Weight Control In a culture where “thin is in,” it can be a challenge to focus on being healthy at any weight. Healthy weight is not just about weight in pounds. It includes being physically active, eating nutritious foods, and following a mindful and healthy lifestyle. Persons at a healthy weight have a lower risk […]
Substance Use & Abuse Don’t let drug or alcohol dependence rob you of a quality life. You know you can’t go on this way much longer. Your drug or alcohol addiction is destroying your relationships, your career, and your health. Reasons to get help: * Calling in sick at work, showing up late, or making
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. water 1 cup zucchini squash, thinly sliced 1-1/4 cups yellow squash, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup celery, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. caraway seed 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 medium tomato,
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Substance Use & Abuse Some parents feel like they have to sleep with both eyes open when their children are growing up. Adolescence is a natural period of experimentation. Coupled with the profound physical and emotional changes kids undergo at this time, using drugs (including alcohol) is a potential problem-and a serious one. Aside from
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Fitness A carpenter needs a saw, a painter needs a brush, and an accountant needs a calculator. And anyone who’s serious about fitness needs a good pair of shoes (or several, if you’re active in more than one activity besides swimming). The right shoes can make the difference between comfort and discomfort, between safety and
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Weight Control A heavy child or teenager carries a psychological burden, especially if he or she is the only family member with a weight problem. What’s more, people who are heavy as children have more difficulty in controlling their weight later on, as adults. Concerned family members can take positive actions that help the child
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Healthy Travel The best made travel plans can’t guarantee against illness or injuries. Although travelers don’t like thinking about the possibility of a medical emergency, a little forethought can save you a lot of misery or aggravation. Knowing what to do and who to contact should you need medical help, especially when traveling abroad, reduces
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Healthy Travel Jet travel makes it possible to reach the far corners of the world in a matter of hours. Yet crossing several time zones disrupts your body’s natural rhythm of eating and sleeping. The result is a combination of fatigue, disorientation, indigestion, headaches, and insomnia, collectively called jet lag. Traveling from east to west
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Healthy Travel Motion sickness is like a hangover you don’t deserve. Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, pallor, and sweating. Experts think this misery results because your eyes and inner ear receive conflicting messages when you travel by car, boat, or plane. The inner ear, which is responsible for your sense of balance, tells your
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Weight Control Everyone experiences occasional setbacks, especially people on diets. The trick is to prevent a minor slip from becoming a major disaster that thwarts your long-term weight-loss goals. The most determined dieter cheats once in a while-it’s only human. Don’t chastise yourself or give up because you’ve had a slip-up in your eating plans.
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