FINANCIAL HEALTH Do finances keep you awake at night? If so, you’re not alone. More than 75 percent of Americans say money is a big source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). Although we can’t always change our financial problems right away, we can learn to cope with this type of stress. […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Having a strong sense that your life has meaning and direction may make you less likely to develop areas of brain damage caused by blockages in blood flow as you age. This research is reported in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. When a blockage interrupts blood flow in a vessel within
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HEALTHY EATING You don’t have to become a vegetarian to enjoy a meatless meal. Try working more meatless meals into your week, suggests the Recipe Doctor, Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, author of Food Synergy. * Substitute a soy “meat” product for the meat ingredient in casseroles, stews, tacos, and chili. * Break out a can
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MEDICAL NEWS Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills one American every 54 minutes. The good news is many cases of skin cancer can be prevented. Before you head outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, know how you can protect
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MEDICAL NEWS Increasing awareness of health problems that can be prevented among men and encourage men and boys to get early detection and treatment of disease and injury. 6 health tests men need Here are 6 essential screening tests all men should receive during their lifetime, according to pathologist and men’s health expert Dr. Thomas
FAMILY LIFE Get outside and walk with your baby. But exercise caution and good judgment, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * A backpack-style or front-side carrier decreases a parent’s stability when walking or hiking. It is critical that a parent get into shape before attempting to use one of these products. * If using a
SUCCESS OVER STRESS If you want to get rid of unwanted, negative thoughts, try just ripping them up and tossing them in the trash. Researchers at Ohio State University found that when people wrote down their thoughts on a piece of paper and then threw the paper away, they mentally discarded the thoughts as well.
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HEALTHY EATING Reusable grocery totes are popular. They’re an eco-friendly choice to carry groceries. But only 15% of Americans regularly wash their tote bags, thus creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria, according to a survey by the Home Food Safety program. For example, juices from raw meat or germs from unclean objects can come
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MEDICAL NEWS It’s never too late to start living a healthier life. A few simple steps can put you on the path to a younger heart age and better overall health. Consider these tips to get started: 1.If you smoke, quit.Quitting can be hard and often requires help and support. Talk with your doctor or
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the CDC, 25 million Americans have asthma today, including 10 percent of all children. Although it’s common, it should not be taken lightly. Asthma can severely affect quality of life, and can be deadly. Asthma attacks occur when a person with asthma comes into contact with an asthma “trigger.” A trigger
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