours per night), daily exer-
cise and wellness activities,
like yoga and meditation, are
key ingredients to maintain-
ing and improving your mental
health, but don’t hesitate to ask
for help from a mental health
professional when you need it.
If you are uninsured or
underinsured call the Cancer
Services Program of the Fin-
ger Lakes Region to see if you
qualify for free breast, cervical
or colorectal screenings at 1
(877) 803-8070.
The Cancer Services Pro-
gram of the Finger Lakes
Region serves Monroe, Sen-
eca, Yates, Livingston, Wayne
and Ontario Counties.
Residents of Genesee,
Orleans and Wyoming coun-
ties may arrange for screenings
by contacting the Genesee,
Orleans, Wyoming and Niag-
ara Counties Cancer Services
Program by calling (716) 278-
4898. Services are provided
through arrangements with
health providers in each coun-
ty, allowing for screenings to
be conducted close to home.

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The benefits of making New Year’s resolutions an enduring tradition

New Year’s resolutions

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At the stroke of midnight on
New Year’s Eve, it is custom-
ary to sip a glass of champagne
and toast to the new year. Many
people use the dawn of a new
year as a time to create a list of
resolutions that reflect positive
changes they hope to make in
the year ahead.
Between 40 and 45 percent of
American adults make resolu-
tions each year, according to the
health and wellness group Pro-
active Mindfulness. According
to John C. Norcross, Marci
S. Mrykalo and Matthew D.
Blagys, coauthors of the study
“Auld Lang Syne: Success pre-
dictors, change processes, and
self-reported outcomes of New
Year’s resolvers and nonre-
solvers,” within six months of
starting a resolution 46 percent
of people are still maintaining
their resolutions.
Resolutions may seem silly
to some, but there are several
positive reasons to make them.
n Resolutions provide prac-
tice setting goals. Goal-setting
is an important component of
life. Goals are key because
they provide general direction
in life. A goal is a map that
can give you an idea of where
you are heading and what path
you need to take to get there,
according to the self-improve-
ment guide Success Conscious-
ness. Resolutions can be fun,
low-pressure goals. Think of
them as dress rehearsals for big-
ger life changes.
n Resolutions offer time for
reflection. Too often people are
rushing through daily life with-
out stopping or slowing down
to truly assess the impact of
their actions. Resolutions help
you reflect on the past, present
and future, figuring out what
has been working and what
may need to be changed to
provide a boost, according to
the wellness resource Alterna-
tive Daily.
n Resolutions can serve as
a catalyst for positive change.
When something isn’t work-
ing with your routine, personal
health or relationships, resolu-
tions can serve as the catalyst
that ultimately rights the ship.
n Resolutions can promote
self-esteem and empower-
ment. Making resolutions and
keeping them can provide a
sense of accomplishment that
comes with goal-setting and
following through. Resolving
to lose five pounds and then
seeing the proof on a scale can
be a powerful motivator that
compels you to make other self-
improvements. Accomplishing
small goals also can boost self-
esteem.
Resolutions are often made at
the dawn of a new year. These
efforts can provide the motiva-
tion and direction people need
to make positive changes in
their lives.
According to History.com, ancient
Babylonians are credited with
being the first people to make
New Year’s resolutions. Dur-
ing Akitu, a 12-day religious
festival, the Babylonians would
make promises to their gods,
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Losing weight, eating
healthy, exercising and manag-
ing financials are typical reso-
lutions people strive for in the
new year. As you reflect on
how you want to better your-
self this year, consider forming
resolutions that stay away from
superficial goals.
“I think 2021 resolutions
should be different, but we
should make them,” said Dr.
Asim Shah, professor and exec-
utive vice chair in the Men-
ninger Department of Psychia-
try and Behavioral Sciences at
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A6 Thursday, January 14, 2021
Winter safety tips for children
SPECIAL TO THE LCN
Winter is here and that
means there will be freez-
ing temperatures, snow-
storms, icy roads, and slip-
pery sidewalks.
The winter weather
comes with a variety of
health and safety hazards.
Protect your children dur-
ing the winter months. Fol-
low the tips below to keep
your children safe from
injury or illness:
1. Layer up! Bitter cold
and snow can cause frost-
bite. Dress your child in
several layers, and make
sure their head, neck and
hands are covered. Dress
babies and young children
in one more layer than an
adult would wear.
