SUCCESS OVER STRESS Learn how to listen and learn how to say what you mean. It’s the glue that can help you weather crises and other stress situations at home and at work. How to listen * Put aside what you are doing to show the speaker you intend to listen. * Reserve your own […]
WELL-BEING Germs grow and invade your privacy. Bathrooms are one of their popular spots. They gather in the bathtub, shower, toilet-just about everywhere. “People these days just don’t take time out from their busy schedule to clean,” said Donna Duberg, lab science and germ expert at Saint Louis University. Duberg offers some simple ways to
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HEALTHY EATING It seems simple enough: to cut calories, sip a shake or eat a bar instead of a meal. There’s no risk of accidentally eating too much, and you don’t have to spend time preparing a meal or measuring portions. Also known as meal replacement diets, these programs have their pros and cons. A
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BE FIT If you’ve ever felt aching or shooting pain up the front of your lower legs after running, it could be shin splints. Though it’s usually not serious, it can be painful enough to stop even the most dedicated exerciser. If you get shin splints, try these tips: *Switch to lower impact exercise.Until the
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SELF-CARE CORNER If you can’t eat bread or anything containing wheat, rye, and barley because of gluten-a protein found in these grains-you may have celiac disease. Different people have different symptoms, but talk with your doctor if you or your child has one or more of these problems after eating bread or cookies, for example:
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MEDICAL NEWS A recent nationwide survey conducted by the National Parkinson Foundation revealed that most Americans would wait to see their doctors if they were experiencing tremors (shaking), even though tremors are an early sign of the disease. Parkinson’s affects nerves and muscles and can affect movement and coordination, especially with walking. The disease is
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance are types of property insurance. Although property insurance offers important coverage, many people don’t have it or don’t understand why it’s needed. Each policy is always somewhat different. But, both homeowner’s and renter’s insurance may cover: * Damage to your house, garage or other buildings on your property *
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS You’ve seen “helicopter” parents. They hover on the sidelines at the soccer game, yelling, chewing their player out, and rarely praising. You’ve seen the result of their overbearing pressure in the classroom as they push push push their children to achieve too much too fast. Maybe you’re guilty of a little too
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SELF-CARE CORNER A peptic ulcer, commonly called an “ulcer,” is a sore in the stomach caused by acid. Although many people believe that stress causes peptic ulcers, research has shown this is not the case. But there’s a catch: if you already have an ulcer, high stress levels can make it worse. The American College
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Whether due to work, family or finances, most of us have felt stressed at some point in our lives. And to make matters worse, some studies have shown that stress can lead to depression, anxiety, or a weakened immune system. But can it cause cancer? The National Cancer Institute says no. There
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