By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk is believed to originate in the 1700s. The story tells the tale of young Jack trading his family cow for magic beans. After planting the beans, he climbs the beanstalk and comes face to face with the giant. Jack is able to get away by chopping down the beanstalk.
Why beans? A study presented at a national nutrition meeting evaluated soybeans in children. This study is novel since the only other data is in adults.
Soy has a beneficial effect on the adult brain. Multiple studies have shown a benefit in short-term and long-term memory in healthy adults. Other soy studies have proven an overall benefit in cognitive function and visual memory in those under the age of 60. In the adult studies, the best results were with doses of soy of more than 100 mg per day.
The Bluffton community is invited to see the 2024 BHS Soccer teams in action, as well as some favorite former student-athletes and support the Bluffton Food Pantry at the August 10 annual alumni games at Steinmetz Field.
Here's the invitation from Et Cetera Shop of Bluffton, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages: "Don't miss our next event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Et Cetera Inc. Customer appreciation day will be held Saturday, August 17 at all three stores."
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 held a donation ceremony on Monday, August 5 for donations funded by the 17th Annual Fred Arnold Charitable Golf Scramble, an event held in June.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
State Wildlife Officer Adam Stachler, assigned to Fulton County, received information that a wild turkey was game-checked one week after the spring turkey hunting season ended. Officer Stachler found that the hunter had harvested a turkey after the close of the south zone’s season. The individual was issued a citation and paid a $50 fine in addition to court costs.
State Wildlife Officer Matt D. Smith and Brock Williamson, assigned to Huron and Seneca counties, respectively, received a call from a kayaker that a bald eagle was caught in a trap on the banks of the Huron River. The officers hiked back to the river and located the eagle. Officer Smith crossed the river and safely captured the eagle. He removed the trap, assessed the eagle for injuries, and determined that the eagle would make a full recovery and could be immediately released.