2. Play it safe. Even
when roads are closed to
traffic, it’s not safe to play
or sled in the street. Vis-
ibility may be limited due
to snow banks and ice on
the roads.
3. Check in on warmth.
Before kids head outside,
tell them to come inside if
they get wet or if they’re
cold. Then keep watch-
ing them and checking in.
They may want to con-
tinue playing outside even
if they are wet or cold.
4. Use sunscreen. Chil-
dren and adults can still
get sunburned in the win-
ter. Sun can reflect off the
snow, so apply sunscreen
to exposed areas.
5. Use caution around
fires. Wood-burning
stoves, fireplaces and out-
door fire-pits are cozy but
can present danger – espe-
cially to small children.
Use caution and put up
protective gates when pos-
sible. If you’ve lost power
or heat and are alternative
heating methods like kero-
sene or electric heaters, be
sure smoke detectors and
carbon monoxide detectors
are working.
6. Get trained and
equipped. Children should
wear helmets when snow-
boarding, skiing, sledding
or playing ice hockey. And
to avoid injuries, teach
children how to do the
activity safely.
7. Prevent nosebleeds.
If your child suffers from
minor winter nosebleeds,
use a cold-air humidifier
in their room. Saline nose
drops may keep their nose
moist.
8. Keep them hydrated.
In drier winter air kids lose
more water through their
breath. Offer plenty of
water, and try giving them
warm drinks and soup for
extra appeal.
9. Watch for danger
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Dress your child in layers
and maker sure their head,
neck and hands are covered
when going outside.
signs. Signs of frostbite
are pale, grey or blistered
skin on the fingers, ears,
nose, and toes. If you
think your child has frost-
bite bring the child indoors
and put the affected area
in warm (not hot) water.
Signs of hypothermia are
shivering, slurred speech,
and unusual clumsiness.
If you think your child
has hypothermia call 9-1-1
immediately.
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Sources: Save the Chil-
dren, American Academy
of Pediatrics, University of
Michigan
Local resources
For any questions regard-
ing winter safety, contact
your local departments
of health. In the GLOW
region:
n Genesee County, call
(585) 344-2580 ext. 5555;
n Livingston County,
(585) 243-7299;
n Orleans County,
(585) 589-3278; and
n Wyoming County,
(585) 786-8890.
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Hypothermia a risk when temperatures drop
METRO CREATIVE
Cold winter temperatures
have arrived for the sea-
son in Western New York.
While some people retreat
into their homes to escape
the chill, plenty of others
embrace winter because of
the opportunities for rec-
reational activities such
as snowboarding, skiing,
snowtubing, and much
more. Many do not mind the
brisk temperatures, prefer-
ring the cold when walking
the neighborhood or hiking
nearby trails.
However, just as activities
enjoyed in hot climates put
individuals at risk for heat-
related health emergencies,
when the mercury drops,
hypothermia can compro-
mise outdoor enthusiasts’
health.
The Mayo Clinic says
hypothermia is a medi-
cal emergency that occurs
when the body loses heat
faster than it can produce
heat. While body tempera-
ture normally hovers around
98.6 degrees F, hypothermia
sets in when body tempera-
ture falls below 95 degree F.
Hypothermia occurs as a
result of prolonged expo-
sure to cold temperatures. It
also can happen after cap-
sizing into cold water or
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Anyone spending time outdoors in the cold weather should
be aware of the most common symptoms of hypothermia so
that prompt action can be taken.
even sweating and then get-
ting chills when the tem-
perature drops.
WebMD says that, during
exposure to cold tempera-
tures, around 90 percent of
heat loss escapes through
the skin, and the rest is
exhaled from the lungs.
Heat loss speeds up when
the skin is exposed to mois-
ture or wind. In response,
the body will shiver to pro-
duce heat through muscle
activity. Furthermore, the
body also will temporarily
narrow blood vessels, called
vasoconstriction. Activity
of the liver and heart nor-
mally produces most of the
body’s heat. But as core
METRO CREATIVE
temperature drops through
hypothermia, these organs
will engage in a protective
shutdown to preserve heat
and protect the brain.
