SUCCESS OVER STRESS You might talk to friends about stress. But what about your doctor? Tell your doctor if you have high stress levels. Stress can affect your health. Here’s what to do: Start with the basics. Make an appointment with your doctor. Tell them about how you feel emotionally. Give them an idea of […]
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FAMILY LIFE Children may often want every new toy and thing they see. But you can help teach them gratitude with these tips: 1.Make getting things a surprise.This helps kids see something as a gift, not an entitlement. For instance, “surprise” them with a trip to the park or their favorite dessert on special occasions.
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SELF-CARE CORNER Family pets, stray dogs and cats or neighborhood animals can all bite. Do you know what to do if you or your child gets a bite? What to do now Right away, you should: * Wash the skin wound with soap and water. * If it’s bleeding, use a clean towel to gently
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BE FIT Many people don’t exercise because they believe it takes too much time or money. They may think they need to spend an hour at the gym each day to get healthier. These myths could be standing in the way of a healthier life. Exercise is a universal way to improve health. We know
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WELL-BEING Most people spend a lot of time in their home or their workplace. And the things around you can affect how you feel. Your surroundings can affect your: * Breathing * Heart rate * Blood pressure * Stress levels * Brain chemicals You may not notice these changes. They often happen without you realizing
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MEDICAL NEWS Automated external defibrillators help a person who is in cardiac arrest. They can deliver an electric shock to help get the heart beating normally again. You may have seen AEDs at places like stores, malls, hotels or gyms. Many public places have them and they are usually mounted on a wall. What is
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WORK LIFE If you’re like many people, you may already be sitting for several hours each day at work. And this could be harming your health. Sitting for long periods is linked to health problems and even a shorter life. We can’t always control how much we sit at work. But we can take steps
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BE FIT Have you heard of interval training for exercise? You may have assumed this type of exercise is only for athletes. However, people of almost all fitness levels can use it. Interval training means you add short bursts of more intense activities into your regular exercise routine. How fast and how long you do
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to leafy greens, spinach and kale get most of the attention. But leafy greens are so nutritious. Why limit yourself to just two types? Swiss chard has less bitterness than kale, and offers plenty of important nutrients. Plus, this time of year, swiss chard is plentiful at farmers’ markets or
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HEALTHY EATING Nuts often get a reputation as being unhealthy. We add them to cookies and ice cream. People eat them by the handful at parties. But do nuts deserve a bad rap? Concerns about calories For years, many people avoided nuts because they are high in calories and fat. However, newer research finds that
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