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Many people express concern about sexual issues while they are undergoing breast cancer treatment. Understanding that changes will occur will help you handle them as they come up during the course of your treatment.
No matter if you are undergoing treatment for breast cancer or are recently diagnosed, you may want information on sexual issues that you are facing now or that you are concerned about for the future.
Dealing With Vaginal Dryness
One side effect of chemotherapy can be vaginal dryness, the result of early menopause caused by damage to the ovaries. Dryness can make sex painful or difficult. Try using a water-based lubricant without additives that can irritate the vaginal lining, such as perfumes or flavors. Try to avoid gels that contain herbal extracts or gels that create a warming sensation. In some women, they can cause an allergic reaction.
Vaginal moisturizers help retain moisture and proper acid balance. They are used for longer periods of time to help with dryness outside of sexual intercourse. Moisturizers are available without a prescription.
Experiencing Sex After a Mastectomy
Losing a breast through a mastectomy can considerably impact your sex life. It's okay, even encouraged, to mourn what you lost. The important part of acceptance is the ability to know when to move forward after a period of grieving. During this process, focus your attention on the fact that you survived your cancer and you are better and stronger for it.
Once you adjust to the way you look, take the next step and communicate your feelings with your partner. This is also an important step for your partner to take. If you feel frustrated and angry, try not to use it in a negative manner. It may spark an argument and alienate your partner even more.
If you are feeling self-conscious, it may be tempting to avoid intercourse. If you feel this way, start out slowly. Make time with your partner to share some touch time. This can make you feel closer and help you rebuild your sexual relationship. During this time, clarify to your partner if something hurts. It may be an area that was not sensitive to pain before your surgery.
It is possible that your partner is uncomfortable viewing or touching your scar. Again, communication is important. Don't jump to conclusions. There may be a good reason that has nothing to do with your new look. Your partner may be afraid of hurting you.
Communication and a sense of humor are your best tools for rebuilding your sex life. If you and your partner keep experiencing difficulties, a sex therapist may be able to help you.
Getting Into the Mood
Even if you feel entirely comfortable with your sexuality, the thought of sexual intercourse may be the furthest thing from your mind. You may not feel the desire, or you may be experiencing the fatigue that can last long after chemotherapy is over. For whatever reason, the idea of sexual activity may seem daunting.
There are exercises that are aimed at increasing in-the-moment sensation with all-over body sensations. There is no pressure for any genital contact or orgasm until you're ready. Make a date with your partner and take these steps:
- Your partner touches the back of your body for 15 minutes, and then the front of your body for another 15 minutes, avoiding your breasts and genitals. You then do the same for your partner.
- You touch one another for the same amount of time, but this time you can allow your partner to touch your genitals and breasts, and you can touch your partner's genitals. If you're uncomfortable, just stick with the first step until you're ready to progress.
The sensations you share might include soft kissing, light touching, or massage—any type of touch that you or your partner enjoys. You may need to try a new way of having sex. Use the time to explore each other and make new connections. These steps may lead you to sexual intercourse and orgasm.
Not Feeling Ready
Regardless of all the self-help information about reviving your sex life after breast cancer treatment, do not forget the most important point. If you do not feel like having sex, for whatever length of time, you do not have to.
You can certainly have a loving, deep intimate relationship without a sexually intimate part to it. Keep an open mind and when you're ready, work your way slowly toward sexual intimacy.
American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Action
Canadian Cancer Society
Women's Health Matters
Body changes and intimacy. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/life-after-treatment.pdf. Updated May 2014. Accessed May 8, 2017.
Hungr C, Sanchez-Varela V, Bober SL. Self-image and sexuality issues among young women with breast cancer: practical recommendations. Rev Invest Clin. 2017;69(2):114-122.
Sex and the woman with cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-sexual-side-effects/sexuality-for-women-with-cancer.html. Accessed May 8, 2017.
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Hey NFL RUSHers! The Free Agency period is officially open and we've got your highlights of the biggest signings, cuts and trades.
CB Nnamdi Asomugha has returned to the Bay Area by signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey will be catching passes from QB Andrew Luck after he agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts.
DE Elvis Dumervil will join the Ravens. Dumervil was released by the Broncos but was expected to return the team before the Ravens swooped in and got a much needed defensive star.
S Ed Reed is going to the Texans. Another Ravens star has left the flock.
K Billy Cundiff has signed with the 49ers. The team was unhappy with their kicking last season and hop Cundiff can be consistent.
WR Greg Jennings has joined the Vikings. The Packers couldn't make room for him and now he's joined their rival.
TE Dustin Keller agreed to play with the Dolphins next season.
RB Steven Jackson has agreed to play for the Falcons next season. This gives the Falcos the dual-threat RB they were looking for.
LB Conor Barwin signed on with the Eagles. He was a standout defender for the Texans last season.
QB Matt Cassel will join the Vikings just hours after being released from the Chiefs. The team says Cassel will compete for the starting job in the offseason.
