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M E D E D I T H HEDAID Vol. 4 No. 12 Meredith College, Raleigh. NC 27611 November 22,1988 Dr. Bross Takes Meredith on “The Walk of Life” by Krista Holloman Dr. Cynthia J. Bross of the Physical Education department was the speaker at Convocation on Nov. 14. She dis cussed many aspects of health and fitness under the heading “The Walk of Life.” Convocation began with a small aerobic exercise of walking in place to music. “With every beat of the music you are becoming stronger and health ier,” Dr. Bross encouraged her audi ence. Or. Bross told her listeners that there are psychological, social, physi cal, and spiritual benefits gained from total wellness. “Every day you exer cise you become healthier and more satisfied with the way you look.” she said. Dr. Bross believes that stress is a threat to our health. Roommate prob lems, choosing a major, and concerns about failure cause stress. Stress is a cause of illness and disease. “Stress can control us or we can learn to con trol it," Dr. Bross stated. To relieve Election Results Prssldent Electoral Popular Votes Votes Bush 426 54% Dukakis 112 46% Qovamor Secretary of State Martin 56% Edmlsten 52% Jordan 44% Carrington 46% UQovemor 4thDlftrfctU.S.Houee Gardner 51% Price 58% Rand 49% Fetzer 42% stress, try deep breathing, stretching, exercising, Imagery, or behavioral intervention. Along with reducing stress. Dr. Bross believes that “exercise can make creative juices flow.” Quite a few large companies have begun to create exercise programs and facilities for their employees. The effects of such programs are improved employee morale, Increased produc tivity, decreased medical bills, and insurance, and decreased absentee ism. ^ According to Dr. Bross, cholesterol is an enemy to a healthy body. The liver makes enough cholesterol for the body and eating junk food makes it produce more. Regular exercise, de creased alcohol consumption, not smoking, decreased caffeine, and stress management lower the body’s cholesterol. Dr. Bross also warned that people should watch their blood pressure. Program by Susan Cartrette Meredith students may now opt to participate in the Criminal Justice Pro gram in addition to their major area of study. Arranged similarly to the communi cations concentration, the program requirements cover a cross-section of material in the sociology and political science departments. The overall schedule Involves 21 120 over 80 is normal blood pressure for a college student, while 140 over 90 or 150 over 100 is considered hypertension. “Choose an aerobic exercise you enjoy and make it your playtime," advised Dr. Bross. It is also suggested that one work within her own capabili ties. Each workout should have three segments; the warm-up, 3 to 5 min utes: the actual workout, 30-60 min utes; and the cool-down, 5-10 minutes. Approximately4000 people die each day of cardiovascular disease. It is the number one killer in the U.S. To reduce your chances of adding to that statis tic, stop smoking, exercise, and watch your blood pressure, cholesterol intake, and weight. In conclusion. Dr. Bross encour aged her audience in Jones Audito rium, “Add years to your life and life to your years.” hours, three of which are an Internship. For internships, positions are available at the Women's Center and other places. The program is conceived not as a certificate but rather that students will be educated about it. There is also a growing need for professionalism in the justice system. If anyone is interested in learning more about this program, please con tact Drs. Frazier and Zingraff, in the politics and sociology departments, respectively. Meredith Offers Criminal Justice
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