Fitness * Vary the activities you do. – Choose ones unique to the four seasons. – Select both indoor and outdoor exercises. – Try ones you do alone and ones you do with others. * Pair exercise with other things you like, such as your favorite music, being with friends, etc. * Check out new […]
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Nutrition Choose healthy and low-calorie foods. Look at buying healthy, low-calorie foods. When you buy them, the more likely you are to eat them. And when you do not buy foods high in sugar, fat, and empty calories, they are not there to tempt you. Start with planning. Plan for meals that will be eaten
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Healthy Travel Some of the most avid travelers are in their fifties, sixties, and seventies. Yet people in this age group are susceptible to certain health problems. To minimize your risk of health trouble away from home, take these precautions. * Before confirming your reservations, be sure the itinerary is not too demanding for you
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Healthy Travel Before You Go * Find out about health concerns where you are going and if immunizations are needed. * Carry all needed prescriptions (in their original containers) and supplies with you. Get a letter from your doctor, for taking a controlled substance, injectable medicines, notice for having a pacemaker, artificial joint, etc. *
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Healthy Travel The best of travel plans can be ruined if you get sick or aren’t able to deal with health problems on your trip. Discuss your travel plans with your doctor. Make sure to take enough medicines you need for the whole trip. Depending on your destination, this may include insect repellant, sunscreen (SPF
Nutrition Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of premature death among Americans. And it’s largely self-inflicted. When vital arteries leading to the heart become clogged by fatty deposits of cholesterol, the blockage can lead to a heart attack. Luckily, a few simple changes in eating habits can reduce your risk of heart disease. *
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Nutrition 8 Servings Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free (no sugar added) vanilla yogurt 2 cups fresh (or thawed frozen) strawberries, sliced 2 cups fresh (or thawed frozen) blueberries 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled 1/2 cup fat-free whipped cream (optional) Directions: 1. Spoon 1 tablespoon of yogurt into the bottom of 8 different parfait or wine glasses
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Healthy Travel Taking vacations has been shown to lower blood pressure and decrease stress hormones. * Plan ahead to avoid traveling mishaps. * Leave your work and worries behind. * If traveling far busts your budget or is too stressful, enjoy a “staycation.” * Visit a local museum or landmark. Relax at a nearby park
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Nutrition The term “dietary supplement” can be used for anything taken orally to enhance your usual food intake. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal products. People take supplements because they are not sure they get enough nutrients in the foods they eat and/or they want to treat or prevent an illness. General
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Fitness Walking is one of the most beneficial, and safest, exercises you can do. That makes walking a great way to start if you’re just beginning an exercise routine. It’s also ideal for weight loss. And, it’s a great way to exercise with friends! Set a target for the number of steps you want to
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