WR Danny Amendola is joining the Patriots. The Patriots acted quickly after losing Wes Welker.
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Safety Dashon Goldson is joining the Buccaneers. Goldson was a star on the NFC champion 49ers defense last season.
RB Reggie Bush has signed up to join the Lions next season. Bush will provide the Lions with a playmaker who has a chance to score from anywhere on the field.
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LB Paul Kruger will join the Browns. He was a key piece in the Ravens Super Bowl run.
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
Teen girls have their teen growth spurt at an earlier age than boys, and thus reach their adult height earlier, says the Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine (IASM). Teen girls have more body fat than teen boys, because of higher estrogen levels. Teen boys have more lean body mass because of higher androgen levels. Teen girls, even after weight training, have less upper body strength than teen boys.
Estrogen appears to affect a female athlete's ligaments, making them more relaxed and boosting the risk for injury, the IASM says. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee seems particularly vulnerable because of this, especially at certain times during a teen girl's menstrual cycle.
Physical differences in teen girls also affect the ACL and the knee, in general. There is less space in a teen girl's knee for the ACL; this puts more stress on the ligament, making it easier to tear, the IASM says. Teen girl athletes also use their quadriceps muscles (on the front of the thigh) more than their hamstrings (at the back of the thigh). The hamstring muscle provides most of the protection for the ACL, so weaker muscles can make injury more likely. Teen girls have wider hips than teen boys, and this difference in width puts more stress on the knees, particularly when landing from a jump. When a girl lands, she has more flex in her ankle and more foot roll out.
The highest-risk sports for ACL injury include: basketball, soccer, cheerleading, field hockey, singles tennis, lacrosse, and skiing. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the incidence of ACL injuries is estimated at nearly 200,000 each year.
In addition to knee injuries, teen girls may be more likely to have problems with shoulder instability and ankle sprains because of more lax ligaments.
Here are several suggestions for teen athletes:
Strengthen leg muscles, particularly the hamstrings.
Learn how to land properly after jumping, with knees bent and hips flexed forward.
Strengthen core muscles in the trunk, hips, pelvis, abdomen and back.
Warm up before beginning any activity, take rest breaks, and cool down and stretch after play. The National Athletic Trainers' Association also suggests cross training, rather than overusing the same muscles by playing the same sport constantly.
Teen girl athletes may also have breast pain and discomfort because of friction, lengthy periods of motion and, depending on the sport, injury from a blow to the breast, the IASM says.
One of the best ways to prevent breast injury caused by motion and friction is to wear a well-fitting sports bra. The sports bra should limit breast motion as much as possible and be made of breathable fabric.
For teen girls who run or participate in other sports with repetitive running, the nipples may become irritated. Cold wind can worsen the irritation. A well-fitting sports bra can reduce nipple injury. Petroleum jelly or Band-aids may also help.
Although most high school girls don't use anabolic steroids, studies have found that up to 2.5 percent of them have tried these illegal substances to boost athletic performance, the IASM says.
These are the side effects teen girls can experience when using anabolic steroids:
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Lack of menstruation
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(TEE, Heart Scan with Endoscopy, Transesophageal Echocardiography)
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a diagnostic procedure that uses echocardiography to assess the heart's function. Echocardiography is a procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures. During the procedure, a transducer (like a microphone) sends out ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. When the transducer is placed on the chest at certain locations and angles, the ultrasonic sound waves move through the skin and other body tissues to the heart tissues, where the waves echo off of the heart structures. The transducer picks up the reflected waves and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the echoes into an image of the heart walls and valves.
A transesophageal echocardiogram is performed by inserting a probe with a transducer down the esophagus rather than placing the transducer on the chest. The TEE transducer works in the same manner as the one described above.
By inserting the transducer in the esophagus, TEE provides a clearer image of the heart because the sound waves do not have to pass through skin, muscle, or bone tissue. For example, obesity or pulmonary disease (emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD), may interfere with the ability to obtain adequate images of the heart when the transducer is placed on the chest wall.
Certain conditions of the heart, such as mitral valve disease, blood clots or masses inside the heart, dissection (tear) of the lining of the aorta (the artery which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body), and implanted prosthetic (artificial) heart valves are better visualized and assessed with TEE.
TEE may be used during surgery to assess the cardiac status of patients with known cardiac disease who are undergoing non-cardiac procedures, and during heart surgery to evaluate the effects of surgical intervention to the heart, such as bypass surgery or valve repair or replacement.
A TEE may utilize one or more of four special types of echocardiography, as listed below:
Other related procedures that may be used to assess the heart include resting or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Holter monitor, signal-averaged ECG, cardiac catheterization, chest x-ray, computed tomography (CT scan) of the chest, electrophysiological studies, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart, myocardial perfusion scans, radionuclide angiography, and ultrafast CT scan. Please see these procedures for additional information.
Transesophageal echocardiography may be performed to evaluate signs and symptoms that may suggest:
Additional reasons for which a TEE may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend a TEE.
