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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Health Watch: Sticking to your health plan when your family isn't helping Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 27, 2015 at 7:28 AM Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 27, 2015 at 7:28 AM » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK Do you ever feel like your spouse’s diet is sabotaging your weight loss? Or you use your kid’s schedule as an excuse for a week of skipped workouts? Yes, it can be harder without a health-focused family, but with a few strategies under your belt you can stay on track! Make your goals known: So your family doesn’t want to join your weight loss program, but do they know your goals? The first step to success is making your health goals clear to your family and asking for their support. If they understand your reasoning for skipping the Sunday morning donut trip, they will be more likely to encourage than tempt you. Respect your family’s schedule: Yes, being single allows for more free time, but everyone can fit exercise into his or her schedule. If you have trouble working out when the day gets hectic, then go while the family sleeps. Get motivated, get up early, and get your workout done first thing. If you respect your family’s schedule, they will respect your healthy me-time. Cook healthy: Nobody wants to eat a microwavable diet dish. Cook real food with whole ingredients for your family dinner that you and your family will enjoy. Also, make sneaky swaps whenever possible. Trade turkey meat for beef in hamburgers, swap Greek yogurt for sour cream on taco night and add veggies whenever possible. Put kale in smoothies and spinach in pasta sauce — the kids will never know! Get comfortable with saying no: Getting healthy and in shape doesn’t come without making changes. You may have to say no to certain things that your family will say yes to. As you make sacrifices and changes, remember that a healthy you is a win (and an inspiration) for your family! — Life Fitness CHILDREN’S HEALTH For adults, coming down with the flu can translate to missed work and complications. Children risk missing school and, for younger children, complications related to the flu can be even more severe than in adults. Vaccination is considered the best preventive measure against the flu, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older — with rare exceptions — should get the flu vaccine. — Brandpoint SENIOR HEALTH According to NIH Senior Health, rheumatoid arthritis — an inflammatory disease that affects the joints — is more likely to affect women than men, and seniors are especially likely to deal with arthritis. Symptoms include loss of function in the joints as well as feeling sick or tired, or running a fever. There are a number of treatment options available: Seniors should see their doctor to learn more about arthritis and discuss medications that slow joint damage. — More Content Now NEW RESEARCH Researchers in Finland say spending time in a sauna may be good for your health. In a study of 2,000 middle-aged men that began in the 1980s, findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that men who spent time in a sauna once a week were seven times less likely to die of heart problems, or to die of other ailments. The longer men spent in the sauna, and the more often they went, their risk for sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease and fatal cardiovascular disease diminished. — More Content Now BOOK PICK ‘The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness’ by Dr. Frank Lipman and Danielle Claro Dr. Frank Lipman is “at the vanguard of a revolutionary way to deliver medical care” (O, The Oprah Magazine). A leading expert in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Lipman focuses on the root causes of illness and guides his patients to the deepest, most lasting sources of wellness. In this book, he and coauthor Danielle Claro make life-changing health advice available to all. Their book offers the cutting-edge secrets to optimal health in a stylish, lushly illustrated format — a spoonful of beauty to help the wellness tips go down. — Artisan MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 27, 2015 at 7:28 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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