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Apr. 29, 2015 Scholar of the Week – Kyhiem Banks

WellnessMind, Body & SpiritDr. Phillip Duncan, Cardiologist

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One of the most prominent religious leaders in 1773 was the Rev. Isaac Backus, a Baptist minister in New England. He observed that when “church and state are separate, the effects are happy, and they do not at all interfere with each other: but where they have been confounded together, no tongue nor pen can fully describe the mischiefs that have ensued.” The U.S. Constitution was intended to be, essentially, a godless document, and was written and ratified by a coalition of both rationalists of the Enlightenment and evangelical Christians equally fearful of entanglements between government and religion.

Many people confuse the Declaration of Independence, which quotes, “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal and they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…”, with the U.S. Constitution which does not mention a divinity or Creator at all.

The first document was sent to King George III of England to decree and declare independence from unfair taxation, and the second document, which was not written and signed until 13 years after the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, is to establish the laws and governance of the U.S. Colonies.

It begins with, “We the people in order to establish a more perfect union…”, and it does not mention God, Jesus, or any other deity in context of the document. The framers of the Constitution were intentional in their omission of any religious belief or particular (G)god when they wrote this essential and foundational document; they framed the laws and outlined the rights of this nation’s citizenry. There was always to be a “separation of church and state”, and the omission of any reference to God within the document makes that intention crystal clear.

In the American Standard Version of the Bible, Romans 14:5 reads, “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.” The United States of America is a nation founded on freedom and liberty from tyranny. Many immigrants fled religious persecution when coming to this land to freely be themselves

while practicing and expressing their religious beliefs without fear, objection or persecution.

Now, we have a movement afoot to oppress, deny and circumvent the rights, liberties and freedoms of certain groups of Americans, because the exercise of their freedoms, liberties and pursuit of happiness violates the personal religious belief system of another group of Americans. These Christian Americans want to impose a moral mandate found in the Bible that is the foundation of their religious beliefs and practice on those who do not hold those same beliefs. This is in direct contradiction to the Constitution on which our nation was founded. You cannot mandate morality and you cannot impose your beliefs, no matter how altruistic or loving your intentions may be, on others out of some great commission you have received from your

God to, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel…” You can go and you can preach, but what you cannot do is take away the Constitutional rights given to all Americans, whether or not they believe in God. They have a free will and they have a right to live freely under the laws, rights and privileges afforded them just by being a citizen of this great nation.

The struggle surrounding marriage equality, gender identity, and many other social issues requires us all to take a step back and recognize that in the U.S., we All should have the right to live in a nation of laws established under the Constitution which CLEARLY separates Church from State.

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TanyaFree.com/Urban Views Weekly PollA new poll has found that the majority of Americans do not approve of allowing transgender individuals to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity. 59 percent of Americans believe that transgender individuals should use the bathroom that corresponds with the gender they were assigned at birth, while 26 percent are comfortable with self-determination when it comes to choosing which bathroom to use according to a recent poll.

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Credit scoring has evolved over the last three decades, and this fall, FICO made one more important change. Borrowers who have struggled with medical debt and those with a limited credit history might see better FICO numbers in the future. Even if these situations don’t apply to you, understanding how credit scoring is changing can help you better manage your credit over time.

FICO Score 9, rolled out last fall, is described as a more “nuanced” version of the original FICO Score that the leading credit scoring company introduced in 1989. It is offered by three major credit bureaus – Equifax (www.equifax.com), Experian (http://www.experian.com), and TransUnion (http://www.transunion.com). It now bypasses collection agency accounts and weighs medical debt differently than non-medical debt on a person’s credit record. Borrowers with a median score of 711, whose only negative credit data comes from medical collections, will see their credit score go up 25 points under the new system.

As for consumers with limited credit histories –

what the industry calls “thin files” – FICO says the new system will better determine the ability of someone in that situation to repay a debt.

What doesn’t FICO 9 address? At this point, the latest credit-scoring model really doesn’t loosen or change requirements for mortgage and refinancing opportunities. Even so, there are many things ordinary borrowers can do to improve their credit scores and overall financial health over time.

