BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not […]
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HEALTHY EATING Despite all your work to help your kids eat healthy, holidays like Halloween can quickly throw your efforts off track. Candy in the stores and at school, and, of course, while trick-or-treating means your kids have plenty of access to junk food. It might be downright scary. While a little candy isn’t harmful,
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HEALTHY EATING Looking to lose weight? Think a happy thought before you eat. A Cornell study has found that mood and food do more than just rhyme. Your mood impacts what kind and how much food you eat. “People use food to either maintain a good mood or regain a good mood, and if you’re
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WELL-BEING Despite warnings from the CDC that hookah smoking can be just as dangerous as cigarettes, many young adults believe that using the water pipes is not harmful to their health, according to a UCLA School of Nursing study. Researchers visited three Southern California hookah lounges and asked patrons between the ages of 18 and
WELL-BEING If you’re flying, make sure you familiarize yourself with the TSA screening process. You’ll have smooth flying if you do the following when passing through airport security: *Clothing:To maximize efficiency at the security checkpoint, avoid wearing clothing with metal and stow all metal items in carry-on luggage. *Zip it:Make sure any liquids are in
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HEALTHY EATING On Super Bowl Sunday, people across the country will gather at homes, restaurants, and bars to watch the big game and enjoy game-day food. Sadly, traditional football fare tends to be high in fat and calories and low in nutrition. The Calorie Control Council says many Super Bowl fans will consume 2,000 calories
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HEALTHY EATING Walking down the aisles at the store can feel like you’re in the middle of a commercial. Words like “low-fat,” “reduced calorie,” and “made with real fruit” appear on food packages, making them sound healthy. But how do you know if these foods are really good for you? No matter what claims are
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HEALTHY EATING Weight loss can be a difficult task. What works well for one person may not work for another. In addition, so many foods on store shelves claim they are “natural,” “reduced calorie” or “light.” Does this mean you should eat them when you’re trying to lose some weight? Weight-loss or “diet” claims on
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherries, dried, not packed 1/2 cup apples, dried, pieces 1/4 cup apricots, dried 1/2 cup English walnuts, pieces 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, raw 1/2 cup raisins, not packed 1/4 cup banana chips 1/4 cup almonds, whole, raw Directions Mix all ingredients in a bowl and divide into small storage bags
HEALTHY EATING With one look down the grocery store aisle or a quick glance at a restaurant menu, it’s clear that whole-grain options are popping up everywhere. From quinoa to buckwheat and farro to freekeh, the number of grain possibilities is growing, leaving home cooks and diners puzzled by how to choose the right one
