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WELL-BEING Brain health is your ability to learn, remember, plan and concentrate on things. Exercise is good for your brain – but it’s a different type of workout. Here are some things to know about boosting your own brain health. Puzzles are great – but they don’t fight dementia. There is no evidence that crosswords […]
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HEALTHY EATING A simple way to encourage your kids to eat healthy is to have healthy foods on hand and easily available to them. * Put fruits and vegetables within reach on the counter or in the refrigerator. * Save cookies and sweets as occasional treats, not everyday snacks. * Avoid buying chips, crackers and
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BE FIT Sports can be a great way for kids to develop social skills, teamwork and resilience. But it’s important to know that athletic ability changes as kids grow. Growth affects performance During puberty, boys and girls have a growth spurt that can change their athletic ability. After going through puberty: * Boys may notice
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WORK LIFE Keeping the workplace drug-free is essential for everyone’s health and safety. Unhealthy use of any type of drug or substance These can include: * Illegal or prescription drugs * Alcohol * Tobacco * Marijuana Risks with substance abuse * Dependence or addiction * Poor decision making * Damaged relationships * Declining physical health
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BE FIT Knee pain can happen for many different reasons. But if you notice pain in the front of the knee during sports, jumping or running, you could have patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner’s knee. What does runner’s knee feel like? Runner’s knee usually has one or more of these symptoms: * The
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Owning a home is a big investment. Regular maintenance and improvement projects help protect your asset and keep it in top condition. These home projects are the best bang for your buck. Freshen up the paint A new coat of paint, both inside and out, can make your home look up to date
MEDICAL NEWS You’ve probably heard the terms cardiovascular disease, heart disease and coronary heart disease. But did you know each of these terms means something different? Let’s learn some of these “heart” terms and what they mean for your health. If you have a type of cardiovascular disease, work with your doctor to come up
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MEDICAL NEWS It is not uncommon for some couples to have trouble conceiving. If a couple has been trying for one year without success, they are said to be dealing with infertility. While infertility may be common, it is not hopeless. Many effective treatments are available. Knowing when to talk to your doctor about fertility
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Everyone has stress in their lives. But when high levels of stress go on for too long, it takes a toll on the body. Is stress taking a toll on your health? If it is, don’t ignore it. This is a chance to find healthy ways to tackle stress before the problem
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SELF-CARE CORNER You might not think about your eyelids very much. That is, until there’s a problem with them. Blepharitis, a common eyelid condition, can cause irritated, red, itchy eyelids. It can also cause flaking on the eyelids. What causes blepharitis? Blepharitis usually happens when bacteria on the skin become unbalanced. Certain things can trigger
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