<목욜정모> March 19th, 2009 thursday meeting's topic

[뺑끼]

HI. THURSDAY IS COMING FOR YOU AS EVER^^

HOW'S YOUR EVERYTH GOING?

ME? HM.. I HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH SO MUCH LATELY. ㅜ_ㅠ

I GOT SOME BAD NEWS  AND GOOD NEWS.   

WHICH ONE DO YOU WANNA HEAR FIRST?

OK. BAD NEWS!

UNFORTUNATELY, I am not going to join you guys this week. (Sooooorry ㅜ)

Because, I've got an important previous engagement for three days.

Sorry for I won't be with you. (SAD...ㅜ)

But, Serena's gonna perfectly cover up everyth instead of me ^^

AND THEN, GOOD NEWS!

FORTUNATELY, We will be together in the name of semi-outing on saturday!  Actually, our original SPRING PICNIC WITH FLOWER's always designated in April. But, some cannot wait until the day~!! 

Even though, we won't see any flower and won't have enough time. It's gonna be cool.

OUR ORIGINAL SPRING PICNIC'S GONNA BE HELD

IN THE BEGINING OF APRIL IN TIME. ^^

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College Drinking and Heart Problems


In many ways, I was a pretty typical pre-med student. I studied hard with hopes of becoming a doctor, and on the weekends I drank socially with good friends. As I got older and passed through medical school and residency, my thirst for alcohol waned considerably. As it turns out, that may have been a good thing for many reasons. I didn't know it at that time, but drinking heavily, even as far back as college, could have increased my risk of heart disease.

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals that college students who drink excessively can double their levels of something known as C-reactive protein (CRP), a biological marker for inflammation that has been associated with a higher chance of cardiovascular problems. The study asked 25 college students to complete surveys assessing CRP risk factors such as smoking, medication use and alcohol use. In case you're curious (I was), heavy drinking was defined for the purpose of the study as three or more alcoholic drinks at least three days a week or at least five drinks two days of the week. Compared with those of moderate drinkers (two to five drinks at a time, one or two days a week), the CRP levels of heavy drinkers were more than double, placing them in the zone associated with a moderate risk of heart disease.

It is not clear yet whether drinking heavily during your college years means you're setting yourself up for trouble down the line. To answer that, a long-term study would have to follow students once they entered middle age. Still, the concern is significant because some studies do suggest a carry-over effect between past CRP levels and future heart disease.

"If C-reactive-protein levels are predictive of a future risk of heart disease, then students might be beginning a dangerous pattern, [and that's a] reason to be concerned about college-age drinking," warns Elizabeth Donovan, the (apparently precocious) undergrad who co-authored the study. Donovan is studying biology and nutrition at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., and collaborated on the research with adviser Amy Olsen, a professor of nutrition.

Dr. Robert Bonow, a Northwestern University cardiologist and member of the AHA, isn't as sold on checking your levels of CRP. He reminds us that lots of things can cause the number to fluctuate. Besides an illness like a simple cold, other factors—including being overweight, smoking or having diabetes—are also known to raise CRP levels. Bonow's best advice is not to worry so much about past college drinking and focus instead on controlling current drinking and other variables.

I was surprised to find, though, that becoming a teetotaler is not necessarily the answer to a healthy heart in the future. This research and other studies that have looked at CRP levels in older populations found that nondrinkers (those who have one drink or less a week) actually have higher CRP numbers than those who drink in moderation. Somehow, moderate levels of alcohol may actually help protect against inflammation. And alcohol is known to reduce blood clotting. Also, if you're drinking red wine, there are additional beneficial chemicals in it, such as tannins, which slow down atherosclerosis, and resveratrol, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.

With that information in hand, I plan on asking my wife for a hall pass to go out and have a couple of drinks with friends tonight. "It's for my heart, I swear," I'll tell her. With two daughters, a lawn to cut and a dog to walk, I am not optimistic about her response.

* Questions *

1. Do you like drinking alcohol?  
If you do, do you enjoy just alcohol or enjoy that mood? 

2. How many times do you go out for drinking a week?

3. When do you drink alcohol?

4. What is your drinking capacity? What type of alcohol do you like?

5. Rising problems over drinking alcohol are touching off horrible accidents in college lately.

   Have you ever had any experience that you were forced into drinking too much by your senior?

   Tell your story~! plz^^

6. Let's talk about your funny and memorable stories about MT ^^

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Healthy Sleep Tips

The following ten tips can help you achieve sleep and the benefits it provides. These tips are intended for "typical" adults, but not necessarily for children or persons experiencing medical problems.

