January 7, 2020 • Page 10 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com New At The Library Here’s what’s new at the Yankton Community Library this week: LARGE PRINT BOOKS • The Fall of Richard Nixon: A Reporter Remembers Watergate by Tom Brokaw, nonfiction • A Christmas Gathering by Anne Perry, fiction • Entangled: The Accidental Billionaires by J.S. Scott, fiction • The Last Summer by Kerry Lonsdale, fiction • Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer, fiction • Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory, fiction • Synapse by Steven James, fiction • White Christmas Wedding by Celeste Winters, fiction • The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman, fiction ADULT BOOKS • Black Indian: a Memoir by Shonda Buchanan, nonfiction • A Guide Book of United States Coins, 2020 by R.S. Yeoman, nonfiction • Pastry Love: A Baker’s Journal of Favorite Recipes by Joanne Chang, nonfiction • Vietnam Wounded Marine by Dennis Daum, nonfiction • The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton, fiction • Blood Sugar by Daniel Kraus, fiction • Dark is the Night: A Death & Texas Western by William Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone, fiction • Gallows Court by Martin Edwards, fiction • Hunting Game by Helene Tursten, fiction • I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story by Anthony Daniels, fiction • An Irish Country Family by Patrick Taylor, fiction • Orbs of Avalon: Tales of Urban Magick and Horror by Peter Talley, fiction • The Plea by Steve Cavanagh, fiction • Vacant Eyes by Christine Mager Wevik, fiction • We Met in December by Rosie Curtis, fiction YOUNG ADULT BOOKS • Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up by Heather Corinna, nonfiction, graphic novel JUNIOR BOOKS • Amazing Atlas: Amazing Facts, Fold-Out Maps, and Life-Size Surprises by Anne Rooney & Lucy Rose, nonfiction • Becky Hammon: Shooting for Success by Gloria Riherd, nonfiction • Michelangelo for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities by Simonetta Carr, nonfiction • Trains Inside and Out with Loads of Flaps to Lift! by Clive Gifford, nonfiction • The Ghost Collector by Allison Mills, fiction • The Midwinter Witch by Molly Ostertag, fiction • The Raven God by Alane Adams, fiction EASY READING BOOKS • Michelangelo by Mike Venezia, nonfiction • Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow by Sharon Gibson Palermo, nonfiction • 4-Minute Snuggle Stories by Laura Driscoll, fiction • The Fearless Shark: Explore Animals and Opposites in English, Spanish, Chinese & Korean by David Ming, fiction • One Red Bicycle: Explore Numbers, Colors & Vehicles in English, Spanish, Chinese & Korean by David Ming, fiction • Porter the Hoarder and Pappy’s Perfect Pizza Party by Sean Covel, fiction • Porter the Hoarder and the Halloween Happening by Sean Covel, fiction • Porter the Hoarder the Nature Explorer by Sean Covel, fiction • The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin, fiction • Lejos Far by Juan Felipe Herrera, fiction, board book ADULT DVD’S • Angel Has Fallen, fiction • Don’t Let Go, fiction • Hustlers, fiction • Official Secrets, fiction • Rambo: Last Blood, fiction • Ready or Not, fiction • Where’d You Go, Bernadette, fiction JUNIOR DVD’S • Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue, fiction ——— Visit library.cityofyankton.org or call the library at 605-668-5275 to reserve any of these titles! The Bookworm ‘Sunlight’ Shines A Light On Health “Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds” by Linda Geddes; © 2019, Pegasus Books. 240 pages ——— BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER You are decidedly not a vampire. There’s no way you could be: you like sunshine much too much for that. You crave that warmth, that sun-kiss on your cheek, the brightness it brings to your day. And as you’ll see in the new book “Chasing the Sun” by Linda Geddes, you need the health benefits sunlight offers, too. If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas — or to any casino, for that matter — you know how easy it is to forget what time of day it is. That’s deliberate, says Geddes; having the sun “banished” from your eyes makes you discombobulated, and you lose track of time spent inside. It’s been that way for millions of years: our earliest ancestors were physically governed by light-dark cycles and climatological seasons. As awareness grew along with knowledge, it became clear that the sun was vital to humanity; even ancient physicians noted the restorative and health benefits of sunlight, and they recommended it to others. What they knew then is just a drop in the seas compared to what modern scientists are learning now. We know, for example, that our bodies work differently in daytime than they do at night. We know that even human fetuses have