SELF-CARE CORNER According to the U.S. Surgeon General, more than 51 million Americans have had success at quitting smoking. Many smokers did not quit on their first try and needed several attempts to have success to quit for good. If you smoke, keep trying to quit. “Quitting smoking is one of the single most effective […]
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WELL-BEING Anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows it doesn’t always happen on the first try. But what many smokers don’t realize is that they are not alone in their failed quit attempts. A quit attempt is defined as not smoking for at least one day with the intent of not starting again. A
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BE FIT Yes and no. Moderate exercise (30 minutes a day, on most, if not all, days of the week) actually lowers your risk for respiratory infections, said David C. Nieman from the American College of Sports Medicine. But prolonged, intense exercise, on the other hand, can weaken your immune system and allow viruses to
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HEALTHY EATING If it seems like food portions are bigger today than they were years ago, it’s not your imagination. Health experts say that food sizes – and obesity rates – have grown in the last 20 years. Focusing on healthy foods is important. But portion sizes are also an important factor to think about
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BE FIT You probably know that exercise has many health benefits. It can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. But, did you know it can also help your mental health? Studies have shown that regular exercise such as walking can improve your mood, according to the American Psychological Association.
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HEALTHY EATING There’s no doubt that food can be comforting. Our favorite foods can make us feel happy and relaxed. Sometimes when people feel sad, lonely, stressed, or even bored, they may turn to food for comfort. This is known as emotional eating, and most people don’t realize they are doing it. As a result,
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BE FIT Do you skip stretching after your workout because you don’t have time? This may be a mistake: stretching can have benefits for flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow to the muscles, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. But to reap these rewards, stretching needs to be done correctly. Be sure
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HEALTHY EATING Do you hit an afternoon slump every day? Are you feeling drained despite getting enough sleep? Take a look at your food. In general, healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains will keep your energy levels higher than processed or junk foods. But there are some ways you can use those good
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SELF-CARE CORNER Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than someone getting sick. Whether you’re planning a trip just an hour away or across the ocean, there are many things you can do to stay healthy while away from home. See your doctor before you go Get a checkup before you go on vacation. Ask the
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BE FIT No, this is not another article about why you should be active. This information tells you how exercise works to keep you healthier. The concept to understand is called overload. And according to the government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, overload is the physical stress placed on your body when your physical activity
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