You can find information on this site about children and sleep and NSF recommends that persons treated for medical conditions consult their doctor – check our resource, "Sleep Talk with Your Doctor."

Finally, if you have trouble falling asleep, maintaining sleep, awaken earlier than you wish, feel unrefreshed after sleep or suffer from excessive sleepiness during the day or when you wish to be alert!!!, you should also consult your physician. Be sure to tell him/her if you have already tried these tips and for how long. To check for possible sleep problems, go to our checklist, "How's Your Sleep?"

1. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule including weekends.

Our sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a "circadian clock" in our brain and the body's need to balance both sleep time and wake time. A regular waking time in the morning strengthens the circadian function and can help with sleep onset at night. That is also why it is import!!!ant to keep a regular bedtime and wake-time, even on the weekends when there is the temptation to sleep-in.

2. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.

A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep. Avoid arousing activities before bedtime like working, paying bills, engaging in competitive games or family problem-solving. Some studies suggest that soaking in hot water (such as a hot tub or bath) before retiring to bed can ease the transition into deeper sleep, but it should be done early enough that you are no longer sweating or over-heated. If you are unable to avoid tension and stress, it may be helpful to learn relaxation therapy from a trained professional. Finally, avoid exposure to bright light before bedtime because it signals the neurons that help control the sleep-wake cycle that it is time to awaken, not to sleep.

3.Create a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.

Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep – cool, quiet, dark, comfortable and free of interruptions. Also make your bedroom reflective of the value you place on sleep. Check your room for noise or other distractions, including a bed partner's sleep disruptions such as snoring, light, and a dry or hot environment. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, "white noise," humidifiers, fans and other devices.

4. Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before your regular bedtime.

Eating or drinking too much may make you less comfortable when settling down for bed. It is best to avoid a heavy meal too close to bedtime. Also, spicy foods may cause heartburn, which leads to difficulty falling asleep and discomfort during the night. Try to restrict fluids close to bedtime to prevent nighttime awakenings to go to the bathroom, though some people find milk or herbal, non-caffeinated teas to be soothing and a helpful part of a bedtime routine.

5. Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime.

In general, exercising regularly makes it easier to fall asleep and contributes to sounder sleep. However, exercising sporadically or right before going to bed will make falling asleep more difficult. In addition to making us more alert!!!, our body temperature rises during exercise, and takes as much as 6 hours to begin to drop. A cooler body temperature is associated with sleep onset... Finish your exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime. Late afternoon exercise is the perfect way to help you fall asleep at night.

6. Avoid caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake.

Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it can produce an alert!!!ing effect. Caffeine products, such as coffee, tea, colas and chocolate, remain in the body on average from 3 to 5 hours, but they can affect some people up to 12 hours later. Even if you do not think caffeine affects you, it may be disrupting and changing the quality of your sleep. Avoiding caffeine within 6-8 hours of going to bed can help improve sleep quality..

* Questions *  

1. Do you think sleeping is very important to you? Why?

2. When do you sleep? What do you do before sleeping? 

3. What do you think of the sleep tips in the article?  What's your favorite tip?

4. Do you have any good idea to sleep well? (tea, milk ....)

5. Have you ever dreamed nightmare?

6. Do you have any sleeping habit?

[Jina]

위에 저 사진들...;;;; ㅋㅋㅋ 좀 있으면 학교에서 엠티간다던데..ㅜ 이젠 따라가기엔 눈치보이는 4학년..ㅠ

[SUNNY]

에이... 씀;;; 너무 많이 먹으면 컨트롤이 안돼여..

[Serena]

회장님, 수고하셨어요~~ college drinking이라 하니 나의 어린 시절이 생각나는 걸..?? 아, 그립도다~ 뽀송뽀송한 피부의 소유자였던 나를~~~~~~

[영보기]

최근에 발견한건데 김남주 입술위 점이랑 써리나 입술위 점의 위치가 같다. 관찰력의 승리...ㅎㅎㅎ

[Tinkerbell]

회장님~목요일 topic정하랴, 소풍장소 물색하랴~수고가 많으시네요~^^모임에 못오신다고 하니 아쉬워요ㅠ.ㅠ

[Anthony.C]

토픽 올리느라 수고했네ㅎㅎ 날도 더운데 말야

[계랑]

회장님글은 스크롤바 슥 한번 내려도 재밌어요ㅋㅋ 수고하셨어요~~ 어우~ 술먹고 먼저자면 안돼요~~

[orange]

정말 고생이 많으시네요~

[깡-♡]

회장님 항상 수고가 많으세요,,ㅠ 최고!^^

[Agnes]

쥐나 쥐나 머리쥐나..... 릴렉스가 필요할 때 마시면 술이 달더라.......