circadian rhythms. And we know that higher amounts of sunlight help cut our risk of having poor eyesight, diabetes and depression. What isn’t helping us is “the ubiquity of artificial light at night ...” Although scientists are busy studying the Amish to learn more, most people can’t get along without artificial light. As for increasing sun exposure, well, there’s a fine line we straddle: “just four hours of sunbathing results in approximately ten mutations in the DNA of every skin cell,” says Geddes, possibly leading to skin cancer, at the least. So what to do? We can get outside more, especially when it’s cold. We can catch more sleep; heed our personal chronobiologies; and work to help others do the same in businessplaces, schools, and in everyday life because denying them, says Geddes, “could have farreaching consequences that we’re only just beginning to grasp.” “Chasing the Sun” makes you want to go sit on a bench outside somewhere. And yet, that’s not an entirely great idea, so how does a person get enough sun without getting too much? Author Linda Geddes offers info on the subject of melanoma that surprised even researchers, but negative effects of too much sun are not the focus on this book. Instead, the lack of sunlight, lack of sleep, and the physical effects we may endure on shiftwork, Standard Time, and from generally being “owls,” rather than “larks” are the more prominent subjects here, and that includes a good chapter on how to fix this modern deficiency. Will it radically change your mind or schedule? Probably not, but if you’re a night worker, early riser, sun worshipper or a napper and you’re looking for a reason to change, this book offers more impetus. On a gloomy winter day, “Chasing the Sun” is a book to sink your teeth into. Tips for Relieving Joint Pain in the New Year (StatePoint) The health benefits of regular exercise are undeniable, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 30 minutes of exercise at least five times per week. However, high-impact exercises like running and weight training can lead to joint pain, especially if you have a joint condition. The good news is that smart exercises with low impact can alleviate joint pain and deliver the same health benefits. Here are a few tips to consider for a healthy start to 2020: Keep Moving Trying to protect your joints by not moving actually does more harm than good. Regular exercise can actually help joint pain and ease symptoms of chronic joint conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just be sure to talk to your doctor about your exercise plan before you get started. Go Low Impact You don’t need to put tremendous weight on your joints or jump up and down in order to break a sweat or elevate your heartrate. When you’re already in pain, this type of exercise can actually make things worse. Instead, opt for high-quality, low-impact workouts. There are now exercise machines available for home use that provide the same quality low-impact workout you’d get in physical therapy. Consider the Teeter FreeStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, a seated exercise machine that takes the weight off the joints while torching calories. Unlike other recumbent machines which can be bad for the knees, the FreeStep mimics a natural stepping motion that prevents knees from traveling over the toes, as well as stabilizes the back and hips. And you don’t have to sacrifice workout quality – in fact, research shows that FreeStep users burn 17.4 percent more calories than when using a recumbent bike at the same level of effort. Beyond calorie burn, it also offers full-body resistance training, which is especially important, as weak muscles can be a root cause of pain. Hydrate It may seem obvious, but ensuring that you drink the recommended daily intake of water is vital to reducing pain in your joints. Proper hydration helps your body eliminate wastes and toxins that can lead to painful joint conditions. Plus, it helps to keep the joints lubricated and flexible, reducing friction and inflammation and helping to maintain healthy tissue. Stretch Daily Stretching increases flexibility and range of motion, improves movement and function, reduces pain and stiffness and prevents further injury. Just remember to move slowly and keep it gentle. At the very least, spend a good five to 10 minutes in the morning stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, calf muscles and hip flexors. With the right exercises and maintenance program, you can improve your health and get a stronger body, without pain. You Can Make Every Day Better In 2020! OF YEAR END SALE January 7th to January 14th On All In-Stock Models!! LEISURE WORLD, INC. Spas • Swimming Pools • Saunas www.leisureworldsd.com 1900 Broadway Ave., Yankton, SD 605-665-1240 2500 S. 13th St., Norfolk, NE 402-371-8425