Possible risks associated with a transesophageal echocardiogram include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patients with known problems of the esophagus, such as esophageal varices, esophageal obstruction, or radiation therapy to the area of the esophagus should be evaluated carefully by the physician before having the procedure.
Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications or latex should notify their physician.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your physician.
There may be other risks depending upon your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure.
A TEE may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your physician's practices.
Generally, a TEE follows this process:
You will be moved to a recovery area, where nurses will monitor your heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
When your gag reflex has returned, your vital signs are stable, and you are more alert, the ECG electrode pads, the oxygen probe, and the IV will be removed. You may dress.
You may feel weak, tired, or groggy for the remainder of the day of the procedure. You should feel normal by the day after the procedure. Your throat may be sore for a few days following the procedure due to the insertion of the TEE probe.
If the procedure was performed on an outpatient basis, you may be discharged home, unless your physician determines that your condition requires further observation or hospital admission.
If you received sedation, you will need to have someone drive you home.
You may resume your usual diet and activities unless your physician advises you differently.
Generally, there is no special type of care following a TEE. However, your physician may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
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What to Do on Minnesota's North Shore
Adventures along Minnesota's North Shore
Minnesota's North Shore is a 154-mile stretch of waterfalls, mixed woods, rocky and pebbled shoreline, small towns that hang on to their heritage and, of course, commanding Lake Superior views. The North Shore Scenic Drive (State-61) runs 150 miles from Duluth at the southwestern tip of the lake to Grand Portage at the Canadian border. Along the way, visitors with even a teeny bit of adventure stirring inside them can't resist the eight state parks (including Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, left) or the Superior Hiking Trail. But the towns are remarkable, too.
Click ahead for some of our favorite experiences along the North Shore. Want to share yours? Add a comment below.
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Duluth: Gateway to the North Shore
Visitors come in droves to this appealing bluff-side city of 87,000, the largest town along Minnesota's Lake Superior shoreline. Duluth is one of the Great Lakes' busiest ports, with 1,000-foot freighters chugging along the shore into the international harbor.
Start your exploration at Canal Park's waterfront attractions, including ship watching, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and shops and restaurants housed in carefully preserved buildings. If you're in town for a few days, it's well worth exploring the upper reaches of the Duluth residents know best, downtown and Victorian neighborhoods built by lumber and mining barons. (800) 438-5884; visitduluth.com
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Aerial Lift Bridge and more
A major landmark in Duluth, the Aerial Lift Bridge was built in 1905 to carry passengers and vehicles in a gondola across a canal to Park Point. The bridge was upgraded in 1929-30 to its current design, which replaced the gondola with horizontal span that lifts to let a sailboat, tug or massive freighter pass underneath. The bridge takes about three minutes to rise, an event that occurs 25-30 times daily.
Get an up-close view of the bridge at the free Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center, which offers a look at the lakes' shipping heritage, a map of shipwrecks and a schedule of the boats coming in. (218) 727-2497; lsmma.com Also in the area: Tour the giant William A. Irvin which carried iron ore and coal to Great Lakes ports from 1938 to the late 1970s. decc.org/william-a-irvin/ And check out the freshwater critters (gigantic sturgeon, otters, trout) at the two-story Great Lakes Aquarium. (218) 740-3474; glaquarium.org
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Views from the lake and the cliffs
Located on the world's largest sandbar, Park Point Beach (pictured) stands east of Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge and facing Lake Superior. Visitors park their cars at the base of a big sand dune and clamber their way up and over it. (800) 657-3864; mnbeaches.org/beaches/lksuperior
For a bird's-eye view of the area, trek to Enger Park and Tower. Norwegian, Japanese and Minnesotan cultures combine in this recreation area, located in the highest point of Duluth. Explore themed gardens and climb the five-story tower.
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Glensheen Historic Congdon Estate
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Duluth's booming lumber and iron ore industries created so much wealth that the area claimed to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation. Visit the 1908 Glensheen, The Historic Congdon Estate, built by one of Duluth's mining barons, located on seven beautifully landscaped acres along Lake Superior. (888) 454-4536; glensheen.org
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Explore the beauty of Minnesota's North Shore along the Lake Superior coast. See Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls, Grand Marais, the Gunflint Lodge and Canal Park in Duluth along with five other locations.
