Top of the library article categories that are based on site navigation.
BE FIT If you have diabetes, physical activity is a great way to keep blood sugar in check. Being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin, which helps lower blood sugar to healthy levels. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Moderate intensity means your heart rate should be […]
Exercise To Lower Blood Sugar Read More »
HEALTHY EATING Eating better for your heart doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, making some small substitutions in your diet each day can add up to better health. It doesn’t require a big investment of time or money to make these changes: Instead of: Crackers or chips Try: Unsalted nuts and seeds Crackers and
Easy Food Swaps For A Healthy Heart Read More »
BE FIT Are you struggling to get active? Here are some ways to work on overcoming those exercise barriers. Problem:I haven’t exercised in a long time. Solution:Start simple. Try walking for a few minutes. Slowly increase the time and intensity of your walk or other exercise. Problem:I don’t have enough time. Solution:Even 10 minutes of
Exercise: What’s Holding You Back? Read More »
HEALTHY EATING Healthy foods like vegetables and fruits have lots of nutrients and fewer calories. Eating a diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit can help you lose weight. Soup is a comforting way to enjoy vegetables (and sometimes fruit) of the season. It’s warm, easy to eat and may help you fill up. In
Eat Soup To Satisfy Read More »
HEALTHY EATING Spring is fresh greens season. Lettuce, kale, arugula, swiss chard, and spinach are among the first fruits of the garden due to their cold tolerance and rapid growth. While they are easy to grow, their delicate leaves and short shelf life mean they won’t last long in your fridge. How you clean and
HEALTHY EATING Vitamins play a powerful role in supporting the immune system. These three vitamins are some of the best for immune system support: * Vitamin D: Eat foods like fortified milk, cereal and fatty fish, like salmon. Spend 15 minutes a day in the sun to get a good dose of vitamin D. Or
Eat Your Vitamins For Good Health Read More »
SELF-CARE CORNER Gout is a type of arthritis. It can develop if a person has high levels of a substance called uric acid in their blood. Uric acid can form sharp crystals in the joints. This can cause severe pain, redness, warmth and swelling. Gout often affects the big toe, but it can affect other
Eating Right With Gout Read More »
HEALTHY EATING The health of your gut microbiome is a significant factor in the health of your entire digestive system. How well your stomach and intestines digest and absorb the food you eat depends on the condition of the microorganisms in your gut. In turn, what you eat can either support the diversity of your
Eating To Enhance Gut Health Read More »
WORK LIFE Like it or not, email is a part of daily life. Most people use it at work as well as at home. Email can be convenient and a great way to share information. But it has downsides, too. When you are reading someone’s words on a screen instead of talking to them, it’s
Email – Use It Wisely Read More »
BE FIT Sticking to an exercise routine can be hard. But sometimes getting support from another person can help you get started. If you’ve been able to work out regularly, you can help a loved one do the same. Be a positive force in their life by supporting them, not forcing them. Try these strategies
Encourage Exercise In Others Read More »