Anyone spending time
outdoors in the cold weath-
er should be aware of the
most common symptoms of
hypothermia so that prompt
action can be taken. Such
symptoms include:
n excessive shivering
n slowed speech
n clumsiness
n slowed breathing
n stumbling
n confusion
n weak pulse
n excessive fatigue
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Infants and older adults
have a higher risk of devel-
oping hypothermia due to a
decreased ability to regulate
body temperature.
Hypothermia is an emer-
gency situation, so it is nec-
essary to call 911 immedi-
ately if you or a companion
suspects its presence. Treat-
ment goals include increas-
ing body temperature to a
normal range. While wait-
ing for trained medical pro-
fessionals, these steps can
be taken.
n Remove wet clothing.
n Cover the person with
warm blankets, including
the face but not the mouth.
If no blankets are available,
use body heat to warm one
another.
n Try to administer warm
soup or beverages if the per-
son is conscious.
n Apply warm compresses
to the chest, neck or groin.
n Do not move the per-
son around or attempt to
massage their body to help
restore heat, as it could put
the individual at risk for
cardiac arrest.
Hypothermia is a seri-
ous condition that requires
prompt attention when tem-
peratures begin to drop.
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February is children’s dental health month

SPECIAL TO THE LCN
The American Dental Asso-
ciation designates February as
“National Children’s Dental
Health Month.” The month-
long observance promotes the
benefits of good oral health
to children, their caregivers,
teachers and many others.
According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Preven-
tion, cavities – also known as
caries or tooth decay – are one
of the most common chronic
diseases of childhood in the
United States. Untreated cavi-
ties can cause pain and infec-
tions that may lead to problems
with eating, speaking, playing,
and learning.
The good news is that cavi-
ties are preventable. Fluoride
varnish can prevent about one-
third (33%) of cavities in the
primary (baby) teeth.
chewing surfaces of the back n For children younger n Help your child brush
teeth prevent 80% of cavities. than 2, consult first with until they have good brushing
Here are some tips on what your doctor or dentist regard- skills.
caregivers can do to prevent ing the use of fluoride tooth- –––
cavities: paste. Source: CDC
For babies For children Local resources
n Wipe gums twice a day n Brush their teeth twice For any questions regarding
with a soft, clean cloth in the a day with fluoride toothpaste. dental health, or whether your
morning after the first feeding n Drink tap water that con- village water is fluoridated,
and right before bed to wipe tains fluoride. contact your local departments
away bacteria and sugars that n Ask your child’s dentist of health. In the GLOW region:
can cause cavities. to apply dental sealants when n Genesee County, call (585)
n When teeth come in, start appropriate. 344-2580 ext. 5555;
brushing twice a day with a n If your child is younger n Livingston County, (585)
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soft, small-bristled toothbrush than 6, watch them brush. 243-7299;
Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste is one and plain water. n Make sure they use a pea- n Orleans County, (585)
way to help prevent cavities in children.
n Visit the dentist by your sized amount of toothpaste and 589-3278; and
Children living in communi- brush daily with fluoride tooth- baby’s first birthday to spot always spit it out rather than n Wyoming County, (585)
ties with fluoridated tap water paste will have fewer cavities. signs of problems early. swallow. 786-8890.
n Talk to your dentist or
have fewer cavities than chil- Dental sealants can also pre- doctor about putting fluoride
dren whose water is not fluori- vent cavities for many years. varnish on your child’s teeth as
dated. Similarly, children who Applying dental sealants to the soon as the first tooth appears.

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5 effective ways Bringing awareness to a preventable cancer

to prevent birth defects
STAFF REPORT
“Every 4 1/2 minutes a baby
is born with a birth defect
in the United States. Simply
put – it doesn’t have to be
that common,” said Jennifer
Rodriguez, Livingston Coun-
ty’s public health director.
That’s why the Livingston
County Department of Health
is joining with leading pre-
natal health experts from the
National Birth Defects Pre-
vention Network, Centers for
Disease Control and Preven-
tion, American Academy
of Pediatrics, the March of
Dimes, the Society for Birth
Defects Research and Preven-
tion, and MotherToBaby this
month to increase awareness
of five critical tips to reduce
the chances of having a baby
with a birth defect.
