Todays Agenda:

Todays Agenda:Journal Questions: What causes stress in your life?How do you relieve stress?Lecture: Stress & Your WorldHandout/Stress Index.National Geographic Stress Video

On Behalf of Myself & Betty White and her rodent infested home, I would personally like to welcome you!

My Prestigious Educational Background: But first, some mousterpieces to help you relax after meeting with all of those persuasive, aggressive and knowledgeable vendors who totally get educational needs.

I would like to officially present to you the Mousterpieces:

Sadly, I have nothing to sell you.I should have planned better. But, here is the Mousa Lisa, priceless.

Doesnt this make you happy? The Ideal Mouse Date!

The Ideal Date Continued

Future Ideal Mouse Dates

Best Mouse Wedding Ever!

Mouse Voyeurs

Unfortunately, Half of all Mouse Relationships End in Divorce.

Mousterpieces I know that we have just met, but I already miss most of you.

I think you will find this seminar enjoyable!

Seminar Protocol & Norms:Be Respectful and Absolutely No Fighting!

The Number 1 Cause of Stress in Mice

Okay, Lets Get Started

Congratulations on Being Here! 90% of life is just showing up. Share this philosophy with your students and c0-workers.

Knowledge is like Pudding I will allow you to eat my pudding.

Stress ManagementBy Dr. Rick Woodward

One last item. Please turn off your cell phones and pay attention.

My Background:1. I have a doctorate in Health Sciences.2. I also have a Masters Degree in Science Curriculum Development.3. I have taught every grade level from 6th Grade to College Courses at CSUDH. Courses in Neuroanatomy & PhysiologyKinesiology. I have also written textbooks for these college level courses.4. I have taught lessons on a plastic tarp in McArthur Park during a drug bust and I have had the pleasure of teaching the wealthy students of Beverly Hills High School.5. I have currently been teaching for over 16 years.6. At my current school, CST scores in my subject area have continuously risen every year.

Okay, Time to Stress You Out!

I mean really stress you out!

You may be so stressed out during this seminar that you will want to roll up into the fecal position.

Prepare to be educated!

There is no charge (electrical or monetary) for this seminar.

Okay, I bet you werent expecting all of those mouse pictures. Life is about the unexpected and so is education.

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Stress Statistics Most Stressed Out Cities in the United States:ChicagoLos AngelesNew York

-Taken from Forbes.Com (2009)

Population & StressPopulation as of the 2010 Census in the United States 308 million.World population reaches 7 Billion.Crowded conditions and the effects of stress.Supply versus Demand (F00d & Economic Factors)200920021990Population36,961,66433,871,64829,760,021

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009 Population Estimates, Census 2000, 1990 Census for California

Whats up with the thermosphere?Current number of satellites orbiting EarthAccording to NASA, there are currently 3,000 known satellites orbiting the Earth, this of course does not include spy satellites, or non-NASA satellites, the count in total of both defunct and function is probably around 5,000. Does that stress you out?

The Rudest City in AmericaBased on a 2011 poll from Travel & Leisure Magazine:#1 Los Angeles ranks number one as home to the rudest residents in America.#2 New York#3 Philadelphia #4 Miami #5 Washington D.C.

32The Average American CommuteTwenty five minutes

Stress StatisticsHealthcare Reform in 2009Medical Expenses in the United States75% of all medical expenses are due to:(1) Physical Inactivity(2) Food Choices(3) Tobacco(4) Stress

Physical Inactivity Too much screen time can be deadly!(1) Engaging in sedentary screen based entertainment for four or more hours a day (versus two hours or less) is associated with an increased risk of mortality (death) and cardiovascular disease according to a recent study (J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011;57(3): 292-99.) The increase risk of death from screen time is 130% higher

Physical InactivityA recent study (August 2011) states that most people spend at least four hours a day on Facebook.The same study also stated that 59% of the students polled are Facebook friends with their teachers.