- Photo by Tim Schandel, operations manager, Lake Superior Railroad Museum
North Shore Scenic Railroad
An 1890s train station in downtown Duluth now houses four museums and the North Shore Scenic Railroad. (218) 727-8025; northshorescenicrailroad.org Check out the collection of vintage railroad equipment and the early 1900s Depot Square at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, then take a narrated train ride to Two Harbors, with a two-hour layover for exploring before returning to Duluth. (800) 423-1273; lsrm.org
- Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Lake Superior Water Trail
If the lake view from the shore is impressive, imagine the shore view from the lake. Travel from Duluth to neighboring towns and parks all the way to the Canadian Border via sea kayak on the 150-mile-long Lake Superior Water Trail. Lake Superior's chop is best suited to experienced kayakers or beginners with guides. Lake Superior Water Trail
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
At Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, on Duluth's Skyline Parkway, tens of thousands of these birds of prey fly overhead during fall migration. Twenty raptor species have been spotted. Peak migration occurs from mid-September through October, when educators and volunteers are on hand to conduct programs and answer questions. (218) 428-6209; hawkridge.org
The Superior Hiking Trail
This premier hiking trail follows the ridge along Lake Superior for 235 miles from west of Two Harbors to the Canadian border. (Duluth has its own 42-mile stretch of the trail.) Trail maps and guidebooks are available through the Superior Hiking Trail Association. (218) 834-2700; shta.org
- Photo Courtesy of Two Harbors Area Chamber of Commerce
Two Harbors Light Station and Harbor Museum
Tour the only operating light station (locally known as Lighthouse Point) in the state, plus a restored turn-of-the-century assistant keeper's house, in Two Harbors, about 30 miles northeast of Duluth. (218) 834-4898; twoharborschamber.com
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Thirty-five miles north of Duluth, the Middle and Lower Falls of the Gooseberry River are some of the North Shore's most photographed spots. A pretty, accessible 1-mile hiking trail leads to the main waterfall (one of five). Gooseberry Falls State Park offers the North Shore's most comprehensive, interactive and modern state park visitor center. Don't miss the exhibit about the park's outstanding collection of Civilian Conservation Corps structures; they're a point of pride at Gooseberry. (218) 834-3855; www.mnstateparks.info
Split Rock Lighthouse
Northeast of the Gooseberry River and Two Harbors, this beautiful cliff-top beacon is the stuff of postcards. Split Rock Lighthouse is open for tours, with a visitors' center and trails winding through the surrounding Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. (218) 226-6372; dnr.state.mn.us
North of Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, six more state parks dot the North Shore from Silver Bay to the Canadian border: Tettegouche, George Crosby Manitou, Temperance River, Cascade River, Judge C.R. Magney and Grand Portage -- all loaded with waterfalls, forest trails and achingly beautiful Lake Superior views. northshorevisitor.com
Lutsen Mountains' Sawtooth Mountain Park
You don't need snow to experience the Sawtooths in Lutsen! Enjoy a leisurely ride to panoramic views of Lake Superior on the region's only mountain tram, take a ride down Eagle Mountain on an alpine slide, or hike to spectacular vistas of the Superior National Forest and the lake. (218) 663-7281; lutsen.com
Grand Marais
What is it about a town with a lighthouse that makes it so appealing? The magic in this fishing-village-turned-artist-enclave extends to the galleries selling local artwork. Along the intimate harbor in Grand Marais, you'll find great little eateries, coffeehouses and shops. (888) 922-5000; grandmarais.com
North House Folk School
Grand Marais' North House Folk School teaches crafts such as basketry, boatbuilding and birch wood ski making. The nonprofit program offers more than 350 classes year-round in sessions that range from a few hours to a week. Students of all ages attend most classes in three historic timbered classrooms just steps from the community's wide, blue harbor. (218) 387-9762; northhouse.org
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The Gunflint Trail
The two-lane Gunflint Trail highway winds 57 miles inland from Grand Marais to Saganaga Lake at the Canadian border. Originally a footpath, it's now a paved route that leads through forested terrain to lodges, outfitters and trails that provide access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. (800) 338-6932; gunflint-trail.com
- Photo Courtesy of the Grand Portage National Monument
Grand Portage National Monument
Near the Canadian border, Grand Portage National Monument's heritage center explores Ojibwa culture and the region's fur-trading past. Costumed park rangers share stories with visitors about the Native Americans and European traders who once lived and worked here. (About 30 miles northeast of Grand Marais on the coast.) Free. (218) 475-0123; nps.gov/grpo


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When the first threat of frost starts to creep down the mountains and your breath clouds on a cold morning, many people start to think of indoor activities to last them through the long, cold winter. Even some bird watchers relax and put their feet up after the last warbler has fled the onset of cooler weather.
But these cool, slow winter days do not mean that birding is over for the year. There are still places to go and birds to see, plus you have that added advantage of there being no leaves for birds to hide behind.
The rule of thumb during the winter months is to leave the dense woodlands and head into the open countryside. Find any stretch of marsh or open water, and that is where the birds are easier to see. Dense thickets, especially in the wetter areas, might hold sparrows, wrens and lingering warblers. Ducks, geese and gulls are found on lakes, larger rivers and reservoirs, and open fields create the best habitat for meadowlarks, pipits, snipe and birds of prey.
Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, there are plenty of good areas in which to stretch those winter-weary legs and enough birds to keep the binoculars warm. Every county has good lakes and reservoirs to cover either on foot or by boat, but waterfowl arrive and leave quickly, so regular watching is the best way to find the more uncommon birds.