The first step is for borrowers to review each of their credit reports once a year. Credit reports and credit scores are two different things. Consider credit scores are a three-digit summary of creditworthiness; credit reports are the detailed record of a borrower’s credit history. Consumers can view each of their credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion once a year for free (www.annualcreditreport.com). Stagger receipt of each agency’s credit reports throughout the year to weed out any inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or worse, indications of fraudulent credit

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The Spirit of the Heart wellness campaign is coming to Richmond. An initiative of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Spirit of the Heart will include free events this Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3.

On Saturday, ABC will host a family-friendly community health fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Richmond Convention Center. Organizations like the VCU Pauley Heart Center, Whole Foods, and the American Heart Association will be present, and the day will include free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, Zumba and yoga instruction, and a wealth of information on cardiovascular health.

Sunday, ABC is going to church. At First African Baptist Church on Hanes Avenue, a message from the pulpit will emphasize the importance of spiritual wellness and heart health, as well as the connection between the two. The service will begin at 11 a.m.

I spoke with Dr. Phillip Duncan, a cardiologist based in Chester, Virginia, and the immediate past board chairman of ABC. “Spirit of the Heart is an awareness-raising program,” he told me. “It goes from city to city to share information with policymakers, clergy, public officials, and the public. Knowledge is power.”

According to Duncan, the connection between spirituality and heart health is key. “Church and other faith-based institutions comprise a significant part of our lives,” he said. “Our church communities form our opinions and increase our awareness of issues. A strong spiritual focus improves our overall health and well-being.”

Dr. Duncan said he says this to clergy, often those under his care, on a regular basis. “Pastors have far more opportunities to have impact on people’s health than I do,” he said.

“I see my patients every two, three, six months; sometimes, just once a year.” Clergy, on the other hand, have the opportunity to be in touch with congregants week to week and even day to day.

This is a particularly important connection in the African American community, Duncan says, both because African Americans tend to be deeply involved in churches, and because rates of heart disease and stroke in the African American community are disproportionately high.

The work of the ABC focuses heavily on these disparities. The ABC mission statement reads, “To promote the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, in Blacks and other minorities and to achieve health equity for all through the elimination of disparities.”

Dr. Duncan gave me some examples of these disparities. “Heart disease and heart failure are equal opportunity diseases,” he said, and yet, the incidence and outcomes for those diseases are graver

for African Americans. At age 40, an American’s lifetime risk of heart disease is one in five, but for African Americans, it’s twice that high. On average, heart failure manifests itself ten years earlier in African Americans

than in Caucasian Americans. In the 18-35 year-old age group, African Americans have ten times the heart failure risk of Caucasian Americans. And though postpartum cardiomyopathy is a rare pregnancy-related type of heart failure (only one in 4000 live births), the risk to African American women is sixteen times that to Caucasian American women.

Dr. Duncan believes that we need to address this disparity from many directions. “We need to look at the biology of the disease,” he said. “We need to look at the causes of heart

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disease--heart attack, high blood pressure, pregnancy, genetics. We need more funding for research, and we need a dedicated workforce.”

But at least as important, he stresses, is raising awareness and increasing information in the general public. Dr. Duncan offered the following tips for preventing, recognizing, and treating heart disease:

It’s never too early to think about heart health. “Now we look at elementary and preschool- aged children,” Duncan said, “because that’s where you sow the seeds. When we see a two-year-old drinking Coca-Cola, that’s where it starts. When we see a five-year-old eating half a pizza, that’s sowing the seeds for hypertension and heart failure.” Studies have shown that people in their early 20s with slight elevations in blood pressure--even within the range of what we call “normal”--are more likely to develop heart failure later in life. So don’t wait; start thinking about it now.Know the warning signs, and pay attention to your symptoms. Concerning symptoms include easy fatigue, swelling of legs, nighttime cough, and chest pain. Talk with your doctor about any of these symptoms.Seek out regular, preventative care from a doctor you trust. Many instances of heart disease are asymptomatic, Duncan said, so it’s crucial to have regular, preventative checkups even when you feel healthy. At these visits, your doctor should check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Early detection of elevated levels can help you to change the pattern before it develops into something much worse.Stay active, and pay special attention to your energy level. “Activity is absolutely key,” said

