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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Don’t let stress take over your day! Try to do one (or a few!) of these things to start feeling better: 1.Connect with friends:Meeting up with other people can help reduce symptoms of stress and increase feelings of happiness. 2.Meditation:Meditation, such as mindfulness, is a proven way to help reduce stress. 3.Deep […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Have you taken the ice bucket challenge? What do you know about the disease you were raising funds for? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders
SELF-CARE CORNER Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. Hot objects or liquids, friction, the sun, electricity, or certain chemicals can also cause burns. Each year, about a half-million people nationwide seek medical attention for burns. Household burns lead to nearly 7 of 10 admissions
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WELL-BEING Your body needs water for nearly every function. But, many people aren’t getting enough. While fluids from other drinks and even some foods can help hydrate you, drinking plain water has some advantages. It’s calorie-free, doesn’t cause cavities and doesn’t cost anything. Start filling up a reusable water bottle today and take advantage of
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Stress is a part of life. Some stress can be good for you, because it can help you focus and do your best. But, when stress lasts a long time, it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Maybe you’ve tried to “just relax” with no luck. Perhaps you’ve
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HEALTHY EATING 1. Vitamin C One large orange gives you 130 percent of your daily need for vitamin C. This vitamin helps boost immunity and fight cancer. 2. Fiber One sweet, juicy orange delivers 4 grams of fiber. Fiber helps with digestion and may help prevent heart disease and some cancers. 3. Minerals Oranges also
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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in our country. It takes the lives of about 50,000 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these deaths, however, could be prevented. Here’s what you need to know: 1.Take care of your heart.Avoiding colorectal cancer is like
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FAMILY LIFE Having a healthy, supportive marriage is important to your overall well-being. But the stresses of life, work, family, and day-to-day problems can put a strain on even the best marriage at times. Fortunately, there are some ways you can help keep your marriage strong – or work on problems before they become major
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SELF-CARE CORNER Withdrawn. Irritable. Sleepy. This could describe almost any teenager, but these are also symptoms of teen depression. Teen depression sometimes gets overlooked because it doesn’t always look like depression in adults. For example, sadness is a core feature of most depression and what most people associate with depression, according to Dr. Ken Duckworth, medical
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SELF-CARE CORNER According to the World Stroke Organization, you can take these 6 steps to reduce your risk of stroke-a blockage or bleeding in your brain: 1. Know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. 2. Be physically active and exercise regularly. 3. Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy
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