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Stress Management If you’ve ever mentally rehearsed a speech before you gave it, you may already have some idea of how advance playacting can help you prepare for stressful situations. (Athletes, musicians, salespeople, and actors do it all the time.) The idea is to imagine yourself feeling calm and confident in an otherwise stressful situation […]
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Stress Management Whenever you’re tense, your pulse speeds up, your muscles tighten, your skin perspires, and your hand temperature increases. These changes can be easily monitored by a biofeedback machine, a device that provides “feedback” in the form of sounds or lights that go off in response to the tension and relaxation. Then by doing
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Stress Management Recognize and treat early signs. Burnout isn’t something that happens overnight. It occurs over time from repeated and unresolved frustration or constant pressure to perform or achieve. With burnout, you feel exhausted, worn out, and detached from others. You feel as if you have nothing more to give and simply do not care
Healthy Travel If you’re riding in a plane, your ears might feel full during takeoff and landing, then suddenly “pop.” Ear pops result from pressure changes in the middle ear as a plane changes altitude. You may feel pain or only mild discomfort. And if you have a head cold, ear pops can promote an
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Nutrition Careful menu planning can make the difference between gaining, maintaining, or losing weight. Look at the caloric differences between the three meal plans shown below. Make a point to plan each day’s meals in advance and select food items with their caloric value in mind. (Note: You can reduce calories without cutting back drastically
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Nutrition Focus on ways to add just one more serving of vegetables each day. *Microwave for faster cooking:Steam fresh or frozen green beans, broccoli or bok choy for a quick and easy side dish. *Cut up and package for later:Use veggies like cauliflower and bell peppers in a stir-fry, casserole or as a snack. *Frozen
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Weight Control Many people fret about how much they weigh. The real issue of concern is what percentage of their body weight is made up of fat. The ideal is about 16 percent for men and about 20 percent for women. Standard height and weight charts ignore this issue. Here’s a simple test to do
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Healthy Travel You can handle many minor medical emergencies that crop up as you travel if you have the right supplies at hand. Use the following list as a guideline for packing your own first-aid kit. * Rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes. * Antibacterial cream or spray. * Adhesive strips, gauze pads, and cotton swabs.
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Weight Control It’s not always what you eat that determines whether or not you lose weight. Sometimes, small changes in the way you eat can help eliminate those extra pounds. Try these suggestions. * Eat smaller amounts of food more often, and eat at least half of your intake earlier in the day (to increase
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Fitness Riding a bicycle is good for body and soul. Cycling gets you out in the fresh air, leaves you feeling invigorated, and can do wonders for cardiovascular health. And you don’t have to ride fast and furiously to benefit from cycling. Here’s what to do to avoid undue muscle aches when you cycle. *