Duncan. “Be as active as you possibly can.” It’s good for you in all sorts of ways, reducing your risk of diabetes, modulating your blood pressure, and burning calories. “But it’s also a great early warning system,” he said. Easy fatigue is one of the earliest symptoms of heart disease, and people usually explain it away. If you aren’t active, you might not even notice it, and by the time you are noticing symptoms at rest, the disease is pretty advanced. Stay active to improve your health, but also stay active so you’ll know if something changes.Kick the smoking habit. With all we know about the

connections between smoking and cancers, and smoking and heart disease, Duncan emphasizes, “There’s no reason to smoke.”Watch your total calories. “There are lots of fancy ways to track what you eat,” Duncan said, “but what matters most is your total caloric intake.” The main problem to avoid is overall caloric excess.Make moderation your practice. The best way to watch your saturated fats and transfats, Duncan said, is to moderate them. “Your body can tolerate them in small amounts. The problem comes

when we overwhelm our bodies with fast foods and processed foods on a regular basis.”Make your emotional, spiritual, and psychological health a priority. Here, Duncan referred to the ABC’s publication, “7

Steps to a Healthy Heart” in which the first step is “Be Spiritually Active.” Attend a place of worship. Connect with your community. Engage in work that matters. Strive for positive relationships with friends and relatives. Get a dog. Laugh.

To learn more about how to reduce the risk and improve the outcomes of heart disease for yourself and your loved ones, attend the Spirit of the Heart this weekend. You can also explore the many resources at the Association of Black Cardiologists website, www.abcardio.org.

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Kids may seem to have boundless energy, but running around the soccer field or baseball diamond takes effort -- and burns lots of calories. As a parent or coach, it’s important to make sure kids are well-fueled. They’ll play better on the field and feel better afterwards.

Whether it’s a practice game or the championship, come prepared with these fuss-free, nutritious, on-the-go snacks:

• Victory veggies: Bring veggies that are easy to eat, such as baby carrots, celery sticks and bell pepper slices. They provide valuable vitamins and nutrients, and they won’t weigh down young athletes.

• First-place fruit: Oranges, tangerines, watermelon and other juicy fruits are chock full of vitamins. And their high water content will help keep kids hydrated. Make these tasty fruit snacks even easier to eat by pre-slicing, pre-peeling and packing them in single-serve bags. Fun fact: olives, avocados and tomatoes are fruits!

• Winning flavor: Olives are central to the bold, heart-healthy flavors of the Mediterranean style diet. Often used in cooking or served at meals, they are also a terrific snack.

An easy way to include olives in your kids’ pre- and post- game snack routine is with Pearls Olives to Go! These single-serve, liquid-free olives in a cup are available in America’s most popular variety: California-grown Black Pitted Olives. All kids need to do is peel the lid off the cup, which makes

them an easy, mess-free addition to the usual snack line-up. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, cholesterol-free, trans-fat-free, GMO-free and vegan.

• Powerful protein: A boost of protein after vigorous physical activity helps repair muscles. A handful of almonds or a scoop of trail mix is easy to pack in a re-sealable plastic bag and delivers a nutritious dose of antioxidants and omega-3s. Cheese sticks are another portable protein option.

• Replenish & rehydrate: While nourishment is important, don’t overlook the importance of replenishing fluids and electrolytes lost during intense activity. Kids should quench their thirst throughout the game, especially in warmer weather. Water is always the best choice for hydration. To resupply necessary sodium, offer your little athlete a salty snack, like olives, as a healthful, simple and natural alternative to the less healthful go-to snack, chips.

