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Stress Management Good medicine is just a chuckle away. Is laughter really the best medicine? Studies show that hardy laughter improves blood flow, reduces stress, lessens pain, and burns calories. Some even say it has healing powers as it sends oxygen throughout the cells of your body. It’s also contagious. What’s so funny? Find something […]
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Weight Control Find a friend or a room full of others on similar paths. Getting support as you change lifestyle habits is important. It could be from a buddy who will listen to your woes, applaud your successes, and help you stay on track. Or you could find the support you need in a group
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Stress Management Are you thin-skinned? If critical remarks (or perceived criticism) are unduly painful for you, learning to put them in perspective can reduce their impact. But why does criticism hurt in the first place? Part of the reason is fear that the criticism may be warranted-that you are indeed too fat, too slow, too
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Weight Control If you drink alcohol, you could be taking in hundreds of empty calories every week, leading to a steady, unhealthy weight gain. Healthy, low-calorie:Drink more non-alcoholic, low-calorie beverages (e.g., sparkling water with lemon). Drink “spacers”:Space out alcoholic drinks to make every other one a non-alcoholic drink. The company you keep:Try to avoid or
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Weight Control Smile when you push away those french fries, because maintaining a positive attitude is important for anyone watching their weight. And it requires some extra effort because-let’s face it-trying to lose weight is probably not your idea of fun. Basically there are two kinds of attitudes you can adopt: negative or positive. *
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Stress Management Cars are inching along bumper to bumper. The weather is foul. You’ve already been late to work twice this week. Every muscle in your body is beginning to feel tense. What a way to start the morning. Boy, are you in for a bad day! Auto commutes don’t have to be “stress on
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Fitness Some exercise enthusiasts find it difficult to suspend their fitness activities even when they’re sick with a cold, flu, sore throat, or fever. Give your body a break. The risks of exercising at this time outweigh the benefits. A fever is a stress to the body. Some studies have shown that adding to that
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Fitness * Set a good example. Be active and get your family to join you. Have fun together. Play with the kids or pets. Go for a walk. Tumble in the leaves. Play catch. * Take the President’s Challenge as a family. Keep track of physical activities each of you does. Earn awards for active
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Healthy Travel Travel Tips * Leave your trip’s itinerary with someone. * Do not look like a tourist. Wear plain clothes and little, if any, jewelry. * Walk at night with others and in well-lit, safe areas. Ask hotel staff for advice. * Take healthy snacks or buy them at a nearby grocery. * Use
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Weight Control In a culture where “thin is in,” it can be a challenge to focus on being healthy at any weight. Healthy weight is not just about weight in pounds. It includes being physically active, eating nutritious foods, and following a mindful and healthy lifestyle. Persons at a healthy weight have a lower risk
