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
WELL-BEING Go4Life® is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH for people 50-plus. It is designed to help them fit exercise and physical activity into daily life. Go4Life® is based on research which shows that exercise can help prevent many of the chronic conditions and disability linked with
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WELL-BEING Your nighttime habits may be hurting your morning routine. Many electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers and tablets, give off blue light. This type of light boosts energy – and can interfere with sleep. If you wake up feeling groggy in the morning, try shutting off the electronics two to three hours before bedtime.
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BE FIT Stressful and busy times in our lives often get in the way of exercise. Whether you’ve been busy with your job, family, or other commitments, it is possible to get back into a fitness habit. If you haven’t exercised for months or even years, here are some safe ways to start fresh and
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SELF-CARE CORNER After a long and exhausting day, you probably just want to get some much needed rest. And, there may be some simple things you can begin doing today to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Try these tips to start getting the sleep your body needs: * Don’t stay up too
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BE FIT If you have a home, you probably spend a good amount of time cleaning it. What if you spent that time not only cleaning your house, but cleaning up your health too? If you do your chores with a few fitness upgrades, you could burn extra calories and feel great when you’re done.
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