For 35 years the members of Choteaus St. Josephs Catholic church have hosted a Shrove Tuesday pancake feed.

Volunteers prepare the meat served at the St. Josephs Catholic Church Shrove Tuesday pancake feed in a wall tent outside the Pavilion.

This years event will look a little different but will feature the same great food. The dinner will be a take-out event only on Feb. 16. The church members will cook the meal at the church rectory at 320 Main Ave. Each container will include three pancakes, three slices of bacon, half a large brat and scrambled eggs along with maple syrup and butter patties. The meals will cost $8 each, will be served from 5-7 p.m. and can be picked up and paid for at the rectory door.

Lorraine DeBruycker, who has chaired the pancake feed since 2010, said some of the chairpeople of the various groups who help with the feed gathered to discuss options to still the hold event with the health concerns surrounding COVID-19. We wanted to find a way that would be safe for both those cooking and those who enjoying the meal, DeBruycker said. Changing the meal to a take-out only event reduces the number of workers needed to prepare the meal and allows for a safe environment for those volunteering to cook.

Unfortunately, with a smaller crew they will not be able to offer all the items traditionally served, such as the German pancakes. We felt this was a good compromise for everyone, she added.

David Hartman flips pancakes during a St. Josephs Catholic Church Shrove Tuesday pancake feed in a previous year.

DeBruycker explained the Pancake Day, Shrove or Fat Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The name Shrove comes from the old middle English word Shriven meaning to go to confession to say sorry for the wrong things youve done. Lent always starts on a Wednesday, so people went to confession on the day before. This became known as Shriven Tuesday and then Shrove Tuesday.

The other name for this day, Pancake Day, comes from the old English custom of using up all the fattening ingredients in the house before Lent, so that people were ready to fast during Lent. The fattening ingredients that most people had in their houses in those days were eggs and milk. A very simple recipe to use up these ingredients was to combine them with some flour and make pancakes.

The date of the pancake feed varies depending on the date of Easter. According to ecclesiastical rules set centuries ago, there are 35 dates on which Easter can take place. The earliest possible date for Easter is March 22 and the latest possible date is April 25.

DeBruycker said the pancake feed has become a popular event to kick off the Easter season with anywhere from 250 to 300 people attending. Given the various time it can be held, there have been a few years where the weather hasnt cooperated, and attendance has been down.

The feed is enjoyed by friends and family from Choteau and the surrounding area and occasionally from out-of-state as well. It is also a fun tradition for the members of the congregation, DeBruycker said.

Dave Hartman, who has helped with the feed since the beginning, said it originally started when the priest at the time questioned why the congregation didnt do a community dinner. Hartman said most of the Choteau churches at the time were doing dinners in the fall. Given there wasnt a Shrove Tuesday meal in the community, it provided an opportunity for the Catholic Church to step up and provide this service.

Hartman said they had a large grill that was used by his wifes dad, Cal Southard, to cook hamburgers at the fairgrounds to 50 years. It would be perfect to cook pancakes for a feed, he added. It also was handy that Hartman had an excellent whole wheat pancake recipe they could use for the feed.

The pancake feeds have always been held at the Pavilion, as the church fellowship room is in the basement is a challenge for older residents to access with the stairs. Plus, the size wouldnt be able to accommodate the crowd, Hartman said.

It didnt take long for the pancake feed to grow in size. Hartman said after the first couple years, they couldnt keep up with making pancakes and a second grill was needed. He recalled Warren Malcott, who owned an auto body shop at the time had a grill from a caf that he wasnt using. Malcott had plans of using the grill at his home, but hadnt gotten around to it, so he donated it the pancake feeds, Hartman said. Legs were added and the two grills are still used today.

When it started, it was a way to involve more of the congregation, especially the younger members, in the church activities, Hartman said.

From the very beginning to now, the church members volunteer to help with everything from making the pancake mix to cooking the meat, setting up, cleaning and everything in between.

