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HEALTHY EATING Curry is a unique, delicious spice commonly found in East Indian cuisine. Curry powder is actually a blend of several ground spices, including turmeric, coriander, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and chili. Each mixture can be different, and its color ranges from golden yellow to deep orange. The spices that make up curry powder have […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Staring at a computer, dry winter air, cold temperatures, allergies, medications. A number of things can make eyes red, dry or uncomfortable. Many people turn to a bottle of eye drops for quick relief. But, if you use eye drops often, there are a few things you should know. Seeing red Redness relief
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MEDICAL NEWS Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects 70,000 people worldwide. People who have CF have a gene mutation. This gene mutation causes mucus in the body to become thick and sticky. With CF, thick mucus in the lungs can cause infections and make it hard to breathe. The pancreas, which helps
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that builds strategies for coping with negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is one of the most well-researched and effective types of therapy available. CBT is based on the core principle that many psychological problems are due, in part, to faulty or unhelpful ways
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Could you have money waiting for you? Learn about unclaimed money or property from bank accounts, tax refunds, insurance policies or wages and pensions. You can find your unclaimed money for free. Here’s how: * Search in every state where you have lived. Look up each state’s unclaimed property office. You can also
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MEDICAL NEWS Colorectal cancer is cancer in the colon or rectum. And, it kills thousands of people each year. But getting screened can prevent many of these deaths. Plus, screening can catch colon cancer in the early stages when it’s easier to treat. Many people don’t have any signs or symptoms of colon cancer at
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BE FIT Some athletes use compression socks during their exercise or sports activities. They look like tights, knee-high socks or sleeves that go over the calves. Compression socks are not new. They have been used for years to help with leg pain, swelling, blood clots and varicose veins. They work by gently squeezing the legs
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Burnout: When stress goes too far When stress goes on for too long, a person may feel “burned out.” This usually means they become exhausted and unable to do their job well anymore. They may also become negative or feel angry toward others at work. Burnout can seriously affect your health. It
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Many people have a non-human companion at home. Pets are good company, but they may also lower stress. How do pets help with stress? Most people enjoy petting their dog or cat or taking care of a fish, rabbit or lizard. Interacting with animals may decrease levels of a stress hormone called
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SELF-CARE CORNER Triglycerides are a type of lipid, or fat, in your blood. Everyone has some triglycerides. But high triglycerides, when combined with high “bad” cholesterol and low “good” cholesterol, could be bad for heart health. How do I know my triglyceride levels? High triglycerides have no signs or symptoms. The only way to know
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