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Health Issues
from page 5
LDLs carry most of the
cholesterol in the blood.
When the level of LDL is up,
cholesterol and fat can build up in
arteries.
People with borderline LDL will
be advised to take another test in three
months, monitor their progress and see
a doctor.
Anyone with a high LDL will need
to seek medical attention and
consult a dietitian.
Cancer
The next leading cause of death for
blacks is cancer.
For black males, the two highest
occuring forms are lung and prostate
cancer. For black women, the highest
occuring form is breast cancer.
For prostate cancer, males can
perform a self-examination, though it
seems unusual for men to do this. '
“How many men would check
for [prostate cancer]? That’s not
something they are likely to do,” Himes
said.
Women can also perform their own
self-exam. Russell said early detection
is the key. “People may feel funny about
touching themselves, but they can
check up on it now, or suffer the
consequences later.”
The Health and Wellness Center
provides pamphlets and information
on prostate and breast cancer and on
how to perform a self-exam to detect
the signs.
“You don’t see too many pamphlets
for males about prostate cancer,”
Russell said. “However, the number is
high among black males between the
ages of 18 and 35.”
HIV/AIDS
The third leading cause of death for
blacks is HIV/AIDS.
In 1997, HIV infection was the
sixth leading cause of death among
blacks in South Carolina.
African-Americans have also
experienced a more rapid increase in
the rate of reported AIDS cases.
Blacks account for 67 percent of
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If you are under the age of 21, it is against the law to buy alcoholic
beverages. All ABC regulations enforced
South Carolina’s 8,524 AIDS cases
through 1998.
Things to Do
There are many things students can
do to live a healthy lifestyle. “Don’t
cut out any of the foods that you love,”
Russell said. “Moderation and variety
is the key.”
Reading the labels on food
products is also important, Himes said.
“What you think may be OK may have
a load of fat,”Tie said.
“Be cr eful of fat-free,” Russell
said. “It may say fat-free, but it still has
calories.” She also said just because the
product might say it’s fat-free, it
doesn’t mean you can overindulge.
Students should get regular check
ups, even if they aren’t sick.
it s not mandatory tnat tney get a
physical exam every year, but once
every two years,” Russell said.
Himes said the household plays an
important part on diet and getting
regular checkups.
“You grow up doing what your
parents do,” he said.
Russell stresses the importance of
proper eating behavior.
“Put in the time to eat right and
exercise. You have to have that
balance of eating right and good
exercise in order for your body to be
healthy.”
Finally, Himes said to look at what’s
healthy for overall health. “Don’t look
towards culture, but look through
what’s healthy.”
The spotlight desk can be reached at
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movie'
DIRECTORY
Carmike Wynnsong 10
5320 Forest Drive
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG
13): 1:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
Down to Earth (PG-13): 1:45, 4:15,
7:00, 9:20
Hannibal (R): 1:15, 1:45, 4:00, 4:45,
7:00, 7:45, 9:45, 10:30
Left Behind: The Movie (PG-13): 2:00,
4:30, 7:15, 9:30
Recess: School’s Out (G). 1:00, 3:00,
5:00, 7:00, 9:00
Saving Silverman (PG-13): 1:30, 4:30,
7:30. 9:45
Shadow of the Vampire (R): 1:30,
4:00, 7:15, 9:15
Sweet November (PG-13): 1:45, 4:30,
7:15, 9:45
Thirteen Days (PG-13): 1:00, 4:15,
7:30
Regal Cinema 7 Columbia
Richland Mall
Cast Away (PG-13): 1:10, 4:10, 7:00,
10:00
\
Chocolat (PG-13): 1:25, 4:20, 7:10,
9:45
Finding Forrester (PG-13): 12:50, 3:50,
6:50, 9:55
Save the Last Dance (PG-13) 1:20,
4:30, 7:20, 10:10
Traffic (R): 1:00, 4:00, 7:05,10:05
Valentine (R): 1:30, 4:25, 7:40,10:15
The Wedding Planner (PG-13): 1:40,
4:40, 7:30, 9:50
Nickelodeon Theatre
The Little Thief (NR): 7:00, 9:00
Movies at Polo Road
9700 Two Notch Road
Cast Away (PG-13): 12:30, 3:30, 7:00,
9:45
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG
13): 1:00, 3:25, 7:05, 9:30
Down to Earth (PG-13): 1:15, 3:15,
5:15, 7:15, 9:15
Hannibal (R): 12:45, 3:30, 7:00, 9:45
Recess: School’s Out (G): 1:10, 3:10,
5:10, 7:10, 9:10
Saving Silverman (PG-13): 1:25, 3:25,
5:25, 7:25, 9:25
Sweet November (PG-13): 1:05, 3:35,
7:10, 9:40
The Wedding Planner (PG-13): 1:30,
3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30
Dutch Square 14
Broad River & Bush River
Road
Cast Away (PG-13): 1:10, 4:30, 8:00
Double Take (PG-13): 1:50, 4:50, 7:30,
9:30
Down to Earth (PG-13): 1:20, 4:30,
7:30, 9:40
Finding Forrester (PG-13): 4:00, 7:10
Hannibal (R): 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30,
7:00, 8:30, 10:00
Miss Congeniality (PG-13): 1:40, 10:05
Recess: School's Out (G): 1:00, 3:00,
5:00, 7:10, 9:10
Save the Last Dance (PG-13): 1:20,
4:40, 7:20, 9:50
Saving Silverman (PG-13): 1:40, 4:10,
7:40, 9:45
Sweet November (PG-13): 1:30, 4:40,
7:20,9:50 ,
Traffic (R): 1:00, 4:10, 7:50
Valentine (R): 1:30,4:20, 7:40,10:00
The Wedding Planner (PG-13): 2:00,
4:50, 7:15, 9:30
What Women Want (PG-13): 1:10,
4:00, 7:00, 9:40
Columbiana Grande Stadium
Cinemas
1250 Bower Parkway
Cast Away (PG-13): 12:55, 3:55, 6:55,
10:05
Chocolat (PG-13): 12:45, 3:35, 6:40,
9:10
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG- 4
13): 1:15,4:15, 7:15, 9:55
Down to Earth (PG-13): 1:30, 2:00,
3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 7:30, 8:15, 9:30, 10:15
Hannibal (R): 1:00, 1:45, 4:00, 4:45,
7:00, 7:45, 9:50, 10:30
Left Behind: The Movie (PG-13): 2:30,
5:15
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (PG-13):
1:20, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15
Quills (R): 1:35, 4:35, 7:25, 10:00
Recess: School’s Out (G): 12:30, 2:30,
4:30, 6:30, 8:30
Saving Silverman (PG-13): 1:55,4:25,
7:05, 7:50, 9:20, 10:00
Sweet November (PG-13): 2:15, 5:05,
7:55, 10:20
What Women Want (PG-13): 1:10,
4:10, 7:10, 10:10
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5 p.m. Monday in RH 304
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