The National Birth Defects
Prevention Month campaign
theme, “Best for You. Best for
Baby,” aims to raise aware-
ness of the roughly 12,000
birth defects cases occurring
in New York State each year.
“While we can’t prevent
all birth defects, the follow-
ing steps increase a woman’s
chance of having a healthy
baby,” explained Rodriguez.
The five recommendations:
1. Be sure to take 400
micrograms (mcg) of folic
acid every day.
Folic acid is very important
because it can help prevent
some major birth defects of
the baby’s brain and spine.
2. Book a visit with your
healthcare provider before
stopping or starting any
medicine. There are often
benefits to continuing treat-
ment throughout pregnancy.
Discussing a treatment plan
before a pregnancy allows a
woman and her health care
provider to weigh the pros
and cons of all options to keep
mom and baby as healthy as
possible.
3. Become up-to-date with
all vaccines, including the flu
shot.
Having the right vaccina-
tions, like the flu and Tdap
vaccines, at the right time dur-
ing pregnancy can help keep a
woman and her baby healthy.
4. Before you get pregnant,
try to reach a healthy weight.
Obesity increases the risk
for several serious birth
defects and other pregnancy
complications.
5. Boost your health by
avoiding harmful substances
during pregnancy, such as
alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
There is no known safe
amount of alcohol during
pregnancy and its exposure
can cause major birth defects.
Smoking during pregnancy
can cause dangerous chemi-
cals to damage the placenta
and/or reach baby’s blood-
stream.
The opioid addiction epi-
demic has led to a sharp
increase in Neonatal Absti-
nence Syndrome, premature
birth and drug withdrawal in
developing babies.
For more information, con-
tact the Reproductive Health
Center at (585) 243-7540.
BY HANNAH FARLEY
Cancer Services Program
of the Finger Lakes Region
It was not long ago that
cervical cancer was a lead-
ing cause of cancer death for
women in the United States.
Only in the past 40 years has
the number
of cases and
deaths from
this cancer
significantly
decreased.
January
is Cervi-
cal Cancer
A w a r e - Hannah Farley
ness Month,
where we take time to rec-
ognize the great strides that
have led to the decrease in
cervical cancer across the
nation.
What has changed since the
1970s that resulted in less
women diagnosed with and
dying from cervical cancer?
The answer: cancer screen-
ings.
Pap tests (also known as
Pap smears) are one type of
cervical cancer screening.
The test is a quick, easy and
painless procedure. It’s rec-
ommended that women 21
to 29 get a Pap smear every
three years.
Another type of cervical
cancer screening is the high-
risk HPV test. This test is
effective because more than
90% of cervical cancer cases
are caused by HPV. This test
is completed the same way
as a Pap, and can be at the
same time. It’s recommended
women 30 years of age and
older get a Pap smear every
three years or a high-risk
HPV test every five years. A
co-test, which is a Pap smear
and high-risk HPV test com-
bined, can be done every five
years instead.
If you have had a cervical
cancer screening that shows
something unusual, your doc-
tor will contact you and figure
out how best to follow-up.
Our health is so important,
not only to ourselves, but to
our family, friends and com-
munity. Let’s take care of
ourselves this year by getting
screened. Doctors’ offices
across the state are taking pre-
cautions to ensure the health
and safety of their patients by
disinfecting rooms between
patients’ visits, masking up,
doing daily health screenings
of their employees and much
more.
If you don’t have insur-
ance or recently lost insur-
ance and are concerned about
paying for a cancer screen-
ing, the Cancer Services
Program of the Finger Lakes
Region (CSP-FLR) may be
able to help. CSP-FLR pays
for breast and cervical cancer
screenings for eligible unin-
sured women ages 40 and
older and colon cancer screen-
ings for eligible uninsured
women and men ages 50 and
older. They may also pay for
any follow-up services and
diagnostic tests, if needed.
This project is supported with
funds from the State of New
York and is available to all
New York residents. You can
reach them by calling 1-877-
703-8070 or email at CSP@
URMC.Rochester.edu .
Cervical cancer screenings
have saved the lives of count-
less women, and they will
continue to do so as long as
we continue to get screened.
Hannah Farley is regional com-
munity liaison for the Cancer Ser-
vices Program of the Finger Lakes
Region at the Center for Commu-
nity Health & Prevention at UR
Medicine.
