PULSE.Byline: Nicole Sunkes PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS: With prostate cancer, knowledge is power. That's the message in ``The American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer'' (American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, ; $19.95), edited by Drs. David G. Bostwick, E. David Crawford, Celestia S. Higano and Mack Roach III. This book discusses the stages of prostate cancer, treatment options - including clinical trials, radiation and surgery - and quality-of-life issues after remission. The book also features an extensive resource guide for prostate cancer patients and survivors, and a glossary of cancer-related terms. HEALTHFUL health·ful adj. 1. Conducive to good health; salutary. 2. Healthy. health  ful·ness n. EATING: Cancer patients are often told to improve their diet, but if they weren't eating healthfully health·ful adj. 1. Conducive to good health; salutary. 2. Healthy. See Usage Note at healthy. health before their diagnosis, chances are they don't know how to make healthy food taste good. ``One Bite at a Time'' (Ten Speed Press; $19.95), by Rebecca Katz with Marsha Tomassi and Mat Edelson, is a cookbook designed to help cancer survivors adjust to their new diet demands. Packed with delicious recipes, including chicken pot pie, salmon salad and black bean chili. BLUEBERRY blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. SLUSH SMOOTHIE smooth·ie also smooth·y n. pl. smooth·ies Slang 1. A person regarded as being assured and artfully ingratiating in manner. 2. A smooth-tongued person. 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup fruit juice 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 teaspoon ground flax seed 6 ice cubes 1/2 cup water Combine the blueberries, juice, protein powder, flax seed, ice cubes and water in a blender and puree. You have a light, frothy drink packed with about 16 grams of protein. Pour into a glass. Makes about 20 ounces. ``One Bite at a Time,'' by Rebecca Katz with Marsha Tomassi and Mat Edelson. DRIVING SAFETY FOR SENIORS: Senior citizens rank among the safest drivers on the road, but they need to regularly monitor their mental and physical abilities as they age. To help seniors assess their ``driving health,'' the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. has developed a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). called ``Roadwise Review,'' which allows older drivers to test their skills in the privacy of their own homes. Copies of the program are available at San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. libraries, and community and senior centers. The program can also be purchased at San Fernando Valley and Ventura County auto club offices. Cost is $5 for AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. members, $7 for nonmembers. AID FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS: You can be hip and raise money, too, for tsunami victims by purchasing a bright blue wristband wristband An identifying bracelet attached to a Pt's wrist at the time of admission to a health care facility, which may be the only identifier used during a person's stay in a hospital from 7-Eleven and Save the Children. One hundred percent of the after-tax profits (at least $2 per bracelet) will benefit Save the Children's Asian Earthquake/Tsunami Relief fund. The bracelet features stick figures holding hands, representing help and support. On sale for $2.99 each at 7-Eleven stores in the United States and Canada. OH, BABY!: Tune in tonight as mothers nationwide deliver their babies on live television as Discovery Health Channel airs its ``Birth Day Live!,'' a 10-hour broadcast of the labor, delivery and birth of babies at three hospitals nationwide. The third annual special will feature a variety of deliveries, from Caesarean sections and natural childbirth to premature, high-risk and multiple births. 1 to 11 p.m., Discovery Health Channel. CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1) no caption (hand wearing Save the Children's Asian Earthquake/Tsunami Relief fund bracelet) David Sprague/Staff Photographer (2) no caption (book: ``The American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer'') (3) no caption (book: ``One Bite at a Time'') (4) no caption (Blueberry Slush Smoothies) (5) no caption (``Roadwise Review'') (6) no caption (woman holding an infant) |
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