Category Archives: Longevity

Wow, it was great to hear from Ray Gilman in The Star newspaper last week. Ray served the Grand Coulee Dam School District as an administrator for decades. His loyalty and longevity were amazing. He is aware of what is going on with funding in our local school district, regionally and statewide.

Our school district is in the B school classification. B schools are the smallest size-wise in Washington state. With our student population, we are grossly over-staffed with administrators. Ray is spot on about the district office, but there is overstaffing in other systems within the organization. However, needing bus drivers now after laying them off does not make sense. Changes at the top must happen first, not with core systems like transportation.

To Rays main point, I want to focus on administration. Ray was correct that there are at least seven administrators here. The Dean of Students positions could be called vice principals, assistants, instructional coaches etc., but dont be fooled, they are administrative. He was kind to mention that these positions cost the district $563,000 annually. I know, from experience, that salary, benefits, stipends, buybacks, etc., amounts are closer to a million dollars annually just for local administration.

I also know from experience that to model fiscal stability, our school administrative team could function with combo positions, such as superintendent/elementary principal and secondary/alternative school principal. Our district would still need a special education director. Seniority, experience and expertise would hopefully be followed for the combo principal position choice.

These three individuals in combo positions would be performing duties where seven are in place presently. This would easily save our local school district over half a million dollars annually and this is just reflecting changes made at the administrative level only.

To further add to Rays thoughts, our local school district also receives significant Impact Aid funds each year. This is rarely mentioned. These federal funds are for reservation lands and military base school districts across our nation that have a limited tax base.

To be crystal clear, I am not questioning the compensation our school district administrators receive. What I am questioning, along with Ray, is the excessive number of administrators that are on the payroll for a B size school district that were being told is in a serious, financial crisis and is requesting more funding from community members.

I support our existing levy. However, in addition to this, I think we also passed another ballot measure request from the school district in addition to the previously passed levy. Clarity from the school district about what were already paying with past ballot measures has been poor. This new (additional) levy measure only needs 50% of yes votes to pass. This is a low benchmark percentage wise so it may be successful. However, as I mentioned previously, Im voting no along with Ray. It is hard to believe that final action to put this measure on our current ballot was done with full awareness of the pandemic situation. I dont know about you, but my property taxes have increased significantly and there is chatter of tax increases at the state level.

Locally, leadership must be courageous. Extremely tough decisions need to be made in a unified fashion starting at the top. As community members, we are not bobble-heads. We expect our school district to adjust to its current funding sources while stabilizing fiscally now and for the future. We need sound, creative solutions not excuses.

John M. Adkins

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Agreeing with Gilman - The Star - The Star of Grand Coulee

To live a long and healthy life, ensuring your diet is as natural as possible is key. Preparing meals and drinks at home is one of the best ways to ensure this as you know exactly what you are consuming without any hidden and nasty ingredients. Smoothies have become extremely popular amongst the health conscious. According to science and health experts, what are the three best ingredients to add in your smoothie to help boost your longevity?

Polyphenolsprovide significantprotection againstthe development and progression of many chronic pathological conditions including cancer, diabetes, cardio-vascular problems and aging.

Polyphenol foods are known to help boost longevity and fruits with high levels of polyphenols include black elderberries, strawberries, red raspberries, blueberries, plums, andblackcurrants.

A recent published in theJournal of Nutritionfound that large amounts of polyphenols can also boost your longevity.

Researchers found that people who took in 650 mg per day experienced a 30 percent lower mortality rate than those who took in less than 500 mg per day.

READ MORE:How to live longer: The natural supplement shown to slash risk of deadly chronic diseases

Increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables is the best way to bolster your daily intake of these health-promoting compounds, said Dr Charlie Seltzer, a Philadelphia-based physician who specializes in anti-aging treatments.

He continued: The outer layers of many fruits and vegetables contain the highest concentrations of polyphenols, so don't peel off the skin before you eat them.

Another way to get more polyphenols from fruit is to consume them before they ripen, because polyphenol activity lessens as fruit ages.

A study showed that freeze-drying fruit,as opposed to chilling it,preserves 80 percent of its antioxidants, including polyphenols.

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Cruciferous vegetable are powerhouses when it comes to overall health.

With the unique ability to modify human hormones, activate the bodys natural detoxification system and inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.

Cruciferous vegetables should be chewed thoroughly or eaten shredded, chopped, juiced, or blended in order to release their potent anti-cancer properties.

