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Tech It Home A long life, broadens Reimagined well lived Wi-Fi access farce opens to library at DMT patrons Page 14 Page 12 Page 11 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com February 14, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 7 THEATRE REVIEW BY PHILIP KOBYLARZ t some point in our lives, we all have just wanted A to run away to join the circus. Cirque du Soleil gives us an opportunity to flee the doldrums of our daily lives and visit a fantastical realm of escape and transformation in their San Jose Grand Chapiteau limited engagement running from February 9th to March 19th. Described as a “waking dream of Mexico,” this show is the first continued on page 40 SUBMITTED BY a human figure, but this process SEEMA GUPTA was refined during the time of Egyptian civilization, when parts he human figure is of the body became more among the most proportionate to the whole. captivating subjects in While the Greeks introduced T “contrapposto” – an asymmetrical art, having been interpreted in various ways throughout history. arrangement of the human figure Recreating the human figure with unequal weight distribution involves the study and on both legs, the Romans appreciation of body shape and rendered it realistic with postures. The resulting form and “perspective” and “mannerism,” style of this practice have evolved making accurate and truthful over time, influenced by the representations of humans in cultures and experiences of the real-life settings. With the advent individuals who create them. of Modernism came the experi- In the Prehistoric age, carvings mentation with and abstraction were used to somewhat resemble continued on page 32 INDEX Classified. 25 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 34 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 36 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 13 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 14 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 28 Subscribe . 37 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 14, 2017 Confused by Changing Preventive Health Guidelines? re you confused by the mammograms; Pap tests; one but should be scheduled changing preventive colonoscopy; chest x-rays and based on a person’s personal A health guidelines limited CT scans for smokers; health needs, Dr. Leiphart says. regarding how often to have a EKG, stress testing and As for mammograms, some mammogram or a Pap test? cholesterol tests for heart disease; studies recommend beginning Should you have a bone density tests; issues around annual exams at age 40 and mammogram every year or vaccines; and depression. continuing to age 75. Other every other year? When should The free preventive health studies conclude that beginning you stop having a Pap test? guidelines presentation will be mammograms at age 50 is fine When two respected health held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the and that perhaps every other year organizations give conflicting Washington Women’s Center is often enough in many cases. recommendations, which one conference room, 2500 Mowry And others conclude that, after should you follow? Ave., suite 145, in Fremont. To the age of 75, annual exams are Preventive health guidelines register or for more information, no longer necessary. do change as new data from please call (510) 608-1301 as the Similar contradictions exist for academic and medical research class is limited to 25 participants. Pap tests, Dr. Leiphart explains. studies is published, says A group discussion and questions “It’s generally agreed that a Washington Township Medical Foundation gynecologist and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Victoria Leiphart, will follow the presentation. woman does not need a Pap test Victoria Leiphart, MD, will lead the Feb. 16 Women Empowering Women seminar on Washington Hospital The preventive health during her teenage years. Most preventive health screenings for women. The seminar is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2500 Mowry Ave., suite 145. To register, call (510) 608-1301. gynecologist and lifestyle guidelines are just that: guidelines current recommendations suggest medicine physician. “And, that should be used as a basis for Pap tests should be given every to Talk to Your Healthcare often it can be difficult to each person’s own health needs, two years from ages 21 to 30, and Future Women sort out which is the most Dr. Leiphart says. then done with an HPV screen- Empowering Women Provider sensible and medically “No one answer exists for ing every three years to age 65.” health education May 18: Nutrition Myths responsible approach.” everyone,” Dr. Leiphart adds. For