DeBruycker gave a few examples of volunteers: Hartman, who makes the whole wheat pancake mix from scratch; Bob Hodgskiss and Mark Walker, who oversee cooking the meat in the tent; Ben Wombacher and Anthony Ayers, who take care of the eggs; Char Heron, who handles the toppings and Jackie Weist, who is in charge of the German crepe pancakes.

There is just a long list of volunteers willing to help, DeBruycker said. When one volunteer steps back over the 35 years, there has always been some ready to step in and help.

Hartman said the crews have become specialized over the years. His crew oversees the pancakes. Most years, he grinds the whole wheat from Hodgskiss farms and makes the mix for the batter. He has a crew making the batter and others cooking. He estimates they cook at least 500 fairly thick pancakes each year.

Originally, the cooking was done in the Pavilion kitchen, Hartman said. Cooking the meat inside made the small room fill with smoke and it was a lot more mess to clean. The meat cooking crew moved outside to a wall tent, where they have been ever since. Like the pancake crew, the meat cooking crew has their selection of meats they cook year after year that are crowd favorites.

DeBruycker said it is hard to believe the pancake feed has been held for 35 years. This has become a social event for the members of congregation working and community members who attend, DeBruycker said.

In recent years they have added a cake walk for the children attending and free face painting, too. They will not be able to offer those events this year but look forward to having them again, with any luck next year.

The funds raised by the pancake feed are a bonus for the evening. They normally arent earmarked for something special, DeBruycker said. It helps out whenever needed as supplies for the Sunday School/education program. It gives a little breathing room when we need it, she said.

With so many activities being canceled or postponed this year, the parishioners at St. Josephs Catholic Church are excited they can still offer community members a delicious home-cooked meal.

We just keep cooking till there is no one left to feed and that will be the same this year too, said Hartman.

We hope you can join us for the 35th annual pancake feed, DeBruycker said. We are hoping by next year we can all come together to enjoy this event but for this year, we are happy we can still offer the meal in a safe way for everyone.

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MILWAUKEE In this dangerously frigid weather, people are working to make sure some of the most vulnerable in our community are not left out in the cold.

Were doing whatever we can to save lives, said Eva Welch, the Executive Co-Director of Street Angles Milwaukee Outreach. Well go find them and do whatever we can.

Welch has a van full of supplies, and just brought one more person to safety.

We got a call that there was a woman sleeping outside of a church, Welch said. We were able to go there, and get her to trust us enough to get in a car with us, and take her to one of the city-funded hotels.

At least 180 people with nowhere else to go are currently staying in rooms at three different hotels in the area.

The City of Milwaukee pays for the rooms through CARES Act funding - provided because homeless shelters have to operate at such reduced capacities to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Welch says more hotel rooms are needed though. She is dropping off clothes and snacks to some people staying at the hotels.

Volunteers like her, along with ten homeless outreach workers with Milwaukee County's Housing Division, will be traversing the county to reach people still out in this cold.

If they're not willing to come to the shelter, we're making sure we're leaving them with hand warmers, hats, gloves, extra jackets, and zero-degree sleeping bags," Welch says.

St. Benedict the Moor is opening an emergency shelter every night through this weekend. But because of COVID-19 protocol, it can only take in 12 people.

Usually in this case, St. Benedict would open its meal hall to keep dozens of people warm every night. But that space has no ventilation system, so they can't use it in this pandemic.

Guest House of Milwaukee is also stepping up to take in 12 extra people every night, while Repairers of the Breach is adding space for up to 40.

"We have to open the second and the third floor in order to get our capacity which means more heat, more staff, more money, but a better chance of making sure no one freezes," said Pastor James West, Executive Director at Repairers of the Breach.

Pastor James West, Executive Director at Repairers of the Breach, said lately they have averaged 17-21 people per night but with the impending subzero weather they are prepared to meet capacity.

"Dont let pride, dont let embarrassment, or whatever youre going through cause you to stay outside in this temperature. This is not the temperature you want to play with. You come on inside. Let us save your life and well take it one day at a time," West said.

Most shelters are only open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., so were left with what do you do at 7 a.m. for the rest of the day? Welch said. Before COVID-19, there were so many things that would be open like libraries. In this kind of weather, libraries and other community centers would typically open as daytime warming rooms, but theyre closed right now. But were talking zero-degree temperatures by 8 a.m.

