BE FIT Exercise benefits the heart by decreasing its workload. Exercise improves the ratio between the heart’s demand for oxygen and its supply through the coronary arteries. With exercise, the heart gets stronger because it gets bigger and is able to pump more efficiently, according to Joseph Libonati, PhD, associate professor of nursing at Penn […]
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BE FIT Exercise can make you feel great. But after a hard workout, sore muscles can be uncomfortable. A little soreness is normal and healthy, especially after trying a new activity or pushing yourself a little harder. Don’t let post-exercise pain get you down! You can get through it and reach a new level of
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HEALTHY EATING If you’re cutting back on salt to control blood pressure, the Spice Islands Test Kitchen has developed 5 tips to boost flavor in food: *Increase the amount of herbs when reducing salt.For a great flavor punch, increase your spice and herbs by 25% when reducing or eliminating salt in a recipe. *Crush herbs
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HEALTHY EATING Worst * Chewy/sticky sweets, such as gummy candies, taffy, and even dried fruit can be difficult for children and adults to resist, and even more difficult to remove from teeth. They get stuck in the crevices between teeth, making it nearly impossible for saliva to wash them away. * Sour candies are highly
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BE FIT Whether you’re headed off the trail or staying on track, kicking a ball or throwing one, you’ll likely need to know about the RICE fix when you sprain, strain, or injure something. Dr. William Levine, chief of sports medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, recommends RICE, a first-aid technique that can be
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WELL-BEING Many people pack their bags and head to a sunny vacation spot for spring break. But before you leave your home behind, take some simple steps to ensure it is safe from fire and break-ins. The Better Business Bureau recommends the following steps: 1.Don’t broadcast your plans.Sharing your vacation on social media isn’t advised.
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HEALTHY EATING Bright emerald green is symbolic of spring and food bursting with flavor and nutrients. Spring “clean” your diet, suggests Kari Kooi, a registered dietitian at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. She recommends these 5 green powerhouse foods: *Asparagus:These green spears offer a bounty of nutrients. Asparagus is high in an antioxidant that can
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HEALTHY EATING State fair food booths are famous for deep-frying most anything-even butter. It’s not unusual for a single serving to hit 500 or even 1,000 calories, with dozens of grams of fat. As unlikely as it may sound, it is possible to get a taste of a state fair without overindulging, says Dr. Donald
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SELF-CARE CORNER Although many athletes understand the importance of keeping their muscles and bones healthy, it’s also important for them to take care of their skin. Sports equipment, especially protective helmets and pads, creates a warm, moist and dark environment for the germs that can cause skin infections to grow. “Athletes are at an increased
BE FIT Most of us know that exercise is great for our health. But, if you or someone in your family has a disability, exercise can feel like a difficult task. Not only do you have to find time and energy to do it, but you need to worry about accessibility, too. Make sure your
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