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HEALTHY EATING Don’t settle for a restaurant smoothie that likely has loads of added sugar and very little nutrition. Instead, use this formula to make your own smoothies at home. All you need is a blender or juicer and the fresh ingredients you enjoy. Have fun with it and try different ingredients each time until […]
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FAMILY LIFE Get outside and walk with your baby. But exercise caution and good judgment, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * A backpack-style or front-side carrier decreases a parent’s stability when walking or hiking. It is critical that a parent get into shape before attempting to use one of these products. * If using a
BE FIT We know exercise improves our health and well-being. So why do so many of us struggle to get and stay active? Maybe we need to look at exercise in a different way. Look at it as something you want to do for yourself and not as a chore or something you have to
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS If you want to get rid of unwanted, negative thoughts, try just ripping them up and tossing them in the trash. Researchers at Ohio State University found that when people wrote down their thoughts on a piece of paper and then threw the paper away, they mentally discarded the thoughts as well.
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Forgiving ourselves for hurting another is easier if we first make amends-thus giving our inner selves a “moral okay,” according to Baylor University psychology researchers. The research, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, is significant because previous studies show that the inability to self-forgive can be a factor in depression, anxiety,
HEALTHY EATING Reusable grocery totes are popular. They’re an eco-friendly choice to carry groceries. But only 15% of Americans regularly wash their tote bags, thus creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria, according to a survey by the Home Food Safety program. For example, juices from raw meat or germs from unclean objects can come
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BE FIT Tis the season to-get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families: * Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes. * Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity. * Limit
MEDICAL NEWS It’s never too late to start living a healthier life. A few simple steps can put you on the path to a younger heart age and better overall health. Consider these tips to get started: 1.If you smoke, quit.Quitting can be hard and often requires help and support. Talk with your doctor or
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the CDC, 25 million Americans have asthma today, including 10 percent of all children. Although it’s common, it should not be taken lightly. Asthma can severely affect quality of life, and can be deadly. Asthma attacks occur when a person with asthma comes into contact with an asthma “trigger.” A trigger
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SELF-CARE CORNER You know that smoking can cause health problems, including heart disease and cancer. But if you smoke inside your home, you could be hurting everyone who lives with you. Anyone who is around cigarette smoke is exposed to secondhand smoke. * Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals. Many of these have been
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