Here's something all of us can do - if you see someone homeless in this cold, call Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach at 414-369-3688. Leave a message telling them the location of where you saw someone, and they will go try and make contact with that person and get them to safety.

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While getting to March 2020 on NCIS meant revealing just why Gibbs (Mark Harmon) shot McGee (Sean Murray) to save his life it also means that the CBS procedural is now moving into COVID times.

And the agents are being safe wearing masks at crime scenes as seen in the photos for the February 9 episode, The First Day. (Theyre not wearing them in the office, however.) Theyll be investigating the murder of a Navy officer killed while driving a recently released inmate home.

Also glimpsed in the images below, McGee is back in the field after helping the team from home in the previous episode while he recovered. Meanwhile, Palmer (Brian Dietzen) looks happy about something, but the logline also warns us that Gibbs helps him deal with a personal trauma. Uh-oh?

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As the pandemic forges on and flu season peaks, many people are hoping to focus on one of the few things they can control and that is what they eat. If youre hoping to boost your immunity and stay healthy, experts have some advice on what foods may help.

Terri Clark is a clinical outpatient dietitian at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids who helps clients develop healthy nutrition habits.

I like a quote by Ann Wigmore it says, The food you eat can either be the most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. This really holds true for our health and how our bodies respond to the foods that we eat, Clark said.

Our immune system is a network of different cells and tissues in our body that work together to prevent disease and infection. Diet is one of the many factors that affects our immune system.

As with many aspects of life, its all about balance.

Its important to get a variety of foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, Clark said. They work together to help our immune system run smoothly.

For starters, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and healthy fats are essential.

Theres no one nutrient that will provide immunity in itself, but zinc, selenium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and E, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients these all work together to build a healthy immune system, Clark said.

Vitamin C is likely the vitamin people most commonly associate with the immune system. And for good reason, according to Stephanie Vande Brake, a dietitian for Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids.

She recommends foods rich in vitamin C as it helps slow the aging process.

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In her role, Vande Brake meets with customers in person and virtually to answer questions and often makes specific recommendations.

This time of year, the best budget-friendly picks in the produce aisle are citrus fruits, including clementines, grapefruit and oranges, to name a few, Vande Brake said.

Choose an orange that feels heavy for its size to indicate that its full of juices inside. Look for finely textured skin, and dont worry so much about the color as it does not indicate ripeness or taste, she added. Avoid citrus fruits with soft spots or those that feel spongy this indicates bruising.

Vitamin A is also recommended and can be found in carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and dark leafy greens.

As for vitamin D Clark said this one can be trickier to get enough of through diet alone.

I encourage people to check with their physician to see whether a vitamin D supplement might be a good option for them, she said.

As for good sources of zinc and iron, Clark recommends nuts, seeds and dairy.

Protein, another essential element of a balanced, healthy diet, can come from many sources but experts recommend being mindful about what proteins you consume.

I really encourage people to choose lean meats like chicken, fish or beef that is grilled or baked with a marinade for flavoring, Clark said. More of a plant-based diet is a healthy choice not vegetarian, but making meats and proteins more of a complement to the main dish of vegetables and fruits.

Some sources of protein also can provide a good intake of fat.

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats proven to play a part in helping the immune system and decreasing inflammation, Vande Brake said. Salmon and tuna are two common fish high in omega-3 fats. Consider enjoying these seafood choices twice per week to optimize your bodys ability to fight off illness and disease.

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While there are plenty of healthy options to choose from, it can be easy to eat too many processed foods, which can have a negative impact on your immunity.

The majority of Americans consume an excess of sugar, refined carbohydrates and saturated and trans-fats, Clark said.

Pop, sweets and candy its really important to be careful with how much youre getting of those, she said. A diet high in processed foods or fast foods that are quick and easy to grab, tends to be higher in sodium and sugar and low in the nutrients your body needs.

When you are looking to incorporate healthy eating habits, both Clark and Vande Brake recommend keeping things simple and focusing on eating whole foods.