The cruciferous phytochemical sulforaphane has also been found to protect the blood vessel wall from inflammatory signalling that can lead to heart disease.

Cruciferous vegetables are the most nutrient-dense of all the foods.

For a smoothie with health benefits to boost longevity, try adding either broccoli, kale or cabbage.

The nutritional profile of seeds is very similar to nuts in that they provide healthy fats, minerals, and antioxidants, however, seeds have more protein and are abundant in trace minerals.

Flax, chia, and hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fats.

Flax, chia, and sesame seeds are also rich lignans, breast cancer-fighting phytoestrogens.

Sesame seeds are rich in calcium and vitamin E, and pumpkin seeds are especially rich in zinc.

For maximum nutritional benefits, try adding flax or chia seeds to your daily smoothie.

All our cells are filled with small energy generators called mitochondria - but when mitochondria become old, they become less-efficient, and even possibly toxic.

Old mitochondria are recycled by the cell into new mitochondria - and this, in turn, is mitophagy.

With age, this recycling progress slows down which can lead to muscle weakness.

Scientists have discovered pomegranates contain a substance called urolithin A.

The red rich fruit is known to be one of the healthiest for a reason. It is called as a divine fruit because it is the most mentioned fruit in theological books.

Pomegranate has antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumour properties and is said to be a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid.

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How to live longer: Best ingredients to add to your smoothie to boost longevity - Express

Rhian Brewster was left with a lasting impression of Liverpools tireless work ethic before his departure to Sheffield United, with James Milner one of the key standard-bearers.

The 20-year-old sought pastures at the end of the summer transfer window, opting for a permanent departure rather than a second successive loan spell.

Brewster joined Liverpool back in 2015 as a 15-year-old and went on to make a total of four senior appearances, with an untimely ankle injury setting him back from making an earlier impact.

A natural finisher with flair, Brewster would become the Blades record signing in a deal worth up to 23.5 million as he searched for regular first-team football, which was not available at Liverpool in the short-term.

And while his future now lies elsewhere and he will be plotting the Reds downfall at Anfield, he has reflected fondly on his time at the club and the lasting lesson of work ethic and being a professional at all times.

Boxes Milner ticks all those boxes and was name-checked by the striker when reflecting on the legacy he hopes to one day leave.

Not one person slacks off and Ill always remember that. Even if I feel I want to, Brewster told the Daily Mail.

For example James Milner. Hes in his 30s and still going strong. Thats for a reason. Because he is always in the gym, eating right, doing everything he can to be the best. Thats one thing that Ill 100 percent take from Liverpool and James Milner.

I would 100 percent take that [longevity] and look what he is doing in his 30s and why cant I do that?

The standards, they set the bar very high and thats something I will never forget and hopefully people looking at me, when Im older they will hopefully feel the same way.

As for his quick return to his former home, Brewster admitted it will be weird but it will provide the ideal opportunity to say his final farewells after the swift nature of his departure.

Its going to be a bit weird, Brewster continued. But it will be a nice moment, just to see everybody. I didnt get to say goodbye because it [the transfer] happened so quick.

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Liverpools lesson in longevity that Rhian Brewster will never forget - This Is Anfield

Needless to say, online retail will continue to dominate the fashion market even as we come out of lockdown.

One example that has been particularly popular during lockdown is the tent dress. Its easy to wear and high on style. The tent dress can be seen as the ultimate online shopping piece as it is loose-fitting, yet stylish. Dresses and other loosely fitting garments are becoming more popular when it comes to online shopping. This is because shoppers are far less likely to have to send them back due to a bad fit.

Another trend that weve seen blow up over lockdown, especially among the TikTok generation, is getting creative with garments. During our time spent in the house, we have seen a real resurgence of tie-dying, kitting, and other forms of customizing. Celebrity influencers have led the way, with eager crafters sharing their creations on social media.

For many, lockdown certainly unlocks a spirit of creativity. This artistic flare is likely to see consumers continue to get crafty with their clothing as we move forward.

Finally, lets talk about where our vital fashion-inspo has come from this year, amid a socially distanced world. For a while now, the world of fashion and the events that make it what it is, such as Fashion Week, has been veering towards an online future. However, Covid-19 has, again, sped up the process.

Events like London Fashion week have been held exclusively online. Its the age of Instagram influencers and fashion bloggers. Were no longer strangers to looking towards the internet for style inspiration. As lockdown has accelerated the digitalisation of the fashion industry, we can only expect to see this trend increase.

