William Penn Life, 1977 (12. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1977-07-01 / 3. szám
MINUTES . . . (Continued from Page Fifteen) tee that very serious consideration be given to evaluating the retirement of certain National Officers and Board members, and begin thinking about a program to seek proper replacements. 29) Director Steve Danko extended a cordial invitation to the Board of Directors, National Officers and members to attend the Hungarian Festival and Picnic being conducted by Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan on July 24, 1977. 30) Moved, seconded and the Board authorized that the Association continue its membership campaign and plan for a 1978 Tour to Hungary. 31) President Charles thanked each and everyone in attendance for the fine cooperation and suggestions which were offered at this meeting. The good fellowship which exists among the Directors and the National Officers will build confidence to plan ahead for the good of the Association. He bid each one a pleasant journey to their homes and extended best wishes to all for a pleasant summer. 32) The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board Elmer Charles Chairman of the Board ATTEST: Albert J. Stelkovics National Secretary YOUR HEALTH UNNmVANtA MCOlCAt SOCIETY Your Aching Back When your favorite comedian, in his routine, stoops down and suddenly finds himself unable to stand upright again — that’s funny. But when sudden back pain fixes you in a stooped position, it’s no laughing matter. Facet syndrome is the name of the condition in which a sudden catch in a back virtually fixes the victim in a position from which he cannot move. Usually, the victim is caught in a stooped position. Extreme cases of facet syndrome should be treated with bed rest and sedation under a physician’s care. Some other causes of back pain are acute injuries, degeneration of joints, muscles and ligaments, or muscle spasms. “Slipped disk” is a common catch-all term used to describe many back ailments. Actually, the term applies only to a specific condition in which the pulpy body at the center of the intervertabral disk protrudes through a tear in the surrounding ligament. Treatment is usually through surgical removal of the portions of the disk which have protruded. Chronic back pain refers to a condition where the pain is prolonged and gets progressively worse. Treatment is difficult since causes vary and are not always possible to eliminate. Sufferers of chronic back pain not caused by slipped disk or disease can find some relief by sleeping on a firm mattress, using straight backed chairs, and arranging their working areas in such a way as to avoid stooping and leaning. In addition, your doctor can prescribe postural exercises to help relieve the pain. LITTLE W®0© Why Not Teeny People? While the world’s great minds are working feverishly to find a solution to the population explosion and the energy crisis — a simple solution to these problems is being overlooked. The answer is the small, compact model . . . TEENY PEOPLE! Scientists and engineers have reduced the size of many other things while retaining basic qualities and uses. Why not people? They have done it with cars, with cameras, radios, phones and frankfurters . . . with miniature golf courses, cereal boxes, and cigars. There are hybrid roses, dwarf trees, and tiny turkeys. It should be quite simple for our scientists to perfect the techniques for developing Teeny People. No need to change the basic shape. It can remain as it is. All that need be done is to reduce the size. A six-foot man becomes a six-inch man and the space he requires becomes comparably less. All requirements would be reduced to scale. There would be sufficient food, living quarters, energy, clothing: all the necessities for comfortable living, by just utilizing presently available materials. The solution to the population explosion and resultant need for space energy is simple: Teeny People is the answer. Next problem? m cr U' UU O u “> U Z h<S)X J'TO iMO<Um 43 0 3 (M < i-l 00 ft z m »X3 uj ct u a. rt^cucu o z r- _j O 3: (1* O w o *. a. z YOUR HEALTH PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY Preventive Health Habits ratti Adami I How healthy are you? Before you answer, take this short quiz: Do you smoke? Do you drink to excess? Are you overweight or physically inactive ? Do you eat “junk food” often? If you answered “yes” to any one of the above questions, you’re not as healthy as you may think. Americans are slowly killing themselves through poor health habits. The leading causes of death in the United States — heart disease, cancer, and cerebrovascular disease — have all been linked to undesirable health habits such as overeating, excessive drinking, and smoking. How long you live and how hdalthy your life will be depends largely on you. A recent study by the AMA shows that men and women age 45 who practice 6 to 7 good preventive health habits daily have a life expectancy almost 35 years longer than those with poor health habits. Preventive health habits include maintaining a sensible, well-balanced diet; cutting down on sugar, salt, and cholesterol intake; getting regular exercise and adequate rest; and eliminating tobacco and alcohol. Americans are basically healthy, but not as healthy as we could be. Practicing good preventive health habits can help you live a longer, healthier life. 16
