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SUCCESS OVER STRESS The brain is a busy organ. It helps to regulate the body’s functions, and it helps you manage your thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re concentrating on a project, recalling a past event, or focusing on what to do next, your mind has a powerful influence on how you feel about yourself. Negative […]
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WELL-BEING Every year, more than 400 people die in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in
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MEDICAL NEWS As concern increases about Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in the Middle East and in Asia, Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, answers questions on what we need to know about this emerging infectious disease. What is MERS? It is a serious
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WELL-BEING Built-up lint blocks air flow in your clothes dryer, which leads to high heat and a potential fire. Thousands of fires occur each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Take these simple steps to keep your home safe: * Clean the lint screen every time you use the dryer. * If you use
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FINANCIAL HEALTH 1. How are you paid? Is it by a fee and commission? Do you fully disclose the fees and the commissions you earn on every investment you make or service you offer? If paid by fees, what is the average fee your clients pay? 2. How many years have you been in the
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SELF-CARE CORNER Diabetes may run in your family, but you can avoid or delay its development. You can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical activity, and losing excess weight, according to NIH in Health. Type 2 diabetes occurs due to problems related to a hormone
HEALTHY EATING Pumpkin is one of the favorite foods of fall. It’s packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. It’s also naturally low in calories. Don’t assume pumpkin is only for pies! Use this nutritious vegetable for a variety of dishes, like this one. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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BE FIT Along with healthy eating, physical activity increases your chances of living longer. Exercise can also help: * Control your blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight * Lower your “bad” cholesterol and raise your “good” cholesterol * Prevent heart disease, colorectal and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes And that’s not all. Being more
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HEALTHY EATING Is dinner time a war zone at your house? Do you fight battles with your kids over vegetables and mac and cheese? Picky eating is as normal as potty-training. Even the best of parents can have a difficult time getting their child to eat. In fact, picky eating is one of the most
FINANCIAL HEALTH Smart money management begins at home. Washington University researcher Michal Grinstein-Weiss found that teaching kids about money in childhood helps them better manage their mortgage loans as adults. The study was in Social Work Research. The professor offers 5 ways parents can teach their kids financial literacy: 1. Discuss and explain basic finances
