HEALTHY EATING The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that four nutrients are a “public health concern.” Many people are not getting enough: * Calcium * Fiber * Potassium * Vitamin D Try these tips to get more: 1. Eat more vegetables, fruits and legumes. These foods are rich sources of fiber and potassium. High-fiber […]
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BE FIT Exercise provides so many health benefits. Recent research now adds strengthening the immune system to the list. Here are three ways exercise can help fight infections and prevent you from getting sick. * Regular bouts of moderate to high-intensity exercise reduce inflammation in the body. Lower levels of inflammation are linked to a
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WELL-BEING Spring marks the beginning of the growing season in many parts of the country. To ensure a successful garden, now is the time to prepare for the season ahead. The garden tasks you need to do in early spring will vary depending on your growing zone. Colder climates will just be getting started, while
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Spending time with other people is good for your health. Quality relationships make you more resilient to the effects of stress and help you cope with life’s challenges. Connecting with others can also bring more joy to your life. Humans are not meant to go it alone. Be proactive in connecting with
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MEDICAL NEWS Speech is an important part of communicating. Yet millions of people cope with a speech disability every day. What is stuttering? Stuttering is a problem that affects how your speech flows. People who stutter may: * Stretch words out for too long when speaking * Have pauses where they can’t get a word
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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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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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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many people joke about stress causing gray hair. But new evidence suggests this old “myth” is actually true. The body’s stress response, known as fight-or-flight, plays a part in making hair turn gray sooner. Why hair has color Your hair contains special stem cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes live in the hair follicle
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SELF-CARE CORNER Your digestive system plays a big part in your overall health. It breaks down food and drinks into nutrients. These nutrients are used for energy, growth, cell repair and more. But, we all know how digestive problems can be uncomfortable or downright dangerous. Problems like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and bloating can quickly
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