Go easy on sports drinks, which can be loaded with calories and sugar and are generally unnecessary for the sports field except in the case of prolonged, vigorous exercise, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Whether you’re prepping for a big game or enjoying a casual scrimmage at the park, don’t forget snacks that will keep your athletic, on-the-go family healthy, hydrated and strong

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Recent columns have focused on questions for employers to ask prospective fundraising employees, and questions for interviewees to ask their interviewers. Our goal: to help all parties understand the critical role of fundraising professionals and what it takes for them to be successful. As a nonprofit executive – or as the person in charge of fundraising for an organization – you need to know what to look for in a candidate when hiring. And, as a fundraising professional, you have to know how to ask questions that will reveal whether or not you are joining a fundraising team or if you will be expected to be a miracle worker.

A number of readers reached out to us in past weeks, sharing reactions to these columns along with true confessions. We heard from a development director looking for work, because the new executive director doesn’t know fundraising and doesn’t know strategic planning. Another confessed he really hadn’t given his all in his prior position: he never felt a part of the team. Through our work we have heard a common plea from executive directors and board members who talk with us about their staff, asking in exasperation “why don’t they just raise the money?”

Given that it’s NBA playoff season we offer the analogy of basketball. Consider these comparisons:

Great basketball players go beyond scores and defense and are known for how well they elevate the play of their fellow teammates. Think of superstars such as

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Oscar Robertson. The list is long. Point guards such as the Warrior’s Steph Curry, the Clipper’s Chris Paul, and the Spur’s Tony Parker make sure the strengths of each player are brought to the game.

In fundraising, it’s the same. Sure, there are superstar vice presidents and development directors who exceed fundraising goals year over year. But are they leading a fundraising team? Some are, but some hog the ball, becoming a one-person team. These fundraisers don’t take the time to invest in their team members. Think about it: do all members of your team have a chance to play, or are some left consistently sitting on the bench? And, what happens when your top people leave?

A fundraising superstar engages the key players. As the chief fundraising officer, he or she is the “play maker,” setting things in motion. He or she takes the time to learn the strengths of team members and figure out how to best deploy these. Fundraising team members include the chief executive or president, board chair, development chair, chief operating officer, chief finance officer, the data management and administrative team, researchers, and proposal writers. All these individuals need to be in motion, working the game plan.

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Borrowers are seeing something else that’s new – some lenders are making the credit scores they apply to existing borrowers available for free. A few major lenders have taken part in the industry-only FICO Score Open Access Program, which lets current customers see the exact credit scoring data applied to them at no charge. FICO’s site doesn’t offer the names of participating lenders, but a customer should ask their lender if they are offering free scores through that program.

Consumers should know how credit scores are compiled. FICO uses five key ingredients:• Payment history (35 percent)• Amounts owed (30 percent)• Length of credit

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Though he loves the sport of football so much, school is Kyhiem Banks’ main priority. Kyhiem learned from not only his father’s mistake of making football a priority, but also his own. Though he was one of the top ten in his fifth grade class, he said he started to slack in middle school. He made sports a priority until he transferred from J.R. Tucker High School to John Marshall High School. “I realized that I can’t rely on football,” Kyhiem stated in an essay. “I just focused on my education.” With school as a priority, studying is one of Kyhiem’s favorite activities and he currently has a 4.3 GPA.

Other than studying, Kyhiem’s favorite activities include driving, playing basketball, and he continues to enjoy football as a member of his school’s team. However, he said this will be his last year playing football and he will put all of his energy into school once he goes to college. As he progressed in high school, he came to the conclusion that “I can still play the sport that I love while I get my education, but the education will always be more important, and that is exactly why this is my last year on the football field.” With an interest in electronics and computer software, this fall Kyhiem will attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. He chose ODU over other schools because he likes the 757 area, the campus, and because of their successful engineering program. Other than engineering, Kyhiem also has strong interests in landscaping and math.

Education is very important in his family and because neither of his

parents went to college, Kyhiem will be the first in his family to attend. “My parents want me to work very hard so I can live a better life and have the tools and opportunities that it takes to be successful,” Kyhiem stated. “I learned that in order to be successful, you at least need a college degree in some kind of post-secondary education.” At college, he looks forward to getting hands-on experience with his field of study, becoming a better critical thinker, and improving his knowledge in mathematics, sciences and computers in order to become an engineer.