If ducks aren't your bag, head into the country and walk along any brushy edge, and you are sure to flush some sparrows. Unlike the House sparrow, a European import, most of our native species have rich songs, a far cry from the insistent cheepings of the more familiar inner-city sparrow.
Although many of the birds that you flush from the hedgerows might look brown and featureless, all of these sparrows sport a wide range of head-stripes, wing-bars and streaks. Their feathers are far from dull and brown. All are worth the quiet and stealth needed to get that extra look.
Winter belongs to the raptors or birds of prey, and the results from a good winter day out in the field could include sightings of up to eight species. American kestrels are a common sight as they perch on the utility wires while they scan the ground below for food. Northern harriers quarter the fields like the balsa-wood airplanes of our childhood, and the stately red-tailed hawk is the common large all-brown bird of prey in many habitats throughout our area.
But where would one go to see birds in the local area, and enjoy a good winter walk? Here in Hendersonville, there are wonderful trails within Jackson Park, surely one of the finest bird-watching spots in the Carolinas. Bird walks are held here on the second Saturday of every month and start at 9 a.m. Regular walks are also held at Beaver Lake Sanctuary in Asheville, where the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society has outings on the first Saturday of every month, also at 9 a.m.
Organized walks at your local parks or nature centers are excellent ways to be introduced to bird-watching in your area. The leaders are knowledgeable about the local birds and know where to see them, plus they have often been leading walks or looking at birds for a long time. Take advantage of their expertise and start to learn about the birdlife in your area.
The winter is a good time to learn about birds, as winter birding is free from many of the hazards of summer, such as heat, ticks and mosquitoes, and, as I mentioned earlier, the vegetation is but a shadow of its summer glory. Also there are fewer species to choose among, as many birds have left to go south for the winter.
You may not learn all of those little, brown sparrows on your first walk, but give yourself a little time and look carefully at the bird's feathers and how it flies. Before long, you will know many of the common birds, and one day you too could end up leading walks for other beginners.
Simon Thompson has lived in WNC for the past 16 years. He owns and operates his own birding tour company, Ventures Birding Tours, www.birdventures.com., and he is co-owner of the Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited Store. For more information on birding activities in the area, drop by the store or check his website at www.asheville.wbu.com.
Don't stop looking for birds because it's winter
When the first threat of frost starts to creep down the mountains and your breath clouds on a cold morning, many people start to think of indoor activities to last them through the long, cold winter. Even some bird watchers relax and put their feet up after the last warbler has fled the onset of cooler weather.


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From executives who wanted corporate email access on their iPads to employees who lobbied IT to allow Android smartphones in place of BlackBerrys, consumers have driven the trend. But BYOD isn't just about getting what employees getting what they want. It's also about the army of tablets that have entered the enterprise and how those tablets have changed the way employees work.
Marketing teams have begun turning virtually any place that allows phones into impromptu points of sale. Doctors have used faster and more convenient access to medical records via tablets to reduce patient turnaround times. Retailers have found new ways to draw in customers with touchscreen displays. The list could go on.
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BYOD also has realigned the tech industry's hierarchy, facilitating Apple's entrance into the workplace, encouraging Intel's ultrabook road map and heavily influencing Microsoft's Windows 8 strategy. What should IT admins look for as BYOD continues to evolve? That and other BYOD issues will be explored as part of the mobility track at the upcoming Interop Las Vegas conference.
Here are four trends to keep in mind.
1. BYOD Is No Passing Fad.
"The consumerization trend is alive and well and kicking, and it's not gonna die soon," said Gartner analyst Michael Disabato in an interview. "I don't think it's gonna die at all." Indeed, over half of employees were already using their own devices at work in 2012, and there are a variety of reasons the phenomenon will continue. Employee satisfaction and retention are obvious motivators. Recruiting is a factor, too. Some businesses also will embrace BYOD's ability to uncover innovative uses for mobile devices, a factor Forrester analyst David Johnson singled out during an interview.
Johnson said enterprises will continue "finding new ways to use and deploy these consumer tablets for different use cases." He stated that it's not just an issue of tablets infringing on PC territory; rather, it's that tablets fulfill purposes that simply wouldn't exist if mobile devices weren't involved. "There's a significant market for enterprise adoption of tablets," he said.
2. Data Security Remains A Concern.
As soon as employees began accessing corporate data on mobile devices, the risk of data loss began keeping CTOs up at night. Scores of start-ups and pureplay vendors have subsequently brought mobile device management and mobile application management products to market, and bigger companies, such as Citrix, have started to muscle in on the game. Because BYOD means a single user might access corporate data via several different operating systems, such tools remain an essential part of any IT plan.
In addition to basic management tools, enterprise app stores have become a popular way for IT to maintain control over corporate content. But according to Ty Amell, CEO of mobile development company StackMob, it's still important to examine individual apps. "Once data gets to the device, it's almost too late," he said during an interview. "You want to secure data as close to the source as possible." Some applications access data in ways that IT admins and users are unaware of. Some of this activity is innocuous but because the stakes are so high, Amell said companies should investigate how data is accessed and transmitted by the app itself.
