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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 One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... Health Watch: How to avoid the dreaded weight-loss plateau Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 6:33 AM Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 6:33 AM » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK Whether your fitness journey started as a New Year’s resolution or a desire to fit into a swimsuit, you probably began with inspiration and motivation. You may have lost weight rapidly and noticed your body change in positive ways. That’s to be expected. Keep learning, keep burning: Unfortunately, there comes a point when your fitness journey becomes a marathon rather than a sprint. It takes effort and dedication to stick with your fitness routine when the scale budges less frequently and less dramatically. If you stay the course, you’ll continue to progress toward your goal weight and increase your muscle tone and endurance. Teach your body and mind: Group exercise classes are one way to add variety to your routine. Instead of running on a treadmill for cardio, take a cycling class. Instead of lifting weights, take a yoga class that uses balance and body weight to build muscles. There are classes ranging from boot camps to water aerobics. Try unfamiliar equipment: Are you curious about what it’s like to kick a heavy bag? Do you wonder how many flights of stairs you could climb on a stepper, like PowerMill? Satisfy your curiosity and challenge your muscles by trying new equipment. Ask a gym employee for a tutorial, then get started. It will be tough at first and you’ll probably be sore. But that’s how you’ll be rewarded on the scale. Fitness should be a lifestyle, not a phase. Keep it interesting and varied and you’ll be more likely to stick with it and realize your goals. — Life Fitness CHILDREN’S HEALTH As you begin to spend more time outdoors this spring, it’s important to remember to always remember to bring along extra sunscreen for yourself and your child. If your child does wind up developing a sunburn at some point this summer, there are several things you’ll want to keep in mind: Get your child plenty of water, draw a cool bath for him to soak in, fully cover your child’s skin when he goes outside, and apply soothing creams or sprays with aloe vera in them. — More Content Now SENIOR HEALTH Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among people ages 50 and older, according to the National Eye Institute. The disease damages the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina. Three risk factors for AMD include smoking, family history and race: the condition is more common among Caucasians than among black or Hispanic people. See a doctor if you are concerned about your eyesight, as there are several treatments available for AMD. — More Content Now NEW RESEARCH A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has suggested a link between people of short stature and an increased risk of coronary heart disease. According to the researchers, some of the genetic variants that cause people to be short are connected to higher levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, both of which are risk factors for the disease. The researchers examined DNA of 65,066 people who already have coronary artery disease. — More Content Now BOOK PICK ‘Living the Farm Sanctuary Life’ by Gene Baur and Gene Stone In this definitive vegan and animal-friendly lifestyle guide, Gene Baur and Gene Stone explore the deeply transformative experience of visiting the sanctuary and its profound effects on people’s lives. “Living the Farm Sanctuary Life” also teaches readers how to cook and eat the Farm Sanctuary way, with 100 delicious recipes selected by some of the organization’s greatest fans-chefs and celebrities such as Chef AJ, Chloe Coscarelli, Emily Deschanel, and Moby. — Rodale Books MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 6:33 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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