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There’s a program at the Toledo, OH Zoo called “Zoo-Teens.” And why would I be telling you about this, you wonder. The program is designed to increase the interest of teens in the zoo, animals, and service to others. Toward the end of a 30-hour fast Ken Leslie, a founding member of the Toledo-Lucas County Homelessness Board and the advocacy groups “1Matters” and “Tent City” was invited to meet the teens to help them gleam lessons from their experience.

Talking to bunch of hungry teenagers while eating an Egg McMuffin or some breakfast sandwich and french fries generated some very interesting discussions which led them to understand why those with the least give the most: It’s called humanity.

To read the article click here: Zoo Teens

Recently on the Dr. Oz Show viewers were given information on what is needed to achieve a good and restful sleep.

His suggestions include:

S  - no alcohol two hours before bed

L  - turn off all electronics (turn off all the lights) sleep in darkness (create darkness if you must sleep during daylight)

E -  check the room temperature – 65 degrees is most comfortable

E -  get rid of the snooze alarm (you never go back to the same level of rest once this goes off)

P -  if you wake up, lay in the bed and relax

So whether your next day is spent interviewing, on the job, or doing something just for fun remember the quality of sleep is important in all you do.

• Connect instead of create distance.
• Assist instead of take over.
• Listen rather than lecture.
• Help instead of  leave or give up.
• Explain instead of force.
• Smile more and frown less.

1.   Being Available. Spend as much time together as you can. Listen when your son or daughter asks a question or wants to tell you about something that’s happened. Find things to do and places to go together. Be involved in their education.
2.   Showing Love. Go to his or her school and after-school events, plays or sporting events. Meet with teachers. Do something he or she likes to do – go to the mall, a ball game, or a movie. Start a conversation, ask a question about what’s going on at school or other activities.
3.   Hope. Give your child hope. Help him or her identify goals. Let him or her know that you believe he or she can achieve these goals and you will do whatever you can to help.
4.   Responsibility. Teach him or her to respect themselves and other people. Your son or Help them to understand what will happen if he or she makes bad choices.
5.   Respect. Respect them and expect respect in return. Listen to your son or daughter. Treat their ideas and opinions seriously. Let your son or daughter know that you expect to be treated with respect because you are the parent. Encourage thoughts and development of ideas and opinions.
6.   Eat and Play. Encourage the family to eat well and exercise. Play organized sports, go for a walk, ride bikes, or skate. Take time to sit down and eat together, prepare a meal together.
7.    Rest. Believe it or not teenagers need even more sleep than most adults. Make sure that each age group gets the amount of body rest needed.

1. Hands

Frequent washing with soap or a sanitizer can help you avoid contagious illnesses including colds and the flu.

2. Workspace

Your telephone, keyboard, and other office equipment needs to be routinely cleaned. Disinfectant routinely to kill germs and to keep from spreading illnesses.

3. Safety

Cluttered and unorganized space can create all types of safety hazards. Tripping over cords, falls due to obstacles, overloaded circuits, and improper use of office supplies and equipment can be hazardous.

4. Balanced Meals

Eat breakfast, graze or eat small meals throughout the day, eat vegetables and fruit and grains. Watch the flour products. Especially limit the foods that have little or no nutrition.

5. Water

Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake, but they will also contribute to dehydration. So you need to be sure to drink water also. Just keep a water bottle with you all the time, drink throughout the day and you will probably get what you need.

6. Sick

Do your co-workers a favor, if you are sick stay home, don’t go to work. If go, try to avoid direct contact with as many people as you can. Like child care centers where illness is passed from child to child, office sickness is often passed from worker to worker.

7. Breaks

Practice deep breathing exercises to help improve the flow of oxygen through your body and to help alleviate the tension that often develops in your neck and shoulders. Lift with your legs. Take a walk.

8. Office Drama

Stressed? Whenever you can, get away from tense situations and try to steer Do yourself a favor and stay away from office drama.

9. Vacation Days

It is said people who do not take vacations are more likely to be sick. Can’t bare to be absent, take long weekends, and do something you enjoy.

10. Smoking and Drinking

Can’t quit, then moderation is the key. These andother substance have all sorts of health implications not only for you, but also for others in your life.

Steps to good oral health:

1. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
2. Floss everyday.
3. Limit the number of times you snack.
4. Keep few junk foods, instead keep fresh fruits and vegetables around for snacking.
5. Limit sugary, fatty, and salty foods
6. Remember oral piercings increase risk for oral infections and can cause injury to the entire mouth.
7. Serve as a role model for children by practicing good oral health care habits.
8. Visit the dentist regularly.

Don’t forget poor oral health has been linked to heart and lung disease, diabetes, stroke, extremely high-birth weight, and premature births.