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APR-MAY 2015

Extol Magazine Celebrating Southern Indiana is a local publication that covers stories about businesses people places or events throughout the cities of New Albany Jeffersonville Clarksville Sellersburg and Louisville KY

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ASK EM EXERCISE & HEALTH HAPPILY SPONSORED BY 14 EXTOL • APRIL/MAY 15 DEAR EM: Spring has sprung, and I'm so ready to pull out my warm weather clothes — but not until I get a little color on my skin. Will popping into a tanning bed a few times really do more harm than good? Truly Yours, Blinded By The Light DEAR BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'm afraid so. Despite what the tanning salon might tell you, the research out there regarding the use of indoor tanning beds will tell you the damage from UV radiation can cause premature skin aging as well as skin cancer. Also, the International Journal of Cancer has found that the usage of tanning beds before the age of 35 increases your risk of melanoma, the most deadliest form of skin cancer. I think a lot of us out there have used a tanning bed more than once in our lives, but the more informed I became, the less I wanted to go. On top of that, I had a family member pass away from melanoma, and my mother was very apprehensive about my sister and I using tanning beds – and we no longer do, and I suggest you don't either. Try using a sunless tanner that will give you a natural-looking tan without the health risks from sun With Emily Grantz In each issue of Extol, Emily Grantz will offer answers to your questions regarding health and nutrition. If you have a question for Em, please send it to extol@extolmag.com and put "Ask Em" in the subject line. exposure. There are lots of products on the market and a number of salons offer the service (not to mention expert application) as well. Hope that helps! Thanks For Asking, Em DEAR EM: I'm a 53-year-old man who recently went through a tough divorce and am trying to find my mojo. I haven't exercised much in the past couple years, I eat most of my meals in restaurants and I'm in a mental funk I just can't get out of. I want a better life but don't know where to start. Can you help? Sincerely, Overwhelmed But Hopeful DEAR OVERWHELMED BUT HOPEFUL: First of all, I am sorry you are going through such a hard time, but like you, most of the people reading this have also lost their mojo a time or two. Getting back into the swing of things isn't easy after a tough divorce, but there's no better time than now. Start with something that makes you happy: being with your kids (if you have any), hanging out with supportive friends and family, or maybe getting back to an old hobby that you once enjoyed. Also, get back into the swing of exercising (please get the OK from your doctor first!). It will not only make you feel better mentally, but it will boost your energy, help you sleep better and maybe even lose some weight in the process. As far as eating most of your meals out at restaurants, try picking healthier options – for more examples see my column from the previous issue. And if you haven't already, try to make peace with your divorce and move forward. If you can't do it on your own, then maybe see a therapist to help you through this time in your life. Good luck to you. Thanks For Asking, Em DEAR EM: My husband hasn't been to a doctor in at least a decade and ignores me every time I ask him to go. He rarely gets sick and seems to be in good health, but I'd feel a lot better if he'd get a check-up. What do you think? Respectfully yours, Hopeful in Henryville DEAR FUN FOODIE: Unfortunately, the older we get, the worse we become at taking care of ourselves. First and foremost, your husband should get a checkup

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