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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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WORK LIFE Do you put off doing tasks and find yourself scrambling at the last minute? You could be procrastinating. Try the tips below to break the habit. Break large tasks down into smaller pieces. Rather than trying to do the entire project, start with one piece. This can make a large project less overwhelming
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BE FIT If you think swimming pools are just for summer fun, think again. Winter is a great time to take advantage of an indoor pool to get some low-impact exercise. Exercising in water offers many benefits no matter what the season. Try it this winter because: * It’s low impact, so it’s easy on
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BE FIT Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It reduces your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. It can also improve your mental well-being and increase your energy. So why don’t more people do it? A variety of things can come between
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WELL-BEING Gallup surveys in 130 countries show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. In general, volunteers reported higher levels of happiness, life-satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of control over life. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose, as well as social
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WORK LIFE We all have days that are more productive than others. But you can be your best each day if you learn how to avoid the biggest distractions at your workplace. Put the phone away Is your phone frequently dinging with texts or people calling you “just to chat?” Do you find yourself checking
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WORK LIFE Do you often feel tired and worn out after lunch? It can be hard to stay productive and get through the workday if you’re fighting fatigue and exhaustion. Often times, this afternoon slump can be avoided by making a few simple changes: *Use caffeine sparingly.A cup of coffee or tea can give you
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FAMILY LIFE The ideal time for a child to visit the dentist is 6 months after the child’s first teeth appear. During this initial visit, a dentist will be able to examine the development of the child’s mouth. Babies may have dental problems, such as teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb or pacifier sucking.
MEDICAL NEWS Back pain. In the last 3 months, about 1 in 4 adults has had at least one day of back pain, mostly in the lower back, according to NIH in Health. The good news is that most back pain goes away by itself-in time. If pain continues for more than 3 months, you