With BYOD and mobility encouraging the use of cloud computing, Amell also said it's important to consider where at-rest data is housed. Some companies will shy away from locally storing corporate data on an employee-owned device, for example. Others might need to comply with regulatory restrictions, such as laws that forbid certain businesses from storing sensitive content in foreign territories.
3. BYOD Is A Recruiting Tool.
Gartner analyst Michael Silver noted last year that college grads had begun using BYOD policies to evaluate job offers. According to Gartner's Disabato, the trend is still in force. "The biggest thing IT needs to worry about is the generational shift," he said. That is, because young employees enter the workforce wired into online culture and their preferred tech platforms, restrictive IT environments are a bigger deterrent than in years past. "If companies aren't ready, they're gonna have trouble hiring replacements as time goes on," he said.


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Effectiveness of Diets for Weight Loss
The rising rates of obesity in the US create an urgent need to find the most effective diet plan. A proper plan will not only aid in weight management, but also decrease risks of diseases such as cancer or heart disease . However, there is a lot of conflict even in the medical community about which type of diet is best. Three of the most popular diets that have some degree of medical support include the low-fat diet, low-carbohydrate diet, and the Mediterranean diet .
Researchers in Israel, set out to evaluate the actual benefits of these three popular diets. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , provided important insight into each diets' benefits. Participants in all three studies lost weight and experienced health benefits, but each diet had its unique strengths.
About the Study
The randomized, controlled study followed 322 moderately obese participants over two years. The participants were divided into three groups. Each group was assigned one of the following diet plans:
- Low fat, restricted calories
- Mediterranean, restricted calories
- Low carbohydrate, no restricted calories
At the end of the two years:
- The low-carbohydrate group lost the most weight (avg. 4.7 kg) (4.4 kg for Mediterranean group and 2.9 for low-fat group)
- The low-carbohydrate group had the best improvement in cholesterol ratio
- The Mediterranean diet group had the best improvements in fasting glucose levels
Not all participants completed the study. The highest rate of dropout was in the low-carbohydrate diet group (78% completed), followed by the Mediterranean diet group (85% completed), and the low-fat dieters (90% completed).
It may be important to note that although no conflict was reported, the study was supported in part by the Atkins Research Foundation. Atkins is a popular low-carbohydrate diet program.
How Does This Affect You?
There are many considerations when selecting the proper diet. Any existing health conditions need to be considered in your choices. This study suggests that the low-carbohydrate diet may be a better option if you have heart and or cholesterol concerns, whereas the Mediterranean diet may be better for people that need help with blood glucose control. In any case, diets that are too restricting are unlikely to be followed for extended periods of times.
Talk to a registered dietitian about diet options. A dietitian can take your health concerns and personal preferences into account.
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Shai I, Schwarzfuchs D, Henkin Y. Weight loss with a low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or low-fat diet. N Eng J Med . 2008 Jul 17;359(3):229-41.
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Nearly all babies will have a simple blood test to check for disorders that are not immediately apparent after delivery. Some of these disorders are genetic, metabolic, blood, or hormone related. Each state in the United States requires screening tests, but the specific tests performed vary among the states. Some disorders are more common in some states, making testing more important.
A heel-prick is usually used to sample the baby's blood. The blood drops are collected in a small vial or on a special paper. The blood is then sent for testing. The baby's heel may have some redness at the pricked site, and some babies may have bruising, but this usually disappears in a few days.
Newborn screening tests may include:
Other tests screen for disorders including congenital toxoplasmosis and cystic fibrosis. Some states are using a new testing technique called tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) which can detect more than 30 disorders using a simple blood sample, including those involving protein and fatty acid metabolism.
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Oh man, after those AM clouds drift away this Saturday, it's going to be a dreaded sunny day at Crissy Field for you and the fam at Summer Fun Day 2011!
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"On July 30, Outdoor Nation, The Presidio Trust and the National Park Service will co-host a Summer Fun Day celebration at Crissy Field's Historic Airfield. The public is invited to participate in an incredible range of outdoor recreation—from rock climbing, to camping competitions to orienteering—that are available close to home. This event is free and is expected to attract thousands of Bay Area residents. More information can be found at SummerFunDay.org."
Presented by: The North Face, REI Foundation and The Conservation Fund
Co-Host: National Park Service and Crissy Field
When: Saturday, July 30 | 12:00noon-5:00pm
Location: Crissy Field's Historic Airfield
Address: Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Calling all Bay Area Residents!
Don't miss a day of free family fun on Outdoor Nation's ultimate, outdoor adventure playground!
Highlights of Summer Fun Day San Francisco:
REI Family Camping Fun
Hula Hooping and other Retro Games hosted by Merrell
Prizes, including CamelBak Water Bottles
Music, hiking and more!
