Nutrition 4 Servings, about 1 piece (3 oz.) each Ingredients: 1 pound cod (or other fish) fillet 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. spicy seasoning, salt-free Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a casserole dish with cooking oil spray. 2. Wash and dry fish. Place in dish. Mix oil and seasoning. Drizzle over fish. […]
Stress Management Most people expect too much of themselves. Attempts to accomplish too much in a short period of time causes lots of unnecessary stress. The result is something doctors call hurry sickness, a constant state of rushing around trying to meet an endless line-up of self-imposed deadlines. Stress is the inevitable by-product of this
Systematic Stress Management Program Step 6: Time Management Step 6: Time Management Section Introduction Does Time Get the Best of You? Defining Your Life Goals Activity Worksheet Activity Log Time Management Techniques Action Plan for Improving Time Usage Procrastination Quiz How Do I Procrastinate? One Dozen Ways to Overcome Procrastination Should You Delegate? Delegation Caddy
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Weight Control Walk off extra weight and improve health problems. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. Walking also has many health benefits. It can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of or manage type 2 diabetes, control weight, improve mood, and increase
Substance Use & Abuse Sloshing down three martinis at a business lunch went out with wide ties and bell-bottom pants. As one investment banker quipped, “No one’s going to trust you to handle their money, services, or products if you get smashed over lunch.” Keep in mind that business is business. Others’ impressions of you
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Substance Use & Abuse How to tell if you have a drinking or drug problem. If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, craving the substance can be as strong as the need for food or water. You are unable to stop using the substance even though it causes or worsens problems for you, family,
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Healthy Travel Don’t let motion and a long flight ruin your trip. Flying can trigger more than anxiety in airplane travelers. Sitting for hours in narrow, cramped seats can cause a decrease in blood flow and poor circulation in the legs. These problems can lead to “economy-class syndrome” which refers to a deep vein thrombosis
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Fitness Use this handy ten-point checklist to figure out whether an aerobics class is right for you. (You may have to take a class or two on a trial basis to answer all the questions.) 1. Is the instructor well-qualified? (He or she should be certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or by
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Nutrition Pick, buy, and eat nature’s healthy foods. Fruits and veggies contain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic health problems, including stroke, certain cancers, and heart diseases. Health experts agree that half your daily intake of food should be fruits and veggies. Sadly, studies show that most people
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Nutrition Recommended amounts for some nutrients, such as calcium, are called adequate intakes (AIs). These are the amounts that appear to provide what is needed for good health. Note: Ask your doctor how much calcium you should get each day. If you are at risk for osteoporosis, ask, too, if you might benefit from medications
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