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How Lockdown Changed Our Fashion Style and Mindsets Forever - Longevity LIVE

Does a 40-year-old driver deserve a spot at the pinnacle of motorsport when there are countless young hopefuls trying to break through? Should a driver with two points in 11 races in 2020 keep their seat for next year? Is one win in seven years, and 21 in total, an accurate reflection of prodigious ability? Is one title enough to be a Formula 1 legend?

Does Kimi Raikkonen care about any of the above? Of course he doesn't. Raikkonen, the Iceman, has made a career out of not caring. It's his niche, what makes him a cult hero (a status perhaps aided by his world title triumph being 13 years ago). He's a driver who says what he thinks, if anything, and doesn't care if anyone is listening.

But this is the thing - Raikkonen has just become F1's most experienced driver of all time. Even if motorsport wasn't naturally geared towards statistical salivation, the list of names to have held that accolade is impressive. To name but a few: Juan Manuel Fangio, Graham Hill... now Raikkonen.

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In his own words: The secret to Raikkonen's F1 longevity - F1 - autosport.com

October is breast cancer month. While COVID-19 is grabbing most of the headlines, we must not forget the many other lifestyle diseases, such as breast cancer that place our longevity at risk. While there are many reasons for a cancer diagnosis, a diet rich in fiber and anti-oxidants will certainly help reduce your risk.

Roughly 1 in 28 women will have cancer in their lifetime. Furthermore, one in eight women living in an urban area is likely to develop breast cancer. Factors such as genetics, late detection, unhealthy diets, and poor lifestyle choices all increase the risks of breast cancer.

In addition, women in low-income households may not have access to adequate cancer screening facilities. Regular cancer screening, coupled with a healthy diet, may minimise the development of cancerous cells. Hence the need for a healthy and balanced diet.

Omy Naidoo, RD, founder and dietician at Newtricion Wellness explains; Foods such as butter, dairy products, and red meat contain saturated fats. You should limit these with foods high in sugar, and processed foods, because they do not contain sufficient fiber. Fiber is scientifically proven to reduce oestrogen production in the body.

Eating a diet high in fiber (which occurs naturally in vegetables, whole grains, beans and fruit) may protect women against breast cancer. This is according to one of the largest analyses of the literature published in the advance issue of Annals of Oncology.

The study found that for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily slightly less than a cup of beans the risk of breast cancer was 5 percent lower. Consuming 20 grams of fiber daily would mean a 10 percent lower risk, and so on.

For the analysis, researchers at Imperial College in the United Kingdom analyzed the 16 relevant population studies investigating breast cancer incidence and dietary fiber intake. This analysis builds on a 2007 and 2009 AICR/WCRF review of the literature, which concluded the evidence linking dietary fiber and breast cancer prevention was too limited or inconsistent to make a conclusion. Since 2007, 8 new studies on the topic have been published.

There are several possible explanations as to how dietary fiber may prevent breast cancer. The authors of the study suggest that fiber reduces the amount of circulating estrogen. Fiber may also help with weight control, a known risk factor for postmenopausal cancer.

In May 2011, AICR/WCRFs latest CUP report concluded that there was convincing evidence that dietary fiber protects against colorectal cancer. The publication of this new analysis of breast cancer and fiber by independent researchers at Imperial College is part of an ongoing process that keeps AICRs and WCRFs cancer prevention advice current.

According to Naidoo, one of the most studied dietary plans worldwide is the Mediterranean diet. This diet comprises foods that can lessen risks and help the body fight against cancerous cells. It consists of foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, fish as well as extra virgin olive oil.

Mediterranean diet foods exert an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. A lot of the time, the cancer development process is due to oxidised damage. This means there is a low-grade inflammation that eventually ignites the cancer generation process or worsens it. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain a lot of fibre and polyphenols that are significant in the reduction of oestrogen levels. This plays a vital role in the cancer development process, adds Naidoo.

While breast cancer is genetically inherited, poor dietary and lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol abuse are some of the leading contributing risk factors that people need to be cautious of in the development of breast cancer.

The Annals of Oncology analysis on fiber: You can read the abstract here.

The New American Plate: American Institute for Cancer Research: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omy-naidoo-5261b69a/?originalSubdomain=za

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A Diet Rich in Fiber Will Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer - Longevity LIVE