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Is Crissy Field really still growing? If so, the Continental Drift Theory is proven once again:
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Outdoor Nation Summer Youth Summits Culminate in San Francisco
Youth-led Movement for the Outdoors Plans Agenda—with more than $100,000 in Dedicated Funding for Youth Project Ideas—to Expand Access, Activity, and Appreciation
San Francisco, California – Outdoor Nation, the youth-led movement championing the outdoors, is coming to San Francisco, the fifth and final stop on the series of 2011 Youth Summits. For many reasons—access, cultural relevance, education, time, budget cuts—America's youth is losing touch with the outdoors. Outdoor Nation is empowering the Millennial generation to address the issues head-on and develop their own solutions to connecting youth with the outdoors.
The three-day Summit, co-hosted by The Presidio Trust and the National Park Service, begins on July 29 at 12:00pm at the Presidio's Fort Scott. A diverse group of more than 200 youth leaders aged 16 to 28 is expected in San Francisco, the Northwest Regional Summit. Delegates were chosen from online applications as well as nominations from Outdoor Nation partners.
Delegates will discuss regional outdoor issues and brainstorm project ideas to remove barriers to participation in the outdoors. Youth participants will vote for the top ideas in each region. The Outdoor Foundation will invest more than $10,000 in projects—a total of $100,000 for all the projects that result from the summits—with support from the National Park Service's Rivers and Trails and Conservation Assistance National Programs.
Delegates will also address the deep budget cuts and unprecedented closures facing America's State Parks, Outdoor Nation's national partner and its top cause for 2011.
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Veteran Lilly confirms reports of retirement
Chronic neck pain makes calling it a career 'the realistic decision' for left-hander
LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Ted Lilly confirmed earlier reports that he has retired as a player because of chronic neck pain.
Clarifying conflicting published comments in recent days, Lilly on Thursday wrote in a text message that he can no longer physically perform.
"I am retiring," Lilly wrote. "I don't want to, but I think it is the realistic decision."
The 15-year Major League veteran recently had the nerve endings on the right side of his neck cauterized by a spine specialist. The procedure allowed Lilly to pitch in the Venezuelan Winter League, but the discomfort continued.
Lilly was limited to just five starts in 2013, while posting a 5.09 ERA over 23 innings. In total, Lilly played for six organizations -- including the Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays, A's and Expos.
The 37-year-old Lilly, who was released by the Dodgers on Aug. 4, compiled a 130-113 record and 4.14 ERA in 331 career starts. He amassed 1,681 strikeouts, while walking 661 during his 1,982 2/3 innings at the big league level.
Lilly's best season came in 2007, when he went 15-8 while posting a 3.83 ERA in 34 starts for the Cubs. It was the first of what turned into back-to-back seasons with at least 200-plus innings and came immediately after he signed a lucrative free-agent contract.
The native of California was originally taken by the Dodgers in the 23rd round of the 1996 First-Year Player Draft. His original plan this offseason was to find a way back to the Majors.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. Cash Kruth and Gregor Chisholm also contributed to this story.


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"I'll leave that as a tease," said Hollenshead when pressed for more details. Currently, the studio has three announced major projects: Wolfenstein, co-developed with Raven and due out this summer, Rage, which definitely won't arrive this year, and Doom 4. Additionally, id is continuing work on the free-to-play Quake Live, currently in open beta.
Doom 4 is "not a sequel to Doom 3, but it's not a reboot either," the CEO teased further, entirely ignoring the bit where GameSpot asked if it was a prequel. "It's a little bit different than those, and if I told you why, I would get my ass kicked."
However, that doesn't mean Doom 4, already said to be "significantly different," will abandon its roots. "Everything I've seen on it is classic Doom, so I don't really have worries that people aren't going to like it and start talking about it," Hollenshead stated.
id's CEO also took a few moments to address the company's "sort of philosophical shift" towards multiplatform development, a move he previously blamed on piracy.
"There's no question that our roots are in PC gaming. And when I play a first-person shooter, keyboard and mouse is the configuration that I want to play on," he noted. "But we feel like, in terms of your triple-A, big-budget, big-market title, that you really have to be cross-platform to be successful, unless you're a first party."
"As an independent developer, we feel like we have to be on all the relevant platforms. So we don't really view ourselves as PC first."
Part of that shift was because of piracy, Hollenhead explained, but that's not the only problem. Another issue, he said, is that "retailers are more focused on consoles than they are on the PC platform, primarily, I think, because Microsoft is campaigning for the 360, probably to some extent to the expense of Windows-based games."
That said, there's at least one platform id isn't developing for.
"If you look at the numbers, independent Wii-centric development is not really justified yet," said Hollenshead. "Even if we make an awesome game, there's still a question as to whether we're going to justify our investment."
"Despite the success of the Wii, and the fact that it's the largest-selling console out there, games like we make are still doing bigger numbers than they've ever done before," he concluded. "So that doesn't give us a lot of cause to be worried about the Wii. We celebrate it, we love the Wii, but it's not for the type of games we make."


