Healthy Travel If you avoid risky food and water and still come down with traveler’s sickness, do this: * To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of bottled water and rehydrating drinks like Gatorade. * Drink beverages from original containers that you break the seal to open. * Don’t take over-the-counter diarrhea medications like Enterovioform or Mesaform […]
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Nutrition Have you seen the Radura symbol on fruits or vegetables in your supermarket? If so, do you know what it means? This symbol indicates that the food has been irradiated, a method of food preservation approved for use on produce by the Food and Drug Administration. Irradiation kills microorganisms that spoil food. Irradiated food
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Substance Use & Abuse Alcohol is a depressant. It is the most widely used drug in the world. Harmful Effects of Alcohol * Heavy drinkers have a greater risk of depression, heart disease, liver disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and some cancers. These include cancers of the mouth, liver, and breast. * Alcohol plays a factor
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water 5 cups (1 pound) mixed vegetables (Use fresh, frozen, or ones that are ready-to eat, such as from a store’s salad bar. Select ones similar in size.) 1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie French or Italian salad dressing Directions: 1. Heat water in
Nutrition 6 Servings, 1/2 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender (about 10 minutes). 2. In a small saucepan, mix the
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 2 Tbsp. each Ingredients: 1 bulb garlic, separated and peeled 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. honey 1 Tbsp. virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Place the garlic cloves into a small saucepan and pour enough water (about 1/2 cup) to cover them. 2.
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Fitness You already know that walking and other physical activities help prevent and manage arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Get these benefits from walking, too: * Relieve tension and stress. * Get more energy. * Improve balance and lower the risk for falling. * Get better sleep. * Boost you overall mood.
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Fitness Many of us take it for granted, but walking does more than take us from one point to another. It’s an aerobic exercise that can improve your physical and emotional health. Walking can lower your risk of, and help manage, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and sleep issues, and can help you maintain a healthy
Fitness Use this tracker to: * Write down your weekly walking goals. * Assist you in meeting your goals. * Learn about proper walking technique. * Keep a walking and weight record for 52 weeks. Why Walk? Walking is an easy form of exercise and does not cost a lot. It provides many benefits and
Fitness Walking is a great way to keep fit without risking injury or buying lots of special equipment. Since walking is probably the most natural form of exercise, almost anyone can do it with ease. Walking keeps you fit because it: * Improves cardiovascular fitness. * Increases the amount of calories burned. * Enhances muscle
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