March
2016
Issue 3


Are You Sleeping Under A Full Moon?
Is the Moon Affecting Your Sleep?
Source: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sleep-newzzz/201308/is-the-moon-affecting-your-sleep
The relationship between human behavior and the phases of the moon has long been the stuff of legend and folklore. Werewolves aside, cultures throughout history have paid great attention-and celebration-to lunar phases.  Beliefs about a connection between some of our most basic biological processes-including sleep-have also been common. But, scientific evidence showing connection between human sleep and lunar cycles? That's not something we've seen. 

Until now. 

Swiss scientists conducted a study that suggests sleep is significantly affected by lunar phases. Their results show changes to sleep throughout the moon's 29.5-day cycle, and significant increases to sleep disruption during the time immediately surrounding the full moon.

Youth Bicycle Safety Program
Live Well Winona's bicycle safety program provides information and education to youth regarding bicycle safety by addressing helmet basics and concussion prevention, and rules of the road, including safe clothing and hand signals.

Upon completion of the program each child will receive a certificate and sign a pledge committing to wear a helmet during all bicycle operations. They will also agree to be an advocate, encouraging family members and friends of all ages to wear their helmets.

If your child does not own a bicycle helmet they can receive a free one. Contact our office for more information by emailing info@livewellwinona.org.
    
According to Safe Kids Worldwide:

3 out of 4 children ride a bicycle in the US each month.
More ER injuries related to biking are seen in children ages 5 to 14 than any other sport.
Helmets help reduce risk:
  • Head injury by 45%
  • Brain injury by 33%
  • Facial injury by 27%
  • Fatal injury by 29%
This program is sponsorship by the  United Way of Winona with helmets provided by Winona Law Enforcement. 
GET INVOLVED
April 2  Visual Arts Workshop
April 2  Art-Venture with Heather Casper
April 3  Fools Five Road Race
April 4  Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program @ 12pm, hosted at Live Well Winona
April 6  Eating Healthy on a Budget
April 7  Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program @ 2pm, hosted at Live Well Winona
April 9  Family Fun Day & Summer Activities Fair
April 9  Artisans' Spring Fling 9:00-3:00, hosted at Polish Cultural Institute & Museum Annex 
April 9  Visual Arts Workshop
April 10 Jogging For Jack Superhero 5K Fundraiser
April 10 Amanda Grace
BALANCE YOUR HEALTH