HEALTHY EATING Many of today’s popular diets focus on eating very few carbs, while consuming lots of fat and protein. The keto diet is one example, but other diets, such as Atkins, offer similar weight loss plans. These diets, like any diet plan, aren’t a magic bullet for weight loss. In fact, they haven’t been […]
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HEALTHY EATING Magnesium plays a role in more than 300 functions in the body. It is needed for muscle and nerve function, bone health, blood sugar control and regulating blood pressure. We also need magnesium to release energy in our body. Long-term low levels of magnesium could be linked to certain health problems like migraine
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WORK LIFE Keeping the workplace drug-free is essential for everyone’s health and safety. Unhealthy use of any type of drug or substance These can include: * Illegal or prescription drugs * Alcohol * Tobacco * Marijuana Risks with substance abuse * Dependence or addiction * Poor decision making * Damaged relationships * Declining physical health
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HEALTHY EATING Many food products contain “sea salt” as an ingredient instead of table salt, also commonly called “salt.” In particular, many so-called natural food products say they use sea salt. But is sea salt any healthier than old-fashioned table salt? What’s the difference? In general, sea salt has a coarse, crunchy texture. Table salt
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HEALTHY EATING A simple way to encourage your kids to eat healthy is to have healthy foods on hand and easily available to them. * Put fruits and vegetables within reach on the counter or in the refrigerator. * Save cookies and sweets as occasional treats, not everyday snacks. * Avoid buying chips, crackers and
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BE FIT Knee pain can happen for many different reasons. But if you notice pain in the front of the knee during sports, jumping or running, you could have patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner’s knee. What does runner’s knee feel like? Runner’s knee usually has one or more of these symptoms: * The
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BE FIT The reason you exercise and move is unique to you. Knowing your fitness goals will help you stay focused on the types of movements that will provide you the most benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Fitness goals * Increased energy * Better sleep * Weight loss * Stress reduction *
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HEALTHY EATING Oils are high in fat and calories – so why does olive oil have a reputation as a health food? Not all fats are unhealthy if you consume small to moderate amounts. Extra virgin olive oil is a healthy choice because: * It’s high in monounsaturated fats. These fats help lower bad cholesterol,
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HEALTHY EATING Many kids struggle to be at a healthy weight. They may be overweight or obese. Childhood obesity can cause serious health problems now and later in life. There is no simple fix, but there are ways we can help children get or stay healthy. What is childhood obesity? In adults, a BMI of
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SELF-CARE CORNER Do you feel a twitchy, jumpy feeling in your legs when you sit or lie down? Do you have an urge to move your legs when you go to bed at night? If so, you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS). What is RLS? RLS is known as a sleep disorder, although it
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