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Fitness Your goals are about you and for you. Other people’s fitness goals should not interfere with ones you set for yourself. * Write down your goals. * Your goals need to be clear and measurable. In other words, will they be easy to identify and actually reach? Clearly defined goals are more readily achieved. […]
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Healthy Travel Plan ahead to have a safe and fun trip! You deserve a break. In fact, doctors recommend it. Vacations are good for your health and happiness. Planning ahead, packing smart, and knowing about your destination will help you relax and enjoy. Do your homework. Learn about the places you plan to go to.
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Healthy Travel Taking a break from it all is good for your health and happiness. Planning ahead, packing smart, and knowing your destination will help you relax and enjoy. Use these tips for a safe and healthy vacation. * Find out what to expect at your destination – weather, construction areas, and health concerns. *
Weight Control A successful weight-control effort begins with smart food purchases. Here’s how to maneuver your way through the supermarket and also stay in control of your weight. * Plan your low-fat meals and snacks in advance, then, using a list, shop only for what you need. * Stay away from the aisles where pastries,
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Fitness You don’t have to join a gym to get fit. There are lots of ways you can break a sweat, shed pounds and improve your health. Small steps can make a big difference. * Do leg lifts before you get out of bed. * Walk the dog. Instead of slowing Fido down, pick up
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Fitness Add muscle-strengthening to your aerobic exercises to deliver even more health benefits, like protecting your joints, better balance and more restful sleep. Classes:Take a strength-training class at your local fitness center to learn the basics. Equipment:Use dumbbell or hand/ankle weights, resistance tubes, an exercise ball, and the weight of your own body. At-home gear:Use
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Stress Management Counseling can help relieve life’s stresses. You don’t have to have a mental illness or lie on a couch and confess your dark secrets to benefit from counseling. Sitting upright and talking about everyday stresses, phobias, or life changes with a professional therapist can help you learn how to take control of situations
Stress Management Pets can keep their owners calm. Hanging out with your pet is more than just fun. It can turn your frown upside down. Studies show that spending 15 to 30 minutes with Fido or Fluffy lowers the level of cortisol, a hormone the body releases as a response to stress. It also raises
Healthy Travel Don’t assume that your medical insurance policy covers medical care you receive outside the United States. To protect yourself against unforeseen-and perhaps costly-medical charges, take these steps. * Check with your insurance carrier to see if you’re covered when abroad, or if they offer health insurance for travelers. * If your insurance doesn’t
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