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The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are given to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
Screening Tests
A blood pressure reading measures the amount of pressure in the artery when the heart is pumping (systolic) and at rest (diastolic). This test is quick and painless. A blood pressure cuff is placed around your arm. Air is pumped into the cuff and released while a healthcare professional listens with a stethoscope. Screening for hypertension is easy and done routinely. Blood pressure checks can be done easily in your doctor's office by a nurse, in some pharmacies, or at home if you buy a blood pressure machine.
The American Heart Association recommends having your blood pressure checked regularly starting at age 20. If your blood pressure is within normal limits, you can have it checked every 2 years. If you have a higher risk of hypertension or if your blood pressure is near the top of the normal range, your doctor may recommend more frequent measurements.
If the reading is high, your doctor will likely recheck it. One high blood pressure reading does not necessarily mean that you have hypertension. Talk to your doctor about how often your blood pressure should be checked.
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Zack and Josh Show getting ready to roll
Until Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke decide where they're going to play in 2013, this offseason's free-agent player movement could be as slow as molasses. Once the heaviest two dominoes fall, the next level of free agents can begin to calculate their own values. With the Winter Meetings beginning Monday in Nashville, teams are hoping the market for Hamilton and Greinke will start to become clearer.
Here's the thing that makes the pursuit of them even more interesting. While both are in the primes of their careers -- Greinke is 29, Hamilton 31 -- neither comes without a question mark.
Neither has had a smooth path to this point, and there are clubs that appear to see their signings as bigger risks than the usual big-ticket free agents. Still, there are a sufficient number of clubs that see the positives outweighing the negatives to suggest that Greinke and Hamilton are going to land huge deals.
First, there's Hamilton. He appears to be the bigger question mark because his issues are so complex. At his best, he's easily one of the three best players in the game, a guy who sometimes makes the game look easy.
In his last three seasons with the Rangers, he has averaged 34 doubles, 33 home runs and a .952 OPS. He has also averaged just 134 games a season, so the team that signs him must understand he's going to miss some time.
Here's the other part of the deal. At times, he appears to lose focus. He seems disinterested at the plate and in the outfield. His at-bats seem half-hearted, his play in the outfield just short of embarrassing.
For instance, in a May 26 game against the Blue Jays, Hamilton played despite suffering from a flu bug. His body language that day was terrible. He looked overmatched at the plate and seemed about to collapse in the outfield.
But with the Rangers trailing by a run in the bottom of the 13th inning, he drove a two-run home run over the center-field wall to win it.
There were times last season when he looked like the American Leaguer most likely to win the Triple Crown. On the morning of June 1, he was hitting .368 with 21 home runs and 57 RBIs.
He hadn't been just good. He'd been scary good. The Rangers were running away with the AL West, leading by 5 1/2 games.
But then Hamilton hit .223 in June and struck out 35 times in 94 at-bats. He suddenly seemed lost and never really got his complete game back. His final numbers were terrific, but they came in bursts.
He hit just .245 after Aug. 31. When the A's were sweeping the final series of the year to win the division, Hamilton was 2-for-13 with no home runs and six strikeouts. He played a fly ball nonchalantly and dropped it in the 161st game of the season.
When the Rangers most needed him, he simply wasn't there for them. In the days after the season, the Rangers seemed unlikely to offer him a single dollar, much less $100 million.
Emotions seem to have cooled in the weeks since. The Rangers have taken a deep breath and attempted to look at the whole package, at both the incredibly productive player as well as the guy who misses some games and doesn't always seem to have his head in others.
Some executives have wondered if the years of substance abuse will end up shortening Hamilton's career. While that question can't be answered, the basics can be: Even with all the negatives, Hamilton is the most electrifying offensive player available in this year's market.
The Red Sox are thought to be kicking the tires. The Phillies have at least taken a look. The Rangers would like to sign him if the dollars and years don't get outrageous.
Likewise, Greinke comes with a bit of baggage, although certainly less than Hamilton. He's two years younger, but he missed most of the 2006 season with social anxiety disorder and depression.
Since his return, he has missed no more time. And in the last five seasons, he has been terrific, averaging 32 starts and 207 innings a season with a 3.39 ERA. He has pitched more than 200 innings in four of the last five seasons.
His history has led some to speculate that the big-market clubs will shy away from him. But Greinke has laughed at such a notion, telling friends he can do just fine in any environment.
At the moment, he appears to be the most sought-after of the big-ticket free agents. The Angels would love to keep him. The Rangers would like to steal him away. And some executives believe the free-spending Dodgers will end up landing him.
It's probably not too simple to say that those three teams believe Greinke would make them good enough to win the 2013 World Series. They might all be at that level anyway, but they all see him as one of, if not the, final piece to the puzzle.
For both Greinke and Hamilton, there were times when it seemed neither would get to this point, and that probably makes them appreciate their accomplishments even more. This offseason is their time.
Richard Justice has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2011. Read his columns and follow him on Twitter at @RichardJustice.


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