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BE FIT Zone 2 is one of the five cardiac heart rate zones, ranging from 1 (gentle warm-up) to 5 (maximum effort). In zone 2, your heart rate is moderately elevated, but you’re not out of breath. Zone 2 exercise is beneficial because it strengthens the heart and lungs. This makes your body more efficient, […]
HEALTHY EATING The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that four nutrients are a “public health concern.” Many people are not getting enough: * Calcium * Fiber * Potassium * Vitamin D Try these tips to get more: 1. Eat more vegetables, fruits and legumes. These foods are rich sources of fiber and potassium. High-fiber
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BE FIT Exercise provides so many health benefits. Recent research now adds strengthening the immune system to the list. Here are three ways exercise can help fight infections and prevent you from getting sick. * Regular bouts of moderate to high-intensity exercise reduce inflammation in the body. Lower levels of inflammation are linked to a
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WELL-BEING Spring marks the beginning of the growing season in many parts of the country. To ensure a successful garden, now is the time to prepare for the season ahead. The garden tasks you need to do in early spring will vary depending on your growing zone. Colder climates will just be getting started, while
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Spending time with other people is good for your health. Quality relationships make you more resilient to the effects of stress and help you cope with life’s challenges. Connecting with others can also bring more joy to your life. Humans are not meant to go it alone. Be proactive in connecting with
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MEDICAL NEWS Speech is an important part of communicating. Yet millions of people cope with a speech disability every day. What is stuttering? Stuttering is a problem that affects how your speech flows. People who stutter may: * Stretch words out for too long when speaking * Have pauses where they can’t get a word
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MEDICAL NEWS Automated external defibrillators help a person who is in cardiac arrest. They can deliver an electric shock to help get the heart beating normally again. You may have seen AEDs at places like stores, malls, hotels or gyms. Many public places have them and they are usually mounted on a wall. What is
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WORK LIFE If you’re like many people, you may already be sitting for several hours each day at work. And this could be harming your health. Sitting for long periods is linked to health problems and even a shorter life. We can’t always control how much we sit at work. But we can take steps
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BE FIT Have you heard of interval training for exercise? You may have assumed this type of exercise is only for athletes. However, people of almost all fitness levels can use it. Interval training means you add short bursts of more intense activities into your regular exercise routine. How fast and how long you do
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to leafy greens, spinach and kale get most of the attention. But leafy greens are so nutritious. Why limit yourself to just two types? Swiss chard has less bitterness than kale, and offers plenty of important nutrients. Plus, this time of year, swiss chard is plentiful at farmers’ markets or
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