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WELL-BEING Just like the average coach airplane seat is uncomfortable for most people, office chairs and desks may not fit you either. Arrange your laptop, computer, and tablet so they fit you, urges Dr. Erik Peper, professor at San Francisco State University’s Institute for Holistic Health Studies. Don’t let an incorrectly adjusted chair or table […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When… * You are frustrated * You feel you have tried everything * You are bored with your life * People say you need to change * You feel you’ve failed * You have a bad habit Stop what you’re doing DO THIS:Shift your attention fully to your belly. Take at least
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SELF-CARE CORNER It’s itchy and red. Maybe painful. A rash is your immune system’s way of saying, “I’m protecting you.” When skin cells detect something suspicious (such as poison ivy or chickenpox), they begin a chain reaction that leads to inflammation or swelling. Doctors call it dermatitis. But you might think of it as a
SELF-CARE CORNER Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms. It’s a brain disorder that often affects the elderly and is caused by the failure or death of nerve cells in the brain. Other than aging, other factors can raise your risk for developing dementia: smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, drinking too much
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WELL-BEING Chilly weather can be hard on feet. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers 5 tips to healthy feet. 1.If the shoe fits, wear it-Narrow shoes, overly-high heels or shoes that aren’t worn very often, such as dress shoes, can irritate feet and lead to blisters, calluses, swelling, and even severe ankle
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MEDICAL NEWS More than 30 million Americans live with diabetes today. Living a healthy life with diabetes is possible, but it is a serious disease that requires proper medical care. Diabetic retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. It is caused by damage in the blood vessels of the eye’s retina. It is also a
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HEALTHY EATING Spring is here – and it’s the perfect time to think about starting a garden. But a garden doesn’t have to be just for decoration. Grow something you and your family can eat! Even if you don’t have a lot of room, many delicious and healthy foods can be grown in pots and
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WORK LIFE A manager rushes into his employee’s office at 4:30 p.m., drops a pile of papers on her desk, and barks, “I need these read, edited, and finalized by 8:30 a.m.” A woman calls in sick. She is shivering, coughing, and has a fever. Her supervisor screams, “I don’t care what illness you have.
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BE FIT How are those resolutions going about now? You can make a renewed commitment to yourself and your health anytime. Here’s advice from Life Time Fitness to move forward: *Create a vision statement.Make your resolution a commitment and create a vision statement that projects clear personal investment and connects directly to your happiness and
BE FIT If going to the gym makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable going to a new place with new people. But, if you find ways to deal with these fears, you could end up with a healthy habit that makes you feel great! Fear #1: I don’t know how to
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