HEALTHY EATING Losing weight can be challenging. It means you have to change your eating and exercise habits. But does it mean you have to give up all the foods you love? Many myths about a healthy diet can make the task harder than it needs to be. But the truth is, you can change […]
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BE FIT Walking is great exercise – but an injury will leave you sidelined. Keep your walks safe and healthy with these tips. Get the right shoes. Comfortable, supportive shoes are a must. Experts recommend getting new walking shoes after walking for 300 – 500 miles in them. If your shoes are uncomfortable or show
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BE FIT Protect yourself, your family and others around you by following these safe swimming tips. Together, we can keep each other safe while also having fun. Before You Dive In * Test the water’s free chlorine levels and pH. Most superstores, hardware and pool supply stores sell test strips. * Check for cloudy water.
BE FIT When you think of exercise, do you think of going for a run or taking an aerobics class? Those are great cardio workouts. But there is more to fitness than just cardio. Strong is healthy Strength training or lifting weights is a big part of being healthy and fit. Many people don’t do
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SELF-CARE CORNER Summer travel plans may take you to places across the globe. While this can be exciting, switching to a different time zone can take a toll on the body. The body has its own internal clock that tells you when to be awake and when to sleep. This is your circadian rhythm. If
BE FIT When most people think of exercise they envision cardio or weight training. But, no workout routine is complete without stretching. Here are six unique benefits. Improve flexibility Flexibility is a well-known benefit of stretching. To increase your range of motion, hold each stretch for 90 seconds. Prevent injury Stretching increases blood flow to
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BE FIT Bike sales have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bicycling is great exercise! However, it’s important to keep yourself safe while on two wheels. Collisions can and do occur, and some can be serious. To minimize your risk of injury while riding a bicycle: *Wear a helmet.Studies show that a helmet lowers your risk
WELL-BEING No matter what your age is, or how long you’ve smoked, you can reap benefits of quitting today! Here’s what happens in your body after you quit: * 12 hours later, carbon monoxide in your blood drops to normal levels. * 2 weeks to 3 months later, your circulation improves and your lungs work
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MEDICAL NEWS You may have heard that you shouldn’t drink alcohol and take medicines together. This combination is very dangerous because: 1. If you take aspirin and drink alcohol, this raises the chances of bleeding in your stomach. 2. Drinking alcohol with cold or allergy medicines can make you very sleepy. 3. Even small amounts
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HEALTHY EATING This is a fast and easy way to make heart-healthy salmon for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup shiitake mushroom caps, rinsed and sliced (or substitute dried shiitake mushrooms) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 2 teaspoons ground) ¼ cup scallions (green onions), rinsed and chopped 1 tablespoon
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