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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Healthy Travel If you’re riding in a plane, your ears might feel full during takeoff and landing, then suddenly “pop.” Ear pops result from pressure changes in the middle ear as a plane changes altitude. You may feel pain or only mild discomfort. And if you have a head cold, ear pops can promote an
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Nutrition Careful menu planning can make the difference between gaining, maintaining, or losing weight. Look at the caloric differences between the three meal plans shown below. Make a point to plan each day’s meals in advance and select food items with their caloric value in mind. (Note: You can reduce calories without cutting back drastically
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef 15-1/2 ounce can kidney beans, drained (save liquid) 1/3 cup bean liquid 1 cup “no-salt-added” canned tomato puree 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder Directions: 1. Cook beef in hot fry pan until lightly browned. Drain off fat. 2.
Nutrition Understand and use the Nutrition Facts. Don’t judge a food by the way its label looks. Read the Nutrition Facts section to find out the value of the food inside. Learning what the facts and figures mean can help you meet your nutritional needs. Read the ingredients. Check for items that you or family
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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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Weight Control It’s not always what you eat that determines whether or not you lose weight. Sometimes, small changes in the way you eat can help eliminate those extra pounds. Try these suggestions. * Eat smaller amounts of food more often, and eat at least half of your intake earlier in the day (to increase
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Fitness Riding a bicycle is good for body and soul. Cycling gets you out in the fresh air, leaves you feeling invigorated, and can do wonders for cardiovascular health. And you don’t have to ride fast and furiously to benefit from cycling. Here’s what to do to avoid undue muscle aches when you cycle. *
Nutrition “Chews” foods that keep you satisfied until dinner. Supersized fast food lunches and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger. They supersize your waistline, too. A better option is to prepare your own lunch with fresh and healthier foods. This lets you eat what you like and control calories, salt, fat, and sugar.
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