Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco, […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 While this section gives lots of tips for saving time, you may not want to speed through food preparation! Here are some reasons to allow extra time in your day or week for food preparation: * Making more recipes from scratch will give you more control over what is in your
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 In 2016, the FDA approved a new food label. The new food label is already on many foods. By mid-2021, all food labels will look like the new label. The new label will help you make more informed choices about what you eat. The changes are shown in the graphic below.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 What you eat may impact your mood. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet with nutrient-dense foods. B vitamins and magnesium can be helpful for managing anxiety and boosting your mood. Avoid foods and drinks high in sugar that can cause mood swings and fatigue. B Vitamins B vitamins can
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Try to include a fruit or vegetable with most snacks and all meals. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Add to Foods You Already Eat: * Add an extra cup (or two!) of chopped veggies into your favorite omelet, soup, casserole, or whole grain pasta or brown rice
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Dental & Mouth Concerns As you age, changes occur with your teeth and mouth. Common changes are: * Fewer taste buds on your tongue, especially for sugary and salty foods, but not for bitter tasting foods * Drier mouth. The tissues in your mouth get thinner and tend to hold less moisture. This makes your
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Bone & Muscle Problems If you’re a tennis player with a hard, single-handed backhand shot, you can end up with a painful condition known as tennis elbow. Pain originates in the outer portion of the elbow and works its way down the forearm. Tennis players who are new to the game or use their forearms
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Men’s Health The testicles (also called testes) are two oval shaped organs that make and store sperm. They also make male sex hormones. The testicles are inside the scrotum. This sac of skin hangs under the penis. The scrotum can swell or be painful without a testicle problem. An example of this is an inguinal
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions The thyroid is in front of the windpipe. It helps control your metabolism. An easy blood test can help diagnose thyroid problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms. Low thyroid is called hypothyroidism. With this, body functions slow down because the thyroid gland does not
General Health Conditions The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower front of the neck, below the voice box (larynx), and above the collarbone. It makes hormones that help convert food to energy. It regulates growth and fertility. It also maintains body temperature. Signs & Symptoms Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does
