SELF-CARE CORNER You know that smoking can cause health problems, including heart disease and cancer. But if you smoke inside your home, you could be hurting everyone who lives with you. Anyone who is around cigarette smoke is exposed to secondhand smoke. * Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals. Many of these have been […]
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HEALTHY EATING It’s hard to find time to get a home-cooked meal on the table when meal times come around. Many people are juggling work, responsibilities with family, housework and kids’ activities, to name a few. Plus, for those who aren’t experts in the kitchen, cooking dinner can seem like an impossible task. But, if
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BE FIT We know exercise improves our health and well-being. So why do so many of us struggle to get and stay active? Maybe we need to look at exercise in a different way. Look at it as something you want to do for yourself and not as a chore or something you have to
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HEALTHY EATING People need iron because it transports oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues. The body uses iron to make new red blood cells. It’s also important for healthy cells, skin, hair and nails. Eating foods that contain iron is important. This is the main way most people get the iron they need. Iron
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HEALTHY EATING Cinnamon is often used in sugar-loaded treats like cinnamon rolls and lattes. And though it’s a popular spice for desserts, it’s not necessarily an unhealthy choice. The spice has been used for thousands of years, and some recent studies suggest cinnamon may even have health benefits: * A study in the journal Diabetes
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HEALTHY EATING Does dairy bother your belly? Millions of people have lactose intolerance, or the inability to fully digest lactose. Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy products like milk, cheese and ice cream. When lactose isn’t properly digested, it leads to digestive problems. Symptoms of lactose intolerance A person who has lactose intolerance
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BE FIT Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that engages the mind and body. There are many different forms of yoga, and the type you choose should suit your health and fitness goals. Check out these more popular types of yoga. Hatha Hatha yoga is a general term for any type of yoga. But in
SELF-CARE CORNER A whopping 83% of Americans typically eat in their office or cubicle in an effort to save time and money. But you’re “out to lunch” if you don’t practice safe food handling. According to a new survey by the American Dietetic Association* and ConAgra Foods’ Home Food Safety program, many working Americans eat
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BE FIT Regular exercise can help with the joint pain and stiffness of arthritis. But, many older adults with arthritis aren’t getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise. Exercise can be painful for those who aren’t used to being active. But over time, not exercising can cause even more pain and stiffness, creating
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WELL-BEING Have your New Year’s resolutions to maintain a healthy weight started out strong? Only to fizzle about now? Get back on track with these points from the University of Houston Texas Obesity Research Center: *Document the evidence.Write down what and how much you eat of everything. Writing things down helps you to stay in
