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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Fitness Playing it safe when doing day or overnight hiking starts with researching your destination, preparing for any possibilities, and letting people know where you are going and when you’ll return. Steer clear of remote or dangerous places. Bring non-perishable food to eat, or pack it so that cold food stays cold and hot foods
Healthy Travel Expecting to travel before your baby is due? Follow these guidelines. * Check with your physician to make sure travel is permissible. Travel during pregnancy is least risky during the fourth to sixth months. * If you’re planning to travel by airplane or train, ask for an aisle seat so you can get
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Nutrition Meats like bacon, bologna, frankfurters, pepperoni, and salami have been cured to stop the growth of bacteria, delaying spoilage. Curing gives these meats their reddish pink hue and distinctive flavor. Scientists have discovered, however, that nitrites and nitrates, compounds used to cure meats, might be converted into dangerous cancer-causing substances called nitrosamines when cured
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Nutrition This is one flavor enhancer you should do without. Too much salt and sodium can lead to or worsen high blood pressure which raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. What is too much? * More than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, or only half a teaspoon of salt, if you are
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Fitness Walking Tips * Hold your head up and keep your back straight. * Bend your elbows as you swing your arms. * Take long, easy strides. Gradually increase your brisk walking time to 30 to 60 minutes, for to five (or more) sessions a week. Your goal is to get the benefits you are
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