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SELF-CARE CORNER Withdrawn.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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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When life gets stressful, it’s natural to reach for “comfort foods” high in fat and calories. Macaroni and cheese, fried foods, and sugary desserts are often appealing when we feel anxious or overwhelmed. Unfortunately, these foods are probably doing more harm than good. They can make you feel sluggish and cause a
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SELF-CARE CORNER 1. Drink more water. Staying hydrated can give you more energy to be active. 2. Don’t drink soda. Sugary drinks add extra calories and no nutrition. Try to cut back or skip them all together. 3. Get exercise. Don’t worry about getting exercise every single day. If you miss a day or two,
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BE FIT When it comes to exercise, any amount is better than none. The National Institutes of Health recommends at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. But, this amount is hard for many people to fit into their day. What if you could get healthier with less exercise? Some research suggests
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SELF-CARE CORNER UCLA experts encourage you to protect your colon health: 1. Get regular colorectal cancer screenings starting at age 50 if you are at normal risk. 2. Talk to your doctor about screenings before age 50 if you are at higher risk. This could be due to a personal or family history of colorectal
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HEALTHY EATING It can be especially hard to avoid extra pounds when there’s holiday food everywhere you turn. Stick to the basics of healthy eating so you can make it to the new year without regrets. 1.Drink more water:Drinking water before you eat may help you feel fuller and eat less. 2.Skip the soda, hot
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SELF-CARE CORNER “Whether you’re turning 30, 40, 50, 65, or 90, there’s no reason to assume you’re doomed to decline after a certain age-especially if you’re doing everything you can to stay healthy and active,” says Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. Milner offers the following “E-tips” to help you extend
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SELF-CARE CORNER Are your best years ahead? A national survey of women between the ages of 35 and 49, sponsored in partnership with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and Teva Women’s Health shows that more than three-quarters of women in midlife say the best years are ahead, not behind. Yet midlife
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BE FIT 1. Safest exercise on earth 2. Simple exercise for people who haven’t been exercising 3. Families can walk together 4. Social interaction is possible (walk and talk) 5. Sparks creativity (take along a notebook and pen or a camera) 6. Improves endurance 7. Ideal for weight loss 8. Strengthens bones 9. Tones legs
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