Kyhiem has prepared for college by being involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Other than football and basketball, he also played soccer, is a member of the National Honor Society and is in a mentor program. He has also given back to the community by volunteering with a Richmond 10K and helping clean out a church. In high school, he has learned about time management and how to schedule his time better. This is something he will carry with him to college. Kyhiem wants the community to know that he is a hard working black man. His hard work

has helped him excel in high school and soon in college. For Kyhiem, college is not only about getting a job or making large amounts of money, but “about getting a better education (and) being looked at by society differently.” He said in the future, college can also help encourage other children to pursue higher education. “In my life, I have learned that I am an independent, hardworking, young man with a lot of goals,” Kyhiem said. “I may get down on myself a lot but I refuse to fail, that’s my biggest fear.”

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Knowing the signs of a heart attack can save your life. Signs of a heart attack can be deceiving. You may feel as though you have indigestion or maybe even back pain. Distinguishing the differences can save your life.

Signs of a heart attack vary according to gender. If you think you might be having a heart attack, stop whatever you are doing and have someone call 9-1-1. Every second is critical when treating a heart attack.

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Severe Chest Pain

For men, the first sign of a heart attack is tightness in the chest that lasts several minutes. While everyone experiences minor chest pain every now and then, a person having a heart attack will feel severe chest pressure. The pressure will sometimes shoot up from the chest to the shoulder area, arms and back.

Most ordinary chest pains pass when you relax. But during a heart attack, the pain doesn’t go away. Instead, it intensifies.

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath is another common symptom and warning sign of a heart attack. While just sitting and being sedentary, a person may feel like they have just run up a flight of stairs.

This shortness may become so severe that you may feel like you might vomit. Some heart attack victims describe feeling like they have developed the worst flu of their life instantly.

Dizzy

Dizziness is caused by a lack of oxygen to the body, particularly the brain. A man having a heart attack may faint due to lack of oxygen.

Teeth and Jaw Pain

Experts have discovered that most men experiencing a heart attack will feel pain in their teeth and jaw. This pain typically rates a seven or above on a scale of 1 to 10.

Cold Sweats

Men having a heart attack may develop cold sweats which leave them feeling chilled and clammy.

Frequent Burps

Heart attacks often cause acid reflux. A man having a heart attack may respond by burping frequently.

Yawning

A man experiencing a heart attack may yawn frequently, because the heart is not moving enough blood through the body.

WOMEN

Heart attacks in women can be more difficult to diagnose. In fact, physicians may even miss initial signs of a heart attack. Therefore, it is important for you to know the differences between how a man and woman feels when experiencing a heart attack.

Chest Pressure

A woman having a heart attack will often feel chest pain, just like a man. However, the pain is often lower. It might make some women think they are

having stomach pain rather than chest pain.

Shortness of Breath

Nearly six out of 10 women who are having a heart attack feel they are short of breath. Resting may lessen the symptoms, in some cases, but not always.

Extreme Fatigue

She will often feel unusually tired, as though she cannot get enough sleep or rest. In fact, extreme fatigue can be an early warning sign for a heart attack. It may start several weeks in advance.

Back Pain

Women often experience severe back pain during a heart attack. Men seldom complain about back pain when having a heart attack.

Nausea

Many women having a heart attack will experience nausea and will often vomit. Doctors do not fully understand why this symptom occurs.

Knowing the signs of a heart attack can save a life. Seconds really do count, so seek emergency care immediately. Call 9-1-1 if in doubt. If treatment is not sought quickly, a heart attack may be fatal.

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Visit our Live Well section of MartinsFoods.com and find Caroline and Valerie under Our Nutritionists

Caroline Roessler, MS, RDN200 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 804-794-7074

Valerie Pulley, RDN 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy., Richmond, VA 804-364-3644

SERVICES INCLUDE

Individual Consultations

In-store Classes and Demos

Community Events

Grocery Store Tours

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