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WELL-BEING Even if you feel fine, you should see your doctor for regular health screenings. Many health conditions cause no symptoms in their earliest stages. Screenings can help you get earlier treatment and a better outcome. The National Institutes of Health recommends the following tests for men: Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Adults ages 65 to 75 […]
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BE FIT Do you skip stretching after your workout because you don’t have time? This may be a mistake: stretching can have benefits for flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow to the muscles, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. But to reap these rewards, stretching needs to be done correctly. Be sure
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BE FIT You probably know that exercise has many health benefits. It can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. But, did you know it can also help your mental health? Studies have shown that regular exercise such as walking can improve your mood, according to the American Psychological Association.
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FAMILY LIFE Increased participation in football, soccer, basketball, and other sports also leaves athletes more prone to injury, but certain good practices can help protect them from being sidelined, according to Dr. Scott Rodeo, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. * Athletes need to stay hydrated. Water is adequate, but fluids with
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HEALTHY EATING Do you hit an afternoon slump every day? Are you feeling drained despite getting enough sleep? Take a look at your food. In general, healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains will keep your energy levels higher than processed or junk foods. But there are some ways you can use those good
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FAMILY LIFE Students are back in school, and now is the time for parents to develop routines to help their children succeed academically. Kimberly Greder, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialist, says parental involvement, more than income or social status, is a predictor of student achievement. * Create a home environment that
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Emotional health is an important component of your overall well-being. High levels of stress can cause: * Headaches * Digestive problems or stomach upset * Fatigue * Fainting or lightheadedness * Sleep problems * Aches and pains in your neck, back or other areas * Weight gain or loss Dealing with stress
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MEDICAL NEWS Atrial fibrillation or AFib is the most common heart arrhythmia or irregularity in the U.S. It affects up to 4 million people. AFib needs to be taken seriously. It increases the risk of stroke by as much as 5 times and can contribute to heart failure and other heart conditions. When someone develops
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WELL-BEING The new you may not be you at all. Hackers and cyber criminals steal millions of records and identities, according to the consumer advocacy nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. Stay safer online by following these practices: *Assume you’ve already been compromised.Whether it’s your baby monitor, your Smart TV, the webcam on your laptop, or apps
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WELL-BEING You’ve done it: driven back home to search for your forgotten phone. Dug under the car seats. Called yourself to find a lost phone. Or, worse, watched your phone ring silently when you were in a situation where you couldn’t answer it. Cellphone use has become a common part of life as mobile devices
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