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LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and
is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged
ticks. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and
the nervous system. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated
successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
EARLY SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
(3 to 30 days after tick bite)
LATER SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
(days to months after tick bite)
Fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches,
and swollen lymph nodes
Severe headaches and neck stiffness
A
dditional EM rashes on other areas of the body
Erythema migrans (EM) rash:
Arthritis with severe joint pain and swelling
Occurs in approximately 70 to 80% of infected persons
Facial or Bell’s palsy
Begins at the site of a tick bite after a delay of
3 to 30 days (average is about 7 days)
Intermittent pain in tendons, muscles, joints, and bones
Expands gradually over a period of days reaching up
to 12 inches or more (30 cm) across
Episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath
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Truly Getting
EXERCISE?
Heart palpitations or an irregular heart beat
May feel warm to the touch but is rarely itchy or painful
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Sometimes clears as it enlarges, resulting in a target or
“bull’s-eye” appearance
Nerve pain
May appear on any area of the body
Problems with short-term memory
Shooting pains, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet
If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the
doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick.
Source: (http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html, http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/index.html, http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/removal/index.html)
Mark Your Calendar:
MULTIPHASIC BLOOD SCREENING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016
6 – 9 A.M.
New Location!
National Guard Armory
51 W. Clearview Rd., Hanover, PA
The Medical Fitness Center
AVAILABLE TESTS & COST:
12 hours of fasting are required.
Multiphasic Screen....... $32
Registration Begins:
August 29, 2016
Thyroid Screen (TSH)....$12
Glyco Hemoglobin....... $15
Registration Ends: When
capacity has been reached.
Please visit www.HanoverHospital.org to register online or call
(717) 316-7146, or toll free at (800) 673-2426, ext. 7146.
Phone: (717) 316-3488
Fax: (717) 316-6022
Hillside Medical Center | 250 Fame Avenue, Entrance B, Suite 100, Hanover, PA | 717.316.3488
How did you spend your last 24 hours? How many hours did you spend sleeping?
How many hours did you spend moving? What type of movement did you do?
What was the intensity and intentionality of that movement?
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY VS.
EXERCISE:
What’s the Difference?
Americans have heard over and over that
a minimum of 30 minutes of daily exercise
is essential to good health. The latest
research suggests that how much time we
spend sitting could be just as important
as how much time we spend exercising.
A new term describes those who exercise,
but spend most of their days being
sedentary: active couch potatoes. While the term couch potato usually
refers to a lazy person, an active couch
potato refers to someone who is inactive
for the majority of the day, but regularly
makes sure to get in 30 minutes of exercise
on most days. Although 30 minutes
of exercise is absolutely beneficial and
healthful, the rest of the day is causing
tremendous health hazards. The World
Health Organization has identified
physical inactivity as an independent risk
factor for chronic disease development,
and it is now the fourth leading cause
of death worldwide. HOW DO WE DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN
EXERCISE & BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE?
Physical activity is movement carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy.
In other words, any movement one does is actually physical activity. Exercise is planned, structured, repetitive and intentional movement intended to
improve or maintain physical fitness. Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity.
ADULTS
NEED
AT LEAST:
150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic exercise (brisk
walking) every week and musclestrengthening activities on 2 or
more days a week that work all
major muscle groups (legs, hips,
back, abdomen, chest, shoulders,
and arms).
OR
75 minutes of vigorous-intensity
aerobic activity (jogging or
running) every week and musclestrengthening activities on 2 or
more days a week that work all
major muscle groups.
OR
An equivalent mix of moderateand vigorous-intensity aerobic
activity and muscle strengthening
activities on 2 or more days a week
that work all major muscle groups.
MODERATE ACTIVITY
Walking at a moderate or brisk pace
of 3 to 4.5 mph on a level surface
inside or outside, such as
Race walking and aerobic
walking—5 mph or faster
Walking to work or the store
Wheeling your wheelchair
Walking for pleasure
Walking the dog
Walking and climbing briskly
up a hill
Walking as a break from work.
Backpacking
Walking downstairs or down a hill
Race walking—less than 5 mph
Hiking
Muscular endurance fitness | Flexibility fitness | Body composition
As you evaluate your 24-hour activity reflection, consider making a detailed plan that
includes both elements: 1. Daily increased physical activity
2. S tructured, planned, intentional exercise to improve physical fitness Omitting one or the other can have serious and detrimental consequences for your
health, fitness and overall well-being. Don’t be a couch potato or an active couch
potato—make the change today and add BOTH elements to your life to reap the
life-changing benefits of physical activity and exercise.
Jogging or running
Mountain climbing, rock
climbing, repelling
Roller skating or in-line skating
at a brisk pace
Roller skating or in-line skating at a
leisurely pace
Bicycling 5 to 9 mph, level terrain,
or with few hills
Bicycling more than 10 mph or
bicycling on steep uphill terrain
Stationary bicycling—
using moderate effort
Stationary bicycling—
using vigorous effort
Aerobic dancing—high impact
Aerobic dancing—high impact
Water aerobics
Step aerobics
Water jogging
Teaching an aerobic dance class
Research provides significant evidence that all physical activity positively contributes to
overall health and well-being. Exercise also assists with the improvement of physical
fitness, which consists of five specific components: Cardiorespiratory fitness | Muscular strength fitness
VIGOROUS ACTIVITY
MFC REMINDERS
ick up a new pool schedule
P
AND a monthly calendar
heck out the new floor class
C
held Wednesday evenings
Source: ACE Fitness http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/5460/physical-activity-vs-exercise-what-s-the/, http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm).
ake sure to swipe your
M
membership card when
visiting the MFC
ontinue to wear closed toe
C
AND closed heel shoes when
exercising in the gym
ontinue to use the gym
C
wipes and wash hands
frequently
If you have lost any personal
items, check the lost and
found box outside of Brady’s
office under the coat rack