HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 can of 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 large egg 1/2 cup cooked brown rice* 2 scallions (green and white minced, about 1/4 cup) 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or basil leaves or a combination) 1 garlic clove (peeled and minced) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Maybe you blew your nose too hard or bumped your nose. Causes aren’t always known. But when the blood starts gushing, nosebleeds can be frightening. Experts at eMedicineHealth tell what to do: Remain calm. Sit up straight and lean your head forward. Contrary to what some people think, do not lean your head
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WELL-BEING Whatever happened to the good old-fashioned bedtime story? Not an iPad app or a TV show before bed. But a real story, read in bed to a child by a parent. Seems that bedtime routines help kids sleep better, say researchers at Penn State in this NIH-funded study. They say well-established rules such as
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BE FIT Boomers are now age 50 and older. And they are getting lots of injuries to backs, knees, hips, ligaments and tendons (the structures that attach muscles to bones). Regular exercise is critical for maintaining and improving bone and muscle strength. And yet if not done properly, exercise can result in pain and injury,
SELF-CARE CORNER Our emotions have a lot of control over our lives. After all, if you’re feeling angry or sad, this can affect your work, personal life and even your food choices for the day. That’s why good emotional health is just as important as your physical health. People with good emotional health are not
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MEDICAL NEWS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says washing your hands is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine. Washing your hands properly and at the right time will slash your risk of getting sick with illnesses like colds, flu and stomach bugs that cause diarrhea and vomiting. Handwashing seems simple. But, there are some
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the salsa: 1 large, ripe tomato 1/4 small red onion 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon low-sodium adobo seasoning 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper For the steak: 1 pound skirt steak 1/8
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HEALTHY EATING A University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said it is important to properly wash fresh produce before eating to reduce harmful microorganisms that could cause foodborne illness. Wash produce with running water and then let that water go down the drain. Do not just soak the produce, said Julie Albrecht, UNL Extension food
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WELL-BEING Grateful people aren’t just kinder people, according to University of Kentucky psychology professor Nathan DeWall. They are also less aggressive. Giving thanks lowers daily aggression, hurt feelings, and overall sensitivity. “If you count your blessings, you’re more likely to empathize with other people,” he said. Gratitude motivates people to express sensitivity and concern for
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WELL-BEING Upon entering a hotel room, place your luggage in the bathtub or on the toilet seat. Bed bugs can’t crawl up these surfaces and attach to your bags. While in the room, keep luggage on the luggage rack, off the floor. Hard-sided luggage lacks the folds and creases of soft-sided bags making it more