Additional resource
The Cancer Services Pro-
gram of the Finger Lakes
Region serves individuals in
Monroe, Seneca, Yates, Liv-
ingston, Wayne and Ontario
Counties.
Residents of Genesee,
Orleans and Wyoming coun-
ties may arrange for screen-
ings by contacting the Gen-
esee, Orleans, Wyoming and
Niagara Counties Cancer Ser-
vices Program by calling (716)
278-4898. Services are pro-
vided through arrangements
with health providers in each
county, allowing for screen-
ings to be conducted close to
home.

Clean hands keep

illnesses at bay
STAFF REPORT
During the COVID-19 pan-
demic, keeping hands clean is
especially important to help
prevent the virus from spread-
ing. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Pre-
vention, “handwashing is the
single most important means to
prevent the spread of infection.”
Aside from COVID-19, the
CDC estimates that 36,000
people die from the flu or flu-
like illness each year and about
5,000 people die from food-
borne illness each year. Both
illnesses are directly linked to
poor handwashing.
The following “Four Prin-
ciples of Hand Awareness”
– endorsed by the American
Medical Association and Amer-
ican Academy of Family Physi-
cians – can help you protect
yourself and those you love.
1. Wash your hands when
they are dirty and before
eating. A large percentage of
infectious diseases are trans-
ferred from person to person
by germs which get onto the
hands. Washing your hands
often with soap and clean, run-
ning water will help protect you
from germs. If soap and water
are not available, use an alco-
hol-based hand sanitizer.
2. Do not cough into hands.
Respiratory illnesses such as
the common cold and flu are
spread when you cough into
your hands and then touch other
objects. Covering your cough
with an elbow or tissue greatly
reduces the number of germs
that you can spread.
3. Do not sneeze into hands.
Sneezing into hands facilitates
the spread of germs to other
surfaces. Sneezing spreads far
more germs than a cough. While
about 3,000 droplets of saliva
are expelled with the average
cough, nearly 100,000 drops
may be ejected by a sneeze!
4. Don’t put your fingers in
your eyes, nose or mouth. The
thin mucous membranes lining
the eyes, mouth and nasal pas-
sages are more susceptible to
infection by germs, therefore
putting germ-covered fingers in
contact with these areas makes
you more vulnerable to disease.
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Livingston County News
Rochester Regional Health expands locally
BY KORI SCIANDRA
ksciandra@batavianews.com
LE ROY – Having merged
with United Memorial Medical
Center in Batavia, Rochester
Regional Health has committed
to the expansion and growth
of its healthcare system in the
three GLOW region communi-
ties it serves.
In Genesee County, RRH has
recently expanded its services
in Le Roy with the addition of
two new specialties.
“Immediately after our merg-
er in 2015, Rochester Regional
Health began planning and mak-
ing investments in the health
of our community, from tele-
medicine programs, supporting
ICU care, the opening of the
Lipson Cancer Institute, sup-
porting key advancements in
the nursing profession, and our
Magnet journey, to work with
the local YMCA on a collab-
orative Healthy Living Campus
that will transform downtown
Batavia,” said United Memorial
Medical Center President Dan
Ireland. “This journey includes
investments in the infrastruc-
ture of the main hospital with
the Radiology ICU project
kicking off this year, as well
as, the recent announcement of
plans for a Destination Cam-
Winter workout
options to stay
COVID safe
As we move into the win-
ter months, cold weather and
less daylight may affect your
COVID outdoor workout rou-
tine.
“It’s important to find ways
to stay active right now, but be
sure to do so safely,” said Dr.
Theodore Shybut, associate
professor in the Joseph Barn-
hart Department of Orthope-
dic Surgery at Baylor College
of Medicine. “A lot of peo-
ple have gained the dreaded
‘COVID 19’ ... I encourage
everyone to make a plan to
stay active and to make it fun.”
Cold weather workouts
There are many consider-
ations to make when exercis-
ing outdoors in cold weath-
er, including wearing layers
and even remembering to
wear sunscreen. Shybut said
that oftentimes during colder
months, athletes anticipate
sweating less and do not
hydrate as well as they would
in warmer months, which
can result in dehydration and
cramping. He says to be sure
to hydrate properly before any
workouts.