Face Book Fun Fact! Did you know?600,000 times a day Face Book has to stop hackers from getting into accounts using stolen user names and passwords. (10/30/11)Thats over a half a million times a day someone is using stolen information and they may be trying to log into your account. What to do when your child wont sign off on Face Book?The digital addiction. My 15-year old daughter's entire life revolves around her Facebook world. Her schoolwork is suffering and she is irritable whenever we try to get her to come to dinner or spend any time with the family. She stays up late chatting with friends and is tired all the time. When I threaten to take it away, she says I'm the only one of her friends' parents who is so strict about it. What should I do?

The Response:It makes users lose track of time and disengage from the real world in such a way that can create problems like yours.There are many factors to consider in parenting a child in the digital age. Here are a few:Address the need that Facebook is filling for your daughter. I hear your complaint and concern about digital addiction from parents everywhere. Facebook has an irresistible appeal to teens, and they aren't managing it well. It's important to address the underlying void it's filling for many kids: the need to feel they belong, to feel connected to their peer group and to present themselves as cool and current. Help your daughter acknowledge the legitimate need that makes Facebook so compelling, and let her know that it's like eating potato chips when you need a good meal; empty calories don't have the same ability to truly nourish.

Digital DevicesTake a digital vacation.Go on a digital diet.When going out to dinner, do not plop your digital dung onto the dinning table. -Leave it in your car.There is nothing more rude than texting during a meal. People will hate you!

The Average Teen of 2011Texts over 100 messages a day.How many times do you text per day?

April 20, 2010

Do you enjoy questions?The average four year old asks 400 questions a day.How does this translate in your classroom?Imagine interacting with over 200 four year olds throughout the course of your day. Thats a lot of questions!

SilenceSilence is a wonderful spiritual practice (Eat Pray Love).

How Smart is Your Phone?There are over 140 million smart phones in the United States as of 12/02/11.Carrier IQ (an application within your phone) can measure key strokes and texts.Privacy ConcernsLaw Suits are already happening.

Stress & PovertyBecome a nonprofit and develop a scholarship fund for first generation students. Do it!

Food ChoicesWhat is in the food you eat?

Health Benefits of the Family MealChildren and adolescents who eat three or more shared family meals (meals eaten as a family, presumably at a single table) on a weekly basis enjoy some astounding health benefits.-Being Overweight (12%)-Eating Unhealthy Foods (20%)-Disordered Eating Patterns (35%)

Source: Pediatrics, 2011;127(6): e1565-74

Top three most popular shop-lifted items of 2011According to a review of police reports and incidents in 2011: #3 Fresh Meat As opposed to un-fresh meat?#2 Candy#1 Cheese

Obesity A Growing Problem Scientific America Journal Article (February 2011)The National Institutes of Health has spent $800 million a year on studies to understand the neurological, metabolic and genetic foundations of obesity. A. They have discovered complex biochemical pathways and feedback loops that connect the brain and the digestive system.

Obesity A Growing ProblemI. Neurological Factors: The hypothalamus and brainstem help regulate feelings of hunger and fullness.-Chronic overeating shares biochemical similarities to drug addiction.

Obesity A Growing ProblemII. Metabolic Factors (Metabolism): The ability to burn and store energy varies greatly from cell to cell.a. Brown fat (adipose) helps to generate heat and is more closely related to muscle.b. White fats (adipose) primary purpose is to store excess energy.

Obesity A Growing Problemc. Why do you think brown fat is brown?-Recall: It helps generate heat.Answer: The reason brown fat is brown is because it contains lots of mitochondria, the energy generator (Power House) organelle found in most cells.-In mitochondria food oxidation burning is turned into useful chemical energy with a proton pump. -Brown fat in adults has been found in the shoulders and along the spine. (Brown fat is positioned to warm up the central nervous system)

Obesity A Growing ProblemIII. Genetics: At least 20 genes have now been identified that predispose people to gaining weight easily. -The effects of the genes are modest at best and cannot account for the current obesity epidemic.

