You have heard the expression “don’t drink the water”, usually referring to tap water in a foreign country. Well, fortunately in the U.S. water is a safe commodity to use, so drink up. Experts suggest drinking at least (8) eight ounce glasses of water per day. If you exercise and perspire, you may need more. […]
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WellAdvantage Wellness Tip Tips to Help with Smoking Cessation One reason people smoke is that the nicotine helps them relax. Once you quit, you’ll need another way to cope with stress. Try getting regular massages, listening to relaxing music or learning yoga or tai chi. If possible, avoid stressful situations during the first few weeks
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National Family Caregivers Month Giving Thanks Every day millions of adults provide care for loved ones and friends who are either aging or have debilitating illnesses. Caregiving– providing care and being “on call” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – is hard work.Nearly 10 million adult children over the age of 50 care
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November 2011 This November, the American Diabetes Association brings to light the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of prevention and control. “Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take steps to Stop Diabetes.” Diabetes is a serious disease. If it isn’t managed,
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The difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is the presence of oxygen. Of course you are breathing during both activities. Aerobic exercise such as walking, biking or an aerobic exercise class, is often defined as any activity using the large muscle groups of the body for at least a 20 minute duration in the Target
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You are who you think you are. You will be who you think you will be. There is a story that a poor 6 year old boy asked his mother why their family lived in poverty. It seems that the boy and his parents were always hungry and cold and his father never received a
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Glycemic index and glycemic load are two terms that have come to light with the enormous popularity of low-carbohydrate diets. Although low-carb/no-carb diets are generally not recommended by most dietitians, research done on glycemic index and glycemic load of foods has taught us that choosing the right carbohydrates has a positive impact on our
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain and stiffness in the muscles and soft tissue of the body. Common pain sites include the hands, neck, shoulders, back and knees. Diagnosis of FM is made when a patient has widespread pain throughout the body for longer than a 3 month period or tenderness in at least 11
I don’t recall when I first heard that line or the following one of “cry and you’ll cry alone.” I think it means that laughter and happiness attracts people, and continued sadness often sends them away. In Proverbs 15:13 and 15:15 we read “a glad heart lights up the face, but by mental anguish the
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Reports from the Surgeon General, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several governmental reports indicate that physical activity and obesity are two of the leading health indicators. Not being overweight or obese may prevent early death from heart disease, diabetes, and other major causes of death
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