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HEALTH BEAT Exercise as a Family As a parent, you are the guardian of your family’s health, from scheduling regular doctor’s appointments to stocking up on healthy foods. Physical activity is a big piece of this puzzle, but too often a personal exercise program takes away from family time instead of enhancing it. Here’s how to turn your next workout into a valuable family-bonding experience. 3 WAYS TO … Gluten-Free: just a Fad? 1 Ten years ago, only 1 percent of the U.S. population had worries about gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. That 1 percent suffered from celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes inﬂammation in the lining of the small intestine when gluten is eaten. But if such a small percentage of the population is affected by celiac disease, why are gluten-free foods popping up in every category and ﬂying off grocery store here shelves? (Yearly sales art w sh ch spend styli they estimates hit $1.5 billion sing e y and hand rk the tim es and u e in 2010.) da se gam ma nloa Dow kids can ing video ontest to or The enthusiasm lay ac im f our y TV, p . Make it r. (A he seems to stem from an r hing mbe t watc compute owest nu ay.) Get l d increasing incidence the s the hours a e.gov by ha o v who of gluten intolerance, e smo an tw ss th er at let creen tim le k a milder cousin of celiac disrac ching “s t sear log.” ease. Symptoms can be similar: abdominal cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and even depression, fatigue and joint pain. If you experience these digestive issues, ask your doctor if a gluten-free diet might help. Find a cause. Walk, run, skate or bicycle for a charity or organization. Adding meaning to your workouts can help all of you stay motivated. When loved ones prepare for and participate in activities together, everyone wins. Build new skills. Try activities in which learning new moves and techniques is the goal; make exercise a secondary focus. Good choices include martial arts, tennis, golf or indoor rock climbing. 2 3 Have fun. Remember, exercise doesn’t have to be difﬁcult, or even organized. A walk through the neighborhood, a game of badminton or just tossing a Frisbee—all these activities burn calories. l to Toocreen A S Track ime T 4 | WINTER 2012 http://www.letsmove.gov

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2012

Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2012
From the CEO
Health Beat
Crafting a New Life
All Clear
Heart Smart
Volunteer Spotlight

Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2012