November 29: 2011 Gallop PollAverage WeightThe average man of 2011 thinks the average weight of a male should be 196 pounds.The average woman thinks the average weight of a female should be 160 pounds.People were asked what they thought a normal average weight should be.This number is up by 20 pounds since the survey was taken in 1990.Stress & Toxic FriendshipsA. Friends that bring you down only add to your personal level of stress:B. The solution: Develop or Ditch. Im busy.C. Top Five Types of Toxic(1) The Narcissist67%(2) The Critic59%(3) The Chronic Downer55%(4) The Underminer45%(5) The Flake37%

Your Friends & FacebookSeptember 22, 2011(1) New Changes (Minority Report)Getting your information for marketing.(2) Cell Phones

Stress & Employment84% of the employees polled want to find a new job in 2011 and are unhappy with their present jobs.

-Source: Manpower Employment (December 2010)

Top Five Unusual Excuses for Calling in Sick to Work -10/22/11My twelve year old stole my car.Bats in hair.Refrigerator fell on me.Flour truck dumped load into my convertible.Deer bite.

-Career Building Survey

The Aging Population & StressTurning 65 in 2011 Baby Boomer Survey Source AARPQuestion #1: When will you stop working?Ages 60 642%Age 6513%Age 66 6927%Age 70+29%Dont Know24%

Student Question? When do you plan on starting your dream job and when do you plan on retiring? -How long do you plan to work? -What percentage of your life will be spent working?

The Aging Population & StressQuestion #2: What do you most want to improve over the next five years?Personal Finances25%*Physical Health35%Family/Friends/Relationships9%*Work1%Religious/Spiritual Life10%Leisure Activities/Play11%

Physical Health: The 3 CsThings to incorporate into your gym routine:All three Cs have been proven to work. Everything else is fluff..supplements, sports drinks, energy drinks, etc..Creatine for StrengthCaffeine for Speed Carbohydrates for Endurance The Aging Population & StressCurrent Circumstances in Life as of 2011Personal Finances25% Better32% Worse41% Where Expected

*Physical Health26% Better31% Worse42% Where Expected

The Aging Population & StressSunset Blvd in the Summer of 2011

The Aging Population & StressCurrent Circumstances in Life as of 2011Relationship with Family and Friends42% Better6% Worse51% Where Expected

The Aging Population & Stress Question #3: How long do you expect to live?Expect to Live 85.2 years oldWant to Live 88.7 years old

How long do you want to live?(What are you doing about it? .Food Choices, Exercise, Rest/Sleep)

Stress and Young Adults

Your Educational Expenses & Stress

Your Educational Expenses

Your Current Educational Experience and StressPaying for your education.U.C. Schools increase Fall Tuition (2010) by 8% which translates to an extra $822 per year. Sample School: U.C. Irvine $10,302 per year, will now increase to $11,124 per year.That just makes me stress about the future and finding a job to pay that off starting right after college with all that debt Student Quote

Congratulations, You Have Made It to Your College of Choice!!Recent UCLA Study released January 27, 2011 based on the responses of more than 201,000 incoming freshmen at 279 four year colleges and universities around the country. Only about half of current first year students , 51.9%, rated their emotional health above average or higher. (This is the lowest percentage since the question was first asked 25 years ago.)

The College YearsUCLA Study ContinuedNearly two thirds of this years freshmen had said that the recession had affected their choice of college.73.4% are depending on grants and scholarships to help them through college.Freshmen also reported relatively high rates of parental unemployment.

College Years & StressUCLA Study ContinuedWhat this study reflects is that going into college, students are already feeling more stress and feeling more overwhelmed and have lower emotional reserves to deal with that stress.

Your EducationHow much will your education cost you?

So you want to be a famous culinary chef!(Sample of private/specialty school tuition: ITT Tech, University of Phoenix, Culinary School, etc.)

I. Chef Ramsey Hells KitchenA. Culinary School ExpensesB. The Job Market/Job Placement

II. My advice: Get the worst job (the job that nobody wants) at the best restaurant. Your foot is now in the door, you are gaining experience and you can eventually work your way up in that profession.

