MEDICAL NEWS You can love your heart, not just during heart month, but all year long. Let’s count the ways with Lori Daniels, MD, cardiologist at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. She offers 5 easy ways, especially for people with heart disease, to love their hearts throughout the year. 1.One crème brulee […]
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WELL-BEING Your body needs water for nearly every function. But, many people aren’t getting enough. While fluids from other drinks and even some foods can help hydrate you, drinking plain water has some advantages. It’s calorie-free, doesn’t cause cavities and doesn’t cost anything. Start filling up a reusable water bottle today and take advantage of
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HEALTHY EATING 1. Vitamin C One large orange gives you 130 percent of your daily need for vitamin C. This vitamin helps boost immunity and fight cancer. 2. Fiber One sweet, juicy orange delivers 4 grams of fiber. Fiber helps with digestion and may help prevent heart disease and some cancers. 3. Minerals Oranges also
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FAMILY LIFE Having a healthy, supportive marriage is important to your overall well-being. But the stresses of life, work, family, and day-to-day problems can put a strain on even the best marriage at times. Fortunately, there are some ways you can help keep your marriage strong – or work on problems before they become major
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the World Stroke Organization, you can take these 6 steps to reduce your risk of stroke-a blockage or bleeding in your brain: 1. Know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. 2. Be physically active and exercise regularly. 3. Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 Imagine you are “sponsored” by your values. These values are displayed on a shirt like a NASCAR® driver has logos painted on a race car. You walk into a store that sells shirts with values written across the front. You try on a shirt that says “Feeling My Best” and stand
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 What’s for dinner? How you describe food to yourself and others matters. This helps you know what tastes to expect. This also helps you judge the quality of food and whether it will satisfy you. You often find this level of detail and flair in recipes and high-end restaurant menus! Here
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Not everyone may be happy you are trying to lose weight. What you are eating may not be what they are eating. Or, they may feel attention is being placed on their own unhealthy habits. Be careful how many times you bring up your efforts to manage your weight and change
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 1. Look at your weekly menu. Make a list of all of the ingredients you will need. Calculate how much you will need for the week. Example: * 2 oz. chicken breast x 5 meals = 10 oz. chicken breast * 2 cups greens x 3 meals = 6 cups greens
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Yoga is excellent for improving flexibility, relaxation, and stress reduction. Find a good instructor who can modify yoga to suit your individual needs. Develop your skills slowly. You can also find free yoga resources online or at your library. Watch YouTube videos or DVDs for demonstrations of movements. © American Institute
