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BE FIT Getting started with an exercise plan is a big step toward a healthier life. But, sticking with that exercise program can be tough when you’re not seeing results as quickly as you want. When many exercise plans promise fast, dramatic results, being patient can be frustrating. Some people may find that they work […]
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WELL-BEING Whatever happened to the good old-fashioned bedtime story? Not an iPad app or a TV show before bed. But a real story, read in bed to a child by a parent. Seems that bedtime routines help kids sleep better, say researchers at Penn State in this NIH-funded study. They say well-established rules such as
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SELF-CARE CORNER When winter arrives, will you be ready? Being prepared for winter weather is more than having a warm coat and boots in your closet. No matter where you live, you can be prepared and safe all winter long with a few tips fromReady.gov: *Use space heaters carefully.Keep them out of reach of little
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BE FIT Boomers are now age 50 and older. And they are getting lots of injuries to backs, knees, hips, ligaments and tendons (the structures that attach muscles to bones). Regular exercise is critical for maintaining and improving bone and muscle strength. And yet if not done properly, exercise can result in pain and injury,
HEALTHY EATING Have you ever eaten “pulses”? There’s a good chance you have – and you may want to start eating more of them. Pulses are the edible seeds of legumes. They include kidney beans, lima beans, butter beans, chick peas, black-eyed peas and lentils – available canned or dried. Nutritionists already praise pulses as
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SELF-CARE CORNER Our emotions have a lot of control over our lives. After all, if you’re feeling angry or sad, this can affect your work, personal life and even your food choices for the day. That’s why good emotional health is just as important as your physical health. People with good emotional health are not
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SELF-CARE CORNER The sun can be especially bothersome if you suffer from migraine. Looking directly or indirectly at the sun can trigger a migraine attack for some people. Don’t forget your shades-sunglasses, visors, or sun hat when you are out and enjoying the sunshine at the beach, tennis court, golf course, or a baseball game,
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SELF-CARE CORNER You can prevent BlackBerry thumb and text neck-new ailments that came with devices such as smartphones and BlackBerries and their small keyboards, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * Avoid typing for more than 3 minutes without a break. * Keep messages short and simple; abbreviate. * Practice using other fingers for typing, especially
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many common household items contain chemicals. Not all chemicals are bad for your health, but some can be harmful. To keep yourself and your family healthy, it’s best to take steps to reduce or avoid chemicals that could be unsafe. Did you know possible toxic substances can be found in cleaning products, furniture,
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WORK LIFE Many people spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen at their job. And when we’re not at our desks, we may be looking at a smartphone or tablet or watching TV. All of these digital screens add up to a lot of strain on the eyes. Viewing a digital
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