Tuition = Zero Dollars

Cordon Bleu (9/4/11)The academy's tuition and fees range from $21,000 for a certificate in pastry and baking arts to $43,000 for an associate's degree in culinary arts. Those costs don't include books, supplies, or room and board.Now, some former students are suing for-profit cooking schools to get their money back, saying they were misled by recruiters about the value of their culinary education and their job prospects after graduation.Under a pending $40 million settlement in state court, Career Education has agreed to offer rebates up to $20,000 to 8,500 students who attended the academy between 2003 and 2008.

So you dont want to be a famous culinary chef! You like Video GamesIn a recent 2011 study, it is reported that 67% of American house holds play computer and video games.Video game companies employee more than 120,oo people in 34 states.Academy of Art University (Game Design School) -Call of Duty Black Ops- Rakes in 360 million dollarsin first 24 hours Breaks Records

Your EducationHow will your educational experience benefit you financially?

Paying for your EducationCheck out all grant programs.Be proactive.Start looking now.

The Happiness CurveTo measure the influence of various factors on peoples self-reported happiness, the National Bureau of Economic Research surveyed nearly 88,000 people in 46 countries over 17 years.1. Age A graph showing the relationship between happiness and age would be U shaped. People 35 -44 are the unhappiest. The 18 -24 and 55-64 age groups report equally high levels of happiness, and the 65 plus crowd is the happiest of all.2. Money Income affects happiness very little.

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Your Hormones & StressFeedback Loop

Symptoms of Stress:Some Stress Symptoms:AbsenteeismCar AccidentsAlcohol useCompulsionsAngerDiarrheaArgumentative BehaviorDysattentionBackachesFatigueBoredomImpulsivenessBruxism (Grinding Teeth)Irritability

Symptoms of Stress Continued: Some More Symptoms of Stress:Low Self-EsteemMuscle Aches & WeaknessPoor JudgmentSmokingSuicide AttemptTardiness

Some Stress Related Illnesses: AlcoholismAnorexia NervosaAsthmaBulimia NervosaCancerColitisDepressionDementiaDrug Abuse & DependencyPanic DisordersMigraine HeadachesPhobias

Your Hormones & StressCalifornia Science Content Standard 9c1. Students should know feedback loops in the nervous system (electrical impulses) and endocrine systems (release hormones)regulate conditions in the body.

Two Major Hormones Regulate Your Response to Stress:1. Adrenalin (epinephrine) Adrenal Glands2. Glucocorticoids Adrenal Glands

Effects of Stress:1. Shuts down your immune systemA. Ulcers (Bacterial in origin)

Effects of Stress2. Increased heart rate3. Increased blood pressure4. Increased plaque build up in arterial wallsAtherosclerosis

Effects of Stress5. Increased trunk/waist fat deposits.a. Specific type of fat.b. Correlation between stress and our current obesity epidemic. c. 2/3s of American Adults are overweight or obese.

Effects of Chronic Stress1. Destroys brain cell connections/dendrites in the hippocampus.a. Hippocampus functions: Learning & Memory

Effects of Chronic Stress2. Chronic stress promotes lymphocyte (White Blood Cells) reduction. This lowers your immune system and makes you more susceptible to illness and disease.Source National Institutes of Health (Dec. 21, 2010)

Effects of Chronic Stress3. Accelerates destruction of telomeres. A. Telomere function: Protects the ends of our chromosomes from fraying (withering).B. Telomeres cap off our chromosomes.C. Correlation of telomere length and people under chronic stress. D. The enzyme telomerase can repair the damage.

The Discovery of Telomerase 2009The Harvard study builds on the work of Australian scientist Elizabeth Blackburn, who was awarded a Nobel prize in 2009 for her discovery of an enzyme called telomerase that stops telomeres from getting shorter.The fountain of youth.Herb: Astragalus may help lengthen telomeres

Repairing Telomeres 1. Reduce Stress:A. Helping others can stimulate telomerase production.

