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| OHCC LIVING | NOVEMBER 2024 | 43 If you happened to be walking past the Palm Court on a recent sunny September afternoon, you might have been a bit surprised at the sight. Close to 30 Swim & Wellness Club members were gathered there—- and they all had a toothbrush in their mouth! Maybe you skipped the meeting, thinking that you already know everything there is to know about dental health. You may have been surprised. The meeting featured club member Rosemary Bray, Dental Consultant, who shared lots of interesting information about "Oral Health in our Senior Years - Let's Talk Teeth!" Many of us learned that we may have been brushing improperly and maybe we have been using the wrong brush. Rosemary taught us the BASS Method of Brushing, which was new to many attendees. She also taught us that brushing doesn't always have to happen over the bathroom sink. Without toothpaste, you can brush just about anywhere! Rosemary says brushing in front of the TV is perfectly permissible and you won't be tempted to skimp on time that way. Each attendee received a special OHCC toothbrush. Thanks for a great presentation, Rosemary! Have you ever heard of the Blue Mind Effect? Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under or on water. It is often referred to as water related peace. The color, sound and feel of water can lower pulse rate and increase feelings of calmness. This applies to any type of water - ocean, lake, stream, creek, river or pool! And remember, you don't have to be IN the water, you get the same benefit just being near it. If you're actually in the water, the benefits increase dramatically. Being in the water is known to reduce your high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so they can carry more blood while presenting less resistance to the heart. A 2020 cross sectional study found that water aerobics is an effective way to protect against heart disease. Swimming, specifically, may also reduce mental stress, which is good for your overall cardiovascular well-being. Even simple activities such as water walking can help your internal organs, like your lungs, because the water pressure makes them work harder than they would out of the pool. We hope members are planning to attend the next club meeting, Thurs., Nov. 21 at 6 pm in Abravanel Hall. We'll have our election for our 2025 officers, followed by the Fall Social Celebration. Written by Sara Stewart, Club VP Swim & Wellness Club In Loving Memory RUTH YOUNG TERRY AMIGHI Rosemary Bray, Dental Consultant and Pool Enthusiast