women, having a physical programs by Debunked: Truth Behind On Thursday, Feb. 16, “Circumstances can differ based exam each year can be beneficial, Dr. Leiphart are Common Diet Beliefs Dr. Leiphart will discuss the on family history, prior illnesses, Dr. Leiphart adds, noting that it’s most recent preventive health age and other risk factors.” an opportunity for a discussion as follows: June 15: Creating Balance: guidelines and offer her Previous standard with your doctor about exercise Improving Mobility, perspective on how to recommendations for yearly and weight control, nutrition March 16: Complementary Flexibility, and Strength approach the seemingly breast and pelvic exams along issues and other health issues Therapies for Depression Through Body Posture conflicting information that contribute to one’s general with having an annual general and Anxiety Awareness (a certified yoga currently being published. health exam are changing. In fact, well-being — as well as covering April 20: Difficult instructor will be a guest Preventive health guidelines annual health exams are no the specific issues of breast and to be discussed include: longer recommended for every- pelvic exams. Conversations: Tips on How presenter). InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 2/14/17 2/15/17 2/16/17 2/17/17 2/18/17 2/1917 2/20/17 12:00 PM Heart Health: What Heart Health: What Heart Health: What 12:00 AM The Real Impact of You Need to Know You Need to Know Relieving Back Pain: You Need to Know Hearing Loss & the Vertigo & Dizziness: Know Your Options Sidelined by Back 12:30 PM Latest Options for What You Need to Diabetes Matters: Pain? Get Back in the Lunch and Learn: 12:30 AM Treatment Know Basics of Insulin Game Your Concerns Yard to Table InHealth: Senior Pump Therapy 1:00 PM Getting the Most Out of Scam Prevention 1:00 AM Your Insurance When You Have Diabetes Learn More About Voices InHealth: Diabetes Matters: Shingles 1:30 PM Kidney Disease Healthy Pregnancy Monitoring Matters What Are Your Vital 1:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease Learn About Signs Telling You Nutrition for a 2:00 PM Healthy Life Family Caregiver Diabetes Matters: 2:00 AM Series: Legal & Washington Gastroparesis Financial Affairs Washington Township Health 2:30 PM Township Health 2:30 AM Eating for Heart Health & Eating for Heart Care District Board Eating for Heart Health Care District Board Health & Blood & Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Control Meeting Minimally Invasive Washington Meeting Pressure Control January 11, 2017 Control 3:00 PM January 11, 2017 Surgery for Lower Township Health 3:00 AM Back Disorders Care District Board Menopause: A Meeting 3:30 PM Mind-Body Dietary Treatment to Knee Pain & Arthritis February 8, 2017 3:30 AM Approach Treat Celiac Disease The Patient's Playbook The Patient's The Patient's Playbook Community Forum: Playbook Community Community Forum: 4:00 PM Forum: Getting to Getting to the Diabetes Matters: Getting to the 4:00 AM the No-Mistake No-Mistake Zone Sugar Substitutes - Not A Superficial No-Mistake Zone Zone Arthritis: Do I Have Sweet or Sour? Problem: Varicose 4:30 PM Veins & Chronic One of 100 Types? Prostate Cancer: 4:30 AM Learn About the Signs & Eating for Heart Health & Hip Pain in the Venous Disease What You Need Symptoms of Sepsis Blood Pressure Contro to Know Young and 5:00 PM Middle-Aged Preventive 5:00 AM Adult Healthcare Colon Cancer: Women's Health Prevention & Treatment Nerve Compression Urinary Incontinence Screening for Good Fats vs. Conference: Can 5:30 PM Disorders of the Arm in Women: What You Adults Lifestyle Reduce the Family Caregiver Series: Bad Fats 5:30 AM Need to Know Acetaminophen Risk of Cancer? Overuse Danger Understanding Healthcare Benefits 6:00 PM Family Caregiver Series: Get Back On Your Feet: New Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: The 6:00 AM Advance Healthcare Treatment Options for Ankle Diabetes & Polycystic Diabetes Domino Planning & POLST Deep Venous Conditions Ovarian Syndrome Effect: ABCs 6:30 PM Thrombosis 6:30 AM The Patient's The Patient's The Patient's Playbook Palliative Care Playbook Community Community Forum: Washington Playbook Series: Palliative Care Washington Community Forum: 7:00 PM Forum: Getting to Voices InHealth: New Getting to the Demystified Township Health Township Health 7:00 AM the No-Mistake No-Mistake Zone Care District Board Getting to the Surgical Options for Care District Board No-Mistake Zone Zone Breast Cancer Treatment Meeting Meeting 7:30 PM February 8, 2017 Inside Washington Hos- Sports Medicine Program: February 8, 2017 7:30 AM The Weigh to Success pital: Advanced Treat- Think Running is a Pain? 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