At-home workouts
If you are moving toward at-
home workouts, it’s important
to introduce new workouts
properly to avoid injury. Shy-
but encourages doing some
research online and finding
virtual classes for beginners.
Don’t forget you still need to
warm up properly to prevent
injuries.
Other tips
If you decide to start going
to gyms as they reopen, try to
go first thing in the morning
when all of the equipment is
clean. Make sure that your
gym is enforcing appropriate
mask and hygiene policies and
consider switching gyms if
you have any doubts.
Be sure that you have the
right shoes for your workout
and consider buying a new
pair if your shoes are worn
out.
Consider splitting up your
workout routine during the
day. Shybut suggests two
walks during the day or doing
short body weight workouts
between meetings. Use the
time from canceled meetings
to do something active as well.
He encourages staying active
and moving around during
your workday even if you are
working from home.
Dr. Lauren Loss,
neurology specialist
pus in Batavia to support great
access and facilities for medical
specialties to service our com-
munity…”
With its continued invest-
ment in healthcare, Rochester
Regional Health added two
doctors to its medical team at
the Le Roy facility, 2 Tountas
Ave., Le Roy. Dr. Lauren Loss,
a neurology specialist, and Dr.
David Corteville, a cardiologist,
bring a wealth of knowledge to
aid in community health.
Loss, attended medical school
at URMC, interned in internal
medicine at UMRC, and com-
pleted her neurology residency
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neurologists split their time
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offices, Loss is working full-
time out of the Le Roy office.
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Regional Medical team, she
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COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?

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(TNS) – Face masks com-
bined with other preventive
measures, such as frequent
hand-washing and social dis-
tancing, help slow the spread
of the coronavirus (SARS-
CoV-2) that causes COVID-
19.
So why weren’t face masks
recommended at the start of
the pandemic? At that time,
experts didn’t know the extent
to which people with COVID-
19 could spread the virus
before symptoms appeared.
Nor was it known that some
people have COVID-19 but
don’t have any symptoms.
Both groups can unknowingly
spread the virus to others.
These discoveries led public
health groups to do an about-
face on face masks. The World
Health Organization and the
U.S. Centers for Disease
you wear a cloth face mask
when you’re around people
who don’t live with you and
in public settings when social
distancing is difficult.
Here are a few pointers for
putting on and taking off a
cloth mask:
n Wash or sanitize your
hands before and after putting
on and taking off your mask.
n Place your mask over
your mouth and nose.
n Tie it behind your head
or use ear loops and make sure
it’s snug.
n Don’t touch your mask
while wearing it.
n If you accidentally touch
your mask, wash or sanitize
your hands.
n If your mask becomes
wet or dirty, switch to a clean
one. Put the used mask in a
sealable bag until you can
wash it.
ing.
The CDC doesn’t recom-
mend using face shields
instead of masks because it’s
unclear how much protection
they provide. However, wear-
ing a face mask may not be
possible in every situation. If
you must use a face shield
instead of a mask, choose one
that wraps around the sides of
your face and extends below
your chin.
It can be challenging to get
used to wearing a face mask.
Here are some tips for making
the transition:
n Start slow. Wear your
mask at home for a short time,
such as while watching televi-
sion. Then wear it during a
short walk. Slowly increase
the time until you feel more
comfortable.
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include face masks in their rec-
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spread of the virus. The CDC
recommends cloth face masks
for the public and not the sur-
gical and N95 masks needed
by health care providers.
Also called a medical mask,
a surgical mask is a loose-
fitting disposable mask that
protects the wearer’s nose and
mouth from contact with drop-
lets, splashes and sprays that
may contain germs. A surgi-
cal mask also filters out large
particles in the air. Surgical
n Remove the mask by
untying it or lifting off the
ear loops without touching the
front of the mask or your face.
n Wash your hands imme-
diately after removing your
mask.
n Regularly wash your
mask with soap and water
by hand or in the washing
machine. It’s fine to launder it
with other clothes.
And, here are a few face
mask precautions:
n Don’t put masks on any-
one who has trouble breathing,
or is unconscious or otherwise
too difficult to breathe through, A cloth mask is intended to trap droplets that are released when the wearer talks, coughs or
consider other options. Masks sneezes.
come in a variety of styles and
sizes. during the pandemic.
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