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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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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Learn how to listen and learn how to say what you mean. It’s the glue that can help you weather crises and other stress situations at home and at work. How to listen * Put aside what you are doing to show the speaker you intend to listen. * Reserve your own
WELL-BEING Germs grow and invade your privacy. Bathrooms are one of their popular spots. They gather in the bathtub, shower, toilet-just about everywhere. “People these days just don’t take time out from their busy schedule to clean,” said Donna Duberg, lab science and germ expert at Saint Louis University. Duberg offers some simple ways to
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HEALTHY EATING It seems simple enough: to cut calories, sip a shake or eat a bar instead of a meal. There’s no risk of accidentally eating too much, and you don’t have to spend time preparing a meal or measuring portions. Also known as meal replacement diets, these programs have their pros and cons. A
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BE FIT If you’ve ever felt aching or shooting pain up the front of your lower legs after running, it could be shin splints. Though it’s usually not serious, it can be painful enough to stop even the most dedicated exerciser. If you get shin splints, try these tips: *Switch to lower impact exercise.Until the
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FAMILY LIFE Losing a husband or wife is devastating. A whirlwind of intense emotions-overwhelming sadness as well as shock, fear, guilt, anger, and numbness-make the days and weeks after a spouse’s death agonizing and confusing. It may be small comfort to know that these feelings are normal and will be temporary. “Sadness may never go
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FAMILY LIFE Families who spend time together as a cohesive unit are more likely to survive a crisis, such as an illness or job loss than those with poor coping skills. According to the CDC, good communication between parents and children is important for developing positive relationships. * Teach active listening skills. Pay attention to
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