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HEALTHY EATING NUTRITION FACTS * High quality protein * Vitamins: Niacin, thiamin, B6, B12, and D * Minerals: Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc * Omega-3 fatty acids HELPS IMPROVE memory and brain function LOWERS THE RISK of cardiovascular disease and cancers of the colon, kidney and prostate gland LOWERS INFLAMMATION which can […]
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WELL-BEING As you enjoy the great outdoors, you may not see a bear, but you might encounter biting and stinging critters such as ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects. Bring along your own make-at-home first aid kit that includes assorted bandages and basic medicines such as a 1 percent hydrocortisone anti-itch cream, suggests Dr. Janyce Sanford,
FINANCIAL HEALTH According to the American Psychological Association, finances are the number one cause of stress in America. Whether it’s meeting the monthly bills or trying to build a retirement fund, financial worries can be difficult to deal with. If you’re looking for ways to stretch your monthly budget, the Federal Trade Commission offers some
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BE FIT Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races, according to a survey of runners by Loyola University Health System researchers. Expert guidelines recommend runners drink only when thirsty. But the Loyola survey found that 36.5% of runners drink according to a preset schedule or to maintain a certain
WELL-BEING Maybe you’ve never been allergic to ragweed. You may not be miserable at the end of summer during ragweed season like a lot of other people. But even if you’ve never had a problem with seasonal hay fever caused by ragweed, don’t assume that runny nose and itchy eyes are caused by a cold.
SUCCESS OVER STRESS Burnout isn’t something that happens overnight. It occurs over time from repeated and unresolved frustration or constant pressure to perform or achieve. With burnout, you feel exhausted, worn out, and detached from others. You feel as if you have nothing more to give and simply do not care about anything. Burnout puts
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SELF-CARE CORNER Sometimes people in pain start to focus their entire lives around their pain, says a pain specialist. “I find the people who feel better about their situation are the ones who can focus their lives around their activities instead. They gauge how they are by what they can do,” observes Dr. Heather Tick,
HEALTHY EATING It’s an old-wives’ tale that foods cannot be refrozen. But follow guidelines for safe food handling, according to the Partnership for Food Safety Education and the USDA. If raw foods such as meat, poultry, egg products, and seafood have been thawed in the refrigerator, then they may be safely re-frozen without cooking for
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It can be difficult to stay calm and avoid stress with today’s jam-packed lives. The World Health Organization says stress is a significant problem for both physical and mental health. However, there is good news. Some stress management skills have been proven to work. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is an effective way
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WELL-BEING Worried because you searched a half hour before finding your reading glasses or car keys? Concerned that it took a couple minutes to remember the name of the familiar-looking woman who said hello to you in the restaurant? You probably don’t have much to worry about, said Dr. George Grossberg, an internationally recognized Alzheimer
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