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Mercy Medical Center ̶Centerville complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. For more information, see link on our home page at www.mercycenterville.org. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-641-437-4111. (TTY Voice: 1-800-735-2943; TDD: 1-800-735-2942) 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-641-437-4111。 (TTY Voice: 1-800-735-2943; TDD: 1-800-735-2942) Health and wellness news you can use. healthbeat HEARTS IN THE GAME Exciting games can get sports fans' blood pumping — literally. A recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology examined the heart rates of hockey fans watching the Montréal Canadiens. Half of the volunteers viewed hockey matches on television, while the other half attended games live at the Bell Centre. The heart rates for both groups increased significantly during matches, particularly during overtime and scoring opportunities. Although the study results are inconclusive, fans with pre-existing and significant cardiovascular conditions should consider watching an exciting sporting match another potential risk factor for a cardiac event. WEEKLY EXERCISE HELPS DEPRESSION Regular exercise results in more benefits than managing weight. In a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, participants who engaged in an hour or more of weekly exercise had a lower chance of developing depression. The exercise needn't be vigorous, either. The protective effect resulted regardless of workout intensity. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity physical activity every week for additional health benefits, working a small amount of exercise into your weekly schedule can help stave off depression. HANDS-FREE, NOT RISK-FREE Drivers can now make calls, send text messages, tune the radio, program GPS navigation and more while operating a vehicle. Some of this technology lets users keep their hands on the steering wheel, but the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that infotainment services can be distracting and demand attention from the driver. Even a voice-activated system, which requires less visual involvement than buttons or a touch screen, can be a serious distraction due to the time it takes to interact with the system. If an infotainment system comes installed with your vehicle, keep in mind that it has not necessarily been deemed safe to use while driving. Healthfocus is provided as a community service of Mercy Medical Center–Centerville. Clint Christianson, President Ann Young, Vice President Healthcare Experience 641-437-4111 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERVILLE /// www.mercycenterville.org 2