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SUCCESS OVER STRESS With demanding jobs, caring for family, and worries about everyday events, many people feel stressed on a daily basis. Here are some things to remember: 1.You can’t avoid all stress, all the time.Although we’d like to live stress-free lives, it’s normal to deal with stress from time to time. Even the most […]
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WORK LIFE *Give – or share – the credit.If you are recognized for a job well done, accept it graciously, but don’t forget about those who may have helped. If a co-worker or team had a hand in your achievement, be sure to mention them. *Always use “please” and “thank you.”We often forget these simple
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WORK LIFE Your job is a part of your life. But if you’re less than happy with it, your health could take a hit. The U.S. Surgeon General states that mental and emotional well-being are critical to your overall health. Not to mention, if you find ways to be happy at work, you may find
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FINANCIAL HEALTH 1. Make a budget and stick to it. Many money experts will tell you that you need to know where your money is going each month. Creating a budget helps to see how much you spend on certain things and where you can cut back to save even more. 2. Check your credit
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MEDICAL NEWS If you’re age 50 or older, your doctor may have recommended you get a colonoscopy. This test, which uses a thin, lighted tube to view inside the colon and rectum, checks for: * Polyps, which are growths or bumps that could turn into cancer * Colorectal cancer (cancer in the colon and/or rectum)
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SELF-CARE CORNER 1.Bad breath:For fresh breath, brush twice a day, floss daily, drink plenty of water, see your dentist regularly, and don’t smoke. If bad breath persists, talk to your dentist or doctor. 2.Tooth decay:When cavities are left untreated, they can get worse and lead to infections and loss of teeth. Get cavities filled quickly
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Smoking and the use of other tobacco products causes serious harm to the body, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and emphysema. Smoking can also complicate diabetes and other health conditions. If you are smoking, try to quit. Talk to your doctor about tools to help you quit. Call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) to talk
Cancer 1. Don’t smoke, chew, or dip tobacco. 2. Each day, eat two to five servings of fruits and two to eight servings of vegetables. Make sure to have dark-green and orange vegetables and beans and lentils. 3. Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, and pastas over white, refined breads, rice, and pastas. 4. Protect yourself from
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Respiratory conditions 1. Get your yearly flu vaccine! Stay up to date with COVID-19 booster shots. 2. Wash your hands often. Do this for 15 to 20 seconds each time. Keep them away from your mouth, nose, and eyes. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you can’t wash hands. 3. When you can’t use soap
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Heart & Circulation Problems 1. No ifs ands or butts about it − quit using tobacco. 2. Do not allow tobacco use in your home. Avoid secondhand smoke. 3. Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit, at least every two years, or as often as advised. Ask if you should have it checked
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