If a recipe is too difficult, we tend to put it off or make poor decisions, Clark said. For breakfast, maybe a slice of whole grain toast with avocado and cooked egg or Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and some chopped nuts. Lunch or dinner could be as simple as a soup filled with vegetables and beans.

One major, but often overlooked, component of a healthy immune system is water.

Make sure youre drinking an adequate amount of water. When its cold outside, sometimes you dont drink as much as you should, Clark said. That, along with getting adequate sleep and keeping your stress levels in check, will go a long way.

Vande Brake added, Choosing good healthy foods, getting moderate exercise daily and getting adequate sleep are pillars to optimizing your bodys defense against viruses, bacteria and inevitable aging.

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The 55th Super Bowl is happening this Sunday, and while everyone else is working on getting their list of snack table ingredients, YouTuber Aseel Soueid is going in a different direction. The bodybuilder and fitness influencer regularly tries out the diet plans of some of the world's fittest athletes, from soccer star Lionel Messi to NBA legend LeBron James, and in honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, Soueid just spent a day eating like none other than quarterback and GOAT Tom Brady.

Brady's diet consists of 3 meals and 3,000 calories, coming from 306 grams of carbs, 125 grams of fat, and 185 grams of protein. The first meal is a protein shake made with unsweetened almond milk and almonds, which Soeuid downs before his workout.

The second meal is much heartier: 9 ounces of chicken breast, pasta in bechamel sauce, and a side of steamed broccoli and spinach. This meal, which comes to a total of 1,092 calories and accounts for the only lean meat in Brady's largely plant-based diet, is a "certified banger" according to Soueid.

The third and final meal of the day consists of a protein shake made with a banana and blueberries, an almond butter and grape jelly sandwich, and a bar of dark chocolate. "This is an absolute treat," he says. "This is apparently also Tom Brady's pre-game day meal, that's what he says. This could be the secret to him winning six Super Bowls."

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Soueid concludes the video by saying that this has been perhaps his favorite eating challenge yet, thanks to the enjoyable foods in the diet. This is actually by design; Brady doesn't believe in restrictive diets for their own sake, preferring to eat high-quality versions of the foods he likes.

"You should never restrict what you really want. Were humans, here for one life," he told Men's Health. "Whats changed as Ive gotten older is now if I want pizza, I want the best pizza. I dont eat a slice that tastes like shit and then wonder, 'Why am I eating shit pizza?'"

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Jeff Green has come quite a way since being picked 5th overall by Oklahoma City in the 2007 draft. For his 13th season in the league, the veteran is suiting up for the Brooklyn Netswhich is, with a healthy Kevin Durant and a newly-arrived James Harden, suddenly one of the best and most-fun teams in the NBA.

GQ recently caught up with the Maryland native and father of two to get the ins and outs of his diet and how he's fueled for the long game. Hes big on hydration, light on red meat, and going to need your New York pizza slice recommendations ASAP.

For Real-Life Diet, GQ talks to athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between about their diet, exercise routines, and pursuit of wellness. Keep in mind that what works for them might not necessarily be healthy for you.

GQ: What time are you up in the morning and whats the first thing you eat?

Jeff Green: Normally during the season Im up by 7:30, not by choice. I have two kids, so when they are up, I am up and so is my wife. Thats when the day starts. Im at the gym by 9:00 or 9:15, and obviously now there are a lot of COVID testing and precautions we have to take. Ill get upstairs and get a good breakfast, which is usually some eggs, and Im also a pancake lover so those are always in the mix too.

Do you take any supplements?

You know what? No. Its kind of like how I feel about coffee. I love the smell, but Ive never been the kind of guy to have any issues with my energy, so Ive never been someone to drink it. With supplements, I dont like to rely on things. Id rather be drinking a lot of water and just putting the right stuff in my body so that I dont need any.

Is it then straight to practice?

