Nutrition Have you ever wondered whether drinking a glass of orange juice is much different, nutritionally, than eating an orange? Or whether a glass of apple juice is better than an apple? Fruit juice is a fine alternative to soda or alcoholic beverages. And in some cases, juice is a rich and convenient source of […]
Fitness Learn by Logging Each day, for 45 days, simply: 1. Record the date, your weight, and the hours of sleep you get per night. 2. Write down what you eat and drink for meals and snacks and times you have them. List calories for each. Studies have shown that people who write down what
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Fitness No pill or magic formula can instantly turn you into a super-athlete. But eating right can help you perform at your best. Carbohydrates-from bread, pasta, potatoes, and fruit-provide energy for vigorous activity. So active people need to replenish this fuel frequently. Don’t expect to get a quick energy boost from a snack you eat
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Weight Control In their great zeal to be thin, many dieters put their health in jeopardy by trying to lose too much weight too fast. Eating too few calories and rapidly shedding pounds can be unsafe. Your body and your frame of mind can be adversely affected by such drastic changes in eating. For one
Healthy Travel Running out of your high blood pressure medicine or other prescription drugs at home is not as big of a problem as when you’re traveling. To avoid running out of vital medications, take these steps. * Ask your doctor to prescribe enough medication to last the duration of your trip. * Carry medication
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Weight Control When you eat may be influenced by triggers or cues in the environment. Perhaps you associate eating with events like watching television, talking with friends, or reading. Over time, responding to such frequent cues can lead to weight gain. The following behavior changes can help to eliminate eating cues that can sabotage your
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Substance Use & Abuse Limit alcohol to one to two drinks a day. Alcohol is a depressant and the most widely used legal drug in the United States. About one in 13 adults are alcoholics or alcohol abusers. Alcohol is a leading cause of traffic-related deaths for 15 to 24 year olds and a trigger
Nutrition Two-thirds of your body is composed of water, making it your body’s most vital nutrient. Water: * Provides a valuable source of minerals, like calcium and magnesium. * Helps digest food and absorb nutrients into the body. * Carries nutrients to organs via the bloodstream. * Moistens mucous membranes and lubricates the joints. *
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Nutrition Our bodies continually lose water throughout the day. With water being vital for your body to function optimally, it’s important to stay hydrated. Although water-intake needs differ from person to person, an easy rule to aim for is 8×8 – drink eight-ounce glasses eight times a day. When the air is drier, such as
Substance Use & Abuse Take this test to see if you are out of control. You may think you are a social drinker, when others see you as a problem drinker. If you have any doubts, or just want to prove your friends and family wrong, take this test developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Answer Yes
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