Telomeres & Predicting Your Life SpanIndividuals with relatively long telomeres have a greater life expectancy than those with short telomeres. Chronic stress itself is causing accelerated cellular aging through telomere-shortening

Telomeres

Being on Cloud 9 Stress Reduction

Stress ManagementWe have no control over other peoples behaviors and attitudes-Making changes in one or more of the following wellness areas gives you more effective control over stress-1. Physical: Exercise, Diet & Relaxation Activities2. Vocational: Job Structure & Environment Take work breaks from routine behaviors.

Stress Management3. Intellectual: Our thoughts and thinking habits can create stress. Are you a constant worrier?Do you stay in the past? The good old daysAre you challenging your brain in some way every day?Are you learning something new?

Stress Management4. Leisure/Social: Developing hobbies and interests, social networks and support systems. 5. Emotional: Knowing, sharing, and getting validation for your feelings.6. Environmental: Improving your living space, living in a less cluttered or disorganized space.7. Spiritual: Gaining strength through a connection, serenity, meaning or purpose.

Simple Tips for Managing StressHere is a list borrowed from stress management experts:

1. Get up 15 minutes earlier each day.2. Prepare for the next morning the night before.3. Never wear tight fitting or uncomfortable clothing.

Simple Tips for Managing Stress4. Make appointments ahead of time and allow enough time to get to your destination. 5. Dont rely on memory, write things down.6. Practice preventative maintenance and be proactive7. Take work and study breaks or make work and study breaks

Simple Tips for Managing Stress8. Make duplicates of all keys.9. Rearrange work hours if possible, to avoid peak traffic hours.10. Say No more often to people.11. Never shop for clothes with critical people.12. Take advantage of off hours, off season for driving, shopping, banking and travel.

Simple Tips for Managing Stress13. Keep an emergency supply of necessities for earthquakes and accidents.14. Give the other person a break. A tolerant attitude can make life a lot easier for you.15. If you feel you need professional help, get it.16. Take your relaxation time seriously! Exercise and other activities require personal commitment.

Instant Relaxation Drill1. Sit comfortably. (You can also learn to do this while standing, such as waiting in line, or just prior to an anticipated stressful event) Clocks in Banks-2. Draw in a deep breath and hold it for five seconds (count slowly), exhale slowly, and tell your muscles to relax. Repeat this two or three times to become more completely relaxed. (Parasympathetic Nervous System)3. If circumstance permit, imagine a pleasant thought or a pleasant personal scene (calm lake, a mountain stream, etc.) {Visualization}

Stress Busters1. Get Enough Sleep (7-8 hours)2. Practice Time Management3. Stay Organized4. Exercise Regularly: a. Promotes the release of endorphins and relieves anxiety and depression.5. Ditch Credit Card Debt (Dont overspend! Use Cash)6. Eat Right Portion Control-

Stress Busters: Nutrition & Mood Boosters1. Drink Milk Milk contains tryptophan (which is an amino acid that your body cannot produce).a. An increase in tryptophan levels has been correlated to an increase in serotonin levels.b. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which has been linked to Happiness when its levels are high.2. Walnuts, Pistachios, and Pecans may improve your mood.3. Vitamins B, B-12, & Folate may also improve your mood.4. Coral Calcium

I Want to Live!!!Floss your teeth. This lengthens your life for a couple of reasons:1. Heart attacks are linked to gingivitis. If you floss regularly, you have a 50% less chance of having a heart attack.(Study: September 2011)

I Want to Live!!!People who sleep fewer than six hours a night have a 50% increased risk of viral infections and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Lack of sleep is also associated with mental decline and overeating. Half of the men over fifty have trouble sleeping. (Study: September 2011)

HappinessAccording to a recent study, 40% of all happiness is a direct result of doing activities that make you feel happy.

Happiness

In Conclusion: Scaffolding the information that you have learned today should help you relieve stress.

Handout: Stress Survey & Solutions

National Geographic Video Stress

One Last Thing: (Mind Control)I release you.

And as always, Please be kind to your birds & goats.