Well, I always try to get in a good 30-minute lift before practice. Im also big on doing corrective work for my hips using resistance bands. Thats a routine for me, at least three to five times per week. Then, with about 25 minutes left before practice, Ill do some on-court work, like shooting, ball handling, making sure Im in a good rhythm for practice. Then, practice lasts about an hour and a half. Afterward, Ill do some more on-court work like shooting, and then its time to slow down a bit.

Whats for lunch?

Lunch is a good amount of protein to recuperate from the lifting, running, and drills. Also a lot of carbs. Its a mixture of both. Im big on vegetables. I used to eat a lot of red meat when I was younger. But my wifes a super healthy eater and you know: happy wife, happy life. So, Ill have red meat maybe once a week, but otherwise Im more on salmon and chickenthat stuff.

After lunch, is there more work?

Usually its treatment and recovery stuff, and then back home where the kids await my arrivalI run around with them and release whatever energy I have left. When they go to bed at 8:00, thats when my wife and I have some time to unwind and relax, get or cook dinner, and then watch a show and unwind. Dinners the same kind of thing as lunch, protein and carbohydrates with a focus on vegetables.

Are you a big water guy?

Oh yeah. I drink at least a gallon a day, and to be honest thats usually down by noon at the latest. Since Im an early bird, I get up early, get my workouts in, drink a lot of water. After the waters done, sometimes Ill have a couple Gatorades.

Have you always been this good at hydrating?

Ive never been bad at it, butt when I was younger I didnt think about this much. Now, I understand what it can do and how it can helpI notice when I dont hydrate.

Do you snack?

I usually have a protein shake after practice with chocolate protein, banana, peanut butter, and almond milk. Other than that, other snacks would be mainly fruits. I like blueberries, I freeze them. Watermelon, depending on the time of the year, is a must-have in my house. Grapes, strawberries, banana, blackberries, all of that. Eating these sweet fruits takes the craving away for other kinds of snacks that arent as good for you.

So, you like sweet?

I do. I have a sweet tooth. Like todaywe had the kids out and we went to Magnolia Bakery.

You got the banana pudding, right?

Ohthen you know. That banana pudding is amazing. The girls wanted cookies after the museums, and while Im not a big chocolate lover, that banana puddingit just makes me think of my childhood.

Any other indulgences?

I get pizza here and there, and now that were in New York theres so many options. I gotta find the best wood fired pizza spot, but right now with COVID, its been tough.

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Ohio University faculty Nathaniel Szewczyk and Sarah Wyatt recently had their research published by NASA in a collection of papers titled The biology of spaceflight. The collection is considered to be the largest set of astronaut and space biology data ever produced. However, this was not the first time either Szewczyk or Wyatt has worked with the prestigious aeronautics agency.

I did my postdoc with a NASA-funded project in North Carolina, Wyatt said. And that's how I got acquainted with working with NASA.

The focus of much of Wyatts research, including that which she did during her postdoc, has been on plants. Wyatt has explored plant signaling in depth, testing how plants respond to certain stimuli, like gravity and the lack thereof. To research plants' responses to a lack of gravity, Wyatt has sent several plant experiments to outer space, working with NASA to do so.

By sending plants and other living organisms to outer space, researchers are indirectly expanding their understanding of how astronauts bodies respond to outer space.

(It is) quite strange to think that there are things that change in plants and people and worms that are similar, but there actually are, Szewczyk said.

Wyatts interest in NASA first piqued when she was much younger. Growing up in the time of the space race, Wyatt watched NASA successfully land on the moon on her eleventh birthday. Now, Wyatt estimates that she has worked on five different flights with NASA. Her upcoming flight is slated to launch in May. Szewczyk is also working on the same flight.

For the first time, he and I will actually fly something potentially on the same flight, Wyatt said.

Like Wyatt, Szewczyk completed a postdoc with NASA. On his upcoming flight, Szewczyk will be sending worms to space, exploring how genetic mutations might alter responses to spaceflight. He has worked with worms in the past, growing and researching them in space.

We've previously grown worms for six months on the space station, so that's about 24 generations with the diet that we use, Szewczyk said. Thats one of the things that's made us think about, given how long we can get worms to survive in space, could we do something like send them to Mars? Could we send them to the moon? One of the projects that we're working on now is developing a worm house that would actually let the worms go to the moon or go to Mars.

Space biology research, like that of Szewczyk and Wyatt, has inspired Ohio University students. Joseph Flesch, a freshman studying astrophysics, is excited by data that suggests increased ability for humans to exist in space.

With the pushes for better quality of life in space and making artificial environments more suited to harboring human life, especially in hostile places such as space, it really makes me feel like space is the next step for humanity, Flesch said in a message.

Although Szewczyk and Wyatt have dedicated much of their lives to science and space research, their careers have not been without challenges.

As a woman in STEM, Wyatt often exists in the minority when working on high-level experiments, like with NASA. This hardship has led Wyatt to devote some of her time to encouraging middle school girls in Appalachia to pursue science with the Tech Savvy program.

Most of the faculty, most of the scientists are men, (and) that's what girls see, Wyatt said. So, (were) trying to get them the chance to see other successful women in these fields, and to know that they can do (it too).

Szewczyk also recognizes that pursuing a career in the sciences will not always be an easy undertaking. He advises persistence.

The most important thing if you actually want to have a career and research is just to be stubborn and to stick with things, Szewczyk said.

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Across the state and nation, millions of people will don red apparel Friday for National Wear Red Day.

Women and men throughout the country will be wearing red clothing or accessories to show their support of the American Heart Associations mission to saves lives from the nations No. 1 killer heart disease.

February is American Heart Month, an annual celebration that began in 1964 urging Americans to join the battle against heart disease, said Tim Harms, senior director of communications for the American Heart Association.

"A presidential proclamation each year pays tribute to researchers, physicians, public health education professionals and volunteers for their tireless efforts in preventing, treating and researching heart disease," Harms said.

The Go Red for Women movement was launched by the American Heart Association in 2004 to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Harms said a woman dies from heart disease every 80 seconds in the United States, making it the leading cause of death.

Through Go Red for Women, the AHA is teaching women that up to 80% of heart disease is preventable through healthy lifestyle changes.

According to heart.org, every year, the AHA funds more than $180 million of research nationally, including more than $5 million at universities in Indiana.

"Thanks to advancements in treatment, mortality rates from heart disease have dropped more than 50% in the last 30 years; however, one in three deaths are still the result of heart disease," Harms said. "By wearing red, participating in these events and financially supporting the American Heart Association, Hoosiers will help save lives."

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says focusing on heart health has never been more important, and people with poor cardiovascular health also are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Dr. Matthew Wilson with Schneck Primary Care in Seymour said there are a multitude of ways to have a healthy heart, and it all starts with our habits.

"The habits you will want to follow include eating a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, limiting alcohol intake, maintaining regular exercise and getting enough sleep," Wilson said.

A healthy, balanced diet includes vegetables (especially dark greens such as spinach), fruits, whole grains and lean protein.

"For heart health, you should avoid any trans fats such as those found in processed foods and a lot of fast food," Wilson said. "When preparing food, avoid frying and try to prepare with methods such as grilling and baking and try to incorporate more fish into your diet."

He said shrimp and shellfish are excluded from that list because they are high in cholesterol.

Also, eating things such as leafy vegetables are low in calories and make you feel full faster, so you dont consume as many calories.

For those who enjoy Mountain Dew, Wilson suggests putting down the 2 liter of soda and replacing it with 2 liters of water.

He said doing this will make you feel more full throughout the day and help avoid unhealthy snacking.

Wilson also said people should avoid tobacco use and secondhand smoke.

"The chemicals found in cigarette smoke can damage small arteries in your body that can lead to heart disease and stroke," he said.

Regular exercise includes 30 minutes of moderate activity at least five times a week.

Wilson said being intentional about adding activity throughout your day (park farther away at work, get up and walk around the office during the day, etc.) is good for your heart, too.

"Sleeping seven to eight hours is important for heart health," he said. "Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about conditions, such as sleep apnea, that could be disrupting your sleep and for individualized recommendations for your heart."

Its never too late to improve heart health.

"Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Yes. So its better late than never," Wilson said. "You can start today with small changes, like adding vegetables to your diet, one less fast food run per week or walking for 15 minutes three times per week, even if needing to walk around the inside of your house due to current weather."

Small changes can add up to large improvements in health. The sooner you can start making healthy changes, the sooner your heart and general health will improve and you will likely have a good sense of well-being, he said.

When considering making a lifestyle change, such as trying the Keto diet or Mediterranean diet, Wilson said its always a good idea to talk with your own doctor about which approach is best for you.

Even more important than choosing one of those two diets is making sure you are making overall healthy choices and eating a balanced diet of whole foods including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein.

"Fat is an important part of a healthy diet, but it should be healthy fat from natural sources and include olive, canola, peanut and sesame oils, avocado, nuts, sunflower seeds, flaxseed and fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel or sardines," Wilson said.

He said remember not to deep fry the fish, though, and avoid trans fats found in processed foods and fast foods.

"As stated above, talk to your doctor about specific diet and lifestyle changes that will lead to you having an improved and healthier heart," Wilson said.

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Third spacing is an outdated term describing the movement of bodily fluid from the blood, into the spaces between the cells.

The term third spacing also describes the accumulation of fluid from the blood within body cavities, intestinal areas, or areas of the body that normally contain little fluid.

Keep reading to learn more about third spacing, including the causes, phases, diagnosis, and treatment.

Third spacing occurs when intravenous fluid shifts out of circulation in the blood and into the space between cells in organs and tissues, also known as interstitial space.

Third spacing can also describe the accumulation of fluid from the blood into interstitial space, body cavities, or body areas that usually hold minimal fluid.

Once intravenous fluids move into the interstitial space, they no longer impact the bodys fluid balance and become non-functional. Third spacing may affect one organ, an area of the body, multiple organs.

Healthcare professionals initially coined the term third space to describe a non-functional compartment in the body where intravenous fluids would pool during major surgery.

However, experts have never formally identified or localized these areas. Tracer studies have also been unable to confirm the spaces existence.

Some research calls for the terms third space and third spacing to be abandoned, arguing that intravenous fluid can exist within the vascular system or interstitial spaces. Therefore, there is no organ or void space to fill.

Other researchers believe they should only use the term third space to refer to anatomical spaces where extracellular volume the fluids outside of the bodys cells can accumulate, such as within the:

A wide range of conditions can lead to third spacing, usually those that cause severe trauma, obstruction, or inflammation, such as:

There are two distinct phases of third spacing.

Phase 1 is also called fluid loss. In this phase, fluid moves from the blood into the interstitial spaces or body cavities. This typically occurs directly following surgery, trauma, or any other cause of severe inflammation, and lasts for 4872 hours.

During Phase 1, the smallest blood vessels, the capillaries, become more fragile and permeable. When this occurs, they allow fluids and proteins to leak into areas where inflammation, trauma, or obstructions develop.

Phase 2 is also called reabsorption. In this phase, capillaries start to heal and regain their normal permeability, blockages clear, and fluid volume shifts back into the blood. Once in the blood, the kidneys eventually excrete these fluids. Phase 2 usually occurs once someone is recovering in the hospital.

Symptoms of phase 2 include:

Healthcare professionals may monitor someone for signs that the circulatory system has become overwhelmed, such as:

If surgery leads to third spacing, most people complete phase 2 and recover on the third day after surgery.

It is usually difficult to tell whether someone is experiencing third spacing. This makes it harder to diagnose the condition early and reduce the risk of complications.

During or after surgery or a major disease or trauma, third spacing may trigger some symptoms that doctors, nurses, or medical monitoring may pick up on, such as:

The best treatment for third spacing usually depends on the underlying cause and phase of the condition.

Managing phase 1 typically includes administering intravenous fluids, often crystalloid or colloid fluid. Doctors may also give people hypertonic fluids before undergoing anesthesia and isotonic fluids during surgery.

During Phase 1, healthcare professionals will monitor various vital signs to avoid complications, such as:

Treatments for phase 2 typically involve medical monitoring. If severe symptoms occur, healthcare professionals may administer a diuretic, such as furosemide.

Third spacing is an outdated term that medical professionals sometimes use, especially among the nursing community.

The term can refer to the movement of fluid from the blood vessels into interstitial spaces. Or it can describe intravenous fluids accumulating in places typically containing minimal fluid, often during surgery or in response to major trauma or inflammation.

Third spacing is almost impossible to detect, while even healthcare professionals often miss or misdiagnose it.

Contact a doctor if the following symptoms occur, especially during or after surgery, trauma, or major disease:

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One of the most nutritional edible seeds available to us, chia seeds are among the healthiest superfoods on the planet. It belongs to the salvia hispanica family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala and a part of the mint family. While it's nutritional values surfaced in recent times, chia seeds date back to the Aztec Civilization in the 16th century.Rich in fibre, protein and other healthy nutrients, chia seeds can be incorporated with almost everything. Whether you choose to have a wholesome breakfast cereal or drink a delicious smoothie, a spoonful of chia seeds can boost your immunity and provide your body with all the essential nutrients.Nutritional value in chia seedsUnlike any other food, chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients and vitamins. That said, one cup of chia seeds can provide you with a wholesome of nutrition. Here's a brief look at what it holds. - 5 grams (g) fiber- 2 g protein- 6 g carbs- 5 g fat (1 g saturated, 7 g polyunsaturated, 1 g monounsaturated, and 0 g trans)- 2 milligrams (mg) phosphorus - 7 mg calcium - 2 mg phosphorus - 8 mg potassium - 5 IU vitamin A- 2 mg vitamin C - 1 mg vitamin E Possible health benefits of adding chia seeds to your dietWhile chia seeds are loaded with nutrients, it can have a positive impact on both your body and your brain. That said, here are some of the effective health benefits of chia seeds.

Chia seeds can aid weight lossChia seeds are rich in fibre and protein, both of which can aid in weight loss. The soluble fibre expands in the stomach and keeps you satiated for a longer period of time, keeping extra and unnecessary calories at bay. Similarly, protein in chia seeds could help reduce appetite and calorie-intake. This facilitates effective and healthy weight loss in the long run.

Packed with antioxidantsChia seeds are a potential source of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol, which can combat the production of free radicals. Therefore, it can assist your body in fighting chronic illnesses like cancer and can prevent premature aging.

Loaded with Omega-3 Fatty AcidsAccording to a review in the Journal of Food Science and Technology, chia seeds are a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids. This in turn helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and blood clots in people.

Improves bone healthChia seeds are packed with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein, which not only enhances energy levels in the body, but also improves bone health and density.

Lowers blood sugar levelsHigh blood sugar levels can be associated with an increased risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease. Due to its high fibre content, chia seeds slow down the absorption of sugar, hence decreasing the level of blood sugar in the body.

Health risks associated with chia seedsChia seeds come with a load of nutritional values and is a wonderful superfood that goes with almost anything. However, too much of it can also cause various health issues. While one tbsp of chia seeds is sufficient and wholesome, going overboard with it can have a negative effect on you.

Excess consumption of chia seeds can often lead to digestive issues. Its high fibre content can prove too strong for your gut and therefore, it is crucial that you increase your intake gradually and drink a lot of water.

While chia seeds are healthy and nutritious, many studies have claimed that the benefits of chia seeds originate from their incorporation with different wholesome diets.

Some studies have also claimed that eating chia seeds alone can be dangerous too. According to a case study presented to the American College of Gastroenterology in 2014, a patient who first ate chia seeds and then drank some water experienced a blockage in the esophagus. This as per the study was caused because the chia seeds absorbed the water and grew in size and expanded in the throat. Therefore, in order to avoid this, one must either cook them or mix them with water first.

How to add chia seeds to your diet?There are many ways to incorporate chia seeds in your diet. While it has no significant taste, it can be added to almost anything.

From adding it raw to breakfast cereals, yogurts and salads to blending it with a wholesome smoothie, you can make chia seeds a staple ingredient in all your meals. It can also be mixed in bread batter, soups